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SMS Advertising - Italy

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  • Ad spending in the SMS Advertising market in Italy is forecasted to reach US$8.02m in 2024.
  • The sector is anticipated to demonstrate an annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2030) of 0.66%, leading to an estimated market volume of US$8.35m by 2030.
  • When compared globally, the United States will contribute the most to ad spending, reaching US$310.40m in 2024.
  • The average ad spending per capita in the SMS Advertising market is projected to be US$0.14 in Italy in 2024.
  • Italy's SMS advertising market is experiencing a surge in demand, with businesses leveraging this channel to reach a tech-savvy consumer base efficiently.

Definition:

SMS Advertising spending refers to the advertising budget that advertisers allocate to their SMS (Short Message Service) advertisements. This type of spending encompasses the budget designated to create and deliver promotional messages through text messages sent to targeted recipients’ mobile phones.

Additional information:

SMS Advertising comprises advertising spending and average revenue per user. The market only displays B2B spending. Figures are based on advertising spending and exclude agency commissions, rebates, production costs, and taxes. For more information on the data displayed, use the info button right next to the boxes.

In-Scope

  • The advertising budget used for SMS advertisements
  • Software fees for creating and sending SMS advertisements

Out-Of-Scope

  • Service agencies
  • Consultant fees
  • Production costs
  • Design services
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    Ad Spending

    Notes: Data was converted from local currencies using average exchange rates of the respective year.

    Most recent update: Oct 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Most recent update: Oct 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Analyst Opinion

    The SMS Advertising market in Italy is experiencing significant growth and development. Customer preferences, trends in the market, local special circumstances, and underlying macroeconomic factors all contribute to the current state of the industry.

    Customer preferences:
    Italian consumers have shown a strong preference for mobile communication in recent years. With the increasing popularity of smartphones and the widespread use of mobile internet, SMS Advertising has become an effective and efficient way for businesses to reach their target audience. Customers appreciate the convenience and immediacy of SMS messages, which can be easily accessed and read on their mobile devices. Furthermore, SMS Advertising allows for personalized and targeted marketing campaigns, which resonates well with Italian consumers who value individual attention and tailored experiences.

    Trends in the market:
    One of the key trends in the SMS Advertising market in Italy is the integration of SMS campaigns with other digital marketing channels. Businesses are leveraging the power of SMS in combination with social media, email marketing, and mobile apps to create cohesive and multi-channel marketing strategies. This integration allows for a more comprehensive and effective approach to reaching and engaging with customers. Additionally, there is a growing trend towards the use of SMS Marketing Automation platforms, which streamline the process of creating, sending, and analyzing SMS campaigns. These platforms offer advanced features such as personalized messaging, automated responses, and data analytics, enabling businesses to optimize their SMS Advertising efforts.

    Local special circumstances:
    Italy has a high mobile penetration rate, with a large portion of the population owning and regularly using smartphones. This provides a fertile ground for SMS Advertising, as businesses can easily connect with a wide audience through mobile devices. Additionally, Italian consumers are generally open to receiving promotional messages via SMS, as long as they are relevant and offer value. However, it is important for businesses to comply with local regulations and obtain the necessary consent from customers before sending SMS advertisements. This ensures that the messages are well-received and do not lead to any negative backlash.

    Underlying macroeconomic factors:
    The Italian economy has been experiencing steady growth in recent years, which has positively impacted the SMS Advertising market. As businesses strive to capitalize on this growth and expand their customer base, SMS Advertising provides a cost-effective and efficient marketing solution. Furthermore, the increasing digitalization of various industries in Italy has created new opportunities for SMS Advertising. Businesses in sectors such as e-commerce, retail, and hospitality are leveraging SMS campaigns to drive customer engagement, increase sales, and enhance brand loyalty. The combination of a growing economy and a digitally savvy population sets the stage for continued growth and development in the SMS Advertising market in Italy. In conclusion, the SMS Advertising market in Italy is thriving due to customer preferences for mobile communication, integration with other digital marketing channels, local special circumstances such as high mobile penetration and consumer openness, and underlying macroeconomic factors such as economic growth and digitalization. With these factors in play, the SMS Advertising market in Italy is expected to continue its upward trajectory in the coming years.

    Global Comparison

    Most recent update: Oct 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Methodology

    Data coverage:

    The data encompasses B2B enterprises. Figures are based on SMS Advertising spending and exclude agency commissions, rebates, production costs, and taxes. The market covers the advertising budget used for creating and sending SMS advertisements.

    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 Global survey), 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, and internet coverage. 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 internet 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 the Statista Consumer Insights Global survey is reweighted for representativeness.

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    Key Market Indicators

    Notes: Based on data from IMF, World Bank, UN and Eurostat

    Most recent update: Sep 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

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    Advertising worldwide – statistics & facts

    All advertising markets across the globe win, yet some win more than others. Ad spending worldwide reached almost 733 billion U.S. dollars in 2023, up less than three percent from the previous year. For comparison, in 2022, Switzerland ranked 20th among the leading economies by gross domestic product (GDP) with a result exceeding 800 billion dollars. Whereas global ad revenues concentrate in areas with either large populations or high purchase power – preferably both – their evolution depends on a larger set of indicators. It was forecast that, in 2024, South Asia will be the world's fastest-growing ad market, and the only out of nine with a double-digit increase rate: 12.1 percent. The second-placed region, comprising the United States and Canada, was projected to see its ad expenditure rise 7.6 percent.
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