During a 2024 survey among marketers worldwide, around 86 percent reported using Facebook for marketing purposes. Instagram and LinkedIn followed, respectively mentioned by 79 and 65 percent of the respondents.

              The global social media marketing segment

              According to the same study, 59 percent of responding marketers intended to increase their organic use of YouTube for marketing purposes throughout that year. LinkedIn and Instagram followed with similar shares, rounding up the top three social media platforms attracting a planned growth in organic use among global marketers in 2024. Their main driver is increasing brand exposure and traffic, which led the ranking of benefits of social media marketing worldwide.

              Social media for B2B marketing

              Social media platform adoption rates among business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) marketers vary according to each subsegment's focus. While B2C professionals prioritize Facebook and Instagram – both run by Meta, Inc. – due to their popularity among online audiences, B2B marketers concentrate their endeavors on Microsoft-owned LinkedIn due to its goal to connect people and companies in a corporate context.

In a survey conducted among digital marketing executives in the Asia-Pacific region in ************, ** percent of the respondents selected Facebook as one of the social media networks their company used for digital marketing campaigns.

In 2024, social media advertising spending worldwide will amount to an estimated 234.14 billion U.S. dollars, up from less than 98 billion dollars in 2019 – an increase of 140 percent in half a decade. The value was forecast to grow by nearly 50 percent by the end of the decade, exceeding 345 billion dollars by 2029. Social media's relevance for marketing During a 2024 survey, more than four out of five responding global marketers listed increased exposure as a benefit of social media marketing. Traffic expansion and lead generation rounded up the top three, mentioned by 73 and 65 percent of the interviewees, respectively. Furthermore, Facebook was the most-used social media platform among business-to-consumer (B2C) marketers, while LinkedIn topped the ranking among business-to-business (B2B) marketing professionals. Advertising insights Find further information concerning the average ad spending per internet user in the 'Digital video ads' segment of the advertising market in the United Kingdom and the traditional revenue in the 'Traditional TV Advertising' segment of the advertising market in Poland.The Statista Market Insights cover a broad range of additional markets.

The average ad spending per internet user in the 'Social Media Advertising' segment of the advertising market worldwide was modeled to stand at 42.77 U.S. dollars in 2024. Between 2017 and 2024, the average ad spending per internet user rose by 26.95 U.S. dollars, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The average ad spending per internet user will steadily rise by 18.13 U.S. dollars over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.Further information about the methodology, more market segments, and metrics can be found on the dedicated Market Insights page on Social Media Advertising.

During a July 2022 survey among B2B marketers who used social media platforms for paid content promotion worldwide, ** percent of respondents stated that they made use of LinkedIn over the previous 12 months. Facebook was ranked second with ** percent of respondents, which was a drop of ** percentage points, compared to 2021, when ** percent stated using it.

As of May 2024, around 43 percent of marketers surveyed worldwide said maintaining authenticity was a challenge when using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) for social media marketing. Maintaining the value of human creativity ranked second, cited by 40 percent of respondents. According to the same study, the leading benefits of GenAI for global social media marketing included increased efficiency and easier idea generation.

As of May 2024, around 38 percent of marketers surveyed worldwide included increased efficiency among the benefits of using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) for social media marketing. Easier idea generation followed, mentioned by 34 percent.

Over the last two observations, the average ad spending per internet user is forecast to significantly increase in all segments. Concerning the two selected segments, the segment Social Media Advertising Mobile has the largest average ad spending per internet user with 34.29 U.S. dollars. Contrastingly, Social Media Advertising Desktop is ranked last, with 6.95 U.S. dollars. Their difference, compared to Social Media Advertising Mobile, lies at 27.34 U.S. dollars. The Statista Market Insights cover a broad range of additional markets.

According to a global survey conducted in May 2024, 62 percent of marketers, and those in PR, sales, and customer services roles, stated that the required labels for AI-generated content would have a positive effect on their overall social media performance. Moreover, 30 percent of respondents reported constantly labeling AI-generated content on social media.

During a global survey carried out among IT decision-makers in 2023, 22 percent of respondents who belonged to Generation Z said they interacted with advertising on social media. The share amounted to nine percent for respondents from the Boomer generation.

According to a global survey conducted in May 2024, 38 percent of respondents who worked in marketing, PR, sales, or customer service roles reported that increased efficiency was the leading benefit of using generative AI for social media marketing. Overall, 34 percent reported that easier idea generation was a leading benefit. Respondents also stated that increased content production, enhanced creativity, and reduced costs were some of the top resons for using generative AI for social media marketing.

During a global 2025 survey, approximately ** percent of responding business-to-consumer (B2C) marketers reported using Facebook for marketing purposes, making it the most used social media platform within that segment. Among responding business-to-business (B2B) marketers, LinkedIn ranked first, mentioned by ** percent. According to the same study, increased exposure and traffic were the leading benefits of social media marketing worldwide.

During an early 2023 survey among business-to-business (B2B) marketing professionals worldwide, ** percent of respondents reported using LinkedIn for B2B marketing in the past year. YouTube ranked second, mentioned by nearly two-thirds (or ** percent) of responding marketers.

In 2021, **** percent of U.S. marketers in companies largest than 100 employees were expected to use social media for marketing purposes. In 2013, the share stood at **** percent. Social media marketing – additional informationEveryone knows that social media started as an entertainment tool and evolved to a powerful marketing tool. While it serves its primary purpose of connecting people, at the same time it plays a major role in connecting marketers with current and potential customers. Marketing professionals agreed that social media was very important to their business. In fact, ** percent agreed with it strongly. These convictions are reflected in growing expenditures towards this medium. In the United States alone, social media marketing spending is expected to exceed ** billion U.S. dollars in 2019 – almost ** billion increase, compared to 2014.When asked about the leading challenges of social media marketing, ** percent of surveyed marketers stated that assessing its effectiveness was their main concern, followed by strategy design and analyzing obtained data. In order to evaluate the effectiveness, U.S. social media specialists employed a number of measurements. Counting the number of hits, visits or page views was the leading social media metric used in 2014. In addition, ** percent of respondents believed that the number of friends or followers on social platforms was a significant indicator of marketing success.Specific platform usage among social media professionals varies depending on the type of commerce transaction. Twitter seems to be a shared platform, ranked second in usage for both business-to-business and business-to-consumer industries. The difference is visible when considering the primary spot. Among B2C marketers, ** percent used Facebook, while among B2B marketers, ** percent indicated using LinkedIn.

In 2025, Nvidia was the fastest growing brand worldwide. The U.S. chipmaker registered an annual brand value growth of 152 percent, boosted by its leading position in AI computing infrastructure. Tech brands among the most valuable Apple was the world’s most valuable brand in 2025. The technology company recorded an estimated brand value of nearly 1.3 trillion U.S. dollars. Overall, leading U.S.-based tech enterprises dominated the brand ranking. For instance, Google’s brand value amounted to roughly 944 billion dollars, while Microsoft was valued at 844 billion. 2025 sees highest collective brand value In 2025, the aggregate value of the 100 most valuable brands worldwide reached an all-time high. It amounted to 10.7 trillion U.S. dollars, a 20 percent increase in comparison to 2024. Industries contributing the most to the total were business solutions & technology providers, media & entertainment, as well as consumer technology.

How much time do people spend on social media? As of 2025, the average daily social media usage of internet users worldwide amounted to 141 minutes per day, down from 143 minutes in the previous year. Currently, the country with the most time spent on social media per day is Brazil, with online users spending an average of 3 hours and 49 minutes on social media each day. In comparison, the daily time spent with social media in the U.S. was just 2 hours and 16 minutes. Global social media usageCurrently, the global social network penetration rate is 62.3 percent. Northern Europe had an 81.7 percent social media penetration rate, topping the ranking of global social media usage by region. Eastern and Middle Africa closed the ranking with 10.1 and 9.6 percent usage reach, respectively. People access social media for a variety of reasons. Users like to find funny or entertaining content and enjoy sharing photos and videos with friends, but mainly use social media to stay in touch with current events friends. Global impact of social mediaSocial media has a wide-reaching and significant impact on not only online activities but also offline behavior and life in general. During a global online user survey in February 2019, a significant share of respondents stated that social media had increased their access to information, ease of communication, and freedom of expression. On the flip side, respondents also felt that social media had worsened their personal privacy, increased a polarization in politics and heightened everyday distractions.

Facebook remained the largest market share among social media platforms across India, at roughly 46 percent as of August 2025. The Meta-owned social network site has consistently led the country's social media market since 2019. However, Instagram, the second leading social media platform has been increasingly gaining market share and closing the gap with its sister company. Commercial social media usage in India Apart from creating user-generated content, Indians have leveraged social media to grow their businesses. As consumption via online channels increased, social media began playing an important role in stimulating the Indian economy. Among the most popularly used social media platforms in India, Facebook was increasingly used for digital marketing. On the other hand, Instagram emerged as the country’s leading platform for influencer collaboration. Meta Platforms Since its launch in 2004, Facebook has quickly gone on to become the social media giant it is today. Having acquired leading social media platforms Instagram and WhatsApp, the company rebranded itself as Meta Platforms Inc. in 2021. The following year, Meta generated a revenue of nearly 116 billion U.S. dollars. The company has further set its sights on bringing the metaverse to life to enhance the online experience of over three billion Facebook users across the world.

People use different social networks for a wide range of purposes. In a February 2019 survey, Instagram ranked first among social media survey for viewing photos but ranked head-to-head with Snapchat in terms of being the preferred social network for video consumption. Also, 47 percent of respondents stated that they used Pinterest to find or shop for products, a rate that no other social platform was able to match in that regard.

As of late 2023 survey carried out among influencers in France, Instagram was the primary social media platform used for content distribution by ** percent of female creators and ** percent of male ones, respectively. Another female-dominated platform was Facebook, with ** percent of females using it, as opposed to ** percent of males. On the other hand, YouTube was utilized by more male influencers - ** percent, as opposed to only ** percent of females.

The global digital marketing platforms market is experiencing robust growth, driven by the increasing adoption of digital channels by businesses of all sizes and across diverse sectors. The market, valued at approximately $250 billion in 2025, is projected to exhibit a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 15% from 2025 to 2033. This growth is fueled by several key factors including the rising popularity of social media marketing, the increasing sophistication of programmatic advertising, the expanding use of data analytics for targeted campaigns, and the growing demand for marketing automation tools. The food, automotive, and financial sectors are particularly significant contributors to this market expansion, demonstrating a strong reliance on digital platforms for customer engagement and lead generation. However, challenges remain, including concerns around data privacy and security, the complexity of managing multiple platforms, and the ever-evolving landscape of digital marketing technologies requiring continuous adaptation and upskilling. Competition is intense, with established tech giants like Google, Facebook, and Microsoft alongside specialized players such as Sprinklr and Optimizely vying for market share. The market is geographically diverse, with North America and Asia Pacific currently leading in adoption, but growth is anticipated across all regions, fueled by increasing internet penetration and digital literacy. The segmentation of the market reveals significant opportunities within specific application areas. For instance, the food industry leverages digital platforms for targeted advertising campaigns, e-commerce integrations, and customer relationship management. The automotive industry uses them extensively for lead nurturing, brand building, and targeted sales strategies. Similarly, the financial sector utilizes digital marketing platforms for customer acquisition, risk management, and personalized financial advice. The "Other" segment encompasses a diverse range of applications highlighting the broad applicability of these platforms across industries. The projected CAGR suggests a substantial market expansion over the forecast period, indicating continued investment in digital marketing strategies by businesses worldwide. Strategic partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, and continuous innovation in platform capabilities are key factors shaping the future of this dynamic market.