US Banking Digital Ad Spending 2023

Banks Can Weather the Slowdown by Maximizing Ad Dollars

Report by Eleni Digalaki  | UPDATED: Dec 22, 2023
Download
Report
Executive Summary
Share
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Bank marketers must do more with less as economic uncertainty stalls growth.
The tough environment facing banks is curtailing spending growth.
But spending will still grow thanks to big banks and the ongoing shift to digital.
How can bank marketers maximize digital ad dollars in 2023 and prepare for a 2024 rebound?
Insider Intelligence Interviews
Sources
Media Gallery
About This Report
US banking digital ad spending growth has slowed to a trickle and pushed marketers to rethink their allocation strategies. But 2024 looks more promising.
Topics
Banking
Digital Ad Spending
United States
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Bank marketers must do more with less as economic uncertainty stalls growth.
The tough environment facing banks is curtailing spending growth.
But spending will still grow thanks to big banks and the ongoing shift to digital.
How can bank marketers maximize digital ad dollars in 2023 and prepare for a 2024 rebound?
Insider Intelligence Interviews
Sources
Media Gallery

Banking digital ad spending growth slowed considerably in 2022 and will stay muted this year, falling far below the US average for spending overall. Instead, advertisers are focused squarely on maximizing digital ad dollars and demonstrating performance.

Key Question: How will banking digital ad spending evolve through 2025, and what will it mean for bank marketers?

KEY STAT: US banking and lending digital ad spending is facing another year of low-single-digit growth amid industry and economic uncertainty. But we expect a 2024 rebound as the environment improves and regional banks contribute more to the pie after a tough 2023.

Here’s what’s in the full report

2files

Exportable files for easy reading, analysis and sharing.

3charts

Reliable data in simple displays for presentations and quick decision making.

1expert perspective

Insights from industry and company leaders.

    Table of Contents

    1. Executive Summary
    2. Bank marketers must do more with less as economic uncertainty stalls growth.
    3. The tough environment facing banks is curtailing spending growth.
    1. But spending will still grow thanks to big banks and the ongoing shift to digital.
    2. How can bank marketers maximize digital ad dollars in 2023 and prepare for a 2024 rebound?
    3. Insider Intelligence Interviews
    1. Sources
    2. Media Gallery

    Charts in This Report

    US Financial Services Digital Ad Spending, 2021-2025 (% change)Average Time Spent per Day With Digital Video vs. TV by US Adults, 2021-2025 (hrs:mins)
    US Adults Who Are Concerned About the Use of Personal Information for Targeted Digital Ads, by Age, March 2023 (% of respondents in each group)

    Interviewed for This Report

    Alak Shah
    Truist
    Senior Vice President, Head of Integrated Media
    Interviewed August 30, 2023

    Access All Charts and Data

    Gain access to reliable data presented in clear and intelligible displays for quick understanding and decision making on the most important topics related to your industry, included at no extra cost.
    Gain Access to EMARKETER →
    Log in to EMARKETER
    Download PDF

    First Published on Sep 19, 2023

    authors

    Eleni Digalaki

    Contributors

    Ross Benes
    Senior Analyst
    Oscar Orozco
    Director, Forecasting