Direct Messaging Advertising - Africa

  • Africa
  • Ad spending in the Direct Messaging Advertising market in Africa is forecasted to reach US$810.20m in 2024.
  • The market is expected to exhibit an annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2029) of 0.76%, leading to a projected market volume of US$841.40m by 2029.
  • The largest market in Africa is Direct Mail Advertising, with a market volume of US$541.70m in 2024.
  • When compared globally, the United States leads in ad spending, reaching US$29,980.00m in 2024.
  • The average ad spending per capita in the Direct Messaging Advertising market in Africa is projected to be US$0.62 in 2024.
  • In Africa, the rising adoption of Direct Messaging Advertising is reshaping the advertising market landscape with innovative and targeted communication strategies.

Key regions: India, Germany, France, China, Australia

 
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Analyst Opinion

The Direct Messaging Advertising market in Africa is experiencing significant growth and development. Customer preferences, trends in the market, local special circumstances, and underlying macroeconomic factors are all contributing to this positive trajectory. Customer preferences in Africa are shifting towards more personalized and targeted advertising. Consumers are becoming increasingly selective about the content they engage with and are seeking out messaging that is relevant to their specific needs and interests. Direct messaging advertising allows companies to reach their target audience directly and tailor their messages to individual customers, making it an effective and appealing advertising strategy. Trends in the market show that companies in Africa are recognizing the potential of direct messaging advertising and are investing more resources into this channel. They are leveraging popular messaging platforms such as WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger to connect with their customers and deliver personalized messages. This trend is driven by the increasing smartphone penetration in Africa, as more and more people have access to messaging apps on their mobile devices. Local special circumstances in Africa also contribute to the growth of the direct messaging advertising market. Africa has a large and diverse population, with different languages, cultures, and preferences. Direct messaging advertising allows companies to tailor their messages to specific regions and demographics, ensuring that their content resonates with the local audience. This localization aspect is crucial for success in the African market. Underlying macroeconomic factors further support the development of the direct messaging advertising market in Africa. The continent is experiencing rapid economic growth, with a rising middle class and increased consumer spending power. This creates a favorable environment for companies to invest in advertising and marketing efforts, including direct messaging advertising. Additionally, Africa has a young and tech-savvy population that is highly engaged with digital platforms, making it an ideal market for direct messaging advertising. In conclusion, the Direct Messaging Advertising market in Africa is thriving due to customer preferences for personalized and targeted advertising, the adoption of direct messaging platforms by companies, local special circumstances that require localization, and favorable macroeconomic factors. As Africa continues to develop and embrace digital technologies, the direct messaging advertising market is expected to further expand and evolve.

Methodology

Data coverage:

The data encompasses B2B enterprises. Figures are based on Direct Messaging Advertising spending and exclude agency commissions, rebates, production costs, and taxes. The market covers advertising by businesses via e-mail, SMS, direct mail, messengers, web push, telemarketing, and instant messaging.

Modeling approach:

Market sizes are determined through a bottom-up approach, building on specific predefined factors for each market. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use annual financial reports of the market-leading companies and industry associations, third-party studies and reports, survey results from our primary research (e.g., the Statista Consumer Insights), as well as performance factors (e.g., user penetration, usage). In addition, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations, such as GDP, number of internet users, number of smartphone users, internet coverage, and number of urban households. This data helps us estimate the market size for each country individually.

Forecasts:

In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the relevant market. For example, the S-curve function is well suited to forecast digital products due to the non-linear growth of technology adoption, whereas exponential trend smoothing (ETS) is more suited for projecting steady growth in traditional advertising markets. The main drivers are GDP per capita, consumer spending per capita, and 4G coverage.

Additional notes:

The data is modeled using current exchange rates. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war are considered at a country-specific level. The market is updated twice a year. In some cases, the data is updated on an ad hoc basis (e.g., when new, relevant data has been released or significant changes within the market have an impact on the projected development). Data from Consumer Insightsis reweighted for representativeness.

Overview

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  • Methodology
  • Key Market Indicators
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