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  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$2,545$2,22814.2
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Netflix ranked No. 64 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Netflix to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    19982.2368.2
    19993.980.6
    200010.429.0
    200112.016.2
    200232.421.5
    200346.517.2
    200491.818.3
    2005135.919.9
    2006215.321.6
    2007207.917.2
    2008158.711.6
    2009175.010.5
    2010212.49.8
    2011299.19.3
    2012351.09.7
    2013404.09.2
    2014533.19.7
    2015714.310.5
    2016842.49.5
    20171,091.19.3
    20181,808.011.4
    20191,879.09.3
    20201,447.05.8
    20211,669.05.6
    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising expenses."

    2013: Restated from $437.9 million.
    2012: Restated from $377.2 million.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising expenses" as percent of "revenues."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa2.34.6-50.5
    Asia and Pacific37.134.38.2
    Europe168.9166.61.4
    Latin America28.341.1-31.1
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.236.6246.5-4.0
      U.S. media spending98.7111.1-11.1
      Worldwide measured media$335.2$357.6-6.3
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$29,698$24,99618.8
    Earnings5,1162,76185.3
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Rest of world17,59814,19624.0
    U.S.12,10010,80012.0
    DIVISION SALES
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Streaming29,51524,75719.2
    Domestic DVD182239-23.8
    Connections
    Netflix
    Ticker: Nasdaq NFLX
    100 Winchester Circle, Los Gatos, Calif. 95032/Phone: (408) 540-3700.
    URL: https://www.netflix.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/netflixus
    Twitter: @netflix
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

AbbVie

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$2,100$1,9786.2
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    AbbVie ranked No. 25 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on AbbVie to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    2011375.02.1
    2012506.02.8
    2013626.03.3
    2014665.03.3
    2015704.03.1
    2016764.03.0
    2017846.03.0
    20181,100.03.4
    20191,100.03.3
    20201,800.03.9
    20212,100.03.7
    AbbVie acquired Allergan on May 8, 2020.

    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising expenses."

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising expenses" as percent of "net revenues."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific0.0NANA
    Europe0.0NANA
    Latin America5.25.3-1.8
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.5.25.3-1.8
      U.S. media spending949.51,179.7-19.5
      Worldwide measured media$954.7$1,185.1-19.4
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$56,197$50,52111.2
    Earnings11,5424,616150.0
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    U.S.43,51034,87924.7
    International12,687NA
    Connections
    AbbVie
    Ticker: NYSE ABBV
    1 N. Waukegan Road, North Chicago, Ill. 60064/Phone: (847) 932-7900.
    URL: https://www.abbvie.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abbvieglobal
    Twitter: @abbvie
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Adidas

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$3,014$2,70811.3
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Adidas ranked No. 88 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Adidas to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20173,077.512.8
    20183,545.713.7
    20193,406.812.9
    20202,708.412.9
    20213,014.012.0
    Converted to dollars.

    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "marketing and point-of-sale expenses."

    2021: 2.547 billion euros.
    2020: 2.373 billion euros. (restated in 2022 from 2.573 billion euros).
    2019: 3.042 billion euros.
    2018: 3.001 billion euros.
    2017: 2.724 billion euros.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "marketing and point-of-sale expenses" as percent of "net sales."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa2.20.7199.2
    Asia and Pacific3.31.1190.8
    Europe116.940.0192.3
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.122.441.9192.4
      U.S. media spending31.917.878.7
      Worldwide measured media$154.3$59.7158.4
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Adidas (ETR: ADS)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$25,127$21,04119.4
    Earnings2,554506405.1
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Europe, Middle East, Africa9,3337,35027.0
    North America6,0475,16217.1
    Greater China5,4404,9569.8
    Asia-Pacific2,5952,3928.5
    Latin America1,7111,18144.9
    DIVISION SALES
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    ApparelNANA
    Connections
    Adidas
    Ticker: ETR ADS
    Adi-Dassler-Strasse 1, Herzogenaurach, Germany 91074/Phone: 49 9132 84 0.
    URL: https://www.adidas-group.com/en
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adidas
    Twitter: @adidas
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Aeon Co.

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 2/28/2022Year ended 2/28/2021% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$1,668$1,6103.6
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20141,596.32.4
    20151,614.92.4
    20161,792.22.4
    20171,658.62.2
    20181,710.02.2
    20191,906.52.4
    20201,610.32.0
    20211,668.32.1
    Fiscal years ended February.

    2021: Year ended Feb. 28, 2022.

    Ad costs:

    Aeon Co. Ltd.'s "advertising expense" converted to U.S. dollars by Ad Age Datacenter at average exchange rates.

    2021 (year ended February 2022): 185.983 billion yen.
    2020 (year ended February 2021):170.572 billion yen.
    2019 (year ended February 2020): 207.802 billion yen.
    2018 (year ended February 2019): 188.760 billion yen.
    2017 (year ended February 2018): 184.715 billion yen.
    2016 (year ended February 2017): 193.753 billion yen.
    2015 (year ended February 2016): 194.798 billion yen.
    2014 (year ended February 2015): 172.196 billion yen.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Aeon Co. Ltd.'s "advertising expense" as percent of Aeon Co. Ltd.'s total "operating revenue."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific1,530.51,479.23.5
    Europe0.0NANA
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.1,530.51,479.23.5
      U.S. media spending0.0NANA
      Worldwide measured media$1,530.5$1,479.23.5
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Aeon Co. (TYO: 8267)
    WorldwideYear ended 2/28/2022Year ended 2/28/2021% chg
    Sales$78,182$81,221-3.7
    Earnings58-670NA
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 2/28/2022)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 2/28/2022Year ended 2/28/2021% chg
    Japan71,68374,542-3.8
    ASEAN3,0923,280-5.7
    China2,4722,4700.1
    Other9359280.8
    Connections
    Aeon Co.
    Ticker: TYO 8267
    1-5-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba, Japan 261-8515/Phone: 81 43 212 6042.
    URL: https://www.aeon.info/en
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Alibaba Group Holding

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 3/31/2022Year ended 3/31/2021% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$14,195$8,43068.4
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    2011146.74.7
    2012208.63.8
    2013330.53.9
    2014660.15.4
    2015869.15.5
    20161,308.35.6
    20172,539.46.7
    20183,283.55.8
    20194,444.96.1
    20208,429.78.0
    202114,194.810.7
    Fiscal years ended March 31.
    2020: Year ended March 31, 2021.

    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising and promotional expenses" converted to U.S. dollars by Ad Age Datacenter at average exchange rates.

    2021: 91.103 billion renminbi.
    2020: 57.073 billion renminbi.
    2019:30.949 billion renminbi.
    2018: 22.013 billion renminbi.
    2017: 16.814 billion renminbi.
    2016: 8.799 billion renminbi.
    2015: 5.524 billion renminbi.
    2014: 4.090 billion renminbi.
    2013: 2.022 billion renminbi.
    2012: 1.312 billion renminbi.
    2011: 938 million renminbi.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising and promotional expenses" as percent of "revenue."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific317.6342.6-7.3
    Europe92.831.2197.4
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.410.4373.89.8
      U.S. media spending8.319.7-57.8
      Worldwide measured media$418.7$393.56.4
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE: BABA)
    WorldwideYear ended 3/31/2022Year ended 3/31/2021% chg
    Sales$132,916$105,94425.5
    Earnings9,65422,200-56.5
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 3/31/2022)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 3/31/2022Year ended 3/31/2021% chg
    China commerce92,34974,09924.6
    Cloud computing11,6188,94429.9
    International commerce9,5177,21531.9
    Cainiao7,1845,50330.5
    Local consumer services6,7765,23529.4
    Digital media and entertainment5,0284,6069.2
    Innovation initiatives and other44334129.7
    Connections
    Alibaba Group Holding
    Ticker: NYSE BABA
    26/F Tower One, Times Square, 1 Matheson St., Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, China /Phone: 852 2215 5100.
    URL: https://www.alibabagroup.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alibabagroupofficial
    Twitter: @AlibabaGroup
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Allstate Corp.

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$1,260$93035.5
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Allstate Corp. ranked No. 40 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Allstate Corp. to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    2015777.72.1
    2016785.12.1
    2017717.21.8
    2018815.62.0
    2019851.02.0
    2020941.02.2
    20211,249.02.5
    Ad costs:

    2019 and after: Stated worldwide "advertising expense."
    2012-2018: Allstate Insurance Group's stated "advertising" expense on Combined Annual Statements (including Allstate, Encompass and Esurance) as filed with regulators. Allstate in fourth-quarter 2019 decided to integrate Esurance into the Allstate brand.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    2019 and after: Stated worldwide "advertising expense" as percent of stated "total revenues."
    2012-2018: Stated "advertising" expense on Combined Annual Statements as percent of stated "total revenues."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific0.0NANA
    Europe0.0NANA
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.0.0NANA
      U.S. media spending546.7461.818.4
      Worldwide measured media$546.7$461.818.4
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Allstate Corp. (NYSE: ALL)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$50,588$41,90920.7
    Earnings1,4855,461-72.8
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Connections
    Allstate Corp.
    Ticker: NYSE ALL
    3100 Sanders Road, Northbrook, Ill. 60062/Phone: (847) 402-5000.
    URL: https://www.allstate.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allstate
    Twitter: @Allstate
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Alphabet (Google)

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$7,874$5,37446.5
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Alphabet (Google) ranked No. 6 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Alphabet (Google) to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20012.52.9
    20025.61.3
    200320.91.4
    200437.71.2
    2005104.31.7
    2006188.41.8
    2007236.71.4
    2008266.41.2
    2009353.41.5
    2010772.02.6
    20111,544.04.1
    20121,992.04.3
    20132,389.04.3
    20143,004.04.6
    20153,186.04.2
    20163,868.04.3
    20175,134.04.6
    20186,367.04.7
    20196,769.04.2
    20205,374.02.9
    20217,874.03.1
    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising and promotional expenses."

    2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017 figures are implied from 10-K filings. Those filings also showed rounded "advertising and promotional expenses" of:
    2020: $5.4 billion.
    2019: $6.8 billion.
    2018: $6.4 billion.
    2017: $5.1 billion.

    2013: Restated from $2.848 billion to exclude Motorola.
    2012: Restated from $2.332 billion to exclude Motorola.

    2001: Advertising expenses excluding warrant amortization expense.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising and promotional expenses" as percent of"revenues."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa5.92.2169.7
    Asia and Pacific230.198.6133.4
    Europe548.1384.342.6
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.784.1485.161.6
      U.S. media spending767.2495.654.8
      Worldwide measured media$1,551.2$980.758.2
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Alphabet (Google) (Nasdaq: GOOG)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$257,637$182,52741.2
    Earnings76,03340,26988.8
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    U.S.117,85485,01438.6
    Europe, Middle East, Africa79,10755,37042.9
    Asia, Pacific46,12332,55041.7
    Other Americas14,4049,41753.0
    Hedging gains149176-15.3
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Google237,529168,63540.9
    Google cloud19,20613,05947.1
    Other Bets75365714.6
    Hedging gains (losses)149176-15.3
    Connections
    Alphabet (Google)
    Ticker: Nasdaq GOOG
    1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, Calif. 94043/Phone: (650) 253-0000.
    URL: https://www.abc.xyz
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/google
    Twitter: @Google
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Amazon

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$16,900$10,90055.0
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Amazon ranked No. 1 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Amazon to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    19950.05.9
    19963.421.6
    199721.214.3
    199854.08.9
    1999166.010.1
    2000172.06.2
    2001125.04.0
    2002114.02.9
    2003109.02.1
    2004141.02.0
    2005168.02.0
    2006226.02.1
    2007306.02.1
    2008420.02.2
    2009593.02.4
    2010890.02.6
    20111,400.02.9
    20122,000.03.3
    20132,400.03.2
    20143,300.03.7
    20153,800.03.6
    20165,000.03.7
    20176,300.03.5
    20188,200.03.5
    201911,000.03.9
    202010,900.02.8
    202116,900.03.6
    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising and other promotional costs." (Figures for 1995 through 1998 are "advertising expense.")

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising and other promotional costs" as percent of "net sales." (Figures for 1995 through 1998 are "advertising expense" as percent of "net sales.")
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.7NANA
    Asia and Pacific904.3621.145.6
    Europe1,925.21,272.551.3
    Latin America118.386.636.6
    Canada69.363.29.8
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.3,017.82,043.447.7
      U.S. media spending1,455.01,288.712.9
      Worldwide measured media$4,472.8$3,332.134.2
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$469,822$386,06421.7
    Earnings33,36421,33156.4
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    U.S.314,006263,52019.2
    Rest of world63,50546,03537.9
    Germany37,32629,56526.3
    U.K.31,91426,48320.5
    Japan23,07120,46112.8
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    North America279,833236,28218.4
    International127,787104,41222.4
    AWS62,20245,37037.1
    Connections
    Amazon
    Ticker: Nasdaq AMZN
    410 Terry Ave. N, Seattle, Wash. 98109/Phone: (206) 266-1000.
    URL: https://www.amazon.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amazon
    Twitter: @amazon
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

American Express Co.

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$5,090$3,64339.7
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    American Express Co. ranked No. 4 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on American Express Co. to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20072,562.09.3
    20082,430.08.6
    20092,010.08.3
    20103,147.011.4
    20112,996.010.0
    20122,890.09.2
    20132,939.08.9
    20143,216.09.4
    20153,109.09.5
    20166,249.017.6
    20175,722.015.5
    20186,477.016.1
    20197,125.016.4
    20206,747.018.7
    20219,053.021.4
    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "marketing and business development" costs (2016 and after). Stated worldwide "marketing and promotion" costs (2015 and earlier).

    2014: Restated from $3.320 billion.
    2013: Restated from $3.043 billion.
    2010: Restated.
    2009: Restated.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "marketing and business development" costs as percent of "total revenues net of interest expense" (2016 and after). Worldwide "marketing and promotion" costs as percent of "total revenues net of interest expense" (2015 and earlier).
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific11.24.6146.5
    Europe151.9111.336.5
    Latin America0.80.0NA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.164.0115.941.6
      U.S. media spending152.097.356.3
      Worldwide measured media$316.0$213.148.3
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    American Express Co. (NYSE: AXP)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$42,380$36,08717.4
    Earnings8,0603,135157.1
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    U.S.33,10328,26317.1
    Europe, Middle East, Africa3,6433,08718.0
    Japan, Asia Pacific, Australia3,4183,2714.5
    Latin America, Canada, Caribbean2,2382,01910.8
    Other/unallocated-22-553NA
    DIVISION SALES
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Global consumer services group24,83121,77714.0
    Global commercial services12,50010,61917.7
    Global merchant and network services5,0724,24319.5
    Corporate and other-23-552NA
    Connections
    American Express Co.
    Ticker: NYSE AXP
    200 Vesey St., New York, N.Y. 10285/Phone: (212) 640-2000.
    URL: https://www.americanexpress.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/americanexpressus
    Twitter: @AmericanExpress
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Anheuser-Busch InBev

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$5,973$4,68827.4
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter. Total worldwide advertising spending: Excludes SABMiller (acquired in October 2016).
    Anheuser-Busch InBev ranked No. 33 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Anheuser-Busch InBev to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20104,712.013.0
    20115,133.013.1
    20125,254.013.2
    20135,958.013.8
    20147,036.015.0
    20156,913.015.9
    20167,745.017.0
    20178,265.015.1
    20187,774.014.7
    20197,348.014.0
    20206,861.014.6
    20217,292.013.4
    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide sales and marketing expenses.

    2018: Restated in 2020 from $7.883 billion.
    2017: Restated in 2020 from $8.382 billion.
    2012: Restated in 2014 from $5.258 billion.
    2011: Restated in 2014 from $5.143 billion.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "sales and marketing expenses" as percent of "revenue."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa26.617.948.8
    Asia and Pacific21.314.052.5
    Europe154.3133.615.5
    Latin America117.393.625.4
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.319.5259.023.4
      U.S. media spending329.5354.6-7.1
      Worldwide measured media$649.0$613.55.8
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$54,304$46,88115.8
    Earnings4,6701,405232.4
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    North America16,25715,6224.1
    Middle Americas12,54110,03225.0
    South America9,4948,09217.3
    Europe, Middle East, Africa8,0326,83517.5
    Asia Pacific6,8485,64821.2
    Global export and holding companies1,13365273.8
    Connections
    Anheuser-Busch InBev
    Ticker: NYSE BUD
    Brouwerijplein 1, Leuven, Belgium 3000/Phone: 32 16 27 61 11.
    URL: https://www.ab-inbev.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abinbev
    Twitter: @AnheuserBusch
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Apple

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 9/25/2021Year ended 9/26/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$1,678$1,52110.3
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Apple ranked No. 61 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Apple to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    19792.04.2
    19804.53.8
    198118.85.6
    198245.67.8
    198377.87.9
    1984179.711.9
    1985187.59.8
    1986157.88.3
    1987222.48.4
    198897.12.4
    198991.21.7
    199090.91.6
    1991111.31.8
    1992134.11.9
    1993153.41.9
    1994158.21.7
    1995205.01.9
    1996183.01.9
    1997143.02.0
    1998152.02.6
    1999208.03.4
    2000281.03.5
    2001261.04.9
    2002209.03.6
    2003193.03.1
    2004206.02.5
    2005287.02.1
    2006338.01.7
    2007467.01.9
    2008486.01.3
    2009501.01.2
    2010691.01.1
    2011933.00.9
    20121,000.00.6
    20131,100.00.6
    20141,200.00.7
    20151,800.00.8
    20161,522.50.7
    20171,402.20.6
    20181,392.40.5
    20191,448.10.6
    20201,520.50.6
    Fiscal years ended September.

    Sales:

    2009: Restated.
    2008: Restated.
    2007: Restated.

    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide advertising expenses (1979-2015). Estimated worldwide advertising expenses (starting 2016).

    1988: Restated.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Stated worldwide advertising spending as percent of stated net sales (1979-2015). Estimated worldwide advertising spending as percent of stated net sales (starting 2016).
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa1.31.117.9
    Asia and Pacific244.2231.65.4
    Europe484.0529.5-8.6
    Latin America0.016.2-100.0
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.729.5778.5-6.3
      U.S. media spending760.5616.823.3
      Worldwide measured media$1,490.0$1,395.36.8
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL)
    WorldwideYear ended 9/25/2021Year ended 9/26/2020% chg
    Sales$365,817$274,51533.3
    Earnings94,68057,41164.9
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 9/25/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 9/25/2021Year ended 9/26/2020% chg
    Other countries163,648125,01030.9
    U.S.133,803109,19722.5
    China68,36640,30869.6
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 9/25/2021)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 9/25/2021Year ended 9/26/2020% chg
    iPhone191,973137,78139.3
    Services68,42553,76827.3
    Wearables, Home and Accessories38,36730,62025.3
    Mac35,19028,62222.9
    iPad31,86223,72434.3
    Connections
    Apple
    Ticker: Nasdaq AAPL
    1 Apple Park Way, Cupertino, Calif. 95014/Phone: (408) 996-1010.
    URL: https://www.apple.com
    Twitter: @Apple
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

AT&T

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$2,662$2,726-2.3
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    AT&T ranked No. 14 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on AT&T to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20073,430.02.9
    20083,050.02.5
    20092,787.02.3
    20102,982.02.4
    20113,135.02.5
    20122,910.02.3
    20133,268.02.5
    20143,272.02.5
    20153,632.02.5
    20163,768.02.3
    20173,772.02.3
    20185,100.03.0
    20196,121.03.4
    20205,253.03.1
    20216,316.03.7
    AT&T on April 8, 2022, spun off its WarnerMedia business segment in a transaction with Discovery (now Warner Bros. Discovery).

    AT&T July 31, 2021, spun off DirecTV into new company controlled by TPG Capital that is called DirecTV Entertainment Holdings.

    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide"advertising expense."

    2011: Restated.
    2010: Restated.

    In its 10-K for year ended December 2012, AT&T said it had 2011 worldwide ad expense of $3.135 billion. That was $776 million higher than what AT&T had previously disclosed as its 2011 ad expense in its 10-K for year ended December 2011; in that earlier 10-K, AT&T said it had 2011 ad expense of $2.359 billion. A spokeswoman for AT&T offered this explanation: "In Note 14 of our 2012 annual report, we updated our 2011 advertising expense to reflect a correction; this did not impact any of our financial results for 2011." In its 10-Ks for years ended December 2012 and December 2011, AT&T said it had 2010 worldwide ad expenses of $2.982 billion. In its 10-K for year ended December 2010, AT&T said it had 2010 worldwide ad expenses of $2.989 billion.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising expense" as percent of "operating revenues."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific0.0NANA
    Europe0.0NANA
    Latin America13.824.0-42.3
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.13.824.0-42.3
      U.S. media spending623.3638.3-2.4
      Worldwide measured media$637.1$662.3-3.8
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    AT&T (NYSE: T)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$168,864$171,760-1.7
    Earnings19,874-5,369NA
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    U.S.151,631155,899-2.7
    Europe6,0795,38712.8
    All other Latin America3,1182,67916.4
    Mexico3,0432,8626.3
    Asia/Pacific Rim2,6372,32213.6
    Brazil1,4861,807-17.8
    Other8708048.2
    DIVISION SALES
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Communications114,730109,9654.3
    WarnerMedia35,63230,44217.0
    Video15,51328,610-45.8
    Latin America5,3545,716-6.3
    Corporate and other1,2642,207-42.7
    Eliminations-3,629-5,180NA
    Connections
    AT&T
    Ticker: NYSE T
    208 S. Akard St., Dallas, Texas 75202/Phone: (210) 821-4105.
    URL: https://www.att.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/att
    Twitter: @ATT
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Baidu

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$1,891$1,21855.3
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    201031.92.7
    201158.42.6
    2012102.92.9
    2013340.96.6
    2014802.610.1
    20151,577.114.8
    20161,165.811.0
    2017680.95.4
    20181,529.59.9
    20191,520.89.8
    20201,217.77.8
    20211,890.99.8
    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising and promotional expenses" converted to U.S. dollars at average exchange rates by Ad Age Datacenter.

    2021: 12,200 million renminbi.
    2020: 8,400 million renminbi.
    2019: 10,500 million renminbi.
    2018: 10,100 million renminbi.
    2017: 4,600 million renminbi.
    2016: 7,740 million renminbi.
    2015: 9,800 million renminbi.
    2014: 4,930 million renminbi.
    2013: 2,110 million renminbi.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Stated worldwide "advertising and promotional expenses" as percent of "total revenues."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific73.9129.2-42.8
    Europe0.0NANA
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.73.9129.2-42.8
      U.S. media spending0.0NANA
      Worldwide measured media$73.9$129.2-42.8
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Baidu (Nasdaq: BIDU)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$19,295$15,52124.3
    Earnings1,5853,258-51.3
    DIVISION SALES
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Baidu Core14,74911,40629.3
    iQIYI4,7364,30610.0
    Intersegment eliminaitons-190-191NA
    Connections
    Baidu
    Ticker: Nasdaq BIDU
    Baidu Campus, No. 10 Shangdi 10th St., Haidian District, Beijing, China 100085/Phone: 86 10 5992 8888.
    URL: https://ir.baidu.com
    Twitter: @Baidu_Inc
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Bank of America Corp.

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$1,939$1,70114.0
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter. Total worldwide advertising spending: Marketing expenses.
    Bank of America Corp. ranked No. 31 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Bank of America Corp. to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20072,356.03.5
    20082,368.03.3
    20091,933.01.6
    20101,963.01.8
    20112,203.02.4
    20121,873.02.2
    20131,834.02.1
    20141,829.02.1
    20151,811.02.2
    20161,703.02.0
    20171,746.02.0
    20181,674.01.8
    20191,934.02.1
    20201,701.02.0
    20211,939.02.2
    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "marketing" expense.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "marketing" expense as percent of "total revenue, net of interest expense."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific0.0NANA
    Europe0.0NANA
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.0.0NANA
      U.S. media spending73.791.7-19.7
      Worldwide measured media$73.7$91.7-19.7
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$89,113$85,5284.2
    Earnings30,55716,47385.5
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    U.S.78,01275,5763.2
    Europe, Middle East and Africa5,4234,49120.8
    Asia4,4394,2324.9
    Latin America and the Caribbean1,2391,2290.8
    Connections
    Bank of America Corp.
    Ticker: NYSE BAC
    100 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, N.C. 28255/Phone: (800) 432-1000.
    URL: https://www.bankofamerica.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bankofamerica
    Twitter: @BankofAmerica
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Bayer

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$1,604$1,5007.0
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa9.37.229.7
    Asia and Pacific45.142.17.1
    Europe593.6623.9-4.9
    Latin America49.745.78.7
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.697.7718.8-2.9
      U.S. media spending178.8254.7-29.8
      Worldwide measured media$876.4$973.5-10.0
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Bayer (ETR: BAYN)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$52,164$47,25210.4
    Earnings1,183-11,979NA
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    North America17,69416,3818.0
    Europe, Middle East, Africa16,15114,7029.9
    Asia/Pacific10,4729,43611.0
    Latin America7,8486,73416.5
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Crop Science23,91221,50311.2
    Pharmaceuticals21,71319,68010.3
    Consumer health6,2645,7688.6
    Other segments2402333.2
    Enabling and consolidation3467-49.0
    Connections
    Bayer
    Ticker: ETR BAYN
    Kaiser-Wilhelm-Allee-1, Leverkusen, Germany 51373/Phone: 49 214 30 1.
    URL: https://www.bayer.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bayer
    Twitter: @Bayer
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Berkshire Hathaway

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$2,496$2,3874.6
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter. Total worldwide advertising spending: Figures reflect estimated total U.S. ad spending.
    Berkshire Hathaway ranked No. 15 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Berkshire Hathaway to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa1.31.031.6
    Asia and Pacific0.0NANA
    Europe81.461.033.6
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.82.761.933.5
      U.S. media spending1,724.61,733.7-0.5
      Worldwide measured media$1,807.4$1,795.60.7
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$276,094$245,51012.5
    Earnings89,79542,521111.2
    DIVISION SALES
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Insurance group75,14069,3618.3
    Manufacturing68,73059,07916.3
    McLane Co.49,45046,8405.6
    Service and retailing34,83228,17823.6
    Berkshire Hathaway Energy24,98721,03118.8
    BNSF23,28220,86911.6
    Corporate, eliminations and other-327152NA
    Connections
    Berkshire Hathaway
    Ticker: NYSE BRK.B
    3555 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. 68131/Phone: (402) 346-1400.
    URL: https://www.berkshirehathaway.com
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

BMW Group

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$3,159$2,71216.5
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa4.62.865.0
    Asia and Pacific12.823.3-44.8
    Europe759.7753.90.8
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.777.2780.0-0.4
      U.S. media spending42.151.7-18.7
      Worldwide measured media$819.2$831.8-1.5
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    BMW Group (ETR: BMW)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$131,636$112,98316.5
    Earnings14,7484,402235.0
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Rest of Europe38,95634,53512.8
    China29,97824,32823.2
    U.S.25,46820,35825.1
    Germany16,81115,5668.0
    Rest of Asia12,86911,9088.1
    Rest of Americas4,5223,85717.2
    Other regions3,0322,43124.7
    DIVISION SALES
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Automotive112,98292,28222.4
    Financial services38,89334,29113.4
    Motorcycles3,2522,60724.7
    Other entities6372.8
    Eliminations-23,498-16,200NA
    Connections
    BMW Group
    Ticker: ETR BMW
    Petuelring 130, Munich, Germany 80788/Phone: 49 89 382 0.
    URL: https://www.bmwgroup.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bmwgroup
    Twitter: @BMWGroup
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Booking Holdings

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$3,801$2,17974.4
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Booking Holdings ranked No. 38 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Booking Holdings to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20121,309.124.9
    20131,926.128.4
    20142,591.530.7
    20153,011.932.7
    20163,806.335.4
    20174,596.036.2
    20184,956.034.1
    20194,967.033.0
    20202,179.032.1
    20213,801.034.7
    Ad costs:

    Booking Holdings in first quarter 2018 changed its "performance advertising" bucket to "performance marketing" and changed its "brand advertising" bucket to "brand marketing." The 10-K for year ended December 2018 restated figures for 2017 and 2016 to correspond to the revised buckets.

    2020 and after: Stated worldwide "marketing" expenses.
    2016 through 2019: Stated worldwide "marketing" expenses (consisting of stated "performance marketing" expenses plus stated "brand marketing" expenses).
    2014 and 2015: Stated worldwide "advertising" expenses (consisting of stated "performance advertising" expenses plus stated "brand advertising" expenses).
    Before 2014: Stated worldwide "advertising" expenses (consisting of stated "online advertising" expenses plus stated "offline advertising" expenses).

    Stated ad expenses include OpenTable starting with its July 24, 2014, acquisition; and Kayak starting with its May 21, 2013, acquisition.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    2016 and after: Worldwide "marketing" expenses as percent of "total revenues."
    2015 and before: Worldwide "advertising" expenses as percent of "total revenues."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific0.0NANA
    Europe103.615.7560.8
    Latin America4.91.2315.5
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.108.516.9543.6
      U.S. media spending74.040.881.4
      Worldwide measured media$182.5$57.6216.6
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Booking Holdings (Nasdaq: BKNG)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$10,958$6,79661.2
    Earnings1,16559NA
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Netherlands8,6785,26464.9
    U.S.1,43478383.1
    Other84674913.0
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Agency revenue6,6634,31454.5
    Merchant revenue3,6962,11774.6
    Advertising and other revenue59936564.1
    Connections
    Booking Holdings
    Ticker: Nasdaq BKNG
    800 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk, Conn. 06854/Phone: (203) 299-8000.
    URL: https://www.bookingholdings.com
    Twitter: @BookingHoldings
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$1,300$99031.3
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. ranked No. 53 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20051,464.07.9
    20061,304.08.0
    20071,097.07.0
    20081,181.06.7
    20091,136.06.0
    2010977.05.0
    2011957.04.5
    2012797.04.5
    2013855.05.2
    2014734.04.6
    2015825.05.0
    2016789.04.1
    2017740.03.6
    2018672.03.0
    2019633.02.4
    2020990.02.3
    20211,300.02.8
    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising and product promotion costs."

    2008: Restated.
    2007: Restated.
    2006: Restated

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising and product promotion costs" as percent of "total revenues."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific15.211.037.3
    Europe12.213.5-9.4
    Latin America3.22.913.0
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.30.627.411.7
      U.S. media spending338.6377.6-10.3
      Worldwide measured media$369.2$405.0-8.8
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (NYSE: BMY)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$46,385$42,5189.1
    Earnings6,994-9,015NA
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    U.S.29,21426,5779.9
    Europe10,6879,8538.5
    Rest of world5,6325,4573.2
    Other85263135.0
    DIVISION SALES
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Bristol-Myers Squibb medicinesNANA
    Connections
    Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
    Ticker: NYSE BMY
    430 E. 29th St., Floor 14, New York, N.Y. 10016/Phone: (212) 546-4000.
    URL: https://www.bms.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bristolmyerssquibb
    Twitter: @bmsnews
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Capital One Financial Corp.

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$2,871$1,61078.3
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter. Total worldwide advertising spending: Marketing expenses.
    Capital One Financial Corp. ranked No. 12 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Capital One Financial Corp. to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20061,444.311.9
    20071,347.89.2
    20081,118.28.0
    2009588.04.5
    2010958.05.9
    20111,337.08.2
    20121,364.06.4
    20131,373.06.1
    20141,561.07.0
    20151,744.07.4
    20161,811.07.1
    20171,670.06.1
    20182,174.07.7
    20192,274.08.0
    20201,610.05.6
    20212,871.09.4
    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "marketing" expense.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    "Marketing" expense as percent of "total net revenue" ("net interest income" plus "non-interest income").
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific0.0NANA
    Europe12.512.8-1.8
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.12.512.8-1.8
      U.S. media spending513.8367.339.9
      Worldwide measured media$526.3$380.138.5
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Capital One Financial Corp. (NYSE: COF)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$30,435$28,5236.7
    Earnings11,9652,375403.8
    DIVISION SALES
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Credit card18,88017,5997.3
    Commercial banking9,0022,971203.0
    Consumer banking3,3017,704-57.2
    Other-748249NA
    Connections
    Capital One Financial Corp.
    Ticker: NYSE COF
    1600 Capital One Drive, McLean, Va. 22102/Phone: (703) 720-2500.
    URL: https://www.capitalone.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/capitalone
    Twitter: @CapitalOne
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Chanel

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$1,650$94574.6
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific18.818.14.0
    Europe159.4101.956.4
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.178.2120.048.5
      U.S. media spending110.1104.15.8
      Worldwide measured media$288.4$224.128.7
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$15,639$10,10854.7
    Earnings4,0261,388190.1
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Asia Pacific8,0685,25753.5
    Europe4,0422,88540.1
    Americas3,5291,96679.5
    Connections
    Chanel
    1 Bruton St., London, U.K. W1J6TL.
    URL: https://www.chanel.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chanel
    Twitter: @CHANEL
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Charter Communications

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$3,071$3,0311.3
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter. Total worldwide advertising spending: Pro forma spending including Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks (acquired in May 2016).
    Charter Communications ranked No. 10 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Charter Communications to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    2010396.05.6
    2011387.05.4
    2012431.05.7
    2013557.06.8
    2014617.06.8
    2015629.06.4
    20162,136.07.4
    20173,036.07.3
    20183,042.07.0
    20193,044.06.7
    20203,031.06.3
    20213,071.05.9
    Ad costs:

    Stated marketing costs; includes Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks starting May 18, 2016.

    2017: Restated from $2.420 billion.
    2016: Restated from $1.707 billion and $1.699 billion.
    2015: Restated from $628 million.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Stated marketing costs as percent of revenue.
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific0.0NANA
    Europe0.0NANA
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.0.0NANA
      U.S. media spending257.7266.8-3.4
      Worldwide measured media$257.7$266.8-3.4
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Charter Communications (Nasdaq: CHTR)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$51,682$48,0977.5
    Earnings4,6543,22244.4
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    U.S.NANA
    DIVISION SALES
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    CharterNANA
    Connections
    Charter Communications
    Ticker: Nasdaq CHTR
    400 Washington Blvd., Stamford, Conn. 06902/Phone: (203) 905-7800.
    URL: https://corporate.charter.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spectrum
    Twitter: @GetSpectrum
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Citigroup

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$1,490$1,21722.4
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter. Total worldwide advertising spending: Advertising and marketing spending.
    Citigroup ranked No. 85 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Citigroup to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20052,533.03.0
    20062,471.02.9
    20072,729.03.5
    20082,188.04.2
    20091,415.01.8
    20101,645.01.9
    20112,268.02.9
    20122,164.03.1
    20131,888.02.5
    20141,844.02.4
    20151,547.02.0
    20161,632.02.3
    20171,608.02.2
    20181,545.02.1
    20191,516.02.0
    20201,217.01.6
    20211,490.02.1
    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising and marketing" expense.

    2012: Restated in 2014 from $2.224 billion.
    2011: Restated in 2014 from $2.346 billion.
    2008: Year of global financial meltdown.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising and marketing" expense as percent of "total revenues, net of interest expense."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific8.83.5153.3
    Europe0.0NANA
    Latin America1.61.411.3
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.10.44.9112.0
      U.S. media spending147.977.391.3
      Worldwide measured media$158.3$82.292.5
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Citigroup (NYSE: C)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$71,884$75,501-4.8
    Earnings21,95211,04798.7
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    North America34,22936,760-6.9
    Asia14,69816,182-9.2
    Europe, Middle East, Africa13,09413,0410.4
    Latin America9,1969,447-2.7
    Corporate/other66771839.4
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Institutional clients group43,88745,088-2.7
    Global consumer banking27,33030,342-9.9
    Corporate, other66771839.4
    Connections
    Citigroup
    Ticker: NYSE C
    388 Greenwich St., New York, N.Y. 10013/Phone: (212) 559-1000.
    URL: https://www.citigroup.com/citi
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citi
    Twitter: @Citi
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Coca-Cola Co.

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$4,098$2,77747.6
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Coca-Cola Co. ranked No. 87 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Coca-Cola Co. to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20173,958.010.9
    20184,113.012.0
    20194,246.011.4
    20202,777.08.4
    20214,098.010.6
    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising expenses."

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising expenses" as percent of "net operating revenues."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa58.741.143.1
    Asia and Pacific820.1559.246.7
    Europe1,282.9657.595.1
    Latin America111.592.221.0
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.2,273.31,349.968.4
      U.S. media spending355.0314.612.8
      Worldwide measured media$2,628.3$1,664.557.9
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE: KO)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$38,655$33,01417.1
    Earnings9,7717,74726.1
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    International25,64521,73318.0
    U.S.13,01011,28115.3
    Connections
    Coca-Cola Co.
    Ticker: NYSE KO
    1 Coca-Cola Plaza, Atlanta, Ga. 30313/Phone: (404) 676-2121.
    URL: https://www.coca-colacompany.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecocacolaco
    Twitter: @CocaColaCo
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$2,021$1,9483.7
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Colgate-Palmolive Co. ranked No. 93 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Colgate-Palmolive Co. to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20051,194.010.5
    20061,320.010.8
    20071,546.011.2
    20081,650.010.8
    20091,534.010.0
    20101,656.010.6
    20111,734.010.4
    20121,792.010.5
    20131,891.010.9
    20141,784.010.3
    20151,491.09.3
    20161,428.09.4
    20171,573.010.2
    20181,590.010.2
    20191,694.010.8
    20201,948.011.8
    20212,021.011.6
    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide advertising costs.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide advertising spending as percent of sales.
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa27.533.1-17.0
    Asia and Pacific133.297.536.6
    Europe101.9132.8-23.2
    Latin America91.9122.9-25.3
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.354.5386.4-8.2
      U.S. media spending91.6131.7-30.5
      Worldwide measured media$446.1$518.1-13.9
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Colgate-Palmolive Co. (NYSE: CL)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$17,421$16,4715.8
    Earnings2,1662,695-19.6
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Oral, personal and home care North America3,6943,741-1.3
    Oral, personal and home care Latin America3,6633,4187.2
    Pet nutrition3,3112,88314.8
    Oral, personal and home care Asia2,8672,7016.1
    Oral, personal and home care Europe/South Pacific2,8412,7473.4
    Oral, personal and home care Africa/Eurasia1,0459816.5
    DIVISION SALES
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Oral, personal and home care14,11013,5883.8
    Pet nutrition3,3112,88314.8
    Connections
    Colgate-Palmolive Co.
    Ticker: NYSE CL
    300 Park Ave., New York, N.Y. 10022/Phone: (212) 310-2000.
    URL: https://www.colgatepalmolive.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colgate
    Twitter: @Colgate
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Comcast Corp.

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$7,695$6,74114.2
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Comcast Corp. ranked No. 2 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Comcast Corp. to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20092,056.05.8
    20102,409.06.4
    20114,243.07.6
    20124,831.07.7
    20134,978.07.7
    20145,101.07.4
    20155,957.08.0
    20166,291.07.8
    20176,519.07.7
    20187,036.07.4
    20197,617.07.0
    20206,741.06.5
    20217,695.06.6
    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising, marketing and promotion" costs.

    2017: Restated from $6.317 billion.
    2016: Restated from $6.107 billion and $6.114 billion.
    2015: Restated from $5.963 billion and $5.943 billion,
    2014: Restated from $5.086 billion and $5.078 billion.
    2013: Restated from $4.969 billion.
    2012: Restated from $4.807 billion.
    2011: Restated from $4.231 billion (including about 11 months of NBC Universal costs; restated from $4.240 billion).
    2010: Not including NBC Universal; restated from $2.415 billion.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide advertising, marketing and promotion spending as percent of revenue.
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.80.3198.6
    Asia and Pacific19.77.3170.0
    Europe1,308.11,088.020.2
    Latin America5.14.029.2
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.1,333.71,099.521.3
      U.S. media spending1,090.7986.110.6
      Worldwide measured media$2,424.4$2,085.616.2
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Comcast Corp. (Nasdaq: CMCSA)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$116,385$103,56412.4
    Earnings14,15910,53434.4
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    U.S.90,92680,32713.2
    U.K.13,99911,98616.8
    Other11,46011,2511.9
    DIVISION SALES
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Cable communications64,32860,0517.1
    NBCUniversal34,31927,21126.1
    Sky20,28518,5949.1
    Corporate46124885.9
    Eliminations-3,008-2,540NA
    Connections
    Comcast Corp.
    Ticker: Nasdaq CMCSA
    1 Comcast Center, Philadelphia, Pa. 19103-2838/Phone: (215) 286-1700.
    URL: https://corporate.comcast.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comcast
    Twitter: @comcast
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Compagnie Financiere Richemont

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 3/31/2022Year ended 3/31/2021% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$2,168$1,20280.4
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20161,228.610.5
    20171,294.310.0
    20181,549.79.6
    20191,573.19.9
    20201,202.07.8
    20212,168.19.7
    Fiscal years ended March 31.

    2021: Year ended March 31, 2022 (fiscal 2022).
    2020: Year ended March 31, 2021 (fiscal 2021).
    2019: Year ended March 31, 2020 (fiscal 2020).
    2018: Year ended March 31, 2019 (fiscal 2019).
    2017: Year ended March 31, 2018 (fiscal 2018).
    2016: Year ended March 31, 2017 (fiscal 2017).

    Ad costs:

    Stated "communication expenses" converted to dollars by Ad Age Datacenter at average exchange rates.

    2021: 1.865 billion euros.
    2020: 1.030 billion euros.
    2019: 1.415 billion euros.
    2018: 1.338 billion euros.
    2017: 1.106 billion euros.
    2016: 1.119 billion euros.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    "Communication expenses" as percent of "revenue."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific9.14.986.1
    Europe84.560.340.1
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.93.665.243.5
      U.S. media spending89.059.051.0
      Worldwide measured media$182.6$124.147.1
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Compagnie Financiere Richemont (SWX: CFR)
    WorldwideYear ended 3/31/2022Year ended 3/31/2021% chg
    Sales$22,298$15,33945.4
    Earnings2,4171,50460.7
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 3/31/2022Year ended 3/31/2021% chg
    Asia Pacific10,4958,02630.8
    Europe5,1953,44950.7
    Americas4,9622,78778.0
    Middle East and Africa1,6501,07853.0
    DIVISION SALES
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 3/31/2022Year ended 3/31/2021% chg
    Jewellery maisons12,8808,70148.0
    Specialist watchmakers3,9822,61352.4
    Other2,1961,46150.3
    Online distributionNANA
    Connections
    Compagnie Financiere Richemont
    Ticker: SWX CFR
    50, chemin de la Chenaie, CP30, Bellevue, Geneva, Switzerland 1293/Phone: 41 22 721 3500.
    URL: https://www.richemont.com
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Coty

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 6/30/2022Year ended 6/30/2021% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$1,465$1,02942.3
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter. Total worldwide advertising spending: Excludes ad spending for Procter & Gamble Co.'s beauty-products business, which merged into Coty in October 2016.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    2009795.223.5
    2010806.423.2
    2011974.723.9
    20121,086.023.6
    20131,072.323.1
    20141,070.023.5
    20151,007.722.9
    2016967.622.2
    20171,883.324.6
    20181,836.526.8
    20191,595.525.4
    20201,343.728.5
    20211,029.422.2
    20221,465.127.6
    Fiscal years ended June 30.

    2022: Year ended June 30, 2022.

    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising and promotional costs" (also called "advertising and consumer promotional costs").

    2019: Restated from $1,899,500,000.
    2018: Restated from $2,206,300,000.

    Included in advertising and promotional costs were costs for depreciation of marketing furniture and fixtures, such as product displays, of $127.9 million in fiscal 2020; $120.4 million in fiscal 2019 (restated); $113.0 million in fiscal 2018 (restated); $107.4 million in fiscal 2017; $65.0 million in fiscal 2016; $69.8 million in fiscal 2015; $67.5 million in fiscal 2014; $65.2 million in fiscal 2013; $57.8 million in 2012; $49.3 million in 2011; $46.1 in 2010; and $44.9 million in 2009.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising and promotional" spending as percent of "net revenues."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific5.84.238.0
    Europe374.1171.8117.8
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.379.9176.0115.9
      U.S. media spending57.673.2-21.4
      Worldwide measured media$437.5$249.275.5
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Coty (NYSE: COTY)
    WorldwideYear ended 6/30/2022Year ended 6/30/2021% chg
    Sales$5,304$4,63014.6
    Earnings260-201NA
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 6/30/2022)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 6/30/2022Year ended 6/30/2021% chg
    Consumer BeautyNANA
    PrestigeNANA
    Connections
    Coty
    Ticker: NYSE COTY
    350 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y. 10118/Phone: (212) 389-7300.
    URL: https://www.coty.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cotyinc
    Twitter: @COTYInc
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Danone

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$1,250$1,2004.2
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20146,924.124.6
    20156,305.925.3
    20166,157.725.3
    20176,587.623.5
    20186,663.722.9
    20196,465.322.8
    20206,124.522.7
    20216,527.422.7
    Ad costs:

    Worldwide "selling expense," which "mainly comprise marketing expenses and consumer promotions as well as sales force overheads.," converted to U.S. dollars by Ad Age Datacenter at average exchange rates.

    2021: 5.516 billion euros.
    2020: 5.366 billion euros.
    2019: 5.773 billion euros.
    2018: 5.640 billion euros.
    2017: 5.831 billion euros (restated from 5.890 billion euros).
    2016: 5.562 billion euros.
    2015: 5.677 billion euros.
    2014: 5.209 billion euros.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "selling expense" as percent of worldwide "sales."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa4.44.26.1
    Asia and Pacific42.848.0-10.8
    Europe257.9276.8-6.8
    Latin America41.421.889.7
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.346.5350.8-1.2
      U.S. media spending42.342.9-1.4
      Worldwide measured media$388.8$393.7-1.3
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Danone (EPA: BN)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$28,733$26,9596.6
    Earnings2,2772,2332.0
    Connections
    Danone
    Ticker: EPA BN
    17, boulevard Haussmann, Paris, France 75009/Phone: 33 1 44 35 20 20.
    URL: https://www.danone.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danone
    Twitter: @Danone
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Dell Technologies

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 1/28/2022Year ended 1/29/2021% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$1,300$1,00030.0
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Dell Technologies ranked No. 96 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Dell Technologies to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    2010730.01.2
    2011860.01.4
    2012833.01.5
    2013670.01.2
    2014582.01.1
    2015594.01.2
    2016772.01.2
    20171,045.01.3
    20181,143.01.3
    20191,100.01.3
    20201,000.01.2
    20211,300.01.3
    Fiscal years. Dell's fiscal year is the 52- or 53-week period ending on the Friday nearest Jan. 31.

    2021: Year ended Jan. 28, 2022.

    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising expenses." Dell pays for advertising in part with cooperative advertising money that Dell gets through the "Intel inside"marketing program of Intel Corp., a microprocessor supplier.

    2020: Restated in 2022 from $1.3 billion.
    2019: Restated in 2022 from $1.3 billion.
    2015: Restated from $668 million.
    2014: Restated from $660 million.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising expenses" as percent of "net revenue."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific13.97.489.0
    Europe110.784.730.6
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.124.692.135.3
      U.S. media spending180.6170.75.8
      Worldwide measured media$305.2$262.816.1
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL)
    WorldwideYear ended 1/28/2022Year ended 1/29/2021% chg
    Sales$101,197$86,67016.8
    Earnings5,5633,25071.2
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 1/28/2022)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 1/28/2022Year ended 1/29/2021% chg
    Foreign countries54,44544,66121.9
    U.S.46,75242,00911.3
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 1/28/2022)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 1/28/2022Year ended 1/29/2021% chg
    Client Solutions Group61,46448,38727.0
    Infrastructure Solutions Group34,36633,0024.1
    Other5,3675,2811.6
    Connections
    Dell Technologies
    Ticker: NYSE DELL
    1 Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas 78664/Phone: (512) 728-7800.
    URL: https://www.dell.com
    Twitter: @DellTech
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Deutsche Telekom (T-Mobile US)

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$3,157$2,8819.6
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter. Total worldwide advertising spending: Marketing expenses including spending for majority-owned T-Mobile US.
    Deutsche Telekom (T-Mobile US) ranked No. 20 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Deutsche Telekom (T-Mobile US) to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    2010582.02.7
    2010582.02.7
    2011711.03.4
    2011711.03.4
    2012949.04.8
    2012949.04.8
    20131,000.04.1
    20131,000.04.1
    20141,400.04.7
    20141,400.04.7
    20151,600.04.9
    20151,600.04.9
    20161,700.04.5
    20161,700.04.5
    20171,800.04.4
    20171,800.04.4
    20181,700.03.9
    20181,700.03.9
    20191,600.03.6
    20191,600.03.6
    20201,800.02.6
    20201,800.02.6
    20212,200.02.7
    20212,200.02.7
    Figures shows are for T-Mobile US.

    T-Mobile on April 1, 2020, acquired Sprint Corp.

    Deutsche Telekom controls T-Mobile US.

    Ad costs:

    Stated "advertising expenses."

    2013: Including MetroPCS starting May 1, 2013.
    2012: Excluding MetroPCS.
    2011: Excluding MetroPCS.
    2010: Excluding MetroPCS.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Stated "advertising expenses" as percent of "total revenue."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific0.0NANA
    Europe936.4741.026.4
    Latin America26.718.842.3
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.963.2759.826.8
      U.S. media spending987.0984.40.3
      Worldwide measured media$1,950.2$1,744.211.8
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Deutsche Telekom (T-Mobile US) (Nasdaq: TMUS)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$128,742$115,27611.7
    Earnings6,9376,5236.3
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    U.S.80,89369,86015.8
    Germany28,59527,1405.4
    Rest of Europe13,47112,9374.1
    Systems solutions4,7564,769-0.3
    Group development3,7453,29113.8
    HQ2,9762,9172.0
    Intersegment-5,694-5,639NA
    Connections
    Deutsche Telekom (T-Mobile US)
    Ticker: Nasdaq TMUS
    Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 140, Bonn, Germany 53113/Phone: 49 228 181 88880.
    URL: https://www.telekom.com
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Diageo

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 6/30/2022Year ended 6/30/2021% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$3,623$2,91324.4
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter. Total worldwide advertising spending: Marketing costs.
    Diageo ranked No. 47 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Diageo to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20082,493.015.4
    20092,123.014.3
    20102,228.014.5
    20112,418.315.5
    20122,648.415.7
    20132,775.715.7
    20142,634.915.8
    20152,567.415.1
    20162,319.214.9
    20172,281.314.9
    20182,535.415.5
    20192,642.815.9
    20202,320.615.7
    20212,913.317.0
    20223,623.317.6
    Converted to pounds.

    Fiscal years ended June. 2022: Year ended June 2022.

    Ad costs:

    Stated "marketing" costs converted to dollars.

    2022: 2.721 billion pounds.
    2021: 2.163 billion pounds.
    2020: 1.841 billion pounds.
    2019: 2.042 billion pounds.
    2018: 1.882 billion pounds.
    2017: 1.798 billion pounds.
    2016: 1.562 billion pounds.
    2015: 1.629 billion pounds.
    2014: 1.620 billion pounds.
    2013: 1.769 billion pounds (restated).
    2012: 1.671 billion pounds (restated).
    2011: 1.520 billion pounds (restated).
    2010: 1.419 billion pounds.
    2009: 1.327 billion pounds.
    2008: 1.244 billion pounds (restated).

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "marketing" costs as percent of "net sales."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa41.222.979.5
    Asia and Pacific12.616.6-24.0
    Europe138.287.757.5
    Latin America26.63.0772.8
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.218.5130.367.8
      U.S. media spending162.6124.430.7
      Worldwide measured media$381.2$254.749.7
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Diageo (NYSE: DEO)
    WorldwideYear ended 6/30/2022Year ended 6/30/2021% chg
    Sales$20,576$17,15020.0
    Earnings4,4453,77017.9
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 6/30/2022Year ended 6/30/2021% chg
    North America8,1167,01615.7
    Europe and Turkey4,2773,44524.1
    Asia Pacific3,8403,35114.6
    Africa2,2401,90217.8
    Latin America and Caribbean2,0311,40944.1
    Corporate and other72-2,043NA
    SC&PNA2,070NA
    DIVISION SALES
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 6/30/2022Year ended 6/30/2021% chg
    Spirits24,18721,05714.9
    Beer4,1653,45120.7
    Ready to drink1,17499817.7
    Other36529125.4
    Excise duties-9,316-8,647NA
    Connections
    Diageo
    Ticker: NYSE DEO
    16 Great Marlborough St., London, U.K. W1F 7HS/Phone: 44 20 7947 9100.
    URL: https://www.diageo.com
    Twitter: @Diageo_News
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

EssilorLuxottica

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$1,560$1,21228.7
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    EssilorLuxottica ranked No. 72 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on EssilorLuxottica to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20171,268.76.9
    20181,317.46.9
    20191,384.27.1
    20201,212.17.4
    20211,559.76.6
    EssilorLuxottica formed by Oct. 1, 2018, merger of Essilor International and Luxottica Group.

    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising and marketing" expenses converted to U.S. dollars at average exchange rates.

    2020: 1.156 billion euros (restated in 2022 from 1.149 billion euros).
    2018:Pro forma.
    2017: Pro forma.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising and marketing" expenses as percent of "revenue."

    2018: Pro forma.
    2017: Pro forma.
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific2.22.14.0
    Europe18.66.1204.6
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.20.78.2153.7
      U.S. media spending59.852.015.1
      Worldwide measured media$80.5$60.133.9
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    EssilorLuxottica (EPA: EL)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$23,454$16,46942.4
    Earnings2,599991162.3
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    North America11,6389,01829.1
    Europe, Middle East, Africa7,5574,17481.0
    Asia, Oceania and Africa3,0082,46122.2
    Latin America1,25281653.4
    Connections
    EssilorLuxottica
    Ticker: EPA EL
    147 rue de Paris, Charenton-le-Pont, France 94220/Phone: 33 1 49 77 42 24.
    URL: https://www.essilorluxottica.com
    Twitter: @EssiLux
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Estee Lauder Cos.

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 6/30/2022Year ended 6/30/2021% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$3,877$3,7104.5
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Estee Lauder Cos. ranked No. 74 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Estee Lauder Cos. to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20061,514.023.4
    20071,641.023.3
    20081,836.023.2
    20091,693.023.1
    20101,819.023.3
    20112,161.024.5
    20122,418.024.9
    20132,541.025.0
    20142,618.123.9
    20152,558.623.7
    20162,607.323.2
    20172,689.022.7
    20183,287.024.0
    20193,440.023.1
    20203,398.023.8
    20213,710.022.9
    20223,877.021.9
    Fiscal years ended June. 2022: Fiscal 2022 ended June 2022.

    Ad costs:

    2017 and after: "Global net advertising, merchandising, sampling, promotion and product development expenses." Figures exclude the impact of purchase with purchase and gift with purchase promotions.

    Before 2017:Stated worldwide "advertising, merchandising, sampling, promotion and product development" expenses "excluding the impact of purchase with purchase and gift with purchase promotions."

    2013: Restated from $2.584 billion.
    2012: Restated from $2.459 billion.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Global net advertising, merchandising, sampling, promotion and product development expenses as percent of "net sales."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific0.0NANA
    Europe6.33.867.6
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.6.33.867.6
      U.S. media spending20.334.6-41.4
      Worldwide measured media$26.6$38.4-30.7
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Estee Lauder Cos. (NYSE: EL)
    WorldwideYear ended 6/30/2022Year ended 6/30/2021% chg
    Sales$17,737$16,2159.4
    Earnings2,3902,870-16.7
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 6/30/2022Year ended 6/30/2021% chg
    Europe, Middle East and Africa7,6816,94610.6
    Asia Pacific5,4375,486-0.9
    Americas4,6233,79721.8
    Returns/restructuring-4-14NA
    DIVISION SALES
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 6/30/2022Year ended 6/30/2021% chg
    Skin care9,8869,4844.2
    Makeup4,6674,20311.0
    Fragrance2,5081,92630.2
    Hair care63157110.5
    Other49458.9
    Returns/restructuring-4-14NA
    Connections
    Estee Lauder Cos.
    Ticker: NYSE EL
    767 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y. 10153/Phone: (212) 572-4200.
    URL: https://www.elcompanies.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/esteelaudercompanies
    Twitter: @EsteeLauder
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Expedia Group

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$2,700$1,200125.0
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Expedia Group ranked No. 22 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Expedia Group to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    2009622.022.7
    2010694.022.9
    2011797.023.1
    2012890.022.1
    20131,200.025.2
    20141,600.027.8
    20152,100.031.5
    20162,700.030.8
    20173,300.032.8
    20183,400.030.3
    20193,500.029.0
    20201,200.023.1
    20212,700.031.4
    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising expense." Stated worldwide advertising expense consist of offline costs, including TV and radio advertising, and online advertising. Ad expenses include media and production costs.

    2012: Restated in 2014 from $870 million.
    2011: Restated in 2014 from $796 million.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Stated worldwide "advertising expense" as percent of "revenue."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific12.616.7-24.2
    Europe264.9177.549.3
    Latin America29.345.8-36.1
    Canada54.5NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.361.3239.950.6
      U.S. media spending186.0116.060.3
      Worldwide measured media$547.3$355.953.8
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Expedia Group (Nasdaq: EXPE)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$8,598$5,19965.4
    Earnings-269-2,687NA
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    U.S.6,5693,51187.1
    All other countries2,0291,68820.2
    DIVISION SALES
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Merchant5,5373,26169.8
    Agency2,3071,26782.1
    Advertising, media and other75467112.4
    Connections
    Expedia Group
    Ticker: Nasdaq EXPE
    1111 Expedia Group Way W, Seattle, Wash. 98119/Phone: (206) 481-7200.
    URL: https://www.expediagroup.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expedia.group
    Twitter: @ExpediaGroup
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Flutter Entertainment

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$2,075$1,45043.1
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Flutter Entertainment ranked No. 63 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Flutter Entertainment to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    2019593.821.7
    20201,271.822.5
    20212,074.525.0
    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "sales and marketing" costs converted to U.S. dollars at average exchange rates.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Stated worldwide "sales and marketing" costs as percent of "total revenue."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific43.636.021.2
    Europe142.3102.339.1
    Latin America2.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.187.8138.335.8
      U.S. media spending192.7109.276.5
      Worldwide measured media$380.5$247.553.8
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Flutter Entertainment (LSE: FLTR)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$8,304$5,64447.1
    Earnings6256063.1
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    U.K. and Ireland2,8382,23227.2
    U.S.1,914864121.7
    Australia1,7791,26940.2
    International1,7721,28038.5
    DIVISION SALES
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    PPBNA348NA
    USNA892NA
    SBGNA502NA
    AustraliaNA408NA
    Corporate costsNA-160NA
    Connections
    Flutter Entertainment
    Ticker: LSE FLTR
    Belfield Office Park, Beech Hill Road, Clonskeagh, Dublin 4, Ireland D04 V972/Phone: 353 1 905 1000.
    URL: https://www.flutter.com
    Twitter: @FlutterPLC
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Ford Motor Co.

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$3,100$2,80010.7
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Ford Motor Co. ranked No. 23 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Ford Motor Co. to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    19982,100.01.5
    19992,700.01.7
    20003,000.01.8
    20013,100.01.9
    20022,900.01.8
    20034,100.02.5
    20044,700.02.7
    20055,000.02.8
    20065,100.03.2
    20075,400.03.2
    20084,500.03.1
    20093,200.02.8
    20103,900.03.0
    20114,100.03.0
    20124,000.03.0
    20134,400.03.0
    20144,300.03.0
    20154,300.02.9
    20164,300.02.8
    20174,100.02.6
    20184,000.02.5
    20193,600.02.3
    20202,800.02.2
    20213,100.02.3
    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising expenses" ("advertising costs").

    2009: Restated from $3.3 billion.
    2008: Restated from $4.6 billion.
    2004: Restated from $3.2 billion.
    2003: Restated from $2.7 billion.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising expenses" as percent of "revenues."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa11.211.3-1.0
    Asia and Pacific53.336.645.4
    Europe569.8700.4-18.7
    Latin America41.829.044.2
    Canada38.635.68.4
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.714.6813.0-12.1
      U.S. media spending597.4564.35.9
      Worldwide measured media$1,312.0$1,377.2-4.7
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$136,341$127,1447.2
    Earnings17,937-1,279NA
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    U.S.87,01282,5355.4
    All other22,89222,2323.0
    Canada11,1538,71128.0
    U.K.7,6076,11024.5
    Germany6,2376,526-4.4
    Mexico1,4401,03039.8
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Automotive126,150115,8948.8
    Ford Credit10,07311,203-10.1
    Mobility11847151.1
    Connections
    Ford Motor Co.
    Ticker: NYSE F
    1 American Road, Dearborn, Mich. 48126/Phone: (313) 322-3000.
    URL: https://www.corporate.ford.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ford
    Twitter: @Ford
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

General Motors Co.

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$3,300$2,70022.2
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    General Motors Co. ranked No. 13 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on General Motors Co. to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20104,742.03.5
    20115,209.03.5
    20125,372.03.5
    20135,500.03.5
    20145,200.03.3
    20154,400.03.2
    20164,600.03.1
    20174,300.03.0
    20184,000.02.7
    20193,700.02.7
    20202,700.02.2
    20213,300.02.6
    Sales:

    Worldwide sales (including automotive sales and GM Financial revenue).

    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising and promotion" spending.

    2016: Restated in 2018 from $5.3 billion following 2017 divestiture of GM Europe.
    2015: Restated in 2018 from $5.1 billion following 2017 divestiture of GM Europe.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising and promotion" spending as percent of "net sales and revenue" (including automotive sales and GM Financial revenue).
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific12.333.3-63.2
    Europe0.0NANA
    Latin America48.640.320.5
    Canada46.541.711.4
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.107.4115.4-7.0
      U.S. media spending852.2697.322.2
      Worldwide measured media$959.6$812.718.1
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$127,004$122,4853.7
    Earnings9,8376,24757.5
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    U.S.104,483101,4313.0
    Non-U.S.22,52121,0547.0
    DIVISION SALES
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    GM North America101,30896,7334.7
    GM Financial13,41913,831-3.0
    GM International12,17211,5865.1
    Cruise1061032.9
    Corporate104350-70.3
    Eliminations-105-118NA
    Connections
    General Motors Co.
    Ticker: NYSE GM
    300 Renaissance Center, P.O. Box 300, Detroit, Mich. 48265/Phone: (313) 556-5000.
    URL: https://www.gm.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/generalmotors
    Twitter: @GM
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Haleon

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$2,670$2,5833.4
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20212,670.220.3
    Ad costs:

    Worldwide "advertising and promotion" costs.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising and promotion" expenses as percent of "revenue."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa100.981.024.6
    Asia and Pacific429.9393.69.2
    Europe1,292.41,286.10.5
    Latin America109.080.335.7
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.1,932.21,841.05.0
      U.S. media spendingNANA
      Worldwide measured mediaNANA
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Haleon (LON: HLN)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$13,131$12,6943.4
    Earnings1,9801,51630.6
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Rest of world7,2627,0043.7
    U.S.4,3174,3120.1
    China1,10289822.7
    U.K.450480-6.3
    Connections
    Haleon
    Ticker: LON HLN
    Building 5, First Floor, The Heights, Weybridge, Surrey, U.K. KT13 0NY.
    URL: https://www.haleon.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Haleon/100083295823330
    Twitter: @Haleon_health
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Heineken

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$2,474$2,3336.1
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20153,060.213.4
    20163,139.713.6
    20172,861.711.7
    20182,946.711.1
    20192,947.611.0
    20202,332.910.4
    20212,474.49.5
    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "marketing and selling expenses" (formerly called "marketing, selling and distribution expenses").

    2021: 2.091 billion euros.
    2020: 2.044 billion euros.
    2019: 2.632 billion euros.
    2018: 2.494 billion euros.
    2017: 2.533 billion euros (restated).
    2016: 2.836 billion euros.
    2015: 2.755 billion euros.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    2017 and after: Stated worldwide "marketing and selling expenses" as percent of worldwide "net revenue."
    2015 and 2016: Stated worldwide "marketing and selling expenses" as percent of worldwide "revenue."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa26.213.199.9
    Asia and Pacific23.121.95.4
    Europe434.3254.770.5
    Latin America1.80.9103.3
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.485.3290.667.0
      U.S. media spending101.5109.1-6.9
      Worldwide measured media$586.9$399.746.8
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Heineken (AMS: HEIO)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$25,964$22,50215.4
    Earnings3,933-233NA
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Europe11,2779,85114.5
    Americas8,5517,21218.6
    Africa, ME, Eastern Europe3,7443,16618.3
    Asia Pacific3,2723,0905.9
    Eliminations-880-817NA
    Connections
    Heineken
    Ticker: AMS HEIO
    Tweede Weteringplantsoen 21, Amsterdam, Netherlands 1017 ZD/Phone: 31 20 523 92 39.
    URL: https://www.theheinekencompany.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heinekenusa
    Twitter: @HEINEKENCorp
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Henkel

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$2,564$2,19716.7
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Henkel ranked No. 91 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Henkel to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20145,517.725.3
    20155,118.525.5
    20165,131.424.8
    20175,508.724.3
    20185,479.823.3
    20195,534.624.6
    20206,137.127.9
    20216,136.925.8
    Ad costs:

    Worldwide "marketing, selling and distribution expenses" converted to U.S. dollars by Ad Age Datacenter at average exchange rates.

    Henkel's calendar 2018 financials explained this expense line: "In addition to marketing organization and distribution expenses, this item comprises, in particular, advertising, sales promotion and market research expenses. Also included here are the expenses of technical advisory services for customers, valuation allowances on trade accounts receivable and valuation allowances and impairment losses on trademarks and other rights."

    2021: 5.186 billion euros.
    2020: 5.377 billion euros.
    2019: 4.942 billion euros.
    2018: 4.638 billion euros.
    2017: 4.876 billion euros.
    2016: 4.635 billion euros.
    2015: 4.608 billion euros.
    2014: 4.151 billion euros.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "marketing, selling and distribution expenses" as percent of worldwide"sales."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.62.1-73.1
    Asia and Pacific85.348.874.8
    Europe1,054.21,038.51.5
    Latin America6.32.3176.1
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.1,146.31,091.75.0
      U.S. media spending40.889.4-54.4
      Worldwide measured media$1,187.1$1,181.00.5
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Henkel (ETR: HEN)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$23,745$21,9718.1
    Earnings1,9281,62518.6
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Western Europe7,0886,5997.4
    North America5,9505,9040.8
    Asia Pacific3,9933,38817.9
    Eastern Europe3,6853,33210.6
    Latin America1,4331,24415.2
    Africa/Middle East1,4291,3793.7
    Corporate16812633.8
    DIVISION SALES
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Adhesives technologies11,4099,91215.1
    Laundry & home care7,8167,6522.1
    Beauty care4,3524,2821.6
    Corporate16812633.8
    Connections
    Henkel
    Ticker: ETR HEN
    Henkelstrasse 67, Duesseldorf, Germany 40589/Phone: 49 211 797 0.
    URL: https://www.henkel.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/henkel
    Twitter: @Henkel
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Honda Motor Co.

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 3/31/2022Year ended 3/31/2021% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$2,308$2,360-2.2
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Honda Motor Co. ranked No. 51 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Honda Motor Co. to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.70.2323.4
    Asia and Pacific501.2518.3-3.3
    Europe75.359.326.8
    Latin America1.31.034.4
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.578.5578.80.0
      U.S. media spending242.9252.9-3.9
      Worldwide measured media$821.4$831.6-1.2
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Honda Motor Co. (NYSE: HMC)
    WorldwideYear ended 3/31/2022Year ended 3/31/2021% chg
    Sales$129,665$124,1984.4
    Earnings6,7786,5583.4
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 3/31/2022)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 3/31/2022Year ended 3/31/2021% chg
    North America67,93766,7721.7
    Asia33,06930,6497.9
    Japan17,31817,439-0.7
    Other regions5,8894,51230.5
    Europe5,4524,82613.0
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 3/31/2022)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 3/31/2022Year ended 3/31/2021% chg
    Automobile81,50480,7890.9
    Financial services business25,13223,5216.8
    Motorcycles19,47116,85415.5
    Life Creation and other businesses3,5583,03417.3
    Connections
    Honda Motor Co.
    Ticker: NYSE HMC
    2-1-1, Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan 107-8556/Phone: 03 3423 1111.
    URL: https://www.honda.com
    URL: https://global.honda
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/honda
    Twitter: @Honda
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Hyundai Motor Co.

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$2,271$1,90519.2
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter. Total worldwide advertising spending: Advertisements and sales promotion expenses.
    Hyundai Motor Co. ranked No. 89 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Hyundai Motor Co. to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20131,920.22.4
    20141,950.42.3
    20151,843.92.3
    20161,920.52.4
    20172,189.72.6
    20182,100.82.4
    20192,194.22.4
    20201,905.22.2
    20212,270.52.2
    Converted to dollars.

    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertisements and sales promotion" expenses.

    2020: 2,241 billion won.
    2019: 2,551 billion won.
    2018: 2,309 billion won.
    2017: 2,460 billion won.
    2016: 2,233 billion won.
    2015: 2,072 billion won.
    2014: 2,053 billion won.
    2013: 2,087 billion won.
    2012: 2,164 billion won.
    2011: 2,205 billion won.
    2010: 2,047 billion won.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertisements and sales promotion" spending as percent of "sales."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa6.69.5-30.1
    Asia and Pacific370.9311.619.0
    Europe401.2289.438.7
    Latin America6.560.9-89.3
    Canada38.450.0-23.2
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.823.7721.314.2
      U.S. media spending376.7372.21.2
      Worldwide measured media$1,200.4$1,093.59.8
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Hyundai Motor Co. (KRX: 005380)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$102,321$88,39815.8
    Earnings4,9531,636202.8
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    South Korea35,95934,2425.0
    North America35,45331,13413.9
    Europe18,71313,98033.8
    Asia9,9107,43933.2
    Other2,2871,60342.7
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Vehicle81,90468,49119.6
    Finance14,60114,3212.0
    Other5,8165,5864.1
    Connections
    Hyundai Motor Co.
    Ticker: KRX 005380
    12 Heolleung-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea 06797/Phone: 82 2 3464 1114.
    URL: https://www.hyundai.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hyundaiworldwide
    Twitter: @Hyundai_Global
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

IBM Corp.

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$1,413$1,509-6.4
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    IBM Corp. ranked No. 99 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on IBM Corp. to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20121,339.01.3
    20131,294.01.3
    20141,307.01.4
    20151,290.01.6
    20161,327.01.7
    20171,445.01.8
    20181,466.01.8
    20191,591.02.8
    20201,509.02.7
    20211,413.02.5
    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising and promotional expense" (including media, agency and promotional expenses).

    2020: Restated from $1.542 billion in 2022.
    2019: Restated from $1.647 billion in 2022.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising and promotional expense" as percent of "revenue."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific139.2155.3-10.4
    Europe0.0NANA
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.139.2155.3-10.4
      U.S. media spending158.2199.1-20.5
      Worldwide measured media$297.4$354.4-16.1
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    IBM Corp. (NYSE: IBM)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$57,350$55,1793.9
    Earnings5,7435,5902.7
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Other28,81027,2415.8
    U.S.22,89322,2582.9
    Japan5,6485,680-0.6
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Software24,14122,9275.3
    Consulting17,84416,2579.8
    Infrastructure14,18814,533-2.4
    Financing774975-20.6
    Other404488-17.2
    Connections
    IBM Corp.
    Ticker: NYSE IBM
    1 New Orchard Road, Armonk, N.Y. 10504/Phone: (914) 499-1900.
    URL: https://www.ibm.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ibm
    Twitter: @IBM
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co.

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$1,954$1,59422.6
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter. Total worldwide advertising spending: Estimated advertising and promotion expenses.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    2014753.28.5
    20151,175.412.1
    20161,149.912.6
    20171,214.712.1
    20181,659.013.8
    20191,599.212.2
    20201,594.411.4
    20211,954.411.4
    Ad costs:

    2016 and after: Stated "advertising expense" converted to U.S. dollars by Ad Age Datacenter at average exchange rates. 2015, 2014: Estimated worldwide advertising and promotion expenses derived from company's stated "A&P expense ratio" disclosures, converted to U.S. dollars by Ad Age Datacenter at average exchange rates.

    2021: 12.610 billion renminbi (stated).
    2020: 10.999 billion renminbi (stated).
    2019: 11.041 billion renminbi (stated).
    2018: 10.955 billion renminbi (stated).
    2017: 8.206 billion renminbi (stated).
    2016: 7.634 billion renminbi (stated).
    2015: 7.304 billion renminbi(estimated).
    2014: 4.627 billion renminbi (estimated).

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    2016 and after: Stated "advertising expense" as percent of "total revenue." 2015, 2014: Estimated worldwide advertising and promotion expenses as percent of worldwide operating revenue.
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific359.6327.29.9
    Europe0.0NANA
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.359.6327.29.9
      U.S. media spending0.0NANA
      Worldwide measured media$359.6$327.29.9
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co. (SHA: 600887)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$17,141$14,04522.0
    Earnings1,3491,02631.5
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Liquid milk13,16011,03519.3
    Milk powder and milk products2,5121,86834.5
    Ice cream1,11089324.3
    Other products28268.7
    Connections
    Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co.
    Ticker: SHA 600887
    No. 8 Jinshan Road, Jinshan Development Zone, Hohhot, China 010110/Phone: 86 400 816 9999.
    URL: http://www.yili.com
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Inspire Brands

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$1,343$1,19312.5
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Inspire Brands ranked No. 43 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Inspire Brands to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    201322.45.6
    201422.45.5
    201524.55.6
    201623.45.5
    201715.83.7
    Fiscal years ended Aug. 31.

    Ad costs:

    Stated advertising and promotion spending for company-owned drive-ins.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Advertising and promotion spending for company-owned drive-ins as percent of company drive-in sales.
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific0.0NANA
    Europe0.0NANA
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.0.0NANA
      U.S. media spending588.9445.232.3
      Worldwide measured media$588.9$445.232.3
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    SalesNANANA
    EarningsNANANA
    DIVISION SALES
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Dunkin'10,4168,76218.9
    Sonic Drive-In5,8355,6802.7
    Arby's4,4624,2155.9
    Buffalo Wind Wings3,7183,16417.5
    Jimmy John's2,3011,92519.5
    Baskin68662010.7
    Rusty TacoNANA
    Connections
    Inspire Brands
    3 Glenlake Parkway NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30328/Phone: (678) 514-4100.
    URL: https://www.inspirebrands.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inspirebrandsinc
    Twitter: @InspireBrands
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

JD.com

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$5,069$3,34751.5
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    201166.32.0
    2012161.22.5
    2013240.92.2
    2014452.72.4
    2015850.12.9
    20161,173.33.0
    20171,831.93.4
    20182,418.63.5
    20192,793.43.3
    20203,346.83.1
    20215,068.83.4
    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising expenditures" converted to U.S. dollars by Ad Age Datacenter at average exchange rates.

    2021: 32,704 million RMB
    2020: 23,088 million RMB
    2019: 19,286 million RMB
    2018: 15,970 million RMB
    2017: 12,376 million RMB
    2016: 7,790 million RMB
    2015: 5,282 million RMB
    2014: 2,781 million RMB
    2013: 1,491 million RMB
    2012: 1,016 million RMB
    2011: 428 million RMB

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising expenditures" as percent of "total net revenues."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific198.8289.5-31.3
    Europe0.0NANA
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.198.8289.5-31.3
      U.S. media spendingNANA
      Worldwide measured mediaNANA
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    JD.com (Nasdaq: JD)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$147,487$108,11136.4
    Earnings-5527,162NA
    DIVISION SALES
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    JD Retail134,268100,59733.5
    JD Logistics16,22610,63652.6
    New Businesses4,0402,55158.3
    Unalloated items89117-23.6
    Intersegment-7,136-5,790NA
    Connections
    JD.com
    Ticker: Nasdaq JD
    20th Floor, Building A, No. 18 Kechuang 11 Street, Yizhuang Economic and Technological Development Zone, Daxing District, Beijing, China 101111.
    URL: https://jd.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jd.cominc
    Twitter: @JD_Corporate
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Johnson & Johnson

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 1/2/2022Year ended 1/3/2021% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$2,700$2,10028.6
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Johnson & Johnson ranked No. 29 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Johnson & Johnson to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    19991,430.05.2
    20001,370.04.7
    20011,430.04.4
    20021,500.04.1
    20031,700.04.1
    20041,900.04.0
    20052,100.04.2
    20061,900.03.6
    20072,700.04.4
    20082,900.04.5
    20092,400.03.9
    20102,500.04.1
    20112,600.04.0
    20122,300.03.4
    20132,500.03.5
    20142,600.03.5
    20152,500.03.6
    20162,400.03.3
    20172,500.03.3
    20182,600.03.2
    20192,200.02.7
    20202,100.02.5
    20212,700.02.9
    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising expenses," consisting of "television, radio, print media and internet advertising." Stated ad spending does not include money Johnson & Johnson gives to retailers in the form of cooperative advertising allowances.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising expenses" as percent of "sales."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa6.63.874.8
    Asia and Pacific112.483.734.4
    Europe141.9169.3-16.1
    Latin America3.14.7-34.8
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.264.1261.41.0
      U.S. media spending749.5647.415.8
      Worldwide measured media$1,013.5$908.811.5
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ)
    WorldwideYear ended 1/2/2022Year ended 1/3/2021% chg
    Sales$93,775$82,58413.6
    Earnings20,87814,71441.9
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 1/2/2022)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 1/2/2022Year ended 1/3/2021% chg
    U.S.47,15643,1339.3
    Europe23,59418,98024.3
    Asia Pacific, Africa17,27515,13614.1
    Western Hemisphere excluding U.S.5,7505,3357.8
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 1/2/2022)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 1/2/2022Year ended 1/3/2021% chg
    Pharmaceutical52,08045,57214.3
    Medical devices and diagnostics27,06022,95917.9
    Consumer14,63514,0534.1
    Connections
    Johnson & Johnson
    Ticker: NYSE JNJ
    1 Johnson & Johnson Plaza, New Brunswick, N.J. 08933/Phone: (732) 524-0400.
    URL: https://www.jnj.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jnj
    Twitter: @JNJNews
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$3,036$2,47622.6
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter. Total worldwide advertising spending: Marketing expenses.
    JPMorgan Chase & Co. ranked No. 17 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on JPMorgan Chase & Co. to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20122,577.02.7
    20132,500.02.6
    20142,600.02.7
    20152,708.02.9
    20162,897.03.0
    20172,900.02.9
    20183,044.02.8
    20193,351.02.9
    20202,476.02.1
    20213,036.02.5
    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "marketing" spending.

    2019: Restated in 2021 from $3.579 billion.
    2018: Restated in 2021 from $3.290 billion.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "marketing" spending as percent of "total net revenue" (total revenue after subtracting interest expense).
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific0.0NANA
    Europe0.0NANA
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.0.0NANA
      U.S. media spending194.2209.2-7.2
      Worldwide measured media$194.2$209.2-7.2
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$121,649$119,9511.4
    Earnings48,33429,13165.9
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Latin American and the CaribbeanNA2,740NA
    Europe, Middle East and AfricaNA16,566NA
    North American (substantially U.S.)NA90,948NA
    Asia and PacificNA9,289NA
    DIVISION SALES
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Corporate and investment bank51,74949,2845.0
    Consumer and community banking50,07351,268-2.3
    Asset and wealth management16,95714,24019.1
    Commericial banking10,0089,3137.5
    Corporate-3,483-1,176NA
    Reconciling Items-3,655-2,978NA
    Connections
    JPMorgan Chase & Co.
    Ticker: NYSE JPM
    383 Madison Ave., New York, N.Y. 10017/Phone: (212) 270-6000.
    URL: https://www.jpmorganchase.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jpmorganchase
    Twitter: @jpmorgan
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Kering

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$2,276$1,55546.4
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific138.5114.221.3
    Europe29.023.224.8
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.167.5137.421.9
      U.S. media spending74.776.0-1.7
      Worldwide measured media$242.2$213.413.5
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Kering (EPA: KER)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$20,881$14,95239.7
    Earnings3,9782,25176.7
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Asia Pacific (excluding Japan)7,9235,67939.5
    North America5,5443,13077.1
    Western Europe4,7874,17414.7
    Rest of world1,37390651.5
    Japan1,2541,06318.0
    Connections
    Kering
    Ticker: EPA KER
    40, rue de Sevres, Paris, France 75007/Phone: 33 1 45 64 61 00.
    URL: https://www.kering.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keringgroup
    Twitter: @KeringGroup
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Kia Corp.

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$2,111$1,9508.3
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    2010843.02.7
    20111,096.72.8
    20121,141.72.7
    20131,129.72.6
    20141,034.42.3
    20151,096.92.5
    20161,146.72.5
    20171,153.32.4
    20181,113.22.3
    20191,091.72.2
    20201,105.62.2
    20211,249.52.1
    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising" expenses converted to dollars.

    2020: 1,301 billion won.
    2019: 1,269 billion won.
    2018: 1,223 billion won.
    2017: 1,296 billion won.
    2016: 1,333 billion won.
    2015: 1,232 billion won.
    2014: 1,089 billion won.
    2013: 1,228 billion won.
    2012: 1,283 billion won.
    2011: 1,205 billion won.
    2010: 970 billion won.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising" spending as percent of "sales."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa4.95.4-9.2
    Asia and Pacific143.7127.412.8
    Europe266.6281.0-5.2
    Latin America2.22.7-15.4
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.417.4416.60.2
      U.S. media spending286.6253.113.2
      Worldwide measured media$704.0$669.75.1
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Kia Corp. (KRX: 000270)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$60,780$50,29320.9
    Earnings4,1411,264227.5
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Americas20,70717,28919.8
    South Korea18,36316,14213.8
    Europe17,23213,47627.9
    Other region4,4783,38632.3
    Connections
    Kia Corp.
    Ticker: KRX 000270
    12 Heolleung-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea 137-938/Phone: 82 2 3464 1114.
    URL: https://www.kia.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kiaworldwideofficial
    Twitter: @Kia
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Kirin Holdings

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$1,487$1,4085.6
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20161,436.58.4
    20171,411.28.5
    20181,410.38.1
    20191,460.48.2
    20201,408.28.1
    20211,487.29.0
    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "sales promotion and advertising" expenses.

    2021: 163.074 billion yen.
    2020: 150.287 billion yen.
    2019: 159.262 billion yen.
    2018: 155.657 billion yen.
    2017: 158.210 billion yen.
    2016: 155.801 billion yen.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "sales promotion and advertising" expenses as percent of "revenue."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific1,228.41,150.06.8
    Europe0.0NANA
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.1,228.41,150.06.8
      U.S. media spending0.60.386.3
      Worldwide measured media$1,228.9$1,150.36.8
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Kirin Holdings (TYO: 2503)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$16,613$17,330-4.1
    Earnings624936-33.3
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Japan10,64711,059-3.7
    Americas2,9022,33624.2
    Oceania1,5962,412-33.8
    Other1,4671,523-3.7
    Connections
    Kirin Holdings
    Ticker: TYO 2503
    Nakano Central Park South, 10-2, Nakano 4-chome, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, Japan 164-0001/Phone: 81 3 6837 7000.
    URL: https://www.kirinholdings.com/en
    Twitter: @Kirin_Company
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

L'Oreal

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$12,533$9,87027.0
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    L'Oreal ranked No. 11 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on L'Oreal to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20138,795.329.9
    20148,718.429.1
    20158,174.929.1
    20168,042.429.2
    20178,643.329.4
    20189,623.030.2
    201910,312.030.8
    20209,870.430.9
    202112,533.032.8
    Converted to dollars.

    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising and promotion" expenses. Company said advertising and promotion expenses "consist mainly of expenses relating to the advertisement and promotion of products to customers and consumers."

    2020: 8.648 billion euros.
    2019:9.208 billion euros.
    2018: 8.145 billion euros.
    2017: 7.651 billion euros.
    2016: 7.264 billion euros (restated).
    2015: 7.360 billion euros.
    2014: 6.559 billion euros.
    2013: 6.622 billion euros (restated).
    2012: 6.532 billion euros (restated).
    2011: 6.292 billion euros.
    2011: 6.292 billion euros.
    2010: 6.029 billion euros.
    2009: 5.389 billion euros.
    2008: 5.269 billion euros.
    2007: 5.125 billion euros.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising and promotion expenses" as percent of "net sales."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa15.58.092.4
    Asia and Pacific276.7264.34.7
    Europe2,489.82,162.815.1
    Latin America134.288.252.1
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.2,916.22,523.315.6
      U.S. media spending532.0630.6-15.6
      Worldwide measured media$3,448.2$3,153.99.3
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    L'Oreal (ETR: LOR)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$38,208$31,94919.6
    Earnings5,4464,07233.7
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Rest of world16,50413,57021.6
    Europe12,05210,50014.8
    North America9,6517,87922.5
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    L'Oreal luxe14,61011,61925.7
    Consumer products14,47713,3588.4
    Active cosmetics4,6443,43735.1
    Professional products4,4783,53526.7
    Connections
    L'Oreal
    Ticker: ETR LOR
    41, Rue Martre, Clichy, France 92117/Phone: 33 1 47 56 70 00.
    URL: https://www.loreal.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lorealgroupe
    Twitter: @LOrealGroupe
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

LG Electronics

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$1,728$1,29733.2
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20131,108.22.1
    20141,095.52.0
    2015969.11.9
    20161,137.12.4
    20171,113.42.0
    20181,250.72.2
    20191,039.21.9
    2020884.01.6
    20211,282.31.9
    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide advertising expense converted to U.S. dollars at average exchange rates by Ad Age Datacenter.

    2021: 1,473,861 million won.
    2020: 1,039,956 million won (restated in 2022 from 1,197,722).
    2019: 1,208,385 million won.
    2018: 1,374,365 million won.
    2017:1,251,010 million won.
    2016: 1,322,215 million won.
    2015: 1,088,882 million won.
    2014: 1,153,182 million won.
    2013: 1,204,590 million won.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Stated worldwide advertising expense as percent of net sales.
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa2.30.12411.8
    Asia and Pacific402.4387.53.8
    Europe115.427.5319.4
    Latin America2.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.522.0415.125.7
      U.S. media spending56.173.5-23.7
      Worldwide measured media$578.0$488.618.3
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    LG Electronics (KRX: 066570)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$66,567$53,77323.8
    Earnings1,2311,754-29.8
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Rest of world51,15343,00818.9
    North America15,41310,76443.2
    DIVISION SALES
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Mobile communicationsNANA
    Home appliance and air solutionNANA
    BtoBNANA
    Home entertainmentNANA
    Vehicle componentsNANA
    Other segmentsNANA
    Connections
    LG Electronics
    Ticker: KRX 066570
    LG Twin Tower 128, Yeoui-daero, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, South Korea 07336/Phone: 82 2 3777 1114.
    URL: https://www.lg.com
    URL: https://www.lg.com/global
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lgusa
    Twitter: @LGUS
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$8,628$5,84347.7
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton ranked No. 19 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuittonto see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20124,181.011.6
    20134,396.511.4
    20144,631.111.4
    20154,462.011.3
    20164,696.311.3
    20175,457.911.3
    20186,519.511.8
    20197,016.311.7
    20205,557.310.9
    20218,627.911.4
    Converted to dollars.

    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising and promotion expenses."

    In its reference document for calendar 2021, LVMH said:

    "Advertising and promotion expenses include the costs of producing advertising media, purchasing media space, manufacturing samples, publishing catalogs and, in general, the cost of all activities designed to promote the Group's brands and products."

    2021: 7.291 billion euros.
    2020: 4.869 billion euros.
    2019: 6.265 billion euros.
    2018: 5.518 billion euros.
    2017: 4.831 billion euros.
    2016: 4.242 billion euros.
    2015: 4.017 billion euros.
    2014:3.484 billion euros.
    2013: 3.310 billion euros (restated).
    2012: 3.251 billion euros (restated).
    2011: 2.711 billion euros.
    2010: 2.267 billion euros.
    2009: 1.809 billion euros.
    2008: 2.031 billion euros.
    2007: 1.953 billion euros.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising and promotion expenses" as percent of "total revenue."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific691.5453.252.6
    Europe522.8318.963.9
    Latin America4.6NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.1,218.9772.157.9
      U.S. media spending296.3238.324.3
      Worldwide measured media$1,515.2$1,010.450.0
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (EPA: MC)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$75,989$50,96349.1
    Earnings14,2435,367165.4
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Asia (excluding Japan)26,46617,53850.9
    U.S.19,63312,15261.6
    Europe (excluding France)11,6688,37439.3
    Other countries8,1705,48349.0
    Japan5,1883,61143.7
    France4,8653,80427.9
    DIVISION SALES
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Fashion and leather goods36,56124,20551.0
    Selective retailing13,90911,59120.0
    Watches and jewelry10,6083,830176.9
    Perfums and cosmetics7,8205,99030.5
    Wine and spirits7,0695,42730.3
    Other and holding companies22-80NA
    Connections
    LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton
    Ticker: EPA MC
    22, avenue Montaigne, Paris, France 75008/Phone: 33 1 44 13 22 22.
    URL: https://www.lvmh.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lvmh
    Twitter: @LVMH
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Macy's

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 1/29/2022Year ended 1/30/2021% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$1,267$90739.7
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Macy's ranked No. 39 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Macy's to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20121,554.05.6
    20131,623.05.8
    20141,602.05.7
    20151,587.05.9
    20161,547.06.0
    20171,397.05.6
    20181,358.05.4
    20191,330.05.4
    2020907.05.2
    20211,267.05.2
    Fiscal years. 2021: Year ended Jan. 29, 2022.

    Ad costs:

    Stated "gross advertising and promotional costs," including cooperative advertising allowances.

    2012: Restated in 2014 from $1.603 billion.
    2011: Restated in 2014 from $1.507 billion.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Stated worldwide "gross advertising and promotional costs" as percent of "net sales."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific0.0NANA
    Europe0.0NANA
    Latin America4.43.623.6
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.4.43.623.6
      U.S. media spending243.2224.28.5
      Worldwide measured media$247.6$227.78.7
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Macy's (NYSE: M)
    WorldwideYear ended 1/29/2022Year ended 1/30/2021% chg
    Sales$24,460$17,34641.0
    Earnings1,430-3,944NA
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 1/29/2022)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 1/29/2022Year ended 1/30/2021% chg
    Women's Accessories, Intimate Apparel, Shoes, Cosmetics andFragrances10,1197,20640.4
    Men's and Kids5,2523,48650.7
    Home/Other (a)4,6563,74524.3
    Women's Apparel4,4332,90952.4
    Connections
    Macy's
    Ticker: NYSE M
    151 W. 34th St., New York, N.Y. 10001/Phone: (212) 494-3000.
    URL: https://www.macysinc.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/macys
    Twitter: @Macys
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Mars Inc.

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$3,123$2,8728.8
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Mars Inc. ranked No. 55 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Mars Inc. to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa3.81.2223.6
    Asia and Pacific346.5248.739.3
    Europe604.1474.727.3
    Latin America4.80.22410.6
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.959.2724.732.4
      U.S. media spending299.3458.3-34.7
      Worldwide measured media$1,258.5$1,183.16.4
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$45,000$40,00012.5
    Connections
    Mars Inc.
    6885 Elm St., McLean, Va. 22101/Phone: (703) 821-4900.
    URL: https://www.mars.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mars
    Twitter: @MarsGlobal
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Maxingvest (Beiersdorf)

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$1,999$1,77412.7
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter. Beiersdorf's worldwide advertising and trade marketing expenses. Maxingvest owns 51% of Beiersdorf.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20141,975.323.6
    20151,698.422.9
    20161,656.222.2
    20171,719.521.6
    20181,810.121.2
    20191,834.421.4
    20201,773.722.1
    20211,998.722.1
    Ad costs:

    Beiersdorf's worldwide "advertising and trade marketing" expenses converted to U.S. dollars at average exchange rates by Ad Age Datacenter.

    2021: 1.689 billion euros.
    2020: 1.554 billion euros.
    2019: 1.638 billion euros.
    2018: 1.532 billion euros.
    2017: 1.522 billion euros.
    2016: 1.496 billion euros.
    2015: 1.529 billion euros.
    2014: 1.486 billion euros.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Beiersdorf's worldwide "advertising and trade marketing" expenses as Beiersdorf's percent of worldwide "net sales."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa45.938.519.1
    Asia and Pacific84.8100.5-15.6
    Europe1,222.81,087.412.4
    Latin America27.225.56.6
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.1,380.71,252.010.3
      U.S. media spending39.044.6-12.6
      Worldwide measured media$1,419.7$1,296.69.5
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Maxingvest (Beiersdorf) (ETR: BEI)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$9,025$8,01812.6
    Earnings77565917.7
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Europe3,4443,1419.6
    Africa/Asia/Australia2,2692,04910.7
    Latin America77664819.7
    North America76466814.5
    Connections
    Maxingvest (Beiersdorf)
    Ticker: ETR BEI
    Alter Wandrahm 17/18, Hamburg, Germany 20457/Phone: 49 40 52 86 86 96.
    URL: http://www.maxingvest.de/index.php?id=1&language=2
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

McDonald's Corp.

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$4,498$3,73320.5
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter. Total worldwide advertising spending: Estimated worldwide systemwide ad spending including spending from franchisees and company-owned restaurants.
    McDonald's Corp. ranked No. 26 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on McDonald's Corp. to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    2010687.04.2
    2011768.64.2
    2012787.54.2
    2013808.44.3
    2014808.24.4
    2015718.74.4
    2016645.84.2
    2017532.94.2
    2018388.83.9
    2019365.83.9
    2020325.54.0
    2021377.63.9
    Ad costs:

    McDonald's Corp.'s stated worldwide advertising costs, which primarily are contributions to advertising cooperatives for company-owned stores. This spending excludes ad spending by franchisees.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    McDonald's Corp.'s stated worldwide advertising costs, which primarily are contributions to advertising cooperatives for company-owned stores, as percentage of "company-operated sales," also known as "sales by company-operated restaurants."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa24.112.0100.8
    Asia and Pacific373.2354.35.3
    Europe1,215.2951.527.7
    Latin America94.458.661.1
    Canada60.147.726.1
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.1,767.01,424.124.1
      U.S. media spending409.4468.6-12.6
      Worldwide measured media$2,176.4$1,892.715.0
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    McDonald's Corp. (NYSE: MCD)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$23,223$19,20820.9
    Earnings7,5454,73159.5
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    International Operated Markets12,0949,46227.8
    U.S.8,7117,65613.8
    International Developmental Licensed Markets & Corporate2,0681,74718.4
    Other3503432.0
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Revenue from franchised restaurants13,08510,72622.0
    Sales by company-operated restaurants9,7888,13920.3
    OtherNANA
    Connections
    McDonald's Corp.
    Ticker: NYSE MCD
    110 N. Carpenter St., Chicago, Ill. 60607/Phone: (630) 623-3000.
    URL: https://corporate.mcdonalds.com/corpmcd/home.html
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mcdonalds
    Twitter: @McDonalds
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Mercedes-Benz Group

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$2,711$2,34115.8
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    202010,233.47.4
    202110,879.86.9
    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "selling expenses" converted to dollars at average exchange rates by Ad Age Datacenter.

    2021: 9.194 billion euros.
    2020: 8.966 billion euros.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    "Selling expenses" as percent of "revenue."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa2.12.3-8.2
    Asia and Pacific9.310.6-12.9
    Europe445.5473.1-5.8
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.456.8486.0-6.0
      U.S. media spending151.0122.523.3
      Worldwide measured media$607.8$608.5-0.1
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Mercedes-Benz Group (ETR: MBG)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$158,444$138,99314.0
    Earnings27,6864,576505.1
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Europe65,91061,8436.6
    Asia47,48438,80122.4
    North America39,17533,42017.2
    Other markets5,8754,92819.2
    DIVISION SALES
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Mercedes-Benz Cars and Vans126,165108,93615.8
    Other19,79519,4731.7
    Mercedes-Benz Mobility13,55112,4578.8
    Other-1,067-1,873NA
    Connections
    Mercedes-Benz Group
    Ticker: ETR MBG
    Mercedesstrasse 120, Stuttgart, Germany 70372/Phone: 49 711 17 0.
    URL: https://group.mercedes-benz.com/en
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MercedesBenz
    Twitter: @MercedesBenz
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Merck & Co.

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$2,000$1,80011.1
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Merck & Co. ranked No. 37 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Merck & Co. to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20122,800.05.9
    20132,500.05.7
    20142,300.05.4
    20152,100.05.3
    20162,100.05.3
    20172,200.05.5
    20182,100.05.0
    20191,900.04.9
    20201,800.04.3
    20212,000.04.1
    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising and promotion" costs.

    2020: Restated in 2022 from $2.0 billion.
    2019: Restated in 2022 from $2.1 billion.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising and promotion" costs as percent of "sales."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa9.95.871.1
    Asia and Pacific133.8128.24.4
    Europe0.03.2-100.0
    Latin America2.02.7-24.6
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.145.7139.84.2
      U.S. media spending220.9181.521.7
      Worldwide measured media$366.7$321.314.1
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Merck & Co. (NYSE: MRK)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$48,704$41,51817.3
    Earnings12,3454,519173.2
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    U.S.22,42519,58814.5
    Europe, Middle East and Africa13,34111,54715.5
    China4,3782,75159.1
    Japan2,7262,6024.8
    Asia Pacific2,4072,11313.9
    Latin America2,2061,89016.7
    Other1,2211,02718.9
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Pharmaceutical42,75436,61016.8
    Animal health5,5684,70318.4
    Other revenue38220586.3
    Connections
    Merck & Co.
    Ticker: NYSE MRK
    126 E. Lincoln Ave., P.O. Box 2000, Rahway, N.J. 07065/Phone: (908) 740-4000.
    URL: https://www.merck.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/merckinvents
    Twitter: @Merck
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Meta Platforms (Facebook)

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$2,990$2,26032.3
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Meta Platforms (Facebook) ranked No. 44 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Meta Platforms (Facebook) to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20095.00.6
    20108.00.4
    201128.00.8
    201267.01.3
    2013117.01.5
    2014135.01.1
    2015281.01.6
    2016310.01.1
    2017324.00.8
    20181,100.02.0
    20191,570.02.2
    20202,260.02.6
    20212,990.02.5
    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising expenses."

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising expenses" as percent of "revenue."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific34.40.47873.1
    Europe198.784.4135.5
    Latin America22.3NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.255.484.8201.2
      U.S. media spending434.8423.52.7
      Worldwide measured media$690.3$508.335.8
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Meta Platforms (Facebook) (Nasdaq: MVRS)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$117,929$85,96537.2
    Earnings39,37029,14635.1
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    US & Canada51,54138,43334.1
    Europe29,05720,34942.8
    Asia-Pacific26,73919,84834.7
    Rest of World10,5927,33544.4
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Advertising114,93484,16936.6
    Reality Labs2,2741,13999.6
    Other revenue7216579.7
    Connections
    Meta Platforms (Facebook)
    Ticker: Nasdaq MVRS
    1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, Calif. 94025/Phone: (650) 543-4800.
    URL: https://www.meta.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meta
    Twitter: @Meta
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Microsoft Corp.

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 6/30/2022Year ended 6/30/2021% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$1,500$1,5000.0
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Microsoft Corp. ranked No. 79 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Microsoft Corp. to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20031,060.03.3
    2004904.02.5
    2005995.02.5
    20061,230.02.8
    20071,330.02.6
    20081,200.02.0
    20091,400.02.4
    20101,600.02.6
    20111,900.02.7
    20121,600.02.2
    20132,600.03.3
    20142,300.02.6
    20151,900.02.0
    20161,600.01.8
    20171,500.01.6
    20181,600.01.4
    20191,600.01.3
    20201,600.01.1
    20211,500.00.9
    20221,500.00.8
    Fiscal years ended June 30.

    2022: Year ended June 30, 2022.

    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising expense." Advertising expense is a subset of stated worldwide "sales and marketing expenses."

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising expense" as percent of "revenue."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific5.80.7712.9
    Europe119.175.657.6
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.124.876.363.7
      U.S. media spending316.0307.02.9
      Worldwide measured media$440.9$383.315.0
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT)
    WorldwideYear ended 6/30/2022Year ended 6/30/2021% chg
    Sales$198,270$168,08818.0
    Earnings69,44760,65114.5
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 6/30/2022)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 6/30/2022Year ended 6/30/2021% chg
    U.S.100,21883,95319.4
    Other countries98,05284,13516.5
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 6/30/2022)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 6/30/2022Year ended 6/30/2021% chg
    Intelligent Cloud75,25160,08025.3
    Productivity and Business Processes63,36453,91517.5
    More Personal Computing59,65554,09310.3
    Connections
    Microsoft Corp.
    Ticker: Nasdaq MSFT
    1 Microsoft Way, Redmond, Wash. 98052-6399/Phone: (425) 882-8080.
    URL: https://www.microsoft.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/microsoft
    Twitter: @Microsoft
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Mondelez International

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$1,564$1,37613.7
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20111,860.05.2
    20121,815.05.2
    20131,721.04.9
    20141,552.04.5
    20151,542.05.2
    20161,396.05.4
    20171,248.04.8
    20181,173.04.5
    20191,208.04.7
    20201,376.05.2
    20211,564.05.4
    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising expense."

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising expense" as percent of "net revenues."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa28.615.485.9
    Asia and Pacific283.1296.4-4.5
    Europe904.3863.24.8
    Latin America41.545.0-7.8
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.1,257.51,220.03.1
      U.S. media spending150.6134.312.1
      Worldwide measured media$1,408.1$1,354.34.0
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Mondelez International (Nasdaq: MDLZ)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$28,720$26,5818.0
    Earnings4,3003,55521.0
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Europe11,15610,2079.3
    North America8,3028,1571.8
    AMEA6,4655,74012.6
    Latin America2,7972,47712.9
    Connections
    Mondelez International
    Ticker: Nasdaq MDLZ
    905 W. Fulton Market, Chicago, Ill. 60607/Phone: (847) 943-4000.
    URL: https://www.mondelezinternational.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mondelezinternational
    Twitter: @MDLZ
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Nestle

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$8,038$7,7923.2
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Nestle ranked No. 16 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Nestle to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa24.522.49.0
    Asia and Pacific860.5811.76.0
    Europe1,318.81,480.1-10.9
    Latin America97.4104.8-7.1
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.2,301.12,419.1-4.9
      U.S. media spending540.4700.3-22.8
      Worldwide measured media$2,841.5$3,119.3-8.9
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Nestle (SWX: NESN)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$95,292$89,9106.0
    Earnings18,49713,18940.3
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Americas42,78640,2186.4
    Europe, Middle East, North Africa28,20626,1617.8
    Asia Pacific24,29923,5313.3
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Powdered and liquid beverages26,23323,72510.6
    Petcare17,02114,92514.0
    Nutrition and health science14,39612,96311.1
    Prepared dishes and cooking aids13,29012,2848.2
    Milk products and ice cream11,70811,733-0.2
    Confectionery8,2227,43510.6
    Water4,4216,845-35.4
    Connections
    Nestle
    Ticker: SWX NESN
    Avenue Nestle 55, Vevey, Switzerland 1800/Phone: 41 21 924 1111.
    URL: https://www.nestle.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nestle
    Twitter: @Nestle
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Nike

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 5/31/2022Year ended 5/31/2021% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$3,850$3,11423.6
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Nike ranked No. 48 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Nike to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20071,912.411.7
    20082,308.312.4
    20092,351.312.3
    20102,356.412.4
    20112,344.011.7
    20122,607.011.2
    20132,745.010.8
    20143,031.010.9
    20153,213.010.5
    20163,278.010.1
    20173,341.09.7
    20183,577.09.8
    20193,753.09.6
    20203,592.09.6
    20213,114.07.0
    20223,850.08.2
    Fiscal years ended May 31.

    2022: Year ended May 2022.

    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising and promotion expenses" (also called "demand creation expense").

    2012: Restated from $2.711 billion.
    2011: Restated from $2.448 billion.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising and promotion expenses" as percent of revenue.
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa2.81.0182.0
    Asia and Pacific1.50.2588.3
    Europe44.921.3110.7
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.49.222.5118.5
      U.S. media spending70.821.7225.7
      Worldwide measured media$120.0$44.3171.1
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Nike (NYSE: NKE)
    WorldwideYear ended 5/31/2022Year ended 5/31/2021% chg
    Sales$46,710$44,5384.9
    Earnings6,0465,7275.6
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 5/31/2022Year ended 5/31/2021% chg
    North America18,35317,1796.8
    Europe, Middle East, Africa12,47911,4568.9
    Greater China7,5478,290-9.0
    Asia Pacific and Latin America5,9555,34311.5
    Converse2,3462,2056.4
    Global brand divisions10225308.0
    Corporate-7240NA
    DIVISION SALES
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 5/31/2022Year ended 5/31/2021% chg
    Footwear29,14328,0214.0
    Apparel13,56712,8655.5
    Converse2,3462,2056.4
    Equipment1,6241,38217.5
    Global brand10225308.0
    Other-7240NA
    Connections
    Nike
    Ticker: NYSE NKE
    1 Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Ore. 97005/Phone: (503) 671-6453.
    URL: https://www.nike.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nike
    Twitter: @Nike
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Nissan Motor Co.

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 3/31/2022Year ended 3/31/2021% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$2,206$2,1930.6
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Nissan Motor Co. ranked No. 69 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Nissan Motor Co. to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20132,888.12.8
    20143,081.63.0
    20152,850.62.8
    20162,899.02.7
    20172,748.12.5
    20182,728.32.6
    20192,583.42.8
    20202,192.83.0
    20212,205.72.9
    Fiscal years ended March 31. Figures converted to dollars at average exchange rates by Ad Age Datacenter.

    2021: Year ended March 2022 (fiscal 2021).
    2020: Year ended March 2021 (fiscal 2020).
    2019: Year ended March 2020.
    2018: Year ended March 2019.
    2017: Year ended March 2018.
    2016: Year ended March 2017.
    2015: Year ended March 2016).
    2014: Year ended March 2015.
    2013: Year ended March 2014.
    2012: Year ended March 2013.
    2011: Year ended March 2012.
    2010: Year ended March 2011.
    2009: Year ended March 2010.
    2008: Year ended March 2009.
    2007: Year ended March 2008.
    2006: Year ended March 2007.

    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising expenses."

    2021: 247.552 billion yen.
    2020: 232.534 billion yen.
    2019: 280.801 billion yen.
    2018: 302.472 billion yen.
    2017: 304.328 billion yen.
    2016: 313.406 billion yen.
    2015: 342.213 billion yen.
    2014: 336.792 billion yen.
    2013: 289.098 billion yen.
    2012: 214.076 billion yen (restated from 229.067 billion yen or $2.772 billion).
    2011: 203.650 billion yen.
    2010: 187.490 billion yen.
    2009: 158.451 billion yen.
    2008: 223.542 billion yen.
    2007: 275.857 billion yen.
    2006: 274.833 billion yen.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising expenses" as percent of "net sales."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa3.83.218.8
    Asia and Pacific271.4288.5-5.9
    Europe312.6302.73.3
    Latin America24.829.3-15.4
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.612.6623.8-1.8
      U.S. media spending443.5425.84.2
      Worldwide measured media$1,056.1$1,049.60.6
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Nissan Motor Co. (TYO: 7201)
    WorldwideYear ended 3/31/2022Year ended 3/31/2021% chg
    Sales$75,063$74,1441.2
    Earnings1,920-4,231NA
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 3/31/2022)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 3/31/2022Year ended 3/31/2021% chg
    North America34,72734,0282.1
    Japan13,62014,820-8.1
    Europe9,4349,706-2.8
    Other overseas countries8,7066,61431.6
    Asia (excluding Japan)8,5768,975-4.4
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 3/31/2022)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 3/31/2022Year ended 3/31/2021% chg
    Automobile66,12064,9081.9
    Sales financing8,9439,237-3.2
    Connections
    Nissan Motor Co.
    Ticker: TYO 7201
    1-1, Takashima 1-chome, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, Japan 220-8686/Phone: 81 45 523 5523.
    URL: https://www.nissan-global.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nissan
    Twitter: @Nissan
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Paramount Global

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$2,140$1,31063.4
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Paramount Global ranked No. 30 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Paramount Global to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20171,580.06.0
    20181,390.05.3
    20191,670.06.2
    20201,310.05.2
    20212,140.07.5
    CBS Corp. acquired Viacom on Dec. 4, 2019. Immediately after the deal closed, CBS Corp. changed its name to ViacomCBS. ViacomCBS changed its name to Paramount Global on Feb. 16, 2022.

    Figures here are calendar year figures for the combined company including (prior to the merger) the operates of the old CBS Corp. and old Viacom.

    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising expenses."

    2018: Restated in 2021 from $1.410 billion.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising expenses" as percent of total "revenues."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa4.50.13228.2
    Asia and Pacific7.72.0281.2
    Europe12.47.859.8
    Latin America4.50.5727.0
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.29.210.5178.6
      U.S. media spending422.0287.446.9
      Worldwide measured media$451.2$297.951.5
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Paramount Global (Nasdaq: PARA)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$28,586$25,28513.1
    Earnings4,3812,30590.1
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    U.S.23,32020,69012.7
    International5,2664,59514.6
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Cable networks14,20012,58912.8
    TV entertainment12,93110,70020.9
    Filmed entertainment3,0702,56219.8
    Eliminations-1,615-566NA
    Connections
    Paramount Global
    Ticker: Nasdaq PARA
    1515 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10036/Phone: (212) 258-6000.
    URL: https://www.paramount.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paramountcompany
    Twitter: @paramountco
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

PepsiCo

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/25/2021Year ended 12/26/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$3,500$3,00016.7
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    PepsiCo ranked No. 24 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on PepsiCo to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20111,900.03.3
    20122,200.03.4
    20132,400.03.6
    20142,300.03.4
    20152,400.03.8
    20162,500.04.0
    20172,400.03.8
    20182,600.04.0
    20193,000.04.5
    20203,000.04.3
    20213,500.04.4
    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising expenses." These stated worldwide ad expenses include media, talent, production and promotional materials.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising expenses" as percent of "net revenue."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa12.38.740.9
    Asia and Pacific187.6170.510.0
    Europe630.9606.04.1
    Latin America24.115.753.5
    Canada35.131.511.6
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.889.9832.46.9
      U.S. media spending568.7658.8-13.7
      Worldwide measured media$1,458.5$1,491.2-2.2
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    PepsiCo (Nasdaq: PEP)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/25/2021Year ended 12/26/2020% chg
    Sales$79,474$70,37212.9
    Earnings7,6187,1207.0
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/25/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/25/2021Year ended 12/26/2020% chg
    U.S.44,54540,8009.2
    All other countries16,72914,75413.4
    Mexico4,5803,92416.7
    Russia3,4263,00913.9
    Canada3,4052,98913.9
    China2,6791,73254.7
    U.K.2,1021,88211.7
    South Africa2,0081,28256.6
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/25/2021)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/25/2021Year ended 12/26/2020% chg
    PB North American25,27622,55912.0
    Frito-Lay North America19,60818,1897.8
    Europe13,03811,9229.4
    Latin America8,1086,94216.8
    Asia, Middle East and North Africa6,0784,57332.9
    APAC4,6153,44534.0
    Quaker Foods North America (QFNA)2,7512,7420.3
    Connections
    PepsiCo
    Ticker: Nasdaq PEP
    700 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, N.Y. 10577/Phone: (914) 253-2000.
    URL: https://www.pepsico.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pepsico
    Twitter: @PepsiCo
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Pernod Ricard

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 6/30/2022Year ended 6/30/2021% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$1,915$1,66215.3
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter. Total worldwide advertising spending: Advertising and promotion.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20122,106.019.1
    20132,126.719.2
    20142,039.518.9
    20151,955.519.0
    20161,827.519.0
    20171,843.718.8
    20181,705.816.4
    20191,725.216.5
    20201,467.815.7
    20211,661.615.8
    20221,915.115.9
    Fiscal years.

    2022: Year ended June 30, 2022.
    2021: Year ended June 30, 2021.
    2020: Year ended June 30, 2020.
    2019: Year ended June 30, 2019.
    2018: Year ended June 30, 2018.
    2017: Year ended June 30, 2017.
    2016: Year ended June 30, 2016.
    2015: Year ended June 30, 2015.
    2014: Year ended June 30, 2014.
    2013: Year ended June 30, 2013.
    2012: Year ended June 30, 2012.

    Ad costs:

    Worldwide "advertising and promotion expenses" converted to dollars by Ad Age Datacenter at average exchange rates.

    2022: 1.698 billion euros.
    2021: 1.393 billion euros.
    2020: 1.327 billion euros.
    2019: 1.512 billion euros.
    2018: 1.429 billion euros (restated from 1.720 billion euros due to IFRS 15).
    2017: 1.691 billion euros.
    2016: 1.646 billion euros.
    2015: 1.625 billion euros.
    2014: 1.503 billion euros.
    2013: 1.644 billion euros.
    2012: 1.571 billion euros.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising and promotion expenses" as percent of "net sales."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa20.07.4169.5
    Asia and Pacific3.02.141.0
    Europe101.949.8104.6
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.124.959.3110.5
      U.S. media spending13.620.5-33.5
      Worldwide measured media$138.5$79.873.6
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    WorldwideYear ended 6/30/2022Year ended 6/30/2021% chg
    Sales$12,069$10,52614.7
    Earnings2,2911,57245.7
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 6/30/2022)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 6/30/2022Year ended 6/30/2021% chg
    Asia/Rest of world5,0054,34215.3
    Americas3,5333,13412.8
    Europe3,5303,05015.7
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 6/30/2022)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 6/30/2022Year ended 6/30/2021% chg
    Strategic International Brands7,6476,61315.6
    Strategic Local Brands2,1621,88015.0
    Other products1,03989216.4
    Specialty brands67456319.8
    Strategic wines547577-5.3
    Connections
    Pernod Ricard
    5 Cours Paul Ricard, Paris, France 75380/Phone: 33 1 70 93 16 00.
    URL: https://pernod-ricard.com
    Twitter: @Pernod_Ricard
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Pfizer

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$2,000$1,80011.1
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Pfizer ranked No. 36 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Pfizer to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20122,800.05.1
    20133,000.05.8
    20143,100.06.2
    20153,100.06.3
    20163,200.06.1
    20173,100.05.9
    20182,700.06.6
    20192,300.05.6
    20201,800.04.3
    20212,000.02.5
    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising expenses" (including media costs and production costs).

    2019: Restated in 2022 from $2.4 billion; restated in 2021 from $2.6 billion.
    2018: Restated in 2021 from $3.1 billion.
    2012: Restated in 2014 from $2.9 billion.
    2011: Restated in 2013 from $3.9 billion.
    2010: Including 12 months of Wyeth advertising; restated in 2013 from $4.0 billion.
    2009: Including 2.5 months of Wyeth advertising.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising expenses" as percent of "revenues."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa4.47.6-42.0
    Asia and Pacific258.0285.8-9.7
    Europe8.97.912.4
    Latin America44.655.6-19.9
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.315.8356.9-11.5
      U.S. media spending284.0477.3-40.5
      Worldwide measured media$599.8$834.2-28.1
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Pfizer (NYSE: PFE)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$81,288$41,65195.2
    Earnings21,9799,159140.0
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Rest of world51,54220,196155.2
    U.S.29,74621,45538.6
    Connections
    Pfizer
    Ticker: NYSE PFE
    235 E. 42nd St., New York, N.Y. 10017/Phone: (212) 733-2323.
    URL: https://www.pfizer.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pfizer
    Twitter: @pfizer
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Procter & Gamble Co.

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 6/30/2022Year ended 6/30/2021% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$11,122$11,471-3.0
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Procter & Gamble Co. ranked No. 3 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Procter & Gamble Co. to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    19871,386.08.2
    19881,594.08.2
    19891,660.07.8
    19902,059.08.6
    19912,511.09.3
    19922,693.09.2
    19932,973.09.7
    19942,996.09.9
    19953,284.09.8
    19963,374.09.6
    19973,414.09.5
    19983,638.09.8
    19993,471.09.5
    20003,828.09.9
    20013,654.09.7
    20023,696.09.5
    20034,406.010.5
    20045,401.010.8
    20055,804.010.9
    20067,010.010.9
    20077,714.010.9
    20088,426.010.8
    20097,330.010.0
    20108,162.011.1
    20117,713.010.9
    20127,839.010.7
    20138,188.011.1
    20147,867.010.6
    20157,180.010.1
    20167,243.011.1
    20177,118.010.9
    20187,103.010.6
    20196,751.010.0
    20207,326.010.3
    20218,176.010.7
    20227,900.09.9
    Fiscal years ended June 30.

    2022: Year ended June 30, 2022.

    Sales and ad costs from 10-Ks, annual reports and company disclosures. Some data reflect P&G's restated figures.

    Sales:

    Worldwide sales.

    2011-2015 restated in 2016.
    2010-2014 restated in 2015.
    2009-2013 restated in 2014.

    Ad costs:

    Worldwide "advertising expense." Advertising expense includes worldwide TV, print, radio, internet and in-store advertising expenses.

    2011-2015 restated in 2016.
    2015: Restated in 2016 from $8.290 billion.
    2014: Restated in 2016 from $8.979 billion.
    2013: Restated in 2016 from $9.364 billion.
    2012: Restated in 2016 from $8.981 billion.
    2011: Restated in 2016 from $8.868 billion.

    2010-2014 restated in 2015.
    2014 restated in 2015 from $9.236 billion.
    2013 restated in 2015 from $9.612 billion.
    2012 restated in 2015 from $9.222 billion.
    2011 restated in 2015 from $9.086 billion.
    2010 restated in 2015 from $8.338 billion.

    2009-2013 restated in 2014.
    2013 restated in 2014 from $9.729 billion.
    2012 restated in 2014 from $9.345 billion.
    2011 restated in 2014 from $9.210 billion.
    2010 restated in 2014 from $8.475 billion.
    2009 Restated in 2014 from $7.453 billion.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising expense" as percent of net sales.
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa30.317.474.2
    Asia and Pacific2,095.01,609.930.1
    Europe5,290.34,307.522.8
    Latin America184.2216.1-14.8
    Canada95.5103.6-7.8
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.7,695.26,254.523.0
      U.S. media spending2,362.72,673.6-11.6
      Worldwide measured media$10,057.9$8,928.112.7
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Procter & Gamble Co. (NYSE: PG)
    WorldwideYear ended 6/30/2022Year ended 6/30/2021% chg
    Sales$80,187$76,1185.3
    Earnings14,79314,3063.4
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 6/30/2022)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 6/30/2022Year ended 6/30/2021% chg
    International43,70042,4003.1
    U.S.36,50033,7008.3
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 6/30/2022)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 6/30/2022Year ended 6/30/2021% chg
    Fabric and home care27,55626,0145.9
    Baby, feminine and family care19,73618,8504.7
    Beauty14,74014,4172.2
    Health care10,8249,9568.7
    Grooming6,5876,4402.3
    Corporate74444168.7
    Connections
    Procter & Gamble Co.
    Ticker: NYSE PG
    1 Procter & Gamble Plaza, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202/Phone: (513) 983-1100.
    URL: https://us.pg.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/proctergamble
    Twitter: @ProcterGamble
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Progressive Corp.

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$2,140$2,176-1.7
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Progressive Corp. ranked No. 21 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Progressive Corp. to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    2011543.03.4
    2012546.83.2
    2013619.33.4
    2014681.83.5
    2015748.33.6
    2016756.23.2
    20171,005.43.7
    20181,422.44.4
    20191,837.34.7
    20202,175.75.1
    20212,139.54.5
    Ad costs:

    Stated "total advertising costs" from 10-K filings.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Stated "total advertising costs" as percent of "total revenues."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific0.0NANA
    Europe0.0NANA
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.0.0NANA
      U.S. media spending826.5856.9-3.5
      Worldwide measured media$826.5$856.9-3.5
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Progressive Corp. (NYSE: PGR)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$47,702$42,65811.8
    Earnings3,3245,678-41.5
    DIVISION SALES
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Personal insurance lines (direct)18,49216,8319.9
    Personal insurance lines (agency)16,88115,7906.9
    Commercial lines6,9454,87642.4
    Investments2,3702,567-7.7
    Property2,0431,76615.7
    Fees and other revenue70060415.9
    Service businesses27122619.9
    Connections
    Progressive Corp.
    Ticker: NYSE PGR
    6300 Wilson Mills Road, Mayfield Village, Ohio 44143/Phone: (440) 461-5000.
    URL: https://www.progressive.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/progressive
    Twitter: @progressive
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Rakuten Group

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$3,173$2,47428.3
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    2014795.214.0
    2015831.614.1
    20161,118.315.5
    20171,359.316.1
    20181,751.117.5
    20192,116.818.3
    20202,474.318.1
    20213,173.420.7
    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising and promotion expenditures" converted to U.S. dollars by Ad Age Datacenter at average exchange rates.

    2021: 347.959 billion yen.
    2020: 264.063 billion yen.
    2019: 230.842 billion yen.
    2018: 193.279 billion yen.
    2017: 152.383 billion yen.
    2016: 121.286 billion yen.
    2015: 100.554 billion yen.
    2014: 83.884 billion yen.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising and promotion expenditures" as percent of "revenue."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific2,638.52,039.629.4
    Europe0.0NANA
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.2,638.52,039.629.4
      U.S. media spending41.654.6-23.8
      Worldwide measured media$2,680.1$2,094.228.0
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Rakuten Group (TYO: 4755)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$15,338$13,63812.5
    Earnings-1,239-1,085NA
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Japan12,75211,24213.4
    Americas1,6581,675-1.0
    Asia56639642.9
    Europe3493179.8
    Others13775.4
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Other7,1966,49110.9
    Rakuten Ichiba and Rakuten Travel3,5542,91422.0
    Rakuten Card1,7471,7191.6
    Rekuten mobile1,3381,17413.9
    Rakuten securities78862027.0
    Rakuten Bank716720-0.6
    Connections
    Rakuten Group
    Ticker: TYO 4755
    Rakuten Crimson House, 1-14-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan 158-0094/Phone: 81 50 5581 6910.
    URL: https://global.rakuten.com/corp
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rakuten
    Twitter: @Rakuten
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Reckitt

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$2,421$2,496-3.0
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Reckitt ranked No. 86 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Reckitt to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20141,878.612.9
    20151,723.412.7
    20161,748.713.6
    20172,050.813.9
    20182,321.513.8
    20192,362.114.4
    20202,496.113.9
    20212,421.313.3
    Converted to dollars at average exchange rates.

    Figures include Mead Johnson Nutrition Co. starting June 2017. Figures exclude RB Pharmaceuticals, which RB in 2014 spun off as a separate company.

    Ad costs:

    Implied worldwide spending on "brand equity investment." Ad Age Datacenter calculated Reckitt's worldwide brand equity investment based on Reckitt disclosures, translating figures into dollars at average exchange rates.

    2021: 1.760 billion pounds.
    2020: 1.945 billion pounds.
    2019: 1.850 billion pounds.
    2018: 1.738 billion pounds.
    2017: 1.591 billion pounds.
    2016: 1.289 billion pounds(restated).
    2015: 1.127 billion pounds.
    2014: 1.140 billion pounds.
    2013: 1.205 billion pounds.
    2012: 1.109 billion pounds.
    2011: 1.047 billion pounds.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Implied worldwide "brand equity investment" as percent of "net revenue."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa73.151.143.1
    Asia and Pacific545.3488.711.6
    Europe1,557.81,576.0-1.2
    Latin America155.0158.2-2.0
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.2,331.22,274.02.5
      U.S. media spending277.0291.6-5.0
      Worldwide measured media$2,608.2$2,565.51.7
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Reckitt (LON: RKT)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$18,206$17,9571.4
    Earnings-291,544NA
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    All other countries10,3319,8385.0
    U.S.5,3285,0755.0
    Greater China1,5302,003-23.6
    U.K.1,0171,041-2.3
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Hygiene8,1327,4648.9
    Health6,3916,2751.8
    Nutrition3,6834,218-12.7
    Connections
    Reckitt
    Ticker: LON RKT
    Turner House, 103-105 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, U.K. SL1 3UH/Phone: 44 1753 217800.
    URL: https://www.reckitt.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reckittus
    Twitter: @ThisIsReckitt
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Recruit Holdings Co.

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 3/31/2022Year ended 3/31/2021% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$2,577$1,73448.6
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    2011566.35.5
    2012688.85.5
    2013718.36.0
    2014720.16.1
    2015817.26.2
    20161,005.55.6
    20171,247.06.4
    20181,435.76.9
    20191,593.67.2
    20201,337.06.2
    20212,060.08.1
    Years ended March 31.

    2021: Year ended March 31, 2022.

    Recruit changed its accounting to International Financial Reporting Standards from Japanese generally accepted accounting principles effective for year ended March 2018.

    Ad costs:

    Worldwide "advertising expenses"converted to U.S. dollars by Ad Age Datacenter at average exchange rates.

    2021: 231.2 billion yen (IFRS).
    2020: 141.8 billion yen (IFRS).
    2019: 173.2 billion yen (IFRS).
    2018: 159.2 billion yen (IFRS).
    2017: 138.1 billion yen (IFRS).
    2016: 108.7 billion yen (IFRS); 104.1 billion yen (Japanese GAAP)
    2015: 98.1 billion yen (Japanese GAAP).
    2014: 78.7 billion yen (Japanese GAAP).
    2013: 71.9 billion yen (Japanese GAAP).
    2012: 57.4 billion yen (Japanese GAAP).
    2011: 44.7 billion yen (Japanese GAAP).

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising expenses" as percent of "revenue" (2016 and after);worldwide "advertising expenses" as percent of "net sales" (2011-2015).
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific1,146.5951.720.5
    Europe0.0NANA
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.1,146.5951.720.5
      U.S. media spending196.7150.930.4
      Worldwide measured media$1,343.2$1,102.621.8
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Recruit Holdings Co. (TYO: 6098)
    WorldwideYear ended 3/31/2022Year ended 3/31/2021% chg
    Sales$25,587$21,40019.6
    Earnings2,6451,239113.5
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 3/31/2022)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 3/31/2022Year ended 3/31/2021% chg
    Japan11,38511,745-3.1
    U.S.7,5454,58964.4
    Other6,6575,06631.4
    DIVISION SALES
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 3/31/2022Year ended 3/31/2021% chg
    StaffingNA11,173NA
    HR TechnologyNA3,940NA
    Media & SolutionsNA6,287NA
    Connections
    Recruit Holdings Co.
    Ticker: TYO 6098
    1-9-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Floors 23-41, Tokyo, Japan 100-6640/Phone: 81 3 6835 1111.
    URL: https://www.recruit-holdings.com
    Twitter: @Recruit_hd
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Renault

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$1,312$1,19110.2
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa9.78.513.9
    Asia and Pacific38.353.7-28.7
    Europe1,010.51,025.9-1.5
    Latin America6.228.2-78.1
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.1,064.71,116.4-4.6
      U.S. media spending0.10.095.5
      Worldwide measured media$1,064.8$1,116.4-4.6
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Renault (EPA: RNO)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$54,687$49,61910.2
    Earnings1,051-9,140NA
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Europe37,838NA
    Eurasia7,745NA
    Americas4,061NA
    Asia-Pacific3,181NA
    Africa, Middle East,1,861NA
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Automotive51,18546,01611.2
    Sales financing3,4733,582-3.0
    Mobility services282231.0
    Connections
    Renault
    Ticker: EPA RNO
    13-15 Quai Le Gallo, Boulogne-Billancourt, France 92100/Phone: 33 1 76 84 04 04.
    URL: https://www.renaultgroup.com/en
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/renault
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Restaurant Brands International

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$1,442$1,24316.0
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Restaurant Brands International ranked No. 90 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Restaurant Brands International to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa5.42.6108.1
    Asia and Pacific36.235.13.1
    Europe258.6160.661.0
    Latin America23.511.899.6
    Canada62.347.730.8
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.386.0257.749.8
      U.S. media spending403.7444.3-9.1
      Worldwide measured media$789.7$702.012.5
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Restaurant Brands International (NYSE: QSR)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$5,739$4,96815.5
    Earnings1,25375067.1
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Canada3,0352,54619.2
    U.S.2,0051,8896.1
    Other69953331.1
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Tim Hortons3,3422,81018.9
    Burger King1,8131,60213.2
    Popeyes Louisiana Kitchens5795564.1
    Firehouse Subs50NA
    Connections
    Restaurant Brands International
    Ticker: NYSE QSR
    Exchange Tower, 130 King St. W, Suite 300, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5X 1E1/Phone: (905) 339-6011.
    URL: https://www.rbi.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/burgerking
    Twitter: @BurgerKing
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Rewe Group

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$1,264$1,1569.4
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20141,143.22.0
    20151,025.42.1
    20161,100.62.2
    20171,172.02.1
    20181,202.51.9
    20191,183.51.9
    20201,155.71.5
    20211,264.11.5
    Ad costs:

    Worldwide "advertising expenses." Ad Age Datacenter translated figures into dollars at average exchange rates.

    2021: 1.068 billion euros.
    2020: 1.013 billion euros (restated).
    2019: 1.057 billion euros.
    2018: 1.018 billion euros (restated).
    2017: 1.037 billion euros.
    2016: 994 million euros.
    2015: 923 million euros (restated).
    2014: 860 million euros.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising expenses" as percent of "revenue."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific0.0NANA
    Europe832.0666.824.8
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.832.0666.824.8
      U.S. media spending0.00.0-100.0
      Worldwide measured media$832.0$666.824.8
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$82,073$77,2146.3
    Earnings89447488.6
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Retail Germany41,45339,6484.6
    Retail International18,52317,4626.1
    Convenience16,16514,9338.2
    DIY Stores2,7833,032-8.2
    Travel and Tourism2,4161,47963.3
    Other73266010.9
    Connections
    Rewe Group
    Domstrasse 20, Cologne, Germany 50668/Phone: 49 221 149 0.
    URL: https://www.rewe-group.com/en/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewegroup
    Twitter: @rewe_group
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Rocket Cos.

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$1,250$95031.5
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Rocket Cos. ranked No. 41 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Rocket Cos. to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    2015449.111.8
    2016674.613.8
    2017787.819.0
    2018878.020.9
    2019905.017.9
    2020949.96.1
    20211,249.69.7
    Ad costs:

    Stated "marketing and advertising expenses."

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Stated "marketing and advertising expenses" as percent of "total revenue, net."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific0.0NANA
    Europe0.0NANA
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.0.0NANA
      U.S. media spending340.9291.616.9
      Worldwide measured media$340.9$291.616.9
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Rocket Cos. (NYSE: RKT)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$12,914$15,650-17.5
    Earnings30819855.7
    Connections
    Rocket Cos.
    Ticker: NYSE RKT
    1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Mich. 48226/Phone: (313) 373-7990.
    URL: https://www.rocketcompanies.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rocketmortgage
    Twitter: @RocketMortgage
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

SAIC Motor Corp.

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$2,031$1,51334.3
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    2010806.91.5
    2011985.31.5
    20121,077.01.4
    20131,357.41.5
    20141,634.31.6
    20151,565.41.5
    20161,630.01.4
    20172,009.01.6
    20182,047.91.5
    20191,946.91.6
    20201,512.71.4
    20212,031.21.7
    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising expenses" converted to dollars at average exchange rates by Ad Age Datacenter.

    Stated "advertising expenses" in RMB:

    2021: 13,105,390,077 RMB.
    2020: 10,435,505,680 RMB.
    2019: 13,441,494,239 RMB.
    2018: 13,523,103,089 RMB.
    2017: 13,572,320,163 RMB.
    2016: 10,821,718,109 RMB.
    2015: 9,726,993,437 RMB.
    2014: 10,039,144,659 RMB.
    2013: 8,402,066,316 RMB.
    2012: 6,788,821,826 RMB.
    2011: 6,358,710,653 RMB.
    2010: 5,454,217,737 RMB.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising expenses" as percent of "total operating income" (revenue).
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific73.442.273.8
    Europe3.36.6-50.3
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.76.748.857.1
      U.S. media spending0.0NANA
      Worldwide measured media$76.7$48.857.1
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    SAIC Motor Corp. (SHA: 600104)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$120,868$107,58012.4
    Earnings3,8022,96228.4
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Automotive manufacturing117,551104,58412.4
    Financial services3,3172,99610.7
    Connections
    SAIC Motor Corp.
    Ticker: SHA 600104
    489 Weihai Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai, China 200041/Phone: 86 21 22011888.
    URL: https://www.saicmotor.com
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Samsung Electronics Co.

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$10,146$8,61117.8
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Samsung Electronics Co. ranked No. 18 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Samsung Electronics Co. to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20092,135.32.0
    20102,856.02.1
    20112,713.91.8
    20124,349.52.4
    20133,832.11.8
    20143,585.01.8
    20153,428.71.9
    20163,811.62.2
    20174,762.22.2
    20183,638.61.6
    20193,968.52.0
    20203,628.71.8
    20214,677.11.9
    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising" expenses converted to dollars at average exchange rates by Ad Age Datacenter.

    2021: 5,376,015 million won.
    2020: 4,269,043 million won.
    2019: 4,614,525 million won.
    2018: 3,998,491 million won.
    2017: 5,350,839 million won.
    2016:4,432,109 million won.
    2015: 3,852,478 million won.
    2014: 3,773,649 million won.
    2013: 4,165,290 million won.
    2012: 4,887,089 million won.
    2011: 2,982,270 million won.
    2010: 3,282,798 million won.
    2009: 2,702,874 million won.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising" spending as percent of "revenue."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa28.519.745.2
    Asia and Pacific774.6752.82.9
    Europe1,049.8737.842.3
    Latin America70.367.64.1
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.1,923.31,577.821.9
      U.S. media spending437.0339.328.8
      Worldwide measured media$2,360.2$1,917.123.1
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Samsung Electronics Co. (KRX: 005930)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$243,256$201,28620.9
    Earnings34,71922,44754.7
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Americas85,17666,56028.0
    Europe43,78139,07212.1
    China39,64732,13623.4
    South Korea38,25531,48021.5
    Asia and Africa36,39632,03813.6
    Connections
    Samsung Electronics Co.
    Ticker: KRX 005930
    129 Samsung-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Gyeonggi-do, Suwon, South Korea 443-472/Phone: 82 2 2255 0114.
    URL: https://www.samsung.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samsungus
    Twitter: @SamsungUS
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Sanofi

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$1,787$1,6458.6
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Sanofi ranked No. 42 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Sanofi to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa1.70.7134.1
    Asia and Pacific58.052.710.1
    Europe1,072.4912.417.5
    Latin America112.462.480.1
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.1,244.41,028.221.0
      U.S. media spending756.0657.715.0
      Worldwide measured media$2,000.4$1,685.818.7
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$44,685$41,1368.6
    Earnings7,43014,073-47.2
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    U.S.17,02315,36810.8
    Rest of world16,11415,3235.2
    Europe11,54810,44510.6
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    General medicines16,82516,8010.1
    Specialty care15,09012,50220.7
    Vaccines7,4826,8179.8
    Consumer health care5,2875,0155.4
    Connections
    Sanofi
    54, Rue La Boetie, Paris, France 75008/Phone: 33 1 53 77 40 00.
    URL: https://www.sanofi.com
    Twitter: @sanofi
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Schwarz Gruppe (Lidl)

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 2/28/2022Year ended 2/28/2021% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$1,407$1,3087.5
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific0.0NANA
    Europe3,090.32,601.818.8
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.3,090.32,601.818.8
      U.S. media spending6.21.9220.1
      Worldwide measured media$3,096.4$2,603.718.9
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    WorldwideYear ended 2/28/2022Year ended 2/28/2021% chg
    Sales$156,316$145,3517.5
    EarningsNANANA
    DIVISION SALES
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 2/28/2022Year ended 2/28/2021% chg
    KauflandNANA
    LidlNANA
    Connections
    Schwarz Gruppe (Lidl)
    Stiftsbergstrasse 1, Neckarsulm, Germany 74127/Phone: 49 7132 94 2000.
    URL: https://gruppe.schwarz/en
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lidlus
    Twitter: @LidlUS
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Shiseido Co.

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$2,766$2,46912.0
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20173,204.135.7
    20183,634.936.6
    20193,763.436.3
    20203,264.537.8
    20213,607.038.2
    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "marketing costs" (including personnel costs).

    2021: 395.5 billion yen.
    2020: 348.4 billion yen.
    2019: 410.4 billion yen.
    2018: 401.2 billion yen.
    2017: 359.2 billion yen.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "marketing costs" as percent of "net sales."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific739.8901.2-17.9
    Europe73.261.419.3
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.813.0962.6-15.5
      U.S. media spending0.30.216.6
      Worldwide measured media$813.3$962.8-15.5
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Shiseido Co. (TYO: 4911)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$9,441$8,6299.4
    Earnings387-109NA
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Japan2,5193,123-19.4
    Asia PacificNA554NA
    Travel retailNA923NA
    EMEANA883NA
    AmericasNA857NA
    OtherNA243NA
    ProfessionalNA120NA
    ChinaNA2,209NA
    DIVISION SALES
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    JapanNANA
    Connections
    Shiseido Co.
    Ticker: TYO 4911
    5-5, Ginza 7-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 104-0061/Phone: 81 3 3572 5111.
    URL: https://corp.shiseido.com/en
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shiseido
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Sony Group Corp.

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 3/31/2022Year ended 3/31/2021% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$3,098$2,46525.7
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Sony Group Corp. ranked No. 80 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Sony Group Corp. to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20074,115.05.3
    20084,364.05.7
    20094,135.05.3
    20104,638.05.5
    20114,525.05.5
    20124,260.05.2
    20134,739.06.1
    20144,066.75.4
    20153,259.74.8
    20163,365.34.8
    20173,676.24.8
    20183,477.24.4
    20193,307.04.4
    20202,464.92.9
    20213,098.13.5
    Fiscal years ended March. Converted to dollars.

    2021: Year ended March 2022.
    2020: Year ended March 2021.
    2019: Year ended March 2020.
    2018: Year ended March 2019.
    2017: Year ended March 2018.
    2016: Year ended March 2017.
    2015: Year ended March 2016.
    2014: Year ended March 2015.
    2013: Year ended March 2014.
    2012: Year ended March 2013.
    2011: Year ended March 2012.
    2010: Year ended March 2011.
    2009: Year ended March 2010.
    2008: Year ended March 2009.
    2007: Year ended March 2008.

    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising costs"(included in "selling, general and administrative expenses").

    2021: 347.709 billion yen.
    2020: 261.391 billion yen (restated in 2022 from 260.068 billion yen).
    2019: 359.458 billion yen.
    2018: 385.500 billion yen.
    2017: 407.106 billion yen.
    2016: 363.815 billion yen.
    2015: 391.326 billion yen.
    2014: 444.444 billion yen.
    2013: 474.372 billion yen.
    2012: 354.981 billion yen.
    2011: 357.106 billion yen.
    2010: 396.425 billion yen.
    2009: 383.540 billion yen.
    2008: 436.412 billion yen.
    2007: 468.674 billion yen.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising costs" as percent of "sales and operating revenue."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific885.6823.67.5
    Europe124.2145.8-14.9
    Latin America10.411.4-9.0
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.1,020.2980.94.0
      U.S. media spending191.0143.533.1
      Worldwide measured media$1,211.3$1,124.37.7
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Sony Group Corp. (NYSE: SONY)
    WorldwideYear ended 3/31/2022Year ended 3/31/2021% chg
    Sales$88,401$84,8574.2
    Earnings7,8609,709-19.0
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 3/31/2022)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 3/31/2022Year ended 3/31/2021% chg
    U.S.24,64520,25321.7
    Japan24,63027,969-11.9
    Europe16,66317,142-2.8
    Asia Pacific10,2408,12526.0
    China6,8707,193-4.5
    Other areas5,3534,17628.2
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 3/31/2022)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 3/31/2022Year ended 3/31/2021% chg
    Game and network services23,82924,562-3.0
    ET&S20,47419,0197.6
    Financial services13,58615,701-13.5
    Pictures11,0167,08955.4
    Music9,8068,74412.1
    Imaging products and solutions8,8418,8440.0
    Other733794-7.7
    Corporate11610312.6
    Connections
    Sony Group Corp.
    Ticker: NYSE SONY
    1-7-1 Konan, Minato-Ku, Tokyo, Japan 108-0075/Phone: 81 3 6748 2111.
    URL: https://www.sony.net
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sony
    Twitter: @Sony
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Stellantis

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$4,282$4,1642.8
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Stellantis ranked No. 28 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Stellantis to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa1.10.3271.3
    Asia and Pacific5.67.7-26.6
    Europe1,859.62,149.3-13.5
    Latin America66.948.039.4
    Canada41.629.441.3
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.1,974.82,234.7-11.6
      U.S. media spending435.2341.227.6
      Worldwide measured media$2,410.0$2,575.9-6.4
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Stellantis (EPA: STLA)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$180,012$152,80817.8
    Earnings16,9745,108232.3
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    North America82,52369,20419.2
    Enlarged Europe69,88964,4648.4
    South America12,6397,13677.1
    Middle East and Africa6,1555,42813.4
    China, India and Asia Pacific4,7103,65229.0
    Other3,2282,84113.6
    Maserati2,3921,56952.4
    Unallocated and eliminaions-1,524-1,487NA
    Connections
    Stellantis
    Ticker: EPA STLA
    Singaporestraat 92-100, Lijnden, Netherlands P7 1175 RA/Phone: 31 20 3421 707.
    URL: https://www.stellantis.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stellantis
    Twitter: @stellantis
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Suntory Holdings (Beam Suntory)

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$3,454$3,2954.8
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter. Total worldwide advertising spending: Suntory Holdings including Beam Suntory.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20163,297.717.0
    20173,295.217.1
    20183,443.916.9
    20193,538.316.8
    20203,295.516.7
    20213,453.616.6
    Ad costs:

    Suntory Holdings' stated worldwide "advertising and sales promotion expenses" converted to U.S. dollars at average exchange rates by Ad Age Datacenter.

    2021: 378.682 billion yen.
    2020: 351.704 billion yen.
    2019: 385.853 billion yen.
    2018: 380.118 billion yen.
    2017:369.414 billion yen.
    2016: 357.663 billion yen.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Suntory Holdings' worldwide "advertising and sales promotion expenses" as percent of expenses as percent of "revenue (excluding excise taxes)."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa1.3NANA
    Asia and Pacific1,976.22,005.2-1.4
    Europe173.9112.254.9
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.2,151.42,117.51.6
      U.S. media spending56.082.3-31.9
      Worldwide measured media$2,207.5$2,199.80.3
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Suntory Holdings (Beam Suntory) (TYO: 2587)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$20,845$19,7555.5
    Earnings1,4171,21516.6
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Japan11,03711,282-2.2
    Asia and Oceana3,6163,15914.5
    Americas3,3082,96911.4
    Europe2,8842,34623.0
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Beverages and food11,52610,9904.9
    Alcoholic beverages9,6459,1545.4
    Other2,1692,0406.3
    Connections
    Suntory Holdings (Beam Suntory)
    Ticker: TYO 2587
    2-3-3 Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan 135-8631/Phone: 81 3 5579 1000.
    URL: https://www.suntory.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suntoryglobal
    Twitter: @SuntoryGlobal
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Target Corp.

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 1/30/2022Year ended 1/30/2021% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$1,500$1,5000.0
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Target Corp. ranked No. 35 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Target Corp. to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20071,318.02.1
    20081,421.02.3
    20091,346.02.1
    20101,490.02.3
    20111,589.02.3
    20121,620.02.3
    20131,623.02.3
    20141,647.02.3
    20151,472.02.0
    20161,503.02.2
    20171,476.02.1
    20181,494.02.0
    20191,647.02.1
    20201,500.01.6
    20211,500.01.4
    Fiscal years. 2021: Year ended Jan. 29, 2022.

    Ad costs:

    Worldwide gross advertising costs including stated net advertising costs plus stated vendor contributions (cooperative advertising money).

    "Net advertising costs" ("gross advertising costs" excluding "vendor income," or vendor contributions):

    2021: $1.500 billion.
    2020: $1.500 billion.
    2019: $1.647 billion.
    2018: $1.494 billion.
    2017: $1.457 billion.
    2016: $1.465 billion.
    2015: $1.434 billion.
    2014: $1.600 billion.
    2013: $1.548 billion (restated from $1.668 billion).
    2012: $1.389 billion (restated $1.422 billion).
    2011: $1.360 billion.
    2010: $1.292 billion.
    2009: $1.167 billion.
    2008: $1.233 billion.
    2007: $1.195 billion.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "gross advertising costs" as percent of "sales."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific9.05.272.3
    Europe0.0NANA
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.9.05.272.3
      U.S. media spending294.3337.3-12.8
      Worldwide measured media$303.3$342.5-11.5
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT)
    WorldwideYear ended 1/30/2022Year ended 1/30/2021% chg
    Sales$106,005$93,56113.3
    Earnings6,9464,36859.0
    Connections
    Target Corp.
    Ticker: NYSE TGT
    1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minn. 55403/Phone: (612) 304-6073.
    URL: https://www.target.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/target
    Twitter: @Target
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Tencent Holdings

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$4,857$3,85526.0
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter. Total worldwide advertising spending: Promotion and advertising expenses.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    201082.52.8
    2011217.54.9
    2012317.04.6
    2013629.16.4
    2014949.67.4
    2015935.65.7
    20161,388.66.1
    20172,022.15.7
    20182,999.46.3
    20192,376.14.3
    20203,855.45.5
    20214,856.65.6
    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "promotion and advertising expenses" converted to U.S. dollars by Ad Age Datacenter at average exchange rates.

    2021: 31.335 billion renminbi.
    2020: 26.596 billion renminbi.
    2019: 16.405 billion renminbi.
    2018: 19.806 billion renminbi.
    2017: 13.661 billion renminbi.
    2016: 9.219 billion renminbi.
    2015: 5.814 billion renminbi.
    2014: 5.833 billion renminbi.
    2013: 3.894 billion renminbi.
    2012: 1.998 billion renminbi.
    2011: 1.404 billion renminbi.
    2010: 558 million renminbi.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "promotion and advertising expenses"as percent of worldwide "revenues."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific65.175.6-13.9
    Europe19.54.1380.7
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.84.579.66.2
      U.S. media spending1.73.5-51.3
      Worldwide measured media$86.2$83.13.8
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Tencent Holdings (HKG: 0700)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$86,813$69,88024.2
    Earnings19,18617,7937.8
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Mainland China79,61764,96622.6
    Others7,1964,91446.4
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Value-added services45,19138,30018.0
    Fin tech and business services26,68918,56743.7
    Online advertising13,74211,92615.2
    Others1,1911,0869.6
    Connections
    Tencent Holdings
    Ticker: HKG 0700
    Tencent Binhai Building, No.33 Haitian Second Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, China 518054/Phone: 86 755 8601 3388.
    URL: https://www.tencent.com
    Twitter: @TencentGlobal
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Toyota Motor Corp.

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 3/31/2022Year ended 3/31/2021% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$4,408$4,0478.9
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Toyota Motor Corp. ranked No. 32 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Toyota Motor Corp. to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20103,614.21.6
    20113,860.71.6
    20124,003.51.5
    20134,189.91.6
    20143,981.61.6
    20154,073.71.7
    20164,151.21.6
    20174,602.21.7
    20184,420.61.6
    20194,331.81.6
    Figures are for fiscal years ended March 31. Figures converted to dollars at average exchange rates by Ad Age Datacenter.

    2020: Year ended March 2021; advertising costs not available.
    2019: Year ended March 2020.
    2018: Year ended March 2019.
    2017: Year ended March 2018.
    2016: Year ended March 2017.
    2015: Year ended March 2016.
    2014: Year ended March 2015.
    2013: Year ended March 2014.
    2012: Year ended March 2013.
    2011: Year ended March 2012.
    2010: Year ended March 2011.
    2009: Year ended March 2010.
    2008: Year ended March 2009.
    2007: Year ended March 2008.
    2006: Year ended March 2007.

    Sales:

    Total net revenue.

    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising costs." Advertising costs exclude Toyota's spending on sales incentives. Toyota's sales incentive programs principally consist of cash payments to dealers based on vehicle volume or a model sold by a dealer during a given period of time. Sales incentives are an integral part of Toyota's sales-promotion spending.

    Stated worldwide advertising costs in yen:

    2020: Advertising costs not available.
    2019: 470.849 billion yen.
    2018: 490.093 billion yen.
    2017: 509.653 billion yen.
    2016: 448.780 billion yen.
    2015: 489.036 billion yen.
    2014: 435.150 billion yen.
    2013: 419.409 billion yen.
    2012: 330.870 billion yen.
    2011: 304.713 billion yen.
    2010: 308.903 billion yen.
    2009: 304.375 billion yen.
    2008: 389.242 billion yen.
    2007: 484.508 billion yen.
    2006: 451.182 billion yen.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising costs" as percent of worldwide "total net revenue."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa26.116.855.5
    Asia and Pacific1,171.61,263.2-7.3
    Europe823.9669.423.1
    Latin America20.915.931.0
    Canada34.8NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.2,077.21,965.35.7
      U.S. media spending818.7695.717.7
      Worldwide measured media$2,895.9$2,661.18.8
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE: TM)
    WorldwideYear ended 3/31/2022Year ended 3/31/2021% chg
    Sales$279,591$256,6348.9
    Earnings25,61321,52319.0
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 3/31/2022)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 3/31/2022Year ended 3/31/2021% chg
    North America97,10187,94410.4
    Japan73,19380,977-9.6
    Asia51,48342,96219.8
    Europe32,89827,99117.5
    Other24,91716,76048.7
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 3/31/2022)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 3/31/2022Year ended 3/31/2021% chg
    Automotive254,220231,9589.6
    Financial services20,54720,1542.0
    Other4,8244,5226.7
    Connections
    Toyota Motor Corp.
    Ticker: NYSE TM
    1 Toyota-Cho, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan 471-8571/Phone: 81 565 28 2121.
    URL: https://www.global.toyota/en
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toyota.global
    Twitter: @ToyotaMotorCorp
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Uber Technologies

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$1,700$99271.4
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Uber Technologies ranked No. 65 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Uber Technologies to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    2016693.020.8
    20171,100.014.9
    20181,300.012.5
    20191,300.010.0
    2020992.08.9
    20211,700.09.7
    Ad costs:

    Worldwide "advertising expenses."

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising expenses" as percent of "revenue."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa8.05.157.5
    Asia and Pacific26.616.066.1
    Europe99.663.656.6
    Latin America34.3NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.168.484.798.9
      U.S. media spending253.1115.4119.4
      Worldwide measured media$421.5$200.0110.7
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$17,455$11,13956.7
    Earnings-496-6,768NA
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    U.S.9,0586,08248.9
    Rest of world8,3975,05766.0
    Connections
    Uber Technologies
    Ticker: NYSE UBER
    1455 Third St., Floor 4, San Francisco, Calif. 94158/Phone: (415) 612-8582.
    URL: https://www.uber.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uber
    Twitter: @Uber
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Unilever

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$8,133$8,0930.5
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Unilever ranked No. 34 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Unilever to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20129,402.514.2
    20139,806.514.8
    20149,525.414.8
    20158,889.615.0
    20168,559.014.7
    20178,557.914.1
    20188,447.714.0
    20198,144.114.0
    20208,093.414.0
    20218,133.213.1
    Figures converted to U.S. dollars at average exchange rates by Ad Age Datacenter.

    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "brand and marketing investment" costs (2012 to present); stated worldwide "advertising and promotions" costs (2011 and earlier). Brand and marketing investment include costs related to creating and maintaining brand equity and brand awareness. This includes media, advertising production, promotional materials and engagement with consumers.

    Effective with calendar-year 2014, Unilever renamed "advertising and promotions" as "brand and marketing investment" (BMI) after moving sales equipment costs from cost of sales to BMI and moving cost of merchandisers and consumer engagement centers from overheads to BMI. Unilever restated its 2013 and 2012 ad and promo costs to put them in line with the new definition.

    2021: 6.873 billion euros brand and marketing investment.
    2020: 7.091 billion euros brand and marketing investment.
    2019: 7.272 billion euros brand and marketing investment.
    2018: 7.150 billion euros brand and marketing investment (restated from previous disclosure of 7.164 billion euros in advertising and promotions).
    2017: 7.575 billion euros brand and marketing investment (restated from previous disclosure of 7.566 billion euros in advertising and promotions).
    2016: 7.731 billion euros brand and marketing investment.
    2015: 8.003 billion euros brand and marketing investment.
    2014: 7.166 billion euros brand and marketing investment.
    2013: 7.383 billion euros brand and marketing investment (restated from previous disclosure of 6.832 billion euros in advertising and promotions).
    2012: 7.311 billion euros brand and marketing investment (restated from previous disclosure of 6.763 billion euros in advertising and promotions).
    2011: 6.069 billion euros (advertising and promotions).
    2010: 6.069 billion euros (advertising and promotions).
    2009: 5.302 billion euros (advertising and promotions).
    2008: 5.055 billion euros (advertising and promotions).
    2007: 5.289 billion euros (advertising and promotions).

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide brand and marketing investment as percent of turnover (sales) (2012 to present); advertising and promotions spending as percent of turnover (sales)(2011 and earlier).
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa155.995.962.5
    Asia and Pacific2,162.62,021.67.0
    Europe1,436.61,449.9-0.9
    Latin America360.8462.4-22.0
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.4,115.94,029.92.1
      U.S. media spending459.8483.9-5.0
      Worldwide measured media$4,575.7$4,513.81.4
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Unilever (NYSE: UL)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$62,060$57,8947.2
    Earnings7,8356,93113.0
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Others40,84838,7805.3
    U.S.11,67310,6879.2
    India6,6485,69916.7
    U.K.2,8912,7295.9
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Beauty and personal care25,91724,1107.5
    Foods and refreshments23,63321,8468.2
    Home care12,51011,9394.8
    Connections
    Unilever
    Ticker: NYSE UL
    Unilever House, 100 Victoria Embankment, London, U.K. EC4Y 0DY/Phone: 44 207 822 5252.
    URL: https://www.unilever.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unilever
    Twitter: @Unilever
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Verizon Communications

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$3,394$3,1079.2
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Verizon Communications ranked No. 8 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Verizon Communications to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20112,523.02.3
    20122,381.02.1
    20132,438.02.0
    20142,526.02.0
    20152,749.02.1
    20162,744.02.2
    20172,643.02.1
    20182,682.02.0
    20193,071.02.3
    20203,107.02.4
    20213,394.02.5
    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising expense."

    2004: Restated.
    2003: Restated.
    2002: Restated.
    2001: Restated.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising expense" as percent of "total operating revenues."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific0.0NANA
    Europe11.23.8196.4
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.11.23.8196.4
      U.S. media spending727.5766.9-5.1
      Worldwide measured media$738.7$770.7-4.1
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$133,613$128,2924.1
    Earnings22,61818,34823.3
    DIVISION SALES
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Service revenue and other110,449109,8720.5
    Wireless equipment revenue23,16418,42025.8
    Connections
    Verizon Communications
    Ticker: NYSE VZ
    1095 Avenue of the Americas, New York, N.Y. 10036/Phone: (212) 395-1000.
    URL: https://www.verizon.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verizon
    Twitter: @verizon
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Volkswagen

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$4,999$4,6048.6
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Volkswagen ranked No. 76 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Volkswagen to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa26.517.056.2
    Asia and Pacific85.576.412.0
    Europe2,320.62,631.8-11.8
    Latin America6.931.1-77.8
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.2,439.52,756.2-11.5
      U.S. media spending252.3286.4-11.9
      Worldwide measured media$2,691.8$3,042.6-11.5
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Volkswagen (ETR: VOW)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$296,077$254,39116.4
    Earnings18,2579,51291.9
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Europe/other markets172,262152,37013.1
    Asia Pacific57,59650,54913.9
    North America53,61242,01327.6
    South American13,0639,85232.6
    Other-457-394NA
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Passenger cars204,565200,8611.8
    Financial services52,02446,54211.8
    Commercial vehicles35,61025,28840.8
    Power engineering3,8794,155-6.6
    ReconciliationNA-22,454NA
    Connections
    Volkswagen
    Ticker: ETR VOW
    Brieffach 1849, Wolfsburg, Germany 38436/Phone: 49 5361 9 0.
    URL: https://www.volkswagenag.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vw
    Twitter: @VW
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Walmart

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 1/31/2022Year ended 1/31/2021% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$3,900$3,20021.9
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Walmart ranked No. 9 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Walmart to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    2000574.00.3
    2001618.00.3
    2002676.00.3
    2003966.00.4
    20041,400.00.5
    20051,600.00.5
    20061,900.00.6
    20071,800.00.5
    20082,100.00.5
    20092,400.00.6
    20102,500.00.6
    20112,300.00.5
    20122,300.00.5
    20132,400.00.5
    20142,400.00.5
    20152,500.00.5
    20162,900.00.6
    20173,100.00.6
    20183,500.00.7
    20193,700.00.7
    20203,200.00.6
    20213,900.00.7
    Fiscal years. 2021: Fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2022 (Walmart's fiscal 2022). Walmart's fiscal years end Jan. 31.

    2021: Fiscal 2022.
    2020: Fiscal 2021.
    2019: Fiscal 2020.
    2018: Fiscal 2019.
    2017: Fiscal 2018.
    2016: Fiscal 2017.
    2015: Fiscal 2016.
    2014: Fiscal 2015.
    2013: Fiscal 2014
    2012: Fiscal 2013.
    2011: Fiscal 2012.
    2010: Fiscal 2011.
    2009: Fiscal 2010.
    2008: Fiscal 2009.
    2007: Fiscal 2008.
    2006: Fiscal 2007.
    2005: Fiscal 2006.
    2004: Fiscal 2005.
    2003: Fiscal 2004.
    2002: Fiscal 2003.
    2001: Fiscal 2002.
    2000: Fiscal 2001.

    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising costs."

    2008 (fiscal 2009): Restated from $2.3 billion.
    2007 (fiscal 2008): Restated from $2.0 billion.

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising costs" as percent of worldwide "net sales."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific0.0NANA
    Europe0.0NANA
    Latin America57.249.914.6
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.57.249.914.6
      U.S. media spending477.3462.33.3
      Worldwide measured media$534.5$512.24.4
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Walmart (NYSE: WMT)
    WorldwideYear ended 1/31/2022Year ended 1/31/2021% chg
    Sales$572,754$559,1512.4
    Earnings13,67313,5101.2
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 1/31/2022)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 1/31/2022Year ended 1/31/2021% chg
    U.S.470,295436,6497.7
    Non-U.S. operations102,459122,502-16.4
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 1/31/2022)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 1/31/2022Year ended 1/31/2021% chg
    Walmart U.S.393,247369,9636.3
    Walmart International100,959121,360-16.8
    Sam's Club73,55663,91015.1
    Connections
    Walmart
    Ticker: NYSE WMT
    702 S.W. Eighth St., Bentonville, Ark. 72712/Phone: (479) 273-4000.
    URL: https://corporate.walmart.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/walmart
    Twitter: @Walmart
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Walt Disney Co.

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 10/2/2021Year ended 10/3/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$5,500$4,70017.0
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Walt Disney Co. ranked No. 5 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Walt Disney Co. to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    20002,000.07.9
    20012,200.08.7
    20022,300.09.1
    20032,500.09.2
    20043,000.09.8
    20052,900.09.2
    20062,500.07.4
    20072,600.07.3
    20082,900.07.7
    20092,700.07.5
    20102,600.06.8
    20112,800.06.8
    20122,500.05.9
    20132,600.05.8
    20142,800.05.7
    20152,600.05.0
    20162,900.05.2
    20172,600.04.7
    20182,800.04.7
    20194,300.06.2
    20204,700.07.2
    20215,500.08.2
    20227,200.08.7
    Fiscal years. 2022: Year ended Oct. 1, 2022.

    Disney's fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to Sept. 30.

    Walt Disney Co. acquired 21st Century Fox on March 20, 2019.

    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising expense."

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Stated worldwide "advertising expense" as percent of "revenues."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa7.21.0601.4
    Asia and Pacific105.533.9211.0
    Europe690.7487.841.6
    Latin America164.152.8210.7
    Canada47.228.267.1
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.1,014.7603.868.1
      U.S. media spending1,090.3690.857.8
      Worldwide measured media$2,105.0$1,294.662.6
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS)
    WorldwideYear ended 10/2/2021Year ended 10/3/2020% chg
    Sales$67,418$65,3883.1
    Earnings1,995-2,864NA
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 10/2/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 10/2/2021Year ended 10/3/2020% chg
    Americas54,15751,9924.2
    Europe6,6907,333-8.8
    Asia Pacific6,5716,0638.4
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 10/2/2021)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 10/2/2021Year ended 10/3/2020% chg
    Media and Entertainment Distribution50,86648,3505.2
    Parks, Experiences and Products16,55216,5020.3
    Connections
    Walt Disney Co.
    Ticker: NYSE DIS
    500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, Calif. 91521/Phone: (818) 560-1000.
    URL: https://www.thewaltdisneycompany.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disney
    Twitter: @WaltDisneyCo
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Warner Bros. Discovery

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$4,784$2,93063.3
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Warner Bros. Discovery ranked No. 7 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Warner Bros. Discovery to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    2018355.03.4
    2019390.03.5
    2020412.03.9
    20211,200.09.8
    Discovery on April 8, 2022, changed its name to Warner Bros. Discovery after merging with WarnerMedia, formerly a business segment of AT&T.

    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising costs."

    Ad spending as percent of sales:

    Stated worldwide "advertising costs" as percent of "total revenues."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa26.014.480.1
    Asia and Pacific39.55.5623.4
    Europe296.2170.074.2
    Latin America19.610.586.2
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.381.3200.490.3
      U.S. media spending994.2463.0114.7
      Worldwide measured media$1,375.4$663.4107.3
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Warner Bros. Discovery (Nasdaq: WBD)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$45,533$38,72617.6
    Earnings-2,983NANA
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    U.S. WB24,76920,54720.6
    U.S. Discovery7,7287,02510.0
    DIVISION SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Distribution20,801NA
    Content13,138NA
    Advertising10,601NA
    Other993NA
    Connections
    Warner Bros. Discovery
    Ticker: Nasdaq WBD
    230 Park Avenue South, New York, N.Y. 10003/Phone: 240-662-0000.
    URL: https://wbd.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wbd
    Twitter: @wbd
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Wayfair

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$1,378$1,412-2.4
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter.
    Wayfair ranked No. 49 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Wayfair to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING AS PERCENT OF SALES
    YearAd costs ($ in millions)Worldwide ad spending as percent of sales
    201265.510.9
    2013108.511.8
    2014191.314.5
    2015278.212.4
    2016409.112.1
    2017550.011.6
    2018774.211.4
    20191,095.812.0
    20201,412.210.0
    20211,378.010.1
    Ad costs:

    Stated worldwide "advertising costs," also called "advertising expense."

    Ad costs as percent of sales:

    Worldwide "advertising costs" as percent of worldwide "net revenues."
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa0.0NANA
    Asia and Pacific0.0NANA
    Europe60.647.128.6
    Latin America0.0NANA
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.60.647.128.6
      U.S. media spending85.5134.7-36.5
      Worldwide measured media$146.1$181.8-19.7
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Wayfair (NYSE: W)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    Sales$13,708$14,145-3.1
    Earnings-131185NA
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/31/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/31/2021Year ended 12/31/2020% chg
    U.S.11,24911,901-5.5
    International2,4592,2449.6
    Connections
    Wayfair
    Ticker: NYSE W
    4 Copley Place, Floor 7, Boston, Mass. 02116/Phone: (617) 532-6100.
    URL: https://www.wayfair.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayfair
    Twitter: @Wayfair
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

Yum Brands

  • TOTAL WORLDWIDE AD SPENDING
    WorldwideYear ended 12/30/2021Year ended 12/30/2020% chg
    Total worldwide advertising spending (U.S. dollars in millions)$2,909$2,51815.5
    Click the Profiles tab at the top of this page to read more about this marketer. Source: Ad Age Datacenter. Total worldwide advertising spending: Estimated worldwide systemwide ad spending including spending from franchisees and company-owned restaurants. Yum Brands in November 2016 spun off China operations as Yum China Holdings.
    Yum Brands ranked No. 46 in 2021 total U.S. ad spending in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers report. Click on Yum Brands to see U.S. ad spending, brands and agencies from Ad Age's Marketer Trees 2022.
    MEASURED-MEDIA SPENDING BY REGION IN 2021
    By region ($ in millions)20212020% chg
    Africa31.722.938.4
    Asia and Pacific91.477.617.8
    Europe234.7155.550.9
    Latin America36.519.686.5
    Canada0.0NANA
      Subtotal media outside the U.S.394.3275.643.1
      U.S. media spending627.4610.22.8
      Worldwide measured media$1,021.7$885.815.3
    For data sources by country, click Sources tab at top of page. U.S. measured media from Kantar.
    SALES AND EARNINGS ($ in millions from public documents)
    Yum Brands (NYSE: YUM)
    WorldwideYear ended 12/30/2021Year ended 12/30/2020% chg
    Sales$6,584$5,65216.5
    Earnings1,57590474.2
    GEOGRAPHIC SALES (year ended 12/30/2021)
    Region ($ in millions)Year ended 12/30/2021Year ended 12/30/2020% chg
    U.S.3,6463,24212.5
    Rest of world2,6412,15522.6
    China29725516.5
    DIVISION SALES
    Division or segment sales ($ in millions)Year ended 12/30/2021Year ended 12/30/2020% chg
    KFC2,7932,27222.9
    Taco Bell2,2382,03110.2
    Pizza Hut1,0281,0022.6
    Habit Burger52534751.3
    Connections
    Yum Brands
    Ticker: NYSE YUM
    1441 Gardiner Lane, Louisville, Ky. 40213/Phone: (502) 874-8300.
    URL: https://www.yum.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yumbrands
    Twitter: @yumbrands
    Divisions, key executives and agencies

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Netflix [This record free to all users]

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    Overview:

    Netflix is a subscription streaming entertainment service. The company is based in the Silicon Valley city of Los Gatos, California.

    Netflix explained its business in its 10-K filing for year ended December 2021:

    "Netflix Inc. is one of the world's leading entertainment services with approximately 222 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries, feature films and mobile games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can engage as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials. Additionally, we continue to offer our DVD-by-mail service in the United States."

    Netflix in November 2022 introduced an advertising-supported lower-priced streaming plan, Basic with Ads, in the U.S. and 11 other countries. In connection with that move, the company in July 2022 selected Microsoft Corp. as its global advertising technology and sales partner.

    Marketing spending:

    U.S. ad spending:

    Total U.S. advertising spending figures shown in the Ad Age Leading National Advertisers report and Marketer Trees database are Ad Age Datacenter's estimate of domestic streaming marketing expenses.

    Netflix stopped breaking out domestic streaming marketing expenses effective with its 10-K for year ended December 2020.

    Netflix previously reported domestic streaming marketing expenses of:

    2019: $1.063 billion

    2018: $1.025 billion

    2017: $603.7 million (restated)

    2016: $412.9 million (restated)

    2015: $317.6 million

    2014: $293.5 million

    The disclosed no marketing spending for its domestic DVD segment.

    The company's 10-K for year ended December 2018 said: "Domestic marketing expenses increased primarily due to an increase in advertising, driven by increased investments in marketing of new original titles. The increase in marketing expenses is also attributable to increased public relations spending and payments to our partners."

    The company's 10-K for year ended December 2017 said: "Domestic marketing expenses increased primarily due to an increase in advertising and public relations spending as well as increased payments to our partners. In 2018, we expect marketing spending growth to outpace revenue growth."

    The 10-K for year ended December 2016 said: "Domestic marketing expenses [in 2016] increased primarily due to an increase in advertising and public relations spending as well as increased payments to our partners." That 10-K also said: "Domestic marketing expenses [in 2015] increased primarily due to an increase in advertising and public relations spending."

    Worldwide ad spending:

    Total worldwide advertising spending figures are Netflix's stated worldwide marketing expenses.

    Netflix reported worldwide marketing expenses of:

    2021: $2.545 billion

    2020: $2.228 billion

    2019: $2.652 billion

    2018: $2.369 billion

    2017: $1.436 billion (restated)

    2016: $1.098 billion (restated)

    2015: $824.1 million

    2014: $607.2 million

    Netflix disclosed worldwide "advertising expenses" (also called "advertising costs") of $1.669 billion in 2021. That's a subset (65.6%) of 2021 worldwide marketing expenses.

    In its 10-K for year ended December 2021, Netflix said:

    "Marketing expenses consist primarily of advertising expenses and certain payments made to our marketing partners, including consumer electronics manufacturers, MVPDs, mobile operators and ISPs. Advertising expenses include promotional activities such as digital and television advertising. Marketing expenses also include payroll and related expenses for personnel that support marketing activities."

    MVPDs are multichannel video programming distributors. ISPs are internet service providers.

    The 10-K said:

    "The increase in marketing expenses for the year ended December 31, 2021 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2020 was primarily due to a $222 million increase in advertising expenses, partially offset by increased payments to our marketing partners. In addition, personnel-related costs increased $116 million, primarily due to growth in average headcount to support the increase in our production activity and continued improvements in our streaming service."

    In its 10-K for year ended December 2020, Netflix said:

    "The decrease in marketing expenses for the year ended December 31, 2020 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2019 was primarily due to a $432 million decrease in advertising expenses, partially offset by increased payments to our marketing partners."

    In its 10-K for year ended December 2019, Netflix said:

    "The increase in marketing expenses for the year ended December 31, 2019 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2018 was primarily due to a $139 million increase in personnel-related expenses, including increases in compensation for existing employees and growth in average headcount, as well as increased advertising and payments to our marketing partners."

    In its 10-K for year ended December 2018, Netflix said:

    "For the Domestic and International streaming segments, marketing expenses consist primarily of advertising expenses and certain payments made to our marketing partners, including consumer electronics manufacturers, MVPDs, mobile operators and ISPs. Advertising expenses include promotional activities such as digital and television advertising. Marketing expenses also include payroll and related expenses for personnel that support the Company's marketing activities. Marketing expenses are incurred by our Domestic and International streaming segments in order to build consumer awareness of the streaming offerings, and in particular our original content."

    The 10-K said:

    "International marketing expenses increased primarily due to increased advertising, driven by increased investments in marketing of new original titles. The increase in marketing expenses is also attributable to increased payments to our partners."

    In its 10-K for year ended December 2017, Netflix said:

    "Marketing expenses consist primarily of advertising expenses and certain payments made to our marketing partners, including consumer electronics manufacturers, MVPD's, mobile operators and ISP's. Advertising expenses include promotional activities such as digital and television advertising. Marketing expenses are incurred by our Domestic and International streaming segments given our focus on building consumer awareness of the streaming offerings, and in particular our original content."

    The 10-K said:

    "International marketing expenses [in 2017] increased mainly due to increased advertising and public relations as well as increased payments to our partners."

    The 10-K for year ended December 2016 said:

    "International marketing expenses [in 2016] increased mainly due to expenses for territories launched in the last eighteen months." And: "International marketing expenses for the year ended December 31, 2015, increased as compared to the year ended December 31, 2014, mainly due to expenses for territories launched in the last eighteen months."

    In its 10-Ks for years ended December 2015 and December 2014, Netflix said:

    "Marketing expenses consist primarily of advertising expenses and also include payments made to the company's affiliates and consumer electronics partners. Advertising expenses include promotional activities such as digital and television advertising."

    Stock:

    Netflix completed its initial public offering in May 2002.

    History:

    Netflix was incorporated in 1997 and initially focused on DVD rentals by mail.

    The company began its shift from DVDs in 2007 when it introduced an "instant-watching feature" to let subscribers view movies on a PC, starting in 2007, and on TVs, starting in 2008. Netflix by 2011 was generating more revenue from streaming than from DVDs.

    https://www.netflix.com

AbbVie

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    Overview:

    AbbVie is a prescription-drug marketer.

    AbbVie launched as an independent company Jan. 1, 2013, when Abbott Laboratories spun off Abbott's research-based global pharmaceuticals business.

    AbbVie in May 2020 bought Allergan, a pharmaceutical marketer based in Dublin.

    Business segments and operations:

    AbbVie in recent years was hugely reliant on one drug, Humira.

    AbbVie launched in 2013 with Abbott's portfolio of proprietary pharmaceuticals and biologics including brands such as Humira, AndroGel, TriCor/Trilipix, Niaspan, Lupron and Synthroid.

    Marketing spending:

    U.S. ad spending:

    Total U.S. advertising spending figures shown in the Ad Age Leading National Advertisers report and Marketer Trees database are Ad Age Datacenter estimates.

    Worldwide ad spending:

    Total worldwide advertising spending figures shown in the Ad Age World's Largest Advertisers report and related database are stated 2021 spending and Ad Age Datacenter's estimate of 2020 pro forma ad spending including Allergan.

    Deals and strategic moves:

    Allergan acquisition:

    AbbVie on May 8, 2020, bought Allergan Plc, a pharmaceutical marketer based in Dublin, for total consideration of about $64.1 billion.

    Allergan Plc and Pfizer on April 6, 2016, terminated a plan to merge. That merger, announced Nov. 23, 2015, would have created the world's biggest pharma marketer.

    Other deals and strategic moves:AbbVie in October 2014 terminated a $54 billion deal to buy Dublin-based pharma firm Shire. Japan's Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in January 2019 acquired Shire.

    Corporate restructuring:

    Abbott in October 2011 announced a plan to split into two publicly traded companies, one in diversified medical products and the other in research-based pharmaceuticals.

    Abbott in March 2012 said the research-based pharma firm would be named AbbVie (pronounced abb-vee).

    Abbott completed the spinoff Jan. 1, 2013. Abbott, excluding AbbVie, had 2012 pro forma revenue of about $21.5 billion. AbbVie reported 2012 pro forma revenue of about $18.4 billion.

    Abbott's operations, after the AbbVie spinoff, included diagnostic products; adult and pediatric nutritional products; vascular products; as well as branded generic drugs marketed outside the U.S.

    History:

    Abbott Laboratories was founded in 1900.

    Abbott Laboratories spun off AbbVie as an independent company Jan. 1, 2013.

    AbbVie in May 2020 bought Allergan Plc.

    Allergan history:

    The company was founded in the U.S. in 1983 as Watson Pharmaceuticals.

    Watson Pharmaceuticals expanded through acquisitions, including the October 2012 purchase of Switzerland-based Actavis Group. Watson Pharmaceuticals changed its name to Actavis Inc. in January 2013.

    Actavis Inc. in October 2013 bought Warner Chilcott, a pharmaceutical company in Ireland. Under a so-called corporate inversion that cut its tax rate, Actavis Inc. moved its corporate headquarters to Ireland from New Jersey and became Actavis Plc.

    Actavis Plc bought Allergan Inc. in March 2015. Actavis Plc in June 2015 changed its name to Allergan Plc.

    Allergan Inc.:

    Allergan Pharmaceuticals Inc. was founded in 1950 to market eye drops and other products.

    Allergan became a public company in 1970; merged in 1980 with SmithKline Beckman (now GSK); and again became an independent company in 1989. Allergan in 2002 spun off its ophthalmic surgical and contact lens care businesses as Advanced Medical Optics. Abbott Laboratories in 2009 bought Advanced Medical Optics, which was renamed Abbott Medical Optics.

    Abbott sold Abbott Medical Optics to Johnson & Johnson in February 2017 for $4.325 billion cash. Abbott Medical Optics reported sales of $1.1 billion for 2015. The deal included ophthalmic products in three business segments: cataract surgery, laser refractive surgery and consumer eye health.

    https://www.abbvie.com

Adidas

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    Overview:

    Adidas is a sports products marketer based in Germany.

    The company in recent years has focused on its Adidas brand.

    Adidas in February 2022 sold its Reebok brand to Authentic Brands Group in a deal valued at up to 2.1 billion euros ($2.35 billion).

    Marketing spending:

    U.S. ad spending:

    Total U.S. advertising spending shown in the Leading National Advertisers report and Marketer Trees database is Ad Age Datacenter's estimate of the U.S. portion of the company's stated worldwide "marketing and point-of-sale expenses."

    Ad Age modeled spending on "marketing and point-of-sale expenses" beginning in the June 2019 report.

    Ad Age previously modeled spending on the company's "marketing investments" (formerly called "marketing working budget"). Worldwide ad spending:

    Total worldwide advertising spending figures shown in the World's Largest Advertisers report and related database are stated worldwide "marketing and point-of-sale expenses" for Adidas converted to dollars at average exchange rates by Ad Age Datacenter.

    The company reported 2021 worldwide marketing and point-of-sale expenses of 2.547 billion euros ($3.014 billion).

    Ad Age began modeling spending on "marketing and point-of-sale expenses" in the December 2019 report.

    Ad Age previously modeled spending on the company's "marketing investments" (formerly called "marketing working budget").

    Adidas began reporting rolled up worldwide "marketing and point-of-sale expenses" in its annual report for year ended December 2018. This includes promotion and communication spending such as promotion contracts, advertising, events and other communication activities. The point-of-sale component of this expense line includes advertising and promotion at the point of sale as well as store fittings and furniture.

    Adidas previously broke out "marketing investments" and "point-of-sale investments" separately.

    "Marketing investments" was the company's phrase for promotion and communication spending including sponsorship contracts with teams and individual athletes; advertising; public relations; events; and other communications activities.

    Marketing investments excluded "point-of-sale investments" (expenses to support the company's sell-through development at point of sale; formerly called "sales working budget") and "marketing overhead."

    "Marketing investments" in 2017 accounted for 78.3% of worldwide combined spending on "marketing investments" and "point-of-sale investments."

    Historic combined spending on "marketing investments" and "point-of -sale investments" for Adidas:

    2016: 2.410 billion euros (restated) ($2.668 billion). 2015: 2.348 billion euros ($2.608 billion). 2014: 1.923 billion euros ($2.556 billion). 2013: 1.787 billion euros ($2.374 billion)

    In earlier reports, the company broke out marketing investments and point of sale spending by brand as follows:

    Combined spending on marketing investments and point of sale for Adidas brand (not shown in annual report starting with calendar 2017 results):

    2016: 2.102 billion euros ($2.327 billion). 2015: 1.897 billion euros ($2.107 billion). 2014: 1.533 billion euros ($2.038 billion). 2013: 1.400 billion euros ($1.860 billion)

    Combined spending on marketing investments and point of sale for Reebok brand (not shown in annual report starting with calendar 2017 results):

    2016: 265 million euros ($293 million). 2015: 267 million euros ($297 million). 2014: 220 million euros ($292 million). 2013: 203 million euros ($270 million)

    Marketing working budget for the Adidas brand (not shown in annual report starting with calendar 2015 results):

    2014: 1.245 billion euros ($1.655 billion). 2013: 1.147 billion euros ($1.524 billion)

    Marketing working budget for the Reebok brand (not shown in annual report starting with calendar 2015 results):

    2014: 160 million euros ($213 million). 2013: 150 million euros ($199 million)

    Deals and strategic moves:

    Reebok:

    Adidas in February 2022 sold its Reebok brand to Authentic Brands Group in a deal valued at up to 2.1 billion euros ($2.35 billion).

    Adidas in February 2021 announced a "formal process aimed at divesting Reebok." The company in December 2020 said it had "begun to assess strategic alternatives for Reebok. These strategic alternatives include both a potential sale of Reebok as well as Reebok remaining a part of the company."Adidas bought Reebok International in January 2006 for $3.6 billion. In addition to the Reebok brand, the acquisition included the Rockport, CCM Hockey and Greg Norman brands, which Adidas later divested for total consideration of about 400 million euros (about $440 million).

    Other deals and strategic moves:

    Adidas in October 2017 sold TaylorMade, a California-based golf equipment brand, and Adams and Ashworth, two smaller golf brands, to a newly formed affiliate of buyout firm KPS Capital Partners for $425 million. Adidas in May 2016, following a strategic review, had said it planned to sell the brands. Adidas continues to market golf apparel and footwear with its Adidas Golf label.

    Adidas in September 2017 sold CCM Hockey, an ice hockey business based in Canada, to a newly formed affiliate of buyout venture Birch Hill Equity Partners for $110 million. Adidas had previously announced it was seeking a buyer.

    Adidas in June 2016 sold its Mitchell & Ness business to Juggernaut Capital Partners, a buyout firm, for $75 million. Mitchell & Ness is a Philadelphia-based marketer of nostalgia headwear and apparel with longstanding licensing agreements with the National Basketball Association, National Hockey League, Major League Baseball and National Football League. Adidas bought Mitchell & Ness in November 2007.

    Adidas in August 2015 bought Runtastic, a European producer of health and fitness apps founded in 2009, for 213 million euros ($233 million).

    Adidas July 31, 2015, sold its Rockport business for $280 million to a new company, Rockport Group, formed by buyout firm Berkshire Partners and athletic shoe marketer New Balance. New Balance contributed its Drydock Footwear business to the new venture, which owns footwear brands Rockport and Drydock's Aravon, Dunham and Cobb Hill. (Drydock was formed in 2011 and assumed control of New Balance's men's and women's casual shoe brands, Dunham and Aravon. Drydock in 2012 launched Cobb Hill, a women's shoe brand.) Rockport Group in May 2018 filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization. Rockport Group emerged from bankruptcy in July 2018 under a deal in which buyout firm Charlesbank Capital Partners acquired Rockport Group's assets.

    Adidas in May 2014 had disclosed it was putting its Rockport brand up for sale. Rockport had 2014 net sales of 283 million euros ($376 million). Rockport was founded in 1971 and purchased in 1986 by Reebok International, which Adidas bought in 2006.

    Nike in June 2015 secured rights to outfit the National Basketball Association starting in the 2017-2018 season, replacing Adidas. Nike's NBA contract will run for eight years. The company in 2005 sold Salomon Group (including Salomon, Mavic, Bonfire, Cliche and Arc'Teryx) to Amer Sports. Adidas-Salomon then shortened its legal name to Adidas in 2006. Adidas in 1997 had purchased Salomon Group (including the Salomon, TaylorMade, Mavic and Bonfire brands); Adidas at that point took the name Adidas-Salomon.

    The company in November 2011 acquired Stone Age Equipment, the Redlands, California-based marketer of Five Ten, an outdoor action-sports brand, for $25 million cash plus $13 million in contingency payments based on performance.

    History:

    Adidas was founded in 1949 by Adolf Dassler. The company is named after the founder: "Adi" from Adolf and "Das" from Dassler.

    https://www.adidas-group.com/en

Aeon Co.

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    Overview:

    Aeon is a diversified retailing company based in Japan.

    Aeon's operations include retailing, financial services, shopping center development and services in Asia and Australia.

    Business segments and operations:

    Aeon includes Aeon Co. Ltd. (a holding company) and other operations.

    Rankings:

    Aeon ranked as the largest Japan-based retailer, and No. 14 worldwide, in the Top 250 ranking based on fiscal 2020 sales in Deloitte's Global Powers of Retailing 2022 report.

    Marketing spending:

    Worldwide ad spending:

    Total worldwide advertising spending figures shown in the World's Largest Advertisers report and related database are Aeon Co. Ltd.'s stated "advertising expense" converted to U.S. dollars at average exchange rates by Ad Age Datacenter.

    Aeon's stated advertising costs:

    Year ended Feb. 28, 2022: 185.983 billion yen ($1.668 billion)

    Deals and strategic moves:

    Aeon in April 2018 made an investment in Boxed, a New York-based e-commerce venture founded in 2013.

    History:

    Aeon traces its roots to a Japanese venture formed in 1758 to trade kimono fabrics and accessories.

    The company evolved over time, adopting the name Jusco in 1969.

    Jusco Group in 1989 changed its name to Aeon Group. (The company said the word "aeon" has its origins in the Latin root meaning "eternity.")

    Jusco bought U.S. women's apparel retailer Talbots from General Mills in 1988. Jusco took Talbots public in 1993. Talbots bought Aeon's remaining stake in Talbots in 2010.

    Aeon Group in 2001 shortened its name to Aeon.

    https://www.aeon.info/en

Alibaba Group Holding

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    Overview:

    Alibaba Group Holding is an e-commerce company in China.

    Alibaba ranked as the world's second-biggest advertiser in the Ad Age World's Largest Advertisers 2022 report, based on Alibaba spending for the fiscal year ended March 2022, behind global e-commerce rival Amazon.

    Alibaba is based in Hong Kong and registered in the Cayman Islands.

    Business segments and operations:

    Alibaba primarily gets its revenue from commerce-related businesses (including online marketing services, commissions from transactions on its marketplaces and fees from sale of memberships on its wholesale marketplaces).

    Alibaba also generates revenue from digital media and entertainment, cloud computing and other operations.

    Alibaba owns a minority stake in China-based Ant Group Co. Ant operates Alipay, a platform in China for digital payment, digital finance and digital services.

    Alibaba has a significant focus on business-to-business e-commerce, offering a marketplace for buyers and sellers. In contrast, Chinese e-commerce rival JD.com is primarily focused on business-to-consumer online retailing.

    Alibaba ranked as the world's No. 42 retailer in the Top 250 ranking in Deloitte's Global Powers of Retailing 2022 report based on fiscal 2020 sales for what Deloitte classifies as "new retail and direct sales."Sales and earnings:

    Worldwide figures shown are for stated revenue (sales) and net income (earnings) converted to U.S. dollars at average exchange rates by Ad Age Datacenter.

    "Substantially all of the company's revenue is derived from within" China, according to Alibaba's 20-F filing for year ended March 2022.

    Marketing spending:

    Worldwide ad spending:

    Total worldwide advertising spending figures shown in the World's Largest Advertisers report and related database are Alibaba's stated worldwide "advertising and promotional expenses" converted to U.S. dollars at average exchange rates by Ad Age Datacenter.

    Alibaba ranked as the world's second-biggest advertiser in the Ad Age World's Largest Advertisers 2022 report, based on Alibaba spending for the fiscal year ended March 2022, behind Amazon.

    Alibaba ranked No. 5 in the Ad Age World's Largest Advertisers 2021 report, based on Alibaba spending for the fiscal year ended March 2021.

    Stated worldwide advertising and promotional expenses:

    2021 (year ended March 2022; fiscal 2022): 91.103 billion renminbi ($14.195 billion).
    2020 (year ended March 2021; fiscal 2021): 57.073 billion renminbi ($8.430 billion).
    2019 (year ended March 2020 ; fiscal 2020): 30.949 billion renminbi ($4.445 billion).
    2018 (year ended March 2019; fiscal 2019): 22.013 billion renminbi ($3.283 billion).
    2017 (year ended March 2018; fiscal 2018): 16.814 billion renminbi ($2.539 billion).
    2016 (year ended March 2017; fiscal 2017): 8.799 billion renminbi ($1.308 billion).
    2015 (year ended March 2016; fiscal 2016): 5.524 billion renminbi ($869 million).
    2014 (year ended March 2015; fiscal 2015): 4.090 billion renminbi ($660 million).
    2013 (year ended March 2014; fiscal 2014): 2.022 billion renminbi ($330 million).
    2012 (year ended March 2013; fiscal 2013): 1.312 billion renminbi ($209 million).
    2011 (year ended March 2012; fiscal 2012): 938 million renminbi ($147 million).

    History:

    Alibaba was founded in 1999.

    https://www.alibabagroup.com

Allstate Corp.

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    Overview:

    Allstate Corp. is an insurance holding company based in Illinois.

    The company's insurance brands include Allstate; Encompass (sold through independent agents); and Answer Financial (online and phone).

    Marketing spending:

    Allstate Corp. disclosed the following worldwide "advertising expense" in its annual 10-K filing:

    2021: $1.249 billion

    2020: $941 million

    2019: 851 million

    "Allstate Insurance Group" reported the following "advertising" expense on its Combined Annual Statement (including Allstate and other brands) as filed with regulators:

    2021: $1,260,059,140

    2020: $929,935,524

    2019: $853,595,598

    2018: $815,581,425

    2017: $717,186,034

    2016: $785,140,795

    2015: $777,650,967

    2014: $936,580,439

    2013: $886,458,570

    History:

    Allstate was founded in 1931 as part of Sears, Roebuck & Co. and went public in 1993. Sears divested its remaining Allstate shares to Sears shareholders in June 1995, completing the separation of Allstate.

    Sears Holdings Corp., the parent of Sears, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization in October 2018. ESL Investments, through its Transform Holdco LLC affiliate, in February 2019 bought the key assets of Sears Holdings Corp. ESL Investments is run by Edward Lampert, the former chairman-CEO of Sears Holdings.

    https://www.allstate.com

Alphabet (Google)

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    Overview:

    Alphabet is an internet and technology holding company. It is the parent company of Google.

    Google in October 2015 reorganized under a holding company. Under the new structure, Alphabet (Alphabet Inc.) replaced Google Inc. as the publicly traded stock, keeping the ticker symbol GOOG.

    Marketing spending:

    U.S. ad spending:

    Total U.S. advertising spending figures shown in the Ad Age Leading National Advertisers report and Marketer Trees database are Ad Age Datacenter's estimate of U.S. advertising and promotional expenses.

    Worldwide ad spending:

    Total worldwide advertising spending figures shown in the Ad Age World's Largest Advertisers report and related database are Alphabet's worldwide "advertising and promotional expenses."

    Deals and strategic moves:

    Alphabet holding company:

    Google in August 2015 announced plans to reorganize later in 2015 under a holding company, Alphabet. The reorganization took effect Oct. 2, 2015. Under the new structure, Alphabet Inc. replaced Google Inc. as the publicly traded stock (ticker: GOOG).

    Alphabet is the holding company for Google (Google Services, Google Cloud) and a group of non-Google businesses and holdings that Alphabet collectively refers to as Other Bets.

    Mandiant:

    Alphabet in September 2022 bought Mandiant, a cyber defense venture, for about $5.4 billion, net of cash and debt. Mandiant became part of Google Cloud and kept the Mandiant brand name. Fitbit:

    Alphabet's Google in January 2021 bought Fitbit for about $2.1 billion cash, completing a deal announced in November 2019. Fitbit is a San Francisco-based marketer of wearable connected health and fitness devices.

    Looker:

    Google in 2019 bought Looker, a platform for business intelligence, data applications and embedded analytics, for $2.4 billion. Looker joined Alphabet's Google Cloud business.

    HTC smartphone acquisition:

    Alphabet's Google in January 2018 completed a deal with Taiwan-based mobile phone maker HTC Corp. to buy part of HTC's smartphone team for $1.1 billion cash. Many of the employees that moved to Google already were working on Google's HTC-assembled Pixel smartphones. As part of the deal, Google received a non-exclusive license for HTC intellectual property.

    Motorola acquisition and divestiture:

    Alphabet (formerly Google) on Oct. 30, 2014, completed the sale of Motorola Mobility to Chinese computer firm Lenovo for $2.91 billion. Google announced its deal to sell to Lenovo Jan. 29, 2014. In that announcement, Google said it would retain ownership of "the vast majority of the Motorola Mobility patent portfolio, including current patent applications and invention disclosures." The sale announcement said: "As part of its ongoing relationship with Google, Lenovo will receive a license to this rich portfolio of patents and other intellectual property. Additionally Lenovo will receive over 2,000 patent assets, as well as the Motorola Mobility brand and trademark portfolio."

    The sale came just two years after Google acquired Motorola Mobility Holdings, a marketer of wireless phone and broadband networking products, for about $12.4 billion cash on May 22, 2012. The acquisition, announced in August 2011, included Motorola's valuable cache of patents and was intended to boost Android, Google's mobile operating-system platform. This was Google's largest acquisition to date.

    In announcing the Motorola acquisition, Google said the deal would "enable Google to supercharge the Android ecosystem and will enhance competition in mobile computing. Motorola Mobility will remain a licensee of Android and Android will remain open. Google will run Motorola Mobility as a separate business."

    Motorola Mobility Holdings had become an independent, publicly traded company on Jan. 4, 2011, when Motorola Inc. spun off Motorola Mobility to Motorola Inc. shareholders. The name of Motorola Inc. changed that day to Motorola Solutions Inc. Motorola Solutions sells communication infrastructure, devices, software and services focused on government and enterprise, or large-business, customers.

    Motorola Mobility products included mobile devices (including smartphones and media tablets), wireless accessories, set-top boxes and video-distribution systems and broadband-access infrastructure products.

    Motorola Mobility's largest customer before the sale to Google was Verizon Communications. Motorola Mobility generated 19% of 2011 revenue from Verizon Communications (including Verizon Wireless); 28% in 2010; 17% in 2009; and 13% in 2008.

    Motorola Mobility owned the Motorola and Moto trademarks. Motorola Mobility licensed the Motorola name to Motorola Solutions.

    Google in April 2013 sold Motorola Mobility's Motorola Home business to Arris Group, a telecom technology firm, for about $2.412 billion cash plus $175 million in shares representing a 7.8% stake in Arris. Motorola Home makes cable-TV set-top boxes and other equipment for home entertainment. Google referred to the remaining portion of Motorola Mobility as Motorola Mobile.

    Other deals:

    Google in July 2014 bought Dropcam for about $517 million cash. Dropcam offers technology to let consumers and businesses monitor homes and offices via video,

    Google in February 2014 bought Nest Labs for $2.6 billion. Nest Labs markets advanced home thermostats and smoke alarms.

    Stock:

    Google Inc. went public in August 2004.

    Google in October 2015 reorganized under a holding company, Alphabet. Under the new structure, Alphabet Inc. replaced Google Inc. as the publicly traded company.

    Alphabet has three classes of shares:

    Class A: Nasdaq: GOOGL, with voting rights.

    Class B: Not publicly traded; owned by founders and insiders; has extra voting rights.

    Class C: Nasdaq: GOOG, with no voting rights.

    Class A and Class C shares were created when Google split its stock in April 2014.

    History:

    Larry Page and Sergey Brin founded Google in September 1998.

    Google was incorporated in 1998 and went public in August 2004.

    Google in October 2015 reorganized under a holding company, Alphabet. Under the new structure, Alphabet Inc. replaced Google Inc. as the publicly traded stock. Alphabet became the holding company for Google businesses and for other ventures and holdings.

    https://www.abc.xyz

Amazon

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    Overview:

    Amazon is a retailer based in Seattle.

    Ad Age Datacenter ranked Amazon as the world's biggest advertiser in the Ad Age World's Largest Advertisers 2022 report, based on 2021 spending.

    Ad Age ranked Amazon as the biggest U.S. advertiser in the Ad Age Leading National Advertisers 2022 report, based on 2021 spending.

    Amazon's Amazon brand scored No. 2 on Ad Age's ranking of the nation's most-advertised brands based on 2021 U.S. measured-media ad spending ($1.121 billion) from Kantar, down from the top spot in 2020. Berkshire Hathaway's Geico brand (2021 measured-media ad spending: $1.452 billion) moved back into the No. 1 spot in 2021 after ranking second in 2020. Geico was the most-advertised brand from 2016 through 2019.

    Amazon began as an online retailer and over time expanded offline.

    The company in March 2022 bought MGM Holdings for $6.1 billion, Amazon's second-biggest acquisition after its 2017 purchase of Whole Foods. Amazon first appeared in the Ad Age 100 Leading National Advertisers report in June 2011, ranking No. 70 based on 2010 estimated U.S. ad spending of $487 million.

    Business segments and operations:

    Amazon operates through three segments:

    North America

    International

    Amazon Web Services Rankings:

    Amazon ranked as the world's second-largest retailer (behind Walmart) in the Top 250 ranking based on fiscal 2020 sales in Deloitte's Global Powers of Retailing 2022 report.

    Advertising revenue:

    Amazon has become a major media company with surging advertising revenue.

    The company's Amazon Media Group uses intelligence from Amazon's search results as a way to sell advertisers targeted ads on Amazon-owned sites (including Amazon.com and IMDb.com) as well as ads delivered through Amazon Advertising Platform, an ad network that includes Amazon-owned sites and third-party sites.

    Other ad-supported Amazon media properties include streaming service Amazon Freevee (formerly IMDb TV).

    Amazon began to break out "advertising services" revenue effective with its fourth-quarter 2021 earnings release and 2021 10-K filing.

    Amazon disclosed the following "advertising services" net sales:

    2021: $31.160 billion

    2020: $19.773 billion

    2019: $12.625 billion

    Amazon previously reported advertising services net sales within its "Other" sales bucket. Amazon reported worldwide "Other" net sales of:

    2020: $21.453 billion

    2019: $14.085 billion

    2018: $10.108 billion

    2017: $4.653 billion

    2016: $2.950 billion

    2015: $1.710 billion

    2014: $1.322 billion

    Amazon in April 2015 began disclosing revenue of Amazon Web Services. The company disclosed worldwide revenue from Amazon Web Services of:

    2021: $62.202 billion

    2020: $45.370 billion

    2019: $35.026 billion

    2018: $25.655 billion

    2017: $17.459 billion

    2016: $12.219 billion

    2015: $7.880 billion

    2014: $4.644 billion

    2013: $3.108 billion

    Marketing spending:

    U.S. ad spending:

    U.S. ad spending figures shown are Ad Age Datacenter's estimate of Amazon's U.S. "advertising and other promotional costs."

    Amazon displaced Comcast Corp. as the biggest advertiser in the June 2020 ranking of Ad Age Leading National Advertisers based on calendar 2019 spending.

    Total U.S. advertising spending figures shown for Comcast in the Ad Age Leading National Advertisers report are Ad Age Datacenter's estimate of Comcast's U.S. expenses for "advertising, marketing and promotion."

    Amazon made its debut on Ad Age's 100 Leading National Advertisers ranking in June 2011 based on estimated U.S. ad and promotion spending in 2010. Amazon ranked as the nation's 70th-largest U.S. spender in that report.

    Worldwide ad spending:

    Worldwide ad spending figures shown are Amazon's stated worldwide "advertising and other promotional costs."

    Ad Age Datacenter ranked Amazon as the world's biggest advertiser in the Ad Age World's Largest Advertisers 2022 report, based on 2021 spending.

    Amazon ranked as the world's second-biggest advertiser in the Ad Age World's Largest Advertisers 2021 report, based on 2020 spending, behind Procter & Gamble Co.

    Amazon ranked as the world's biggest advertiser in the Ad Age World's Largest Advertisers 2020 report, based on 2019 spending, which marked its first time in the top spot.

    Amazon's stated worldwide advertising and promotion spending surged 55.0% in 2021.

    That came after Amazon reduced worldwide advertising and promotion spending by 0.9% in 2020. That was its first ad and promotion spending decrease since 2003.

    Amazon boosted stated worldwide advertising and promotion spending by 34.1% in 2019; 30.2% in 2018; 26.0% in 2017; 31.6% in 2016; 15.2% in 2015; 37.5% in 2014; 20.0% in 2013: 42.9% in 2012; 57.3% in 2011; 50.1% in 2010; and 41.2% in 2009.

    Amazon disclosed the following worldwide marketing costs:

    2021: $32.551 billion (6.93% of net sales)

    2020: $22.008 billion (5.70% of net sales)

    2019: $18.878 billion (6.73% of net sales)

    2018: $13.814 billion (5.93% of net sales)

    2017: $10.069 billion (5.66% of net sales)

    2016: $7.233 billion (5.32% of net sales)

    2015: $5.254 billion (4.91% of net sales)

    2014: $4.332 billion (4.87% of net sales)

    2013: $3.133 billion (4.21% of net sales)

    2012: $2.408 billion (3.94% of net sales)

    2011: $1.630 billion (3.39% of net sales)

    2010: $1.029 billion (3.01% of net sales)

    2009: $680 million (2.77% of net sales)

    2008: $482 million (2.51% of net sales)

    The 10-K for year ended December 2021 said:

    "The increase in marketing costs in absolute dollars in 2021, compared to the prior year, is primarily due to higher marketing spend, which was constrained in 2020 in response to COVID-19, and increased payroll and related expenses for personnel engaged in marketing and selling activities."

    The 10-K for year ended December 2020 said:

    "The increase in marketing costs in absolute dollars in 2020, compared to the prior year, is primarily due to increased payroll and related expenses for personnel engaged in marketing and selling activities, partially offset by lower spending on marketing channels as a result of COVID-19."

    The 10-K for year ended December 2019 said:

    "The increase in marketing costs in absolute dollars in 2019, compared to the prior year, is primarily due to increased spending on marketing channels, as well as payroll and related expenses for personnel engaged in marketing and selling activities."

    The 10-K for year ended December 2018 said:

    "The increase in marketing costs in absolute dollars in 2017 and 2018, compared to the comparable prior years, is primarily due to payroll and related expenses for personnel engaged in marketing and selling activities, as well as increased spending on online marketing channels."

    The 10-K for year ended December 2017 said:

    "The increase in marketing costs in absolute dollars in 2016 and 2017, compared to the comparable prior year periods, is primarily due to payroll and related expenses, as well as increased spending on online marketing channels.

    The 10-K for year ended December 2016 said:

    "The increase in marketing costs in absolute dollars in 2014, 2015, and 2016, compared to the comparable prior year periods, is primarily due to increased spending on online marketing channels and television advertising, as well as payroll and related expenses."

    The 10-K for year ended December 2015 said:

    "The increase in marketing costs in absolute dollars in 2015, 2014, and 2013, compared to the comparable prior year periods, is primarily due to increased spending on online marketing channels, as well as payroll and related expenses."

    The 10-K for year ended December 2014 said:

    "The increase in marketing costs in absolute dollars in 2014, 2013, and 2012, compared to the comparable prior year periods, is primarily due to increased spending on online marketing channels, such as our sponsored search programs, payroll and related expenses, and television advertising."

    The 10-K for year ended December 2013 said:

    "The increase in marketing costs in absolute dollars in 2013, 2012, and 2011, compared to the comparable prior year periods, is primarily due to increased spending on online marketing channels, such as our sponsored search programs and our Associates program, payroll and related expenses, and television advertising."

    The 10-K for year ended December 2012 said:

    "The increase in marketing costs in absolute dollars in 2012, 2011, and 2010, compared to the comparable prior year periods, is primarily due to increased spending on online marketing channels, such as sponsored search programs and our Associates program, payroll and related expenses, and television advertising."

    Worldwide advertising and promotional costs as percentage of worldwide marketing costs:

    2021: 51.9%

    2020: 49.5%

    2019: 58.3%

    2018: 59.4%

    2017: 62.6%

    2016: 69.1%

    2015: 72.3%

    2014: 76.2%

    2013: 76.6%

    2012: 83.1%

    2011: 85.9%

    2010: 86.5%

    2009: 87.2%

    2008: 87.1%

    The 10-K for year ended December 2021 said:

    "Marketing costs primarily consist of advertising and payroll and related expenses for personnel engaged in marketing and selling activities, including sales commissions related to AWS. We pay commissions to third parties when their customer referrals result in sales. We also participate in cooperative advertising arrangements with certain of our vendors, and other third parties."IRobot Corp. historic ad spending:

    Amazon in August 2022 signed a deal to buy iRobot Corp., marketer of Roomba vacuums.

    IRobot disclosed the following worldwide "advertising expense":

    2021: $147.2 million (9.4% of revenue of $1.6 billion)
    2020: $145.2 million (10.2% of revenue of $1.4 billion)
    2019: $125 million (10.3% of revenue of $1.2 billion)
    2018: $114 million (10.4% of revenue of $1.1 billion)
    2017: $91.8 million (10.4% of revenue of $0.9 billion)

    Whole Foods Market historic ad spending:

    Amazon in August 2017 completed a deal to buy Whole Foods Market.

    Whole Foods disclosed the following ad costs:

    Year ended Sept. 25, 2016: $96.0 million (0.6% of sales of $15.7 billion)
    Year ended Sept. 27, 2015: $89.0 million (0.6% of sales of $15.4 billion)
    Year ended Sept. 28, 2014: $63.0 million (0.4% of sales of $14.2 billion)
    Year ended Sept. 29, 2013: $56.0 million (0.4% of sales of $12.9 billion)
    Year ended Sept. 30, 2012: $51.3 million (0.4% of sales of $11.7 billion)
    Year ended Sept. 25, 2011: $43.2 million (0.4% of sales of $10.1 billion)
    Year ended Sept. 26, 2010: $37.9 million (0.4% of sales of $9.0 billion)
    Year ended Sept. 27, 2009: $32.9 million (0.4% of sales of $8.0 billion)
    Year ended Sept. 28, 2008: $39.7 million (0.5% of sales of $8.0 billion)
    Year ended Sept. 30, 2007: $33.0 million (0.5% of sales of $6.6 billion)
    Year ended Sept. 24, 2006: $24.0 million (0.4% of sales of $5.6 billion)
    Year ended Sept. 25, 2005: $20.1 million (0.4% of sales of $4.7 billion)

    Whole Foods' ad costs shown for 2013 through 2016 are stated "advertising expense." Ad costs shown for 2005 through 2012 are stated "advertising and marketing expense." All figures are net after subtracting cooperative advertising money that Whole Foods received from suppliers.

    Deals and strategic moves:

    IRobot Corp.:

    Amazon in August 2022 signed a deal to buy iRobot Corp., marketer of Roomba vacuums, in a deal valued at $1.7 billion including assumption of iRobot debt.

    Prior to the deal, Amazon was iRobot's largest retailer, accounting for this percentage of iRobot's worldwide revenue:

    2021: 21.8%
    2020: 22.7%
    2019: 21.3%
    2018: 17.3%
    2017: 13.5%

    IRobot also has had a growing business in direct sales to consumers. That business accounted for this percentage of iRobot's worldwide revenue:

    2021: 12.0%
    2020: 10.5%
    2019: 5.8%
    2018: 4.4%

    Prior to its acquisition by Amazon, iRobot used cloud infrastructure from Amazon Web Services as part of iRobot's "Home Knowledge Cloud," a system that allowed iRobot to provide over-the-air delivery of new digital features for its customers globally.

    One Medical (1Life Healthcare):

    Amazon in July 2022 signed a deal to buy 1Life Healthcare, which at the time of the deal announcement provided primary-care medical services online and through offices in 25 markets under the One Medical brand. Amazon agreed to pay $3.9 billion for the company, including One Medical's net debt.

    San Francisco-based 1Life Healthcare reported 2021 total net revenue of $623.3 million. It disclosed "advertising costs" of $32,166,000 in 2021; $15,871,000 in 2020; $23,368,000 in 2019; $11,641,000 in 2018; and $7,654,000 in 2017.

    1Life Healthcare held its initial public offering in January 2020.

    MGM Holdings:

    Amazon in March 2022 bought MGM Holdings for cash consideration of about $6.1 billion, net of cash acquired, the company's second-biggest acquisition after its 2017 purchase of Whole Foods.

    In its May 2021 announcement that it was buying MGM, Amazon said: "MGM has nearly a century of filmmaking history and complements the work of Amazon Studios, which has primarily focused on producing TV show programming. Amazon will help preserve MGM's heritage and catalog of films, and provide customers with greater access to these existing works. Through this acquisition, Amazon would empower MGM to continue to do what they do best: great storytelling."

    MGM disclosed worldwide "advertising and marketing costs" of $46.4 million in 2020; $99.3 million in 2019 (before the pandemic); and $75.0 million in 2018. MGM said that spending primarily was for its Epix channel. MGM reported worldwide total revenue of $1.497 billion in 2020; $1.543 billion in 2019; and $1.574 billion in 2018.

    MGM (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) no longer owns a studio lot. Its old backlot in Culver City, California, is now home to Sony/Columbia.

    Whole Foods Market:

    Amazon on Aug. 28, 2017, completed a deal announced June 16, 2017, to buy Whole Foods Market, a grocery store chain, in an all-cash transaction valued at about $13.2 billion, net of cash acquired. This was Amazon's largest-ever acquisition.

    Amazon planned to keep operating the stores under the Whole Foods name.

    At the time of the June 2017 announcement, Whole Foods operated more than 460 stores in U.S., Canada and the U.K.

    As of April 9, 2017, Whole Foods operated 461 stores: 440 stores in 42 U.S. states and the District of Columbia; 12 stores in Canada; and nine stores in the U.K.

    Whole Foods was incorporated in 1978 and opened the first Whole Foods Market store in 1980 in Austin, Texas.

    Quidsi:

    Amazon in March 2017 said it was closing Quidsi, a money-losing unit that included Diapers.com and Soap.com.

    Amazon in April 2011 completed its acquisition of Quidsi, parent of e-commerce sites Diapers.com, Soap.com and BeautyBar.com. Amazon in November 2010 had announced an agreement to buy Quidsi for about $500 million in cash plus assumption of about $45 million in debt. Investors in Quidsi had included Accel Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners, BEV Capital, MentorTech Ventures and NEA. Quidsi founder Marc Lore later launched Jet.com, an online retailer that he sold to Walmart in 2016 for $2.4 billion plus additional compensation of about $800 million over a five-year period. Jet.com is a New Jersey-based internet retailer.

    Amazon in early 2012 bought the casa.com domain name. Amazon's Quidsi later in 2012 launched Casa.com as a housewares e-commerce site.

    Other deals and strategic moves:

    Amazon in July 2022 signed a deal with Just Eat Takeaway.com, a multinational online food delivery venture, to give Amazon Prime members in the U.S. access to Just Eat Takeaway's Grubhub delivery service. As part of the agreement, Amazon received warrants to buy up to 15% of Grubhub. The deal came as Just Eat Takeaway continued to explore the partial or full sale of Grubhub, which Just Eat Takeaway bought in June 2021. Amazon has a deal with U.S. retailer Kohl's Corp. allowing Amazon customers to return purchases to Kohl's stores. Amazon and Kohl's first worked together in 2017 to pilot the returns program. The program in July 2019 expanded to all Kohl's stores across 48 states.

    Amazon in September 2018 bought PillPack, an online pharmacy, for about $753 million, net of cash acquired. PillPack sells pre-sorted doses of medications delivered to a consumer's home.

    Amazon in April 2018 bought Ring, a marketer of video doorbells and other products, for about $839 million, net of cash acquired.

    In addition to PillPack and Ring, Amazon in 2018 bought "certain other companies" for an aggregate price tag of $57 million. Amazon said: "The primary reason for our other 2018 acquisitions was to acquire technologies and know-how to enable Amazon to serve customers more effectively."

    Amazon in May 2017 bought Souq Group, an e-commerce company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for about $583 million, net of cash acquired. Amazon in April 2019 rebranded Souq as Amazon.ae.

    In addition to buying Whole Foods and Souq, Amazon in 2017 bought "certain other companies" for an aggregate price tag of $204 million. Amazon said: "The primary reason for our other 2017 acquisitions was to acquire technologies and know-how to enable Amazon to serve customers more effectively."

    Amazon bought Zappos.com, an online shoe retailer, in fourth-quarter 2009.

    Amazon acquired Audible Inc. in 2008.

    Management and employees:

    Jeff Bezos, who ran Amazon since its founding in 1994, moved to executive chair from chairman-CEO in July 2021.

    Andrew (Andy) Jassy succeeded Bezos as CEO of Amazon. Before taking that post, Jassy was CEO of Amazon Web Services, which he led since its inception. Jassy joined Amazon in 1997.

    History:

    Amazon.com Inc. was incorporated in 1994, opened its web store in July 1995 and staged its initial public offering in May 1997.

    https://www.amazon.com

American Express Co.

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    Overview:

    American Express Co., founded in 1850, is a bank holding company focused on global-payment services and travel-related services.

    American Express became a bank holding company in November 2008, changing its organizational structure in the wake of the financial markets' fall 2008 meltdown.

    Marketing spending:

    U.S. ad spending:

    Total U.S. advertising spending figures shown in the Ad Age Leading National Advertisers report and Marketer Trees database are Ad Age Datacenter estimates of U.S. spending on marketing and promotion.

    Worldwide ad spending:

    Total worldwide advertising spending figures shown in the Ad Age World's Largest Advertisers report and related database are Ad Age Datacenter estimates of worldwide spending on marketing and promotion.

    American Express disclosed worldwide "marketing and promotion" costs in 10-K filings through its 10-K for year ended December 2017.

    Effective with its 10-K filing for year ended December 2018, American Express expanded that bucket to "marketing and business development" from "marketing and promotion."

    Deals and strategic moves:

    American Express in 2020 bought Kabbage , a financial technology company providing cash flow management solutions to small businesses in the U.S.

    American Express in 2019 bought Resy, a digital restaurant reservation booking and management platform.

    American Express in 2019 bought LoungeBuddy, a digital platform that lets travelers find, book and access airport lounges worldwide.

    American Express in 2019 bought Pocket Concierge, a restaurant reservation platform for high-end restaurants in Japan.

    Citigroup in 2016 replaced American Express as the exclusive U.S. provider of credit cards for Costco Wholesale Corp.

    American Express in 2011 paid $616 million for a controlling interest in Loyalty Partner, a marketing services company that operated loyalty programs in Germany, Poland, India and Mexico. Loyalty Partner also provided market analysis, operating platforms and consulting services that helped merchants grow their businesses. The company had an option to acquire the remaining non-controlling equity interest over a three-year period beginning at the end of 2013 at a price based on business performance, which had an estimated fair value of $148 million at the acquisition date.

    American Express in 2010 purchased Accertify for $151 million and Revolution Money for $305 million. Accertify is an online fraud solution provider. Revolution Money, which American Express rebranded as Serve, provides secure person-to-person payment services through an internet-based platform.

    Divestitures:

    American Express Co. on June 30, 2014, completed a deal to turn its wholly owned Global Business Travel division into a joint venture with Certares, a New York-based investment firm. American Express and Certares each own a 50% stake in the business travel agency, which will continue to operate under the "American Express Global Business Travel" brand under a trademark license with American Express. Certares paid American Express $900 million for a 50% stake using money from Qatar Investment Authority, BlackRock, Certares itself and Macquarie Capital. The Global Business Travel division was part of the company's Global Commercial Services segment before the spinoff.

    American Express Global Business Travel in 2021 acquired Egencia, a corporate travel management operation, from Expedia Group. As part of the transaction, Expedia Group became a shareholder in and entered a long-term strategic commercial agreement with Global Business Travel.

    American Express Global Business Travel in May 2022 went public through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company. Upon closing of the deal, the combined company took the name Global Business Travel Group. It continues to conduct business under the brand American Express Global Business Travel.

    Time Inc. on Oct. 1, 2013, acquired American Express Publishing Corp. from American Express, which said banking regulations limited its ability to engage in non-financial activities. (Time Warner spun off Time Inc. as a standalone public company in 2014. Meredith Corp. in 2017 bought Time Inc. IAC/InterActiveCorp in 2021 bought Meredith's National Media Group. IAC operates the business as Dotdash Meredith.)

    American Express in September 2005 spun off its financial-planning and financial-services business, the former American Express Financial Corp., as Ameriprise Financial.

    Management and employees:

    American Express in October 2017 named Stephen J. Squeri chairman-CEO effective Feb. 1, 2018. Squeri, who had been vice chairman, succeeded Kenneth I. Chenault, who retired.

    Squeri, age 58 at the time of the October 2017 announcement, joined American Express in 1985 as a manager in the traveler's check group.

    Chenault, age 66 at the time of the announcement, had been chairman-CEO since 2001.

    https://www.americanexpress.com

Anheuser-Busch InBev

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    Overview:

    Anheuser-Busch InBev, based in Belgium, is the largest marketer of beer in the U.S. and in the world.

    Anheuser-Busch InBev Oct. 10, 2016, bought rival SABMiller. As part of this deal, Anheuser-Busch InBev Oct. 11, 2016, sold SABMiller's 58% stake in MillerCoors to Molson Coors Brewing Co. for $12 billion.

    MillerCoors formerly was the U.S. joint venture of SABMiller and Molson Coors Brewing Co. Molson Coors Brewing Co. (now Molson Coors Beverage Co.) ended up as 100% owner of MillerCoors. See "Deals and strategic moves."

    Rankings:

    According to data from Plato Logic, a beer-industry market-research firm, as quoted in a 20-F filing of Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's 10 largest brewers based on volume in calendar 2020 were:

    Anheuser-Busch InBev (475 million hectoliters)

    Heineken (236 million)

    Carlsberg (121 million)

    CR Snow (111 million)

    Molson Coors Beverage Co. (82 million)

    Tsingtao (Group) (78 million)

    Asahi (69 million)

    EFES (36 million)

    Beijing Yanjing (35 million)

    Castel (30 million)

    Marketing spending:

    U.S. ad spending:

    Total U.S. advertising spending shown in the Ad Age Leading National Advertisers report and Marketer Trees database is an Ad Age Datacenter estimate of advertising and marketing expenses.

    Worldwide ad spending:

    Total worldwide advertising spending shown in the Ad Age World's Largest Advertisers report and related database is an Ad Age Datacenter estimate of advertising and marketing expenses.

    Deals and strategic moves:

    Anheuser-Busch InBev deal to buy SABMiller:

    Anheuser-Busch InBev on Oct. 10, 2016, completed its acquisition of SABMiller.

    Anheuser-Busch InBev and SABMiller on Nov. 11, 2015, announced an agreement for Belgium-based Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest beer marketer, to buy London-based SABMiller, the world's second-largest beer marketer, for 44 pounds a share or about 71 billion pounds (about $107 billion). The formal agreement followed an October 2015 agreement in principle, which came after SABMiller rejected earlier takeover proposals from Anheuser-Busch InBev.

    How the deal worked: "Newbelco SA/NV" (a Belgian company to be formed for the purposes of the deal) bought SABMiller; Anheuser-Busch InBev merged into Newbelco (also referred to as Newco). Upon completion of the deal, Newbelco became the new holding company for the combined group. Newbelco then was renamed Anheuser-Busch InBev; the former Anheuser-Busch InBev was dissolved.

    Anheuser-Busch InBev agreed to pay SABMiller a breakup fee of $3 billion if the deal failed to get regulatory clearances or the approval of Anheuser-Busch InBev shareholders.

    In a move to anticipate and address antitrust concerns, Anheuser-Busch InBev on Nov. 11, 2015, also announced a side deal to sell SABMiller's 50% voting interest and 58% stake in MillerCoors and the Miller global brand business to minority owner Molson Coors Brewing Co. for $12 billion. That transaction closed Oct. 11, 2016. Molson Coors, based in Denver and Montreal, ended up as 100% owner of Chicago-based MillerCoors.

    In that transaction, Molson Coors acquired full ownership of the Miller brand portfolio outside of the U.S. and perpetual licenses to the U.S. rights to all of the brands in the MillerCoors portfolio for the U.S. market, including import brands such as Peroni and Pilsner Urquell. The sale also included the global Miller brand, sold as of 2016 in more than 50 countries (including Australia, Argentina, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Russia, South Africa and the United Kingdom), as well as related trademarks and other intellectual property rights.

    SABMiller was created by the combination of South African Breweries (SAB) and Miller Brewing Co. following SAB's 2002 purchase of Miller from Altria Group.

    SAB was founded in 1895.

    Frederick J. Miller founded Miller Brewing Co. in 1855. Philip Morris (predecessor to Altria) bought a 53% stake in Miller Brewing Co. in 1969 and acquired the rest in 1970.

    Molson Coors Brewing Co. was created by the February 2005 merger of Canada's Molson and U.S. brewer Adolph Coors Co. Molson Coors' non-U.S. operations (Canada, U.K., Europe, Asia) have operated separately from the MillerCoors joint venture. Molson was founded in 1786. Coors started in 1873.

    SABMiller and Molson Coors formed MillerCoors in June 2008 as a joint venture in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. SABMiller has had a 58% economic stake in MillerCoors; Molson Coors owned 42%. Each partner has had a 50% voting interest in MillerCoors.

    Anheuser-Busch InBev is the largest beer marketer in the U.S. Molson Coors' MillerCoors is the second largest.

    SABMiller on Dec. 3, 2015, said Anheuser-Busch InBev was exploring the sale of "a number of SABMiller's European premium brands and related businesses." SABMiller's December 2015 announcement said: "AB InBev will contact potential purchasers in the coming weeks to assess their interest in the Peroni and Grolsch brand families and their associated businesses in Italy, the Netherlands and the U.K. and, given the brand's premium positioning, U.K.-based Meantime." Meantime is a U.K. craft brewer that SABMiller bought earlier in 2015. SABMiller said Anheuser-Busch InBev was taking these steps "in line with its commitment to promptly and proactively address potential regulatory considerations."

    Anheuser-Busch Oct. 11, 2016, completed the sale of SABMiller's interest in Peroni, Grolsch and Meantime in Italy, the Netherlands, the U.K. and other international markets (excluding certain rights in the U.S.). (Anheuser-Busch in 2008 sold U.S. distribution rights for Dutch beer brand Grolsch to SABMiller. Anheuser-Busch had distributed Grolsch since February 2006; SABMiller bought brewer Royal Grolsch NV in February 2008.)

    Grupo Modelo deal:

    Anheuser-Busch InBev in June 2013 completed the acquisition of Mexican brewer Grupo Modelo.

    Anheuser-Busch InBev in June 2012 agreed to buy full ownership of Grupo Modelo, marketer of Corona Extra, for $20.1 billion cash. (Before that transaction, Anheuser-Busch InBev at year-end 2011 already owned a 50.35% direct and indirect equity interest in Modelo, Mexico's largest and the world's No. 7 brewer.)

    In the U.S., Modelo's beers were marketed by Crown Imports, which had been a 50/50 venture of Modelo and Constellation Brands. At the same time that Anheuser-Busch InBev announced its deal to buy 100% of Modelo, the Mexican brewer announced that Modelo would sell its 50% stake in Crown Imports to Constellation Brands for $1.85 billion. That meant Crown would continue to control marketing, distribution and pricing decisions stateside for Corona, as well as the other Modelo beers in its stable including Corona Light, Modelo Especial, Pacifico, Negra Modelo and Victoria.

    Under the original 2012 deal with Constellation, Anheuser-Busch InBev would have the right every 10 years, but not the obligation, to terminate Crown's U.S. distribution rights.

    The U.S. Justice Department Jan. 31, 2013, sued to block the deal, saying consumers would be harmed by the merger.

    Anheuser-Busch InBev, hoping to get its Modelo deal back on track with regulators, announced a revised pact with Constellation in February 2013: Constellation still would pay $1.85 billion for Modelo's 50% stake in Crown. But Constellation also would pay $2.9 billion for exclusive perpetual U.S. rights(specifically, rights to import and distribute Corona and all the Modelo brands that Crown distributed as of 2013; plus rights to develop brand extensions and innovations in the U.S.); as well as ownership of a modern Mexican brewery. In total, Constellation would pay $4.75 billion.

    The Justice Department in April 2013 agreed to those broad revised terms (along with some small changes), clearing the way for the deal.

    Anheuser-Busch InBev in June 2013 completed the $21.1 billion acquisition of Modelo; and the sale of Modelo's 50% stake in Crown for what Constellation later said was a final price of $5.226 billion after closing adjustments to the agreed upon $4.75 billion.

    Constellation's 100% ownership of Crown further moves Constellation into the beer business. Constellation's core operations have been wine and liquor, with brands such as Robert Mondavi, Clos du Bois, Kim Crawford and Svedka vodka.

    Kirin:

    Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's biggest beer marketer, has a license agreement with Japan-based Kirin Holdings to brew, market and sell Kirin beer in the U.S.

    Other deals:

    Anheuser-Busch InBev in September 2020 bought the remaining stake in Craft Brew Alliance, a Portland, Oregon, craft-beer marketer. The company previously had a 31.2% stake.

    Background on InBev's acquisition of Anheuser-Busch:

    InBev in November 2008 bought Anheuser-Busch Cos. for $52 billion and changed InBev's name to Anheuser-Busch InBev. InBev had been the world's No. 2 brewer (behind SABMiller); Anheuser-Busch had been No. 1 in the U.S. and No. 3 worldwide.

    InBev in June 2008 made its unsolicited takeover bid for Anheuser-Busch Cos. The two firms were complementary: A-B was big in the U.S. but a comparatively small factor elsewhere; InBev was a small player in the U.S. The companies had ties; in 2007, Anheuser-Busch became exclusive U.S. importer of a number of InBev's premium European brands including Stella Artois, Beck's, Bass Pale Ale, Hoegaarden and Leffe.

    To resolve antitrust issues in conjunction with the 2008 merger, Anheuser-Busch InBev had to find another firm to handle U.S. sales of Labatt, an InBev-owned Canadian brand. In March 2009, Anheuser-Busch InBev sold Labatt USA, the brand's importer, to KPS Capital Partners, a buyout firm. KPS obtained the right to import Labatt and to brew Labatt branded beer in the U.S. or Canada solely for sale in the U.S. KPS in 2009 formed North American Breweries, based in Rochester, New York, to market Labatt and KPS-owned brands including Genesee.

    SABMiller deals (historic):

    MillerCoors in February 2012 bought Minnesota-based Crispin Cider Co., giving it a play in the fast-growing U.S. cider category. MillerCoors folded Crispin into its Tenth and Blake division, which handles craft beer and imported brands.

    MillerCoors has an agreement to brew, package and ship products for Pabst Brewing Co. through June 2020.

    History:

    InBev traces its roots to the Den Horen brewery in Belgium, dating back to 1366. Anheuser-Busch's roots date to 1860. South African Breweries (SAB) was founded in 1895.

    https://www.ab-inbev.com

Apple

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    Overview:

    Apple is a marketer and retailer of wireless phones, computers, consumer electronics and consumer services.

    Business segments and operations:

    Products and services:

    Apple in September 2020 announced Apple Fitness+, a personalized fitness service built for the Apple Watch.

    The company started Apple TV+, a video-on-demand streaming TV service, in November 2019.

    Apple began selling HomePod, a voice-activated speaker, in February 2018.

    Apple began sales of Apple Watch (personal-electronic device) in April 2015; it unveiled the product in September 2014.

    Apple introduced Apple Pay (a mobile-payment service) in the U.S. in October 2014.

    Apple in July 2014 bought Beats Electronics (Beats headphones) and Beats Music (subscription streaming-music service). (See "Deals and strategic moves.")

    Apple unveiled iCloud (online-storage service) in June 2011.

    Apple introduced iPad (tablet computer) in 2010.

    The company introduced its iPhone in the U.S. in June 2007 under an exclusive deal with AT&T. Apple rolled iPhone into Europe in late calendar 2007 through deals with other wireless services.

    Apple in January 2011 added Verizon Wireless as its second U.S. distributor of iPhones. Apple in October 2011 added Sprint as its third major U.S. iPhone distributor. T-Mobile, the No. 4 U.S. wireless firm, began offering the iPhone in April 2013. (T-Mobile US bought Sprint in 2020.)

    Apple introduced iPod (portable music device) in 2001. Apple discontinued iPod in 2022.

    Stores:

    The company said direct-distribution channels--Apple's retail and online stores and its direct sales force--accounted for 36% of net sales in year ended September 2021; 34% of net sales in year ended September 2020; 31% of net sales in year ended September 2019; 29% of net sales in year ended September 2018; 28% in year ended September 2017; and 25% in year ended September 2016.

    As of Sept. 26, 2015, Apple operated 463 stores worldwide with 5.3 million square feet of retail store space. Apple in year ended September 2015 changed its operating-segment structure and stopped disclosing detailed information about its store count and average revenue per store. The company did disclose that direct-distribution channels--its retail and online stores and its direct sales force--accounted for 26% of net sales in year ended September 2015.

    As of Sept. 27, 2014, Apple operated 259 U.S. retail stores and 178 international retail stores, or 437 stores worldwide. With an average of 424 and 403 open stores during 2014 and 2013, respectively, average revenue per store increased to $50.6 million in 2014 from $50.2 million in 2013.

    As of Sept. 28, 2013, Apple operated 254 U.S. retail stores and 162 international retail stores, or 416 stores worldwide. With an average of 403 and 365 open stores during fiscal 2013 and 2012, respectively, average revenue per store decreased to $50.2 million in 2013 compared to $51.5 million in 2012.

    As of Sept. 29, 2012, the company had 250 U.S. retail stores and 140 international retail stores, or 390 stores worldwide. With an average of 365 stores and 326 stores during fiscal 2012 and 2011, respectively, average revenue per store increased 19% to $51.5 million in 2012 compared to $43.3 million in 2011.

    Apple opened 40 new retail stores during fiscal 2011, 28 of which were outside the U.S., ending the fiscal year with 357 stores. As of Sept. 24, 2011, the company had a total of 245 U.S. retail stores and 112 international retail stores.

    Apple operated 317 stores worldwide as of September 2010, up from 273 stores as of September 2009.

    As of September 2011, the company operated 19 of its stores as "high-profile" venues to promote brand awareness and serve as vehicles for corporate sales and marketing activities. The company's 10-K for years ended September 2013 and September 2012 did not break out how many stores are "high-profile" venues. Apple reported 15 high-profile stores as of September 2010 and 11 as of September 2009.

    The 10-K filings for years ended September 2017, September 2016, September 2015, September 2014, September 2013 and September 2012 said:

    "Certain stores have been designed and built to serve as high-profile venues to promote brand awareness and serve as vehicles for corporate sales and marketing activities. Because of their unique design elements, locations and size, these stores require substantially more investment than the company's more typical retail stores."

    The 10-K for year ended September 2011 said: "The company has certain retail stores that have been designed and built to serve as high-profile venues to promote brand awareness and serve as vehicles for corporate sales and marketing activities. Because of their unique design elements, locations and size, these stores require substantially more investment than the company's more typical retail stores. The company allocates certain operating expenses associated with its high-profile stores to corporate expense to reflect the estimated company-wide benefit. The allocation of these operating costs to corporate expense is based on the amount incurred for a high-profile store in excess of that incurred by a more typical company retail location. The company had opened a total of 19 high-profile stores as of September 24, 2011. Amounts allocated to corporate expense resulting from the operations of high-profile stores were $102 million, $75 million and $65 million for 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively." The comparable allocations were $53 million in fiscal 2008; and $39 million in fiscal 2007.

    Put another way, for every dollar Apple spent on worldwide advertising, it spent 11 cents on high-profile stores in fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2010; and 13 cents on high-profile stores in fiscal 2009.

    Apple changed its account for high-profiles stores in the year ended September 2012, stating: "Prior to 2012, the company allocated to corporate expenses certain costs associated with its high-profile retail stores that have been designed and built to promote brand awareness and serve as vehicles for corporate sales and marketing activities. Beginning in 2012, the company no longer allocates these costs to corporate expenses and reclassified $102 million and $75 million of such costs from corporate to Retail segment expenses for 2011 and 2010, respectively."

    Sales and earnings:

    Net sales:

    Apple disclosed the following worldwide net sales for fiscal years ended:

    September 2021: $365.8 billion.

    September 2020: $274.5 billion.

    September 2019: $260.2 billion

    September 2018: $265.6 billion

    September 2017: $229.2 billion

    September 2016: $215.6 billion

    September 2015: $233.7 billion

    September 2014: $182.8 billion

    September 2013: $170.9 billion

    September 2012: $156.5 billion

    September 2011: $108.2 billion

    September 2010: $65.2 billion

    September 2009: $42.9 billion

    September 2008: $37.5 billion

    September 2007: $24.6 billion

    September 2006: $19.3 billion

    September 2005: $13.9 billion

    September 2004: $8.3 billion

    September 2003: $6.2 billion

    September 2002: $5.7 billion

    September 2001: $5.4 billion

    September 2000: $8.0 billion

    September 1999: $6.1 billion

    September 1998: $5.9 billion

    September 1997: $7.1 billion

    September 1996: $9.8 billion

    September 1995: $11.1 billion

    September 1994: $9.2 billion

    September 1993: $8.0 billion

    September 1992: $7.1 billion

    September 1991: $6.3 billion

    September 1990: $5.6 billion

    September 1989: $5.3 billion

    September 1988: $4.1 billion

    September 1987: $2.7 billion

    September 1986: $1.9 billion

    September 1985: $1.9 billion

    September 1984: $1.5 billion

    September 1983: $982.8 million

    September 1982: $583.1 million

    September 1981: $334.8 million

    September 1980: $117.1 million

    September 1979: $47.9 million

    September 1978 $7.9 million

    September 1977: $774,000

    Net sales by region:

    Apple generated this portion of worldwide net sales from the U.S. for fiscal years ended:

    September 2021: 36.6%.

    September 2020: 39.8%

    September 2019: 39.3%

    September 2018: 36.9%

    September 2017: 36.8%

    September 2016: 35.1%

    September 2015: 35.0%

    September 2014: 37.7%

    September 2013: 38.7%

    September 2012: 38.9%

    September 2011: 38.6%

    September 2010: 43.9%

    September 2009: 52.0%

    September 2008: 55.7%

    September 2007: 59.7%

    September 2006: 59.5%

    September 2005: 58.8%

    September 2004: 59.1%

    September 2003: 58.4%

    September 2002: 57.0%

    September 2001: 54.7%

    September 2000: 51.9%

    September 1999: 55.3%

    September 1998: 55.3%

    September 1997: 49.5%

    September 1996: 48.2%

    September 1995: 52.4%

    September 1994: 54.2%

    September 1993: 55.0%

    September 1992: 54.8%

    September 1991: 55.2%

    September 1990: 58.3%

    September 1989: 64.4%

    September 1988: 67.9%

    September 1987: 72.9%

    September 1986: 74.2%

    September 1985:77.7%

    September 1984: 78.4%

    September 1983: 77.8%

    September 1982: 75.6%

    September 1981: 72.9%

    September 1980: 75.0%

    September 1979: 76.0%

    Apple's second-largest country by sales is China.

    Apple generated this amount of worldwide net sales from Greater China (including China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, starting in year ended September 2017; including China and Hong Kong but excluding Taiwan in earlier years) in years ended:

    September 2021: 18.7% (including China, Hong Kong and Taiwan)

    September 2020: 14.7% (including China, Hong Kong and Taiwan)

    September 2019: 16.8% (including China, Hong Kong and Taiwan)

    September 2018: 19.6% (including China, Hong Kong and Taiwan)

    September 2017: 19.5% (including China, Hong Kong and Taiwan)

    September 2016: 21.5% (including China, Hong Kong, excluding Taiwan; 22.5% including China, Hong Kong and Taiwan)

    September 2015: 24.2% (including China, Hong Kong, excluding Taiwan; 25.1% including China, Hong Kong and Taiwan)

    September 2014: 16.8% (including China, Hong Kong, excluding Taiwan)

    September 2013: 15.2%

    September 2012: 14.6%

    September 2011: 11.5%

    September 2010: 4.2%

    September 2009: 1.8%

    Apple did not report China sales for years prior to fiscal 2009.

    The U.S. and China were the only countries that accounted for more than 10% of Apple's net sales in years ended September 2011 through September 2021.?Customers:

    No single customer accounted for more than 10% of net sales in fiscal years 2010 through 2021.

    One Apple customer accounted for 11% of sales in fiscal 2009. No single customer accounted for more than 10% of net sales in fiscal 2008 or 2007.

    Marketing spending:

    U.S. ad spending:

    Total U.S. advertising spending shown in the Ad Age Leading National Advertisers report and Marketer Trees database is an Ad Age Datacenter estimate.

    Worldwide ad spending:

    Ad Age Datacenter estimates Apple spent $1.521 billion on worldwide advertising in year ended September 2020.

    Ad Age Datacenter in December 2022 will publish its estimate of worldwide advertising spending for year ended September 2021.

    Apple stopped disclosing worldwide "advertising expense" in 10-K filings starting in year ended Sept. 24, 2016 (fiscal 2016).

    Total worldwide advertising spending figures shown in the Ad Age World's Largest Advertisers report and related database for years ended Sept. 24, 2016 (fiscal 2016), and later years are Ad Age estimates.

    Apple said in its 10-K for year ended Sept. 25, 2021:

    "The year-over-year growth in selling, general and administrative expense in 2021 was driven primarily by increases in headcount-related expenses, variable selling expenses and professional services." SG&A expenses in 2021 rose $2.1 billion or 10.3%.

    Apple said in its 10-K for year ended Sept. 28, 2020:

    "The year-over-year growth in selling, general and administrative expense in 2020 was driven primarily by increases in headcount-related expenses, higher spending on marketing and advertising, and higher variable selling expenses." SG&A expenses in 2020 rose $1.7 billion or 9.2%.

    Apple said in its 10-K for year ended Sept. 28, 2019:

    "The year-over-year growth in selling, general and administrative expense in 2019 was driven primarily by increases in headcount-related expenses and higher spending on marketing and advertising and infrastructure-related costs." SG&A expenses in 2019 rose $1.5 billion or 9.2%.

    Apple said in its 10-K for year ended Sept. 29, 2018:

    "The year-over-year growth in selling, general and administrative expense in 2018 was driven primarily by increases in in headcount-related expenses, professional services and infrastructure-related costs. The increase in selling, general and administrative expense in 2017 compared to 2016 was driven primarily by an increase in headcount-related expenses, variable selling expenses and infrastructure-related costs." SG&A expenses in 2018 rose $1.4 billion or 9.5%.

    Apple said in its 10-K for year ended Sept. 30, 2017:

    "The year-over-year growth in selling, general and administrative expense in 2017 compared to 2016 was driven primarily by an increase in headcount-related expenses, variable selling expenses and infrastructure-related costs. The decrease in selling, general and administrative expense in 2016 compared to 2015 was due primarily to lower discretionary expenditures and advertising costs, partially offset by an increase in headcount-related expenses." SG&A expenses in 2017 rose $1.1 billion or 7.5%.

    Apple said in its 10-K for year ended Sept. 24, 2016:

    "The decrease in selling, general and administrative expense in 2016 compared to 2015 was due primarily to lower discretionary expenditures and advertising costs, partially offset by an increase in headcount and related expenses. The year-over-year growth in selling, general and administrative expense in 2015 was primarily due to increased headcount and related expenses, and higher spending on marketing and advertising." SG&A expenses in 2016 fell $135 million or 0.94%. SG&A expenses surged $2.4 billion or 19.5% in 2015.

    In its 10-K filings for years ended September 2018 and September 2017, Apple said:

    "The company believes ongoing investment in research and development, marketing and advertising is critical to the development and sale of innovative products, services and technologies."

    In its 10-K filing for year ended September 2016, Apple said:

    "The company believes ongoing investment in research and development, marketing and advertising is critical to the development and sale of innovative products and technologies."

    Apple reported (from a 10-K filing) fiscal 2015 worldwide "advertising expense" of $1.8 billion; ad spending as a share of sales rose to 0.770%.

    Apple reported fiscal 2014 worldwide "advertising expense" of $1.2 billion; ad spending as a share of sales rose slightly to 0.656%.

    Apple reported fiscal 2013 worldwide ad spending of $1.1 billion; ad spending as a share of sales was up fractionally to 0.644%.

    Apple's worldwide ad spending reached $1 billion in fiscal 2012 for the first time. But advertising as a share of net sales dropped to 0.639% in fiscal 2012, the lowest level on record for the company.

    Agencies:

    Apple has had long relationships with TBWA/Media Arts Lab and predecessors TBWA/Chiat/Day and Chiat/Day.

    Chiat/Day entered the Apple core in 1981 by purchasing the advertising operations of Apple PR and ad agency Regis McKenna. Chiat/Day went on to create the groundbreaking "1984" Super Bowl commercial introducing Macintosh in January 1984.

    Apple stumbled badly in 1985, beginning with its follow-up Super Bowl commercial, "Lemmings," a controversial spot that showed a line of executives plunging off a cliff one by one because they didn't question the way business had always been done. The macabre spot prematurely introduced "Macintosh Office," a series of office automation products that Apple hadn't finished developing, and it ushered in a disastrous year when Apple closed three of six factories, terminated 20% of employees and parted ways with co-founder Steve Jobs. Those moves presaged the 1986 firing of Chiat/Day and hiring of BBDO Worldwide; John Sculley, who joined Apple as president-CEO in 1983, knew BBDO from his previous posts at PepsiCo.

    Sculley left Apple in 1993.

    Apple went through dramatic changes in 1997. Early that year, Apple brought Jobs back as an adviser. The company put its U.S. advertising account in review in June 1997, prompting Omnicom Group's BBDO to quit the global account. Jobs became de facto chief after then-CEO Gil Amelio was ousted in July 1997. TBWA/Chiat/Day (successor to Chiat/Day), which initially declined an invitation to pitch the account, entered the review in mid-July at Jobs' request. TBWA/Chiat/Day won the account in August 1997 following a truncated review that came down to that agency and Arnold Communications. Apple formally named Jobs interim chief executive in September 1997.

    Jobs went on medical leave in January 2011. He resigned as Apple's CEO in August 2011 and was succeeded as CEO by Tim Cook, previously Apple's chief operating officer.

    An early 2013 email from Apple Senior VP-Global Marketing Phil Schiller to Cook said the company "may need to start a search for a new agency. ... We are not getting what we need from them and haven't been in a while."

    Apple in April 2014 added four digital agencies to its roster: WPP's AKQA, Interpublic Group of Cos.' Huge and independents Area 17 and Kettle.

    Apple in 2013 and 2014 built a large in-house group to produce some Apple advertising; Apple in 2014 was telling recruits the in-house agency will eventually number 1,000 people.

    Apple has used in-house resources before. Apple in the 1980s had a prominent in-house group that worked on such functions as graphic design, a key discipline at the time for a company that prided itself on the simple design of its brochures, operating manuals and other print collateral materials.

    Up through 1987, Apple defined the advertising costs in its 10-K regulatory filings as including "salaries and other costs of in-house advertising, graphic design, and public relations departments, as well as costs of advertising in various media and outside advertising agencies." Starting in 1988, Apple changed its definition of ad costs, shrinking the figure to include "all direct costs of advertising in various media and outside advertising agencies."

    Awards:

    Ad Age in October 2010 named Apple the Marketer of the Decade.

    Deals and strategic moves:

    Apple made payments of $33 million for acquisitions in fiscal 2021.

    Apple made payments of $1.524 billion for acquisitions in fiscal 2020.

    Apple made payments of $624 million for acquisitions in fiscal 2019.

    Apple made payments of $721 million for acquisitions in fiscal 2018. Its largest acquisition that year was Shazam.

    Apple in September 2018 bought Shazam, a U.K-based developer of music recognition applications used for smartphones, tablets and computers. Shazam generates its revenue largely by selling online ads and on commissions from music streaming and download services such as Apple Music, Spotify and Deezer.

    Apple made payments of $329 million for acquisitions in fiscal 2017.

    Apple made payments of $297 million for acquisitions in fiscal 2016.

    Apple made payments of $343 million for acquisitions in fiscal 2015.

    Apple made payments of $3.765 billion for acquisitions in fiscal 2014. Its largest acquisition that year was Beats Electronics.

    Apple in July 2014 bought Beats Electronics (marketer of Beats headphones, speakers and audio software) and Beats Music (a subscription streaming-music service) for $2.6 billion, mostly cash. In conjunction with the acquisitions, Apple issued Apple shares valued at about $485 million (of which shares valued at about $417 million will vest over time based on recipients' continued employment with Apple). As part of the acquisition, Beats co-founders Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre joined Apple. Beats was started in 2008 by Iovine, chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M Records, and rap star Dr. Dre.

    Apple in January 2010 bought Quattro Wireless, a mobile ad network, for $250 million. In August 2010, Apple revealed it would close Quattro (effective Sept. 30, 2010) to focus on its proprietary iAd mobile ad platform for its own devices.

    Management and employees:

    As of Sept. 25, 2021, the company had approximately 154,000 full-time equivalent employees.

    Stock:

    Apple went public with an initial public offering Dec. 12, 1980, at $22.00 a share. The stock has split five times since the IPO. On a split-adjusted basis, the IPO share price was 10 cents a share. (Apple did a four-for-one split Aug. 28, 2020; seven-for-one stock split June 9, 2014; and two-for-one stock splits Feb. 28, 2005, June 21, 2000, and June 16, 1987.)

    R&D:

    Apple disclosed the following worldwide research and development expenses, and R&D expenses as a share of worldwide net sales, for fiscal years ended:

    September 2021: $21.9 billion (6.0%).

    September 2020: $18.8 billion (6.8%).

    September 2019: $16.2 billion (6.2%)

    September 2018: $14.2 billion (5.4%)

    September 2017: $11.6 billion (5.1%)

    September 2016: $10.0 billion (4.7%)

    September 2015: $8.1 billion (3.5%)

    September 2014: $6.0 billion (3.3%)

    September 2013: $4.5 billion (2.6%)

    September 2012: $3.4 billion (2.2%)

    September 2011: $2.4 billion (2.2%)

    September 2010: $1.8 billion (2.7%)

    September 2009: $1.3 billion (3.1%)

    September 2008: $1.1 billion (3.0%)

    September 2007: $782.0 million (3.2%)

    September 2006: $712.0 million (3.7%)

    September 2005: $535.0 million (3.8%)

    September 2004: $491.0 million (5.9%)

    September 2003: $471.0 million (7.6%)

    September 2002: $446.0 million (7.8%)

    September 2001: $430.0 million (8.0%)

    September 2000: $380.0 million (4.8%)

    September 1999: $314.0 million (5.1%)

    September 1998: $303.0 million (5.1%)

    September 1997: $485.0 million (6.8%)

    September 1996: $604.0 million (6.1%)

    September 1995: $614.0 million (5.6%)

    September 1994: $564.0 million (6.1%)

    September 1993: $665.0 million (8.3%)

    September 1992: $602.0 million (8.5%)

    September 1991: $583.0 million (9.2%)

    September 1990: $478.0 million (8.6%)

    September 1989: $420.0 million (7.9%)

    September 1988: $273.0 million (6.7%)

    September 1987: $192.0 million (7.2%)

    September 1986: $127.8 million (6.7%)

    September 1985: $72.5 million (3.8%)

    September 1984: $71.1 million (4.7%)

    September 1983: $60.0 million (6.1%)

    September 1982: $38.0 million (6.5%)

    September 1981: $21.0 million (6.3%)

    September 1980: $7.3 million (6.2%)

    September 1979: $3.6 million (7.5%)

    Apple's 10-K for year ended September 2021 said: "The year-over-year growth in R&D expense in 2021 was driven primarily by increases in headcount-related expenses, R&D-related professional services and infrastructure-related costs. The company continues to believe that focused investments in R&D are critical to its future growth and competitive position in the marketplace, and to the development of new and updated products and services that are central to the company's core business strategy."

    Apple's 10-K for year ended September 2020 said: "The year-over-year growth in R&D expense in 2020 was driven primarily by increases in headcount-related expenses. The company continues to believe that focused investments in R&D are critical to its future growth and competitive position in the marketplace, and to the development of new and updated products and services that are central to the company's core business strategy."

    Apple's 10-K for year ended September 2019 said: "The year-over-year growth in R&D expense in 2019 was driven primarily by increases in headcount-related expenses. The company continues to believe that focused investments in R&D are critical to its future growth and competitive position in the marketplace, and to the development of new and updated products and services that are central to the company's core business strategy."

    Apple's 10-K for year ended September 2018 said: "The year-over-year growth in R&D expense in 2018 was driven primarily by increases in headcount-related expenses, infrastructure-related costs and material costs to support expanded R&D activities. R&D expense increased during 2017 compared to 2016 due primarily to increases in headcount-related expenses and material costs to support expanded R&D activities. The company continues to believe that focused investments in R&D are critical to its future growth and competitive position in the marketplace, and to the development of new and updated products and services that are central to the Company's core business strategy."

    Apple's 10-K for year ended September 2017 said: "The year-over-year growth in R&D expense in 2017 and 2016 was driven primarily by increases in headcount-related expenses and material costs to support expanded R&D activities. The company continues to believe that focused investments in R&D are critical to its future growth and competitive position in the marketplace, and to the development of new and updated products and services that are central to the company's core business strategy."

    Apple's 10-K for year ended September 2016 said: "The year-over-year growth in R&D expense in 2016 and 2015 was driven primarily by an increase in headcount and related expenses, and material costs to support expanded R&D activities. The Company continues to believe that focused investments in R&D are critical to its future growth and competitive position in the marketplace, and to the development of new and updated products that are central to the Company's core business strategy."

    Apple's 10-K for year ended September 2015 said: "The year-over-year growth in R&D expense in 2015 and 2014 was driven primarily by an increase in headcount and related expenses, including share-based compensation costs, and material costs to support expanded R&D activities. The Company continues to believe that focused investments in R&D are critical to its future growth and competitive position in the marketplace and are directly related to timely development of new and updated products that are central to the Company's core business strategy."

    Apple's 10-K for year ended September 2014 said: "The year-over-year growth in 2014 and 2013 R&D expense was driven primarily by an increase in headcount and related expenses, including share-based compensation costs and machinery and equipment to support expanded R&D activities. The company continues to believe that focused investments in R&D are critical to its future growth and competitive position in the marketplace and are directly related to timely development of new and enhanced products that are central to the Company's core business strategy. As such, the company expects to make further investments in R&D to remain competitive."

    History:

    Apple was founded in 1976 and incorporated Jan. 3, 1977.

    Apple unveiled the Macintosh computer in 1984 with its game-changing Super Bowl commercial, "1984."

    Co-founder Steve Jobs resigned in 1985. Jobs rejoined Apple (initially as "interim CEO") in September 1997, when the company was struggling with losses and declining sales.

    Jobs went on medical leave in January 2011. He resigned as Apple's CEO on Aug. 24, 2011, and was succeeded as CEO by Tim Cook, previously Apple's chief operating officer.

    Jobs died Oct. 5, 2011, at age 56 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

    https://www.apple.com

AT&T

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    Overview:

    AT&T is a telecommunications company based in Dallas.

    AT&T in April 2022 spun off its media unit, WarnerMedia, which then merged with Discovery to form Warner Bros. Discovery. AT&T offloaded WarnerMedia less than four years after buying the company.

    AT&T in July 2021 split off its U.S. video business into a new company, DirecTV Entertainment Holdings. The new DirecTV owns and operates AT&T's former U.S. video business unit, consisting of the DirecTV, AT&T TV and U-verse video services. Marketing spending:

    U.S. ad spending:

    Total U.S. ad spending figures shown in the Ad Age Leading National Advertisers report and related database are Ad Age Datacenter pro forma estimates excluding WarnerMedia and DirecTV.

    Worldwide ad spending:

    Total worldwide ad spending figures shown in the Ad Age World's Largest Advertisers report and related database are Ad Age Datacenter pro forma estimates excluding WarnerMedia and DirecTV.

    AT&T disclosed 2021 worldwide "advertising expense" of $6.316 billion (including WarnerMedia and seven months of DirecTV); $5.253 billion in 2020 (including WarnerMedia and DirecTV); and $6.121 billion in pre-pandemic 2019. Deals and strategic moves:

    Spin-off of WarnerMedia (2022):Discovery Inc. on April 8, 2022, completed its merger with the WarnerMedia business of AT&T and changed its name to Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. Shares on April 11, 2022, started trading on Nasdaq under the trading symbol WBD. AT&T received $40.5 billion (subject to working capital and other adjustments) in a combination of cash, debt securities and WarnerMedia's retention of certain debt. AT&T shareholders ended up with about a 71% stake in Warner Bros. Discovery; Discovery shareholders owned 29%.

    Discovery was deemed to be the accounting acquirer of WarnerMedia. So for accounting purposes, Discovery is considered Warner Bros. Discovery's predecessor.

    AT&T and Discovery announced the deal in May 2021.

    AT&T offloaded WarnerMedia less than four years after buying the company.

    AT&T's transaction with Discovery excluded WarnerMedia's Xandr, an ad tech unit that provides advertising services (primarily the AppNexus business) using data for targeted advertising. AT&T in June 2022 sold Xandr to Microsoft Corp.

    WarnerMedia in September 2021 sold entertainment platform TMZ and its related media properties to Fox Corp.'s Fox Entertainment. Fox-owned TV stations already were carrying TMZ syndicated TV programs. Under terms of the agreement, Fox now owns and operates all TMZ-branded linear, digital and experiential assets. TMZ was founded in 2005.

    AT&T's purchase of WarnerMedia (2018):

    AT&T June 14, 2018, completed its acquisition of Time Warner for total consideration of $79.4 billion (excluding Time Warner's net debt at acquisition). An AT&T filing said the company completed the deal "at 5:57 p.m. Eastern time." When the deal closed, AT&T changed Time Warner's name to "Warner Media, LLC" (branded as WarnerMedia.

    The deal closed following a ruling by a federal judge June 12, 2018, that AT&T could proceed with its takeover of Time Warner after the U.S. Justice Department in November 2017 filed a civil antitrust lawsuit to block the deal. In the lawsuit, the Justice Department said the acquisition "would substantially lessen competition, resulting in higher prices and less innovation for millions of Americans." The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in February 2019 rejected the Justice Department's antitrust appeal. Following that ruling, the Justice Department said it had no plans to seek further review, meaning it would not attempt an appeal to the Supreme Court.

    AT&T Oct. 22, 2016, announced the deal to buy Time Warner in a stock-and-cash transaction. valued at $85.4 billion ($107.50 a share), or $108.7 billion including Time Warner's net debt.

    Split off of DirecTV (2021):

    AT&T on July 31, 2021, completed a deal to split off its U.S. video business into a new company, DirecTV Entertainment Holdings. The deal was announced in February 2021.

    The new DirecTV owns and operates AT&T's former U.S. video business unit, consisting of the DirecTV, AT&T TV and U-verse video services.

    Following closing of the deal, AT&T deconsolidated the U.S. video operations from its consolidated results.

    The new company is jointly owned by AT&T (70% stake) and buyout firm TPG Capital (30% stake). AT&T said the transaction implied an enterprise value for the new company of $16.25 billion.

    The split off excluded AT&T's WarnerMedia HBO Max streaming platform; Vrio (AT&T's Latin American video operations, formerly part of DirecTV); AT&T's regional sports networks; U-verse network assets; and a 41% stake in Sky Mexico, which AT&T picked up in its 2015 acquisition of DirecTV. (AT&T in November 2021 sold Vrio to Grupo Werthein, a holding company in Argentina.)AT&T bought the old DirecTV July 24, 2015. DirecTV launched its satellite TV service in 1994. Other moves:

    SBC Communications in November 2005 bought AT&T Corp., the one-time parent of AT&T Wireless (before AT&T Corp. spun off AT&T Wireless in July 2001); SBC then adopted a new name, AT&T Inc.

    AT&T Inc. then bought BellSouth Corp., completing the acquisition in December 2006. Yellowpages.com formerly was a joint venture of AT&T Inc. and BellSouth.

    Almost immediately after buying BellSouth, AT&T began to phase out the brand of Cingular Wireless (owned 60% by AT&T Inc. and 40% by BellSouth) in favor of AT&T. Cingular Wireless LLC became AT&T Mobility LLC.

    Cingular began in October 2000 as a joint venture of SBC and BellSouth. In October 2004, Cingular paid about $41 billion cash for standalone firm AT&T Wireless Services, which Cingular rebranded as Cingular.

    History:

    AT&T Inc. now owns four of the seven Baby Bells that on Jan. 1, 1984, broke off from American Telephone & Telegraph Co. (which became AT&T Corp.): Ameritech, BellSouth, Pacific Bell and Southwestern Bell (which became SBC).

    Rival Verizon Communications (majority owner of Verizon Wireless) is a rollup of two Baby Bells--Nynex and Bell Atlantic--and GTE.

    Qwest Communications in 2000 acquired the seventh Baby Bell, U S West. Telecom rollup CenturyLink (formerly CenturyTel) in April 2011 acquired Qwest. CenturyLink in January 2021 changed its name to Lumen Technologies. Lumen in August 2021 agreed to sell its phone business (operating under the CenturyLink brand) in 20 Midwest and Southeast states to buyout firm Apollo Funds.

    https://www.att.com

Baidu

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    Overview:

    Baidu is a Chinese technology company offering a range of internet services and products.

    Baidu is based in Beijing and incorporated in the Cayman Islands.

    Business segments and operations:

    Baidu operates the dominant search engine in China.

    The company operates through two business segments:

    Baidu Core, including Baidu App (the company's flagship app), Baidu Search and other services and offerings.

    iQIYI, an online entertainment service provider in China.

    Sales and earnings:

    Baidu said revenue from operations in China accounted for more than 97% of total revenue in 2021 and 2020; and about 98% in 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016.

    Marketing spending:

    Worldwide ad spending:

    Total worldwide advertising spending shown in the World's Largest Advertisers report and related database is Baidu's state "advertising and promotional expenses" converted to U.S. dollars at average annual exchange rates by Ad Age Datacenter.

    Advertising and promotional expenses include advertising through various forms of media and various kinds of marketing and promotional activities.

    Baidu first appeared in the Ad Age World's Largest Advertisers ranking in the December 2019 report, based on 2018 spending.

    Stock:

    Baidu in August 2005 completed an initial public offering of American depositary shares, which trade on Nasdaq.

    History:

    Baidu was incorporated in the Cayman Islands in January 2000.

    https://ir.baidu.com

Bank of America Corp.

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    Overview:

    Bank of America Corp. is a bank holding company and financial holding company based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

    Marketing spending:

    U.S. ad spending:

    Total U.S. advertising spending shown in the Ad Age Leading National Advertisers report and Marketer Trees database is Ad Age Datacenter's estimate of Bank of America's U.S. marketing spending.

    Worldwide ad spending:

    Total worldwide advertising spending shown in the Ad Age World's Largest Advertisers report and related database is Bank of America's stated worldwide marketing spending.

    Deals and strategic moves:

    Bank of America on Jan. 1, 2009, completed a deal to buy Merrill Lynch & Co. for stock valued at $29.1 billion, adding expansive investment banking and brokerage services to the bank's product and service portfolio. Bank of America in September 2008 struck a deal to buy the investment firm amid Wall Street's financial meltdown. (Rival Citigroup, meanwhile, in May 2009 spun off Citi's brokerage business, Smith Barney.)

    Bank of America on July 1, 2008, completed a $4.2 billion stock deal to buy Countrywide Financial Corp., absorbing the troubled marketer of home mortgages. Bank of America in spring 2009 rebranded Countrywide as Bank of America Home Loans.

    Bank of America completed its acquisition of LaSalle Bank Corp. in October 2007, acquiring the Chicago-based bank from Dutch bank ABN AMRO for $21 billion cash.

    Bank of America in July 2007 completed its acquisition of U.S. Trust for $3.3 billion in cash from Charles Schwab Corp. U.S. Trust is a money manager for affluent families. Schwab bought it in May 2000. (Schwab, coincidentally, was owned by a Bank of America predecessor, San Francisco-based BankAmerica Corp., from 1983 to 1987.)

    Bank of America bought credit card issuer MBNA Corp. Jan. 1, 2006, for $34.6 billion.

    Management and employees:

    Bank of America named Brian T. Moynihan as president-CEO, effective Dec. 31, 2009. Moynihan had been president of consumer and small business banking. Moynihan joined Bank of America in 2004 when it bought FleetBoston Financial, where he had worked since 1993.

    Moynihan succeeded President-CEO Ken Lewis, who retired after 40 years with the bank. Lewis started in 1969 at Bank of America predecessor North Carolina National Bank.

    History:

    Bank of America Corp. grew out of a series of mergers cobbled together since the 1980s by what was originally North Carolina National Bank. Over the years, the company morphed its name and brand from NCNB to NationsBank to Bank of America.

    https://www.bankofamerica.com

Bayer

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    Overview:

    Bayer is a marketer of pharmaceuticals, consumer health-care products and agricultural chemicals. The company is based in Germany.

    Business segments and operations:

    Bayer's operations are organized as:

    Pharmaceuticals: Prescription drugs.

    Consumer Health: Brands including Afrin, Aleve/Flanax, Alka-Seltzer, Bayer Aspirin, Bepanthen/Bepanthol, Canesten, Claritin, Miralax, One A Day and Supradyn.

    Crop Science: Agricultural chemicals and non-agricultural pest control products. (Bayer in June 2018 completed a deal to buy Monsanto Co., a U.S.-based agricultural products company.)

    Marketing spending:

    U.S. ad spending:

    Total U.S. advertising spending shown in the Ad Age Leading National Advertisers report and Marketer Trees database is an Ad Age Datacenter estimate.

    Ad Age Datacenter revised its ad spending model for Bayer in its June 2019 report.

    Worldwide ad spending:

    Total worldwide advertising spending figures shown in the Ad Age World's Largest Advertisers report and related database are Ad Age Datacenter's estimate of worldwide "advertising and customer advice" expenses.

    Ad Age Datacenter revised its ad spending model for Bayer in its December 2019 report.

    Bayer stopped disclosing "advertising and customer advice" expenses in its annual report for year ended December 2017. Bayer had disclosed figures in previous annual reports.

    Deals and strategic moves:

    Animal Health sale:

    Bayer in August 2020 sold its Animal Health business to U.S.-based Elanco Animal Health. Bayer received $5.17 billion cash and shares representing a 15.5% stake in Elanco. Bayer intended to exit its stake in Elanco over time. Elanco formerly was part of Eli Lilly & Co., which spun off Elanco through an initial public offering in 2018 and an exchange offer in 2019.

    Monsanto deal:

    Bayer June 7, 2018, completed a deal to buy Monsanto Co., a Missouri-based agricultural products company, for a purchase price of 48.0 billion euros ($56.5 billion) in a move to expand Bayer's agricultural business. The Monsanto price tag, including assumed debt, was $63 billion.

    Bayer announced the deal in September 2016.

    To address potential regulatory issues, Bayer in October 2017 signed an agreement to sell selected Crop Science businesses to BASF.

    European and U.S. regulators approved the deal in 2018. To satisfy regulators, Bayer agreed to divest businesses that generated 2017 revenue of 2.2 billion euros ($2.5 billion) for a sale price of 7.6 billion euros ($8.9 billion).

    Including Monsanto and taking divestitures into account, Bayer said, the health and agriculture businesses would have been roughly equal in size in 2017, with total pro forma sales of about 45 billion euros ($50.8 billion) including combined Crop Science sales of about 20 billion euros ($22.6 billion).

    Bayer said the acquisition doubled the size of its agriculture business.

    Following closing of the deal, Bayer grappled with lawsuits regarding alleged health issues related to the weed killer Roundup, acquired in the Monsanto transaction.

    Merck deal:

    Bayer on Oct. 1, 2014, completed the acquisition of Merck & Co.'s Merck Consumer Care business for $14.2 billion (less contingent amounts held back that would be payable upon antitrust approvals in Mexico and South Korea).

    Under terms of the agreement, announced in May 2014, Bayer purchased Merck's over-the-counter business. At the same time, the two companies agreed to collaborate on developing some prescription drugs and therapies.

    Merck Consumer Care in 2013 had worldwide sales of $1.9 billion (about 70% from the U.S.), accounting for 4.3% of Merck's total worldwide sales. The deal also included prescription versions of Afrin and Claritin in countries where those products are still prescription-only. In total, Bayer said, the acquired business had 2013 pro forma revenue of about $2.2 billion ($1.5 billion from North America).

    Bayer said the acquisition of the Merck brands would give Bayer the global No. 2 position in non-prescription (over-the-counter) products. The deal included such brands as Claritin (allergy), Coppertone (sun care), Dr. Scholl's (foot health products in the Americas), Miralax (gastrointestinal) and Afrin (cold).

    Bayer said pro forma sales of the combined Bayer/Merck consumer businesses in 2013 were $7.4 billion (about 40% from North America). That's second to the combined consumer businesses of GlaxoSmithKline and Novartis, which in April 2014 announced plans to merge the GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare and Novartis OTC segments into a worldwide joint venture, majority owned by GlaxoSmithKline, with 2013 pro forma worldwide sales of about $10.2 billion.

    Merck gained its over-the-counter portfolio in Merck's $41 billion acquisition of Schering-Plough, another major global pharmaceutical company, in 2009.

    Other deals:

    Bayer in March 2022 agreed to sell its environmental science professional business to buyout firm Cinven for $2.6 billion (2.4 billion euros). The Cary, North Carolina-based business had about 800 employees and marketed products in more than 100 countries. It marketed environmental solutions to control pests, diseases and weeds in non-agricultural areas such as vector control, professional pest management, vegetation management, forestry and turf and ornamentals. The deal was expected to close in the second half of 2022.

    Bayer in August 2021 bought Vividion Therapeutics, a San Diego-based biopharmaceutical company, for an upfront payment of $1.5 billion and potential success-based milestone payments of up to $500 million.

    Bayer in June 2021 bought Noria Therapeutics and Noria's PSMA Therapeutics subsidiary, expanding Bayer's portfolio of prostate cancer drugs. Price tag wasn't disclosed.

    Bayer in December 2020 bought Asklepios BioPharmaceutical, a North Carolina-based biopharmaceutical company specializing in gene therapies. Price tag was an upfront payment of $2 billion and potential milestone payments of up to $2 billion based on performance.

    Bayer, in discussing plans to address the "challenging market environment," in September 2020 said it was "reviewing options to exit non-strategic businesses or brands below the divisional level."

    The company in September 2020 bought Kandy Therapeutics, a U.K.-based biotech firm, for $425 million plus potential milestone payments of up to $450 million and potential additional milestone payments.

    Bayer in August 2019 sold its Coppertone sun-care brand to Germany's Beiersdorf for $555 million. Coppertone was introduced in 1944 and had 2018 sales of about $213 million. At the time of its sale to Beiersdorf, the brand was marketed in the U.S., Canada and China.

    Bayer in November 2019 sold its 60% stake in Currenta, a German chemical plant services business, to Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets, an infrastructure investor.

    Bayer in November 2019 sold its Dr. Scholl's foot-care brand in the Americas for $576 million to Yellow Wood Partners, a Boston-based buyout firm. Dr. Scholl's had 2018 sales of $234 million.

    Bayer in November 2018 had said it would "review its strategic options in the coming months with a view to exiting the sun care (Coppertone) and foot care (Dr. Scholl's) product lines." Bayer acquired those brands with its October 2014 purchase of Merck's Merck Consumer Care business.

    (U.K.-based Reckitt previously owned and marketed the Scholl foot-care brand outside North America and Latin America. Reckitt in June 2021 sold its Scholl business to Yellow Wood, giving Yellow Wood global control of the Scholl brand.)

    Bayer in September 2014 announced plans to make its MaterialScience business a separate company. MaterialScience changed its name to Covestro effective Sept. 1, 2015. Covestro in October 2015 held its initial public offering, becoming a publicly traded independent company. In the IPO, Bayer reduced its stake in Covestro to 69% from 100%. Bayer as of year-end 2017 owned a 24.6% stake in Covestro. Bayer stopped consolidating Covestro financials in 2017. Covestro markets polycarbonates, polyurethanes and coatings.

    Bayer's Bayer HealthCare unit in August 2014 sold its Interventional device business to Boston Scientific for about $416 million (315 million euros). The sale included the AngioJet (thrombectomy) and Jetstream (atherectomy) systems and the Fetch2 Aspiration Catheter used in cardiology, radiology and vascular procedures. Bayer's Interventional business had 2013 worldwide sales of about $120 million. Closing of the sale was expected in second-half 2014.

    Bayer bought German drug marketer Schering for $17 billion in 2006.

    https://www.bayer.com

Berkshire Hathaway

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    Overview:

    Berkshire Hathaway is a conglomerate assembled by renowned investor Warren Buffett. The company markets everything from Duracell and Dairy Queen to Geico insurance and Ginsu knives.

    Marketing spending:

    U.S. ad spending:

    Total U.S. advertising spending shown in the Ad Age Leading National Advertisers report and Marketer Trees database is Ad Age Datacenter's estimate of total U.S. ad spending for Berkshire Hathaway including acquisitions and including systemwide ad spending for Dairy Queen and Orange Julius (including ad money contributed by franchisees).

    Berkshire appears in Ad Age's Leading National Advertisers ranking and in this profile based mainly on Geico's ad spending.

    Geico moved back into the No. 1 spot on Ad Age's ranking of the nation's most-advertised brands based on 2021 U.S. measured-media ad spending--totaling $1.452 billion--from Kantar. Amazon's Amazon brand ($1.121 billion) came in second place in 2021 after taking the top spot in 2020.

    Geico ranked No. 1 among U.S. most-advertised brands in 2021; No. 2 in 2020; No. 1 in 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016; No. 2 in 2015; No. 3 in 2014 and 2013; No. 5 in ad spending in 2012; No. 7 in 2011; No. 10 in 2010 and 2009; No. 12 in 2008; No. 14 in 2007; No. 18 in 2006; No. 27 in 2005; No. 49 in 2004; No. 87 in 2003; No. 85 in 2002; No. 64 in 2001; No. 35 in 2000; No. 55 in 1999; and No. 140 in 1998. Measured spending totaled $77.1 million in 1998. Measured spending in 1997 ($30.4 million) was too low to make Ad Age's ranking of the 200 most-advertised brands.

    Geico's U.S. measured-media spending (and rank among most-advertised U.S. brands):

    2021: (1) $1.452 billion

    2020: (2) $1.552 billion

    2019: (1) $1.618 billion

    2018: (1) $1.546 billion

    2017: (1) $1.396 billion

    2016: (1) $1.353 billion

    2015: (2) $1.138 billion

    2014: (3) $1.109 billion

    2013: (3) $1.014 billion

    2012: (5) $921 million

    2011: (7) $769 million

    2010: (10) $741 million

    2009: (10) $613 million

    2008: (12) $619 million

    2007: (14) $557 million

    2006: (18) $500 million

    2005: (27) $403 million

    2004: (49) $262 million

    2003: (87) $167 million

    2002: (85) $143 million

    2001: (64) $165 million

    2000: (35) $261 million

    1999: (55) $171 million

    1998: (140) $77 million

    1997: (N/A) $30 million

    Worldwide ad spending:

    Total worldwide advertising spending shown in the Ad Age World's Largest Advertisers report and related database is Ad Age Datacenter's estimate of total U.S. ad spending for Berkshire Hathaway including acquisitions and including systemwide ad spending for Dairy Queen and Orange Julius (including ad money contributed by franchisees). Berkshire's operations and revenue are heavily U.S.-centric.

    Deals and strategic moves:

    Selected deals:

    2022:

    Berkshire in March 2022 signed a deal to buy Alleghany Corp. in a transaction with a total equity value of about $11.6 billion. Alleghany holdings included insurance and a mix of non-financial businesses. Berkshire expected to complete the deal in fourth-quarter 2022. 2020:

    Berkshire in March 2020 sold its newspaper operations (BH Media Group; Buffalo News) to Lee Enterprises (see discussion below). 2016:

    Berkshire on Feb. 29, 2016, completed a deal to buy Duracell from Procter & Gamble Co. The companies had announced the deal Nov. 13, 2014. That came after P&G Oct. 24, 2014, disclosed its intent to divest the battery business as a separate company, though the October announcement said P&G would consider "any alternative exit scenario--including a spin-off, divestiture or other offer--that generates equal or better value." The Berkshire deal worked this way: P&G contributed about $1.9 billion cash to a recapitalized Duracell Co.; Berkshire then traded all the shares it owned in P&G--worth about $4.7 billion as of November 2014 (and $4.2 billion as of Dec. 31, 2015)--for Duracell Co. As part of the exit of the battery business, P&G in November 2014 also sold its interest in a China-based battery joint venture. P&G acquired Duracell in P&G's 2005 purchase of Gillette Co. In the deal announcement, Berkshire Chairman-CEO Warren Buffett said: "I have always been impressed by Duracell, as a consumer and as a long-term investor in P&G and Gillette. Duracell is a leading global brand with top quality products, and it will fit well within Berkshire Hathaway."2012:

    Berkshire's HomeServices of America in October 2012 announced a partnership with Brookfield Asset Management, an investment firm, to launch Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, a real-estate brokerage franchise brand. HomeServices of America already was a major real-estate brokerage firm owned by Berkshire's MidAmerican Energy Holdings. Under the deal with Brookfield, HomeServices of America bought a majority stake in two Brookfield-owned real-estate franchising businesses, Prudential Real Estate and Real Living Real Estate. HomeServices of America ended up as the 66.7% owner of the Irvine, California-based joint venture, HSF Affiliates, which planned to rebrand the Prudential and Real Living franchise networks as Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices.

    2010:

    Berkshire in February 2010 bought Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp., a railroad based in Fort Worth, Texas, in a deal valued at $44 billion (including $10 billion of the railroad's outstanding debt). BNSF was Berkshire's largest-ever acquisition.

    2008:

    Berkshire in April 2007 acquired VF Corp.'s women's intimate apparel (Vanity Fair, Lily of France, Vassarette, Bestform, Curvation and licensed Ilusion brands) for $350 million cash.

    2006:

    In August 2006, Berkshire bought Russell Corp., a marketer of athletic apparel and sporting goods, for about $600 million.

    History:

    Berkshire Hathaway's name comes from a now-defunct New England textile business. Buffett began investing in the textile mill in the early 1960s and took control in the mid-'60s. The company's final textile factory closed in the 1980s.

    https://www.berkshirehathaway.com

BMW Group

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    Overview:

    BMW Group is an auto and motorcycle marketer based in Germany.

    Business segments and operations:

    BMW's brands include BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce.

    Marketing spending:

    U.S. ad spending:

    Total U.S. advertising spending shown in the Leading National Advertisers report and Marketer Trees database is an Ad Age Datacenter estimate.

    The spending estimate in the June 2018 report was based on a revision to Ad Age's spending model.

    Worldwide ad spending:

    Total worldwide advertising spending shown in the World's Largest Advertisers report and related database is an Ad Age Datacenter estimate.

    BMW Group disclosed the following worldwide "selling expenses":

    2021: 5.324 billion euros ($6.300 billion).

    2020: 5.300 billion euros ($6.049 billion).

    2019: 5.656 billion euros ($6.334 billion).

    2018: 5.848 billion euros ($6.909 billion).

    2017: 6.167 billion euros ($6.967 billion).

    2016: 6.030 billion euros ($6.676 billion).

    2015: 5.758 billion euros ($6.396 billion).

    Selling expenses are mainly marketing, advertising and sales personnel costs.

    Deals and strategic moves:

    BMW in 1994 bought the U.K.'s Rover Group, whose brands included Land Rover, Rover, MG, Triumph and Mini. BMW in 2000 divested Rover Group, except for Mini. (Ford Motor Co. in 2000 bought Land Rover from BMW; Ford in 2008 sold Land Rover to India's Tata Motors. MG now is owned by China's SAIC Motor Corp.) BMW relaunched the Mini brand in 2001.

    BMW in 1998 bought brand and naming rights for Rolls-Royce automobiles from Rolls-Royce Plc, which sells jet engines.

    History:

    Bayerische Flugzeugwerke AG began in 1916; became Bayerische Motoren Werke GmbH in 1917; and became Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (BMW AG) in 1918.

    Today's BMW Group comprises BMW AG and subsidiaries.

    https://www.bmwgroup.com

Booking Holdings

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    Overview:

    Booking Holdings is a global online travel-services marketer based in Norwalk, Connecticut.

    The company in February 2018 changed its name to Booking Holdings from The Priceline Group. Booking.com, acquired in 2005, is the company's biggest brand. Marketing spending:

    U.S. ad spending:

    Total U.S. advertising spending shown in the Ad Age Leading National Advertisers report and Marketer Trees database is an Ad Age Datacenter estimate of the company's U.S. marketing spending. Worldwide ad spending:

    Total worldwide advertising spending figures shown in the Ad Age World's Largest Advertisers report and related database are Booking Holdings' stated worldwide "marketing expenses."

    Deals and strategic moves:

    Selected deals:

    Getaroom:

    Booking Holdings in December 2021 bought Getaroom, a Dallas-based business-to-business distributor of hotel rooms, for about $1.2 billion, net of cash acquired. The company rolled Getaroom into its Priceline brand.

    Etraveli Group:

    Booking Holdings in November 2021 agreed to buy Etraveli Group, a European-based flights booking provider, for about $1.9 billion.

    OpenTable:

    Booking Holdings July 24, 2014, bought OpenTable, a provider of online restaurant reservations, for about $2.5 billion (about $2.4 billion net of cash acquired).

    Kayak:

    Booking Holdings May 21, 2013, bought Kayak Software Corp., which operated the Kayak travel-reservation comparison site, for $2.1 billion ($1.9 billion net of cash acquired).

    Booking.com:

    Booking Holdings in 2005 bought Booking.com, a Europe-based hotel booking website.

    History:

    The company launched its business in the United States in 1998 under the Priceline.com brand.

    The company April 1, 2014, changed its name to The Priceline Group from priceline.com.

    The Priceline Group Feb. 21, 2018, changed its name to Booking Holdings.

    https://www.bookingholdings.com

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

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    Overview:

    Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. is a pharmaceutical marketer formed in 1887.

    The company in November 2019 bought drug maker Celgene Corp.

    Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. in March 2020 changed its corporate brand to Bristol Myers Squibb from Bristol-Myers Squibb, removing the hyphen. The hyphen remains in the official name, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

    Business segments and operations:

    Marketing spending:

    U.S. ad spending:

    Total U.S. advertising spending shown in the Ad Age Leading National Advertisers report and Marketer Trees database is an Ad Age Datacenter estimate of advertising and product promotion expenses.

    Worldwide ad spending:

    Total worldwide ad spending figures shown in the Ad Age World's Largest Advertisers report and related database are Bristol Myers Squibb's stated worldwide "advertising and product promotion" expenses.

    Bristol Myers Squibb disclosed 2021 worldwide advertising and product promotion expenses of $1.3 billion.

    Celgene Corp. (historic):

    Bristol Myers Squibb in November 2019 bought drug maker Celgene Corp. Stated worldwide "advertising costs" for Celgene:

    2018: $174 million (1.7% of revenue)

    2018: $119 million (1.2%)

    2016: $95 million (1.4%)

    In its 10-K for year ended December 2018, Celgene said: "Advertising costs consist of direct-to-consumer advertising."

    Deals and strategic moves:

    Bristol Myers Squibb in August 2022 bought Turning Point Therapeutics, a San Diego-based clinical-stage oncology company, for $4.1 billion cash ($3.3 billion net of cash acquired).

    Bristol Myers Squibb in November 2020 bought MyoKardia, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on cardiovascular diseases, for about $13.1 billion.

    Bristol Myers Squibb in September 2020 acquired Forbius, a clinical-stage protein engineering company that designs and develops biotherapeutics for treatment of cancer and fibrotic diseases.

    Bristol Myers Squibb in November 2019 bought drug firm Celgene Corp. for total consideration of about $80.3 billion. In connection with that deal, Celgene on Nov. 21, 2019, sold global rights for Otezla to Amgen for $13.4 billion in cash. Otezla is a treatment for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis

    Bristol Myers Squibb in September 2017 bought IFM Therapeutics, a private biotechnology company based in Boston and focused on developing therapies to treat cancer, autoimmunity and inflammatory diseases, for an upfront payment of $325 million and contingent consideration of $2.020 billion. IFM was founded in 2015.

    Bristol Myers Squibb in July 2016 bought Cormorant, a private pharmaceutical company focused on development of therapies for cancer and rare diseases, for an upfront payment of $35 million and contingent consideration of $485 million.

    Bristol Myers Squibb in April 2016 bought Padlock, a private biotechnology company developing medicines to treat destructive autoimmune diseases, for an upfront payment of $150 million and contingent consideration of $453 million.

    Bristol Myers Squibb in December 2015 bought Cardioxyl Pharmaceuticals, a privately held biotechnology company focused on therapeutic agents for cardiovascular disease, for an upfront payment of $200 million and contingent development, regulatory and sales-based milestone payments of up to $1.9 billion.

    Bristol Myers Squibb in October 2015 transferred commercialization rights for Erbitux in the U.S. and Canada to Eli Lilly & Co. under a modification of an existing arrangement.

    The company in April 2015 acquired Flexus Biosciences, a privately held biotechnology company focused on anti-cancer therapeutics, for an upfront payment of $814 million (plus acquisition costs) and contingent development and regulatory milestone payments of up to $450 million.

    Bristol Myers Squibb in April 2014 bought iPierian, a biotechnology company, for an upfront payment of $175 million, contingent development and regulatory milestone payments of up to $554 million and future royalties based on sales.

    Bristol Myers Squibb in February 2014 sold its global diabetes business to AstraZeneca, a U.K.-based pharma marketer. AstraZeneca paid $2.7 billion at closing and a $600 million additional payment in February 2014 tied to U.S. regulatory approval of Farxiga (the brand name for what is marketed in Europe as Forxiga). AstraZeneca will make contingent regulatory and sales-based payments of up to $800 million and royalty payments based on net sales through 2025. In addition, AstraZeneca will make payments of up to $225 million if and when certain assets are transferred, including an Indiana factory and the diabetes business in China.

    This deal marked an end to a global alliance that dated to 2007, when the two companies agreed to jointly research, develop and market drugs for type 2 diabetes. The alliance was later expanded to include more diabetes products. The 2014 sale gave AstraZeneca all rights to and ownership of Onglyza/Kombiglyze and Forxiga/Xigduo, Bydureon, Byetta and Symlin. (Under the 2007 deal, the two companies marketed Onglyza and Forxiga through a worldwide joint venture. The two companies jointly developed the clinical and marketing strategy and shared expenses and profits equally. Bristol Myers Squibb's 2012 acquisition of Amylin Pharmaceuticals included diabetes drugs Bydureon, Byetta and Symlin. Following that acquisition, Bristol Myers Squibb and AstraZeneca added Bydureon, Byetta and Symlin to the joint venture.)

    Bristol Myers Squibb and Reckitt in May 2013 began a three-year "collaboration" involving several over-the-counter products sold primarily in Mexico and Brazil. Net sales of these products were about $100 million in 2012. During the three-year period, Reckitt was responsible for sales, distribution and marketing; Bristol Myers Squibb supplied the products. Reckitt in July 2015 exercised options to buy the brands and a Bristol Myers Squibb factory in Mexico that makes the products at the end of the collaboration period in May 2016.

    Bristol Myers Squibb in August 2012 bought Amylin Pharmaceuticals, a San Diego-based developer of diabetes drugs, for about $5.3 billion.

    Bristol Myers Squibb in February 2009 staged an initial public offering of stock for Mead Johnson Nutrition Co., a subsidiary that marketed infant formulas and other nutritional products. Mead Johnson was founded in 1905 and became a Bristol Myers Squibb subsidiary in 1967.

    After the IPO, Bristol Myers Squibb retained an 83.1% stake in Mead Johnson. On Nov. 15, 2009, Bristol Myers Squibb announced an exchange offer allowing Bristol Myers Squibb shareholders to exchange Bristol Myers Squibb shares for Mead Johnson shares. The exchange offer was completed on Dec. 23, 2009, resulting in the split-off of Mead Johnson and the disposal of Bristol Myers Squibb's entire ownership and voting interest in Mead Johnson. (Reckitt in June 2017 bought Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.)

    Bristol Myers Squibb in January 2008 sold its Medical Imaging unit. The company in August 2008 sold ConvaTec, its ostomy, wound and skin-care business.

    Bristol Myers Squibb in July 2005 sold its U.S. and Canadian over-the-counter drug business, including such brands as Excedrin, to Novartis for $661 million in cash. (Novartis and GSK in March 2015 completed a complex transaction in which the companies, among other moves, merged Novartis' Novartis OTC unit and GSK's Consumer Healthcare unit into a worldwide joint venture; GSK has a 63.5% stake and Novartis a 36.5% in that venture. GSK in July 2022 spun off its Consumer Healthcare business as a standalone public company, Haleon.)

    The company in November 2001 sold Clairol, its hair care business, to Procter & Gamble Co. for $4.95 billion. P&G sold Clairol to Coty in 2016.

    Bristol Myers Squibb in August 2001 spun off Zimmer Holdings, a manufacturer of orthopedic products and other medical devices.

    Joint ventures:

    Eliquis:

    Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer co-market Eliquis, a drug approved to reduce the risk of stroke and systemic embolism. Bristol Myers Squibb discovered Eliquis; Pfizer has paid for between 50% and 60% of development costs. The two companies share global commercialization expenses and profits/losses equally. Eliquis was launched in the U.S., Europe, Japan and Canada in first-quarter 2013. For this report, Ad Age attaches all Eliquis U.S. ad costs to Bristol-Myers.

    Eliquis in 2014 accounted for nearly all of Bristol Myers Squibb's U.S. measured-media spending.

    History:

    The company was founded in 1887. Bristol-Myers Co. in 1989 changed its name to Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. after a merger with Squibb Corp.

    Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. in March 2020 changed its corporate brand to Bristol Myers Squibb from Bristol-Myers Squibb, removing the hyphen. The hyphen remains in the official name, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

    https://www.bms.com

Capital One Financial Corp.

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    Overview:

    Capital One Financial Corp. is a credit card and bank company based in McLean, Virginia.

    Marketing spending:

    U.S. ad spending:

    Total U.S. advertising spending shown in the Ad Age Leading National Advertisers report and Marketer Trees database is Ad Age Datacenter's estimate of U.S. marketing expenses including spending on advertising and on direct marketing for credit cards.

    Worldwide ad spending:

    Total worldwide advertising spending figures shown in the Ad Age World's Largest Advertisers report and related database are Capital One's stated worldwide marketing expenses.

    History:

    Richard D. Fairbank, the company's chairman-CEO, founded Capital One in 1988.

    https://www.capitalone.com

Chanel

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    Overview:

    Chanel is a luxury-goods marketer based in London.

    Sales and earnings:

    Chanel reported the following worldwide revenue:

    2021: $15.639 billion

    2020: $10.108 billion

    2019: $12.273 billion

    2018: $11.119 billion

    2017: $9.881 billion

    2016: $8.630 billion

    Marketing spending:

    Worldwide ad spending:

    Total worldwide advertising spending figures shown in the World's Largest Advertisers report and related database is an Ad Age Datacenter estimate of Chanel's worldwide marketing spending (including ad spending).

    U.S. ad spending:

    Total U.S. advertising spending shown in the Leading National Advertisers report and Marketer Trees database is an Ad Age Datacenter estimate of U.S. marketing spending (including ad spending).

    Agencies:

    Chanel effective January 2022 moved its global media account to Omnicom Group's Omnicom Media Group from WPP's GroupM following a review.

    WPP had handled the account for more than 20 years.

    Deals and strategic moves:

    Coty on April 1, 2015, bought the Bourjois cosmetics brand from Chanel, a luxury-goods marketer based in Paris, for $376.8 million in Coty stock. Bourjois was founded in 1863.

    https://www.chanel.com

Charter Communications

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    Overview:

    Charter Communications is the nation's second-largest cable-systems operator.

    Charter on May 18, 2016, completed its acquisitions of cable-systems operators Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks. Charter announced the deals in May 2015 after Comcast Corp. and Time Warner Cable scrapped an earlier merger.

    The combination of Charter, Time Warner Cable and Bright House created a cable and broadband services powerhouse with more than 25 million customers in 41 states at the time of the deals' closing.

    The acquisitions made Charter the nation's No. 2 cable-systems player, behind Comcast.

    Charter in 2014 rolled out Spectrum as its new, national brand. Charter dropped the Time Warner Cable and Bright House brands in favor of the Spectrum brand (including Charter Spectrum, Spectrum TV, Spectrum Internet and Spectrum Voice).

    Marketing spending:

    Worldwide ad spending:

    Total worldwide advertising spending figures shown in the Ad Age World's Largest Advertisers report and related database are Charter's stated "marketing" costs.

    U.S. ad spending:

    Total U.S. advertising spending figures shown in the Ad Age Leading National Advertisers report and Marketer Trees database are Charter's stated "marketing" costs.

    Stock:

    Charter became a publicly traded company on Nasdaq in 1999.

    History:

    Charter was founded in 1993.

    Charter filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization March 27, 2009. Charter emerged from bankruptcy Nov. 30, 2009.

    The company in May 2016 acquired cable-systems operators Time Warner Cable and Bright House Network, making Charter the nation's second-largest cable-systems player, behind Comcast.

    https://corporate.charter.com

Citigroup

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    Overview:

    Citigroup is a financial-services company based in New York.

    Citigroup has about 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions, according to its 10-K for the year ended December 2021.

    Marketing spending:

    U.S. ad spending:

    Total U.S. advertising spending shown in the Ad Age Leading National Advertisers report and Marketer Trees database is an Ad Age Datacenter estimate of Citigroup's spending on advertising and marketing.

    Ad Age Datacenter's estimate of U.S. spending for Citigroup includes spending on direct marketing for credit cards.

    Worldwide ad spending:

    Total worldwide advertising spending shown in the Ad Age World's Largest Advertisers report and related database is Citigroup's stated worldwide spending on "advertising and marketing."

    Citigroup disclosed 2021 worldwide advertising and marketing spending of $1.490 billion.

    Citigroup increased its stated worldwide advertising and marketing spending by 22.4% in 2021.

    Citigroup decreased its stated worldwide advertising and marketing spending by 19.7% in 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Citigroup decreased its stated worldwide advertising and marketing spending by 1.9% in 2019.

    Citigroup decreased its stated worldwide advertising and marketing spending by 3.9% in 2018.

    Citigroup decreased its stated worldwide advertising and marketing spending by 1.5% in 2017.

    Citigroup increased its stated worldwide advertising and marketing spending by 5.5% in 2016. In its 10-K for year ended December 2016, Citigroup said: "Higher corporate-wide advertising and marketing expenses primarily related to Citi's sponsorship of the U.S. Olympic team."

    Deals and strategic moves:

    Citigroup in 2016 replaced American Express Co. as the exclusive U.S. provider of credit cards for Costco Wholesale Corp.

    Citigroup in November 2015 sold OneMain Financial Holdings, its consumer subprime-lending unit, to Springleaf Holdings. Springleaf is a publicly traded lender backed by buyout firm Fortress Investment Group. With that deal, Citigroup abandoned a plan for a OneMain initial public offering. Citigroup in October 2014 had filed for that IPO, a step toward a spinoff of the business. OneMain operated as CitiFinancial before a 2011 name change. In IPO filings, OneMain reported "advertising and marketing" expenses of $55 million in the first nine months of 2014; $46 million in the first half of 2013; $66 million in 2013; $67 million in 2012; and $83 million in 2011.

    Smith Barney sale:

    Citigroup in 2009 sold Smith Barney, its brokerage business, to a joint venture formed with Morgan Stanley in exchange for a 49% stake in the joint venture and an upfront cash payment of $2.7 billion from Morgan Stanley. The deal closed in May 2009.

    The joint venture was called Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Holdings. It combined Morgan Stanley's Global Wealth Management Group with Citigroup's Smith Barney in the U.S., Quilter in the U.K. and Smith Barney Australia.

    Morgan Stanley had the right to increase its stake in the joint venture after three years--that is, starting in 2012--but the companies in June 2009 said Citigroup "will continue to own a significant stake through at least year five" (2014). Morgan Stanley in June 2012 exercised its initial option for the purchase from Citigroup of an additional 14% interest in the joint venture.

    Morgan Stanley in September 2012 announced an agreement with Citigroup to increase Morgan Stanley's majority ownership of the brokerage business so that Morgan Stanley will assume full control by June 2015. Later in September 2012, Morgan Stanley changed the name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney to Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (though the broker-dealer designation for Morgan Stanley Wealth Management remained "Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC").

    Morgan Stanley in June 2013 bought the remaining 35% stake in Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Holdings for $4.7 billion, giving Morgan Stanley 100% ownership.

    Other deals:

    Amid the deep global financial crisis, Citigroup in fall 2008 agreed to buy troubled Wachovia Corp. in a deal facilitated by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. But rival Wells Fargo jumped in with a higher bid without FDIC aid, landing the North Carolina bank in a deal that closed Dec. 31, 2008.

    Citigroup in June 2008 sold Diners Club International, a credit card payments network, to Discover Financial Services for $168 million. Citigroup continues to issue Diners Club cards, though it no longer owns the brand.

    Government bailout:

    The U.S. government rescued Citigroup with $45 billion in TARP money in the wake of the 2008 implosion in financial markets. The government and Citigroup in June 2009 proceeded with a swap of preferred stock into common stock; as a result, the government ended up with a 34% equity stake in Citigroup.

    Citigroup in December 2009 repaid $20 billion of TARP money. As of year-end 2009, the government owned 27% of Citigroup common stock. The government in May 2010 sold about one-fifth of its Citigroup common shares and said it "expects to continue selling its shares in the market in an orderly fashion." The government completed the sale of all of its Citigroup shares in December 2010.

    Management and employees:

    Jane Fraser was named CEO effective February 2021. Fraser succeeded Michael Corbat, who had been CEO since October 2012.

    Before becoming CEO, Fraser was Citigroup president and the CEO of Global Consumer Banking.

    Stock:

    Citigroup in May 2011 executed a reverse stock split, converting 10 shares into one share; the move increased the price per share by shrinking the number of shares outstanding.

    Dow Jones & Co. removed Citigroup from the Dow Jones Industrial Average in June 2009, replacing it with Travelers Cos., successor to an insurance company that Citi spun off in 2002.

    https://www.citigroup.com/citi

Coca-Cola Co.

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    Overview:

    Coca-Cola Co. is a beverage marketer based in Atlanta.

    The company said in its 10-K for year ended December 2021:

    "The Coca-Cola Company is a total beverage company, and beverage products bearing our trademarks, sold in the United States since 1886, are now sold in more than 200 countries and territories. We own or license and market numerous beverage brands, which we group into the following categories: Trademark Coca-Cola; sparkling flavors; hydration, sports, coffee and tea; nutrition, juice, dairy and plant-based beverages; and emerging beverages. We own and market five of the world's top six nonalcoholic sparkling soft drink brands: Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Diet Coke and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar.

    "We make our branded beverage products available to consumers throughout the world through our network of independent bottling partners, distributors, wholesalers and retailers as well as our consolidated bottling and distribution operations. Beverages bearing trademarks owned by or licensed to the company account for 2.1 billion of the approximately 63 billion servings of all beverages consumed worldwide every day."

    Business segments and operations:

    Coca-Cola said this about competitors in its 10-K filing for calendar 2021:

    "In many of the countries in which we do business, PepsiCo, Inc. is a primary competitor. Other significant competitors include, but are not limited to, Nestle S.A., Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., Danone S.A., Suntory Beverage & Food Limited, Unilever, AB InBev, Kirin Holdings, Heineken N.V., Diageo and Red Bull GmbH. We also compete against numerous regional and local companies and, increasingly, against smaller companies that are developing microbrands and selling them directly to consumers through e-commerce retailers and other e-commerce platforms. In addition, in some markets, we compete against retailers that have developed their own store or private-label beverage brands."

    Marketing spending:

    U.S. ad spending:

    Total U.S. advertising spending shown in the Ad Age Leading National Advertisers report and Marketer Trees database is an Ad Age Datacenter estimate.

    Worldwide ad spending:

    Total worldwide advertising spending figures shown in the Ad Age World's Largest Advertisers report and related database are Coca-Cola's stated worldwide "advertising expenses" (including media and production).

    Coca-Cola reported worldwide advertising expenses of $4.098 billion in 2021, a rebound from $2.777 billion in 2020 (amid the pandemic) but still below the level of $4.246 billion in pre-pandemic 2019.

    Promotional and marketing programs:

    The company said in its 10-K for calendar 2021:

    "In addition to conducting our own independent advertising and marketing activities, we may provide promotional and marketing support and/or funds to our bottlers. In most cases, we do this on a discretionary basis under the terms of commitment letters or agreements, even though we are not obligated to do so under the terms of the bottler's agreements between our company and the bottlers. Also, on a discretionary basis in most cases, our company may develop and introduce new products, packages and equipment to assist the bottlers. Likewise, in many instances, we provide promotional and marketing support and/or funds and/or dispensing equipment and repair services to fountain and bottle/can retailers, typically pursuant to marketing agreements. The aggregate amount provided by our company to bottlers, resellers and other customers of our company's products, principally for participation in promotional and marketing programs, was $4.7 billion in 2021."

    That compared to spending of $4.1 billion in 2020; $4.4 billion in 2019; $4.3 billion in 2018; $6.2 billion in 2017; $6.6 billion in 2016; $6.8 billion in 2015; $7.0 billion in 2014; $6.9 billion in 2013; $6.1 billion in 2012; $5.8 billion in 2011; $5.0 billion in 2010; and $4.5 billion in 2009.

    Selling, general and administrative expenses:

    The company said in its 10-K for calendar 2021: "Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $2,413 million, or 25%, in 2021. This increase was primarily due to higher annual incentive and stock-based compensation expense, increased charitable donations and increased marketing spending, which was reduced in 2020 as a result of uncertainties associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase in annual incentive and stock-based compensation expense was primarily due to improved financial performance in 2021 and a more favorable outlook of our future financial performance, which resulted in higher payout assumptions as compared to 2020. In 2021, foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations increased selling, general and administrative expenses by 2%."

    The company said in its 10-K for calendar 2020: "Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $2,372 million, or 20%, in 2020. This decrease was primarily due to effective cost management and a reduction in marketing spending as a result of uncertainties related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of savings from our productivity initiatives, the impact of a reduction in stock-based compensation expense resulting from a change in estimated payout, and a foreign currency exchange rate impact of 1%."

    Coca-Cola said in its 10-K for calendar 2019: "Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $1,101 million, or 10%. This increase was primarily the result of acquisitions, partially offset by the impact of divestitures and a foreign currency exchange rate impact of 4%. The increase in advertising costs also reflects the company's increased investments to strengthen our brands. Other operating expenses also reflect the impact of savings from our productivity initiatives."

    The company said in its 10-K for calendar 2018: "Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $2,347 million, or 19%. The decrease in selling and distribution expenses during 2018 reflects the impact of refranchising activities throughout 2018 and the full year effect of refranchising activities that occurred during 2017. The decrease in other operating expenses during 2018 reflects savings from our productivity and reinvestment initiatives and the impact of refranchising activities throughout 2018 and the full year effect of refranchising activities that occurred during 2017."

    The company said in its 10-K for calendar 2017: "The decrease in selling and distribution expenses and advertising expenses during 2017 reflects the impact of divestitures. Additionally, advertising expenses during 2017 decreased 1% as a result of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. ... Foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations have a more significant impact on both advertising and other operating expenses as compared to our selling and distribution expenses since they are generally transacted in local currency."

    The company said in its 10-K for calendar 2016: "The increase in advertising expenses reflects the company's increased investments to strengthen our brands, partially offset by a foreign currency exchange impact of 3%. ... The decrease in other operating expenses reflects the shift of the company's marketing spending to more consumer-facing advertising expenses as well as savings from our productivity and reinvestment initiatives."

    The company said in its 10-K for calendar 2015: "The increase in advertising expenses reflects the company's increased investments to strengthen our brands, partially offset by a foreign currency exchange impact of 13%. ... The decrease in other operating expenses reflects the shift of the company's marketing spending to more consumer-facing advertising expenses as well as savings from our productivity and reinvestment initiatives."

    In its 10-Ks for calendar 2014 and 2013, Coca-Cola noted a move toward non-media forms of marketing: "Advertising expenses were impacted by shifts in our marketing and media spend strategies, primarily due to spending more marketing dollars toward in-store activations, loyalty points programs and point-of-sale marketing. Many of these strategies impact net operating revenues instead of marketing expenses."

    In its 10-K for calendar 2012, the company said: "Advertising expenses increased during the year and reflect the company's continued investment in the health and strength of our brands and building market execution capabilities while simultaneously capturing incremental marketing efficiencies."

    In its 10-K for calendar 2011, the company said: "Advertising expenses increased during the year and reflect the company's continued investment in the health and strength of our brands and building market execution capabilities."

    In its 10-K for calendar 2010, the company said: "The increase in advertising expenses [in 2010] reflected the company's continued investment in our brands and building market execution capabilities."

    In its 10-K for calendar 2009, the company said: "Advertising expenses [in 2009] were impacted by shifts in our marketing and media spend strategies, primarily due to spending more marketing dollars toward in-store activations, loyalty points programs and point-of-sale marketing. Many of these strategies impact net operating revenues instead of marketing expenses."

    Awards:

    Ad Age named Coca-Cola Co. the 2011 Marketer of the Year in November 2011.

    Deals and strategic moves:

    Coca-Cola in May 2022 said it was discontinuing Honest Tea as part of a decision to focus its ready-to-drink tea portfolio on brands "with the greatest potential for scale and profitable growth" (namely, its Gold Peak and Peace Tea brands). The company said it would continue to market the associated Honest Kids product lines. Coca-Cola in February 2008 bought 40% of premium tea marketer Honest Tea with an option to buy the rest after three years. Coca-Cola in March 2011 bought the remaining 60% stake. Honest Tea had 2010 sales of $72 million.

    Coca-Cola in November 2021 bought the remaining 70% stake in BodyArmor (BA Sports Nutrition), a U.S.-based marketer of a premium sports drink, for $5.6 billion cash. The company manages BodyArmor as a separate business within Coca-Cola's North America operating unit. Coca-Cola bought a minority stake in 2018.

    Coca-Cola in October 2020 revealed plans to discontinue Zico, its coconut water brand, by the end of 2020. The company in November 2013 had purchased the remaining ownership stake in Zico Beverages, marketer of Zico Pure Premium Coconut Water. Coca-Cola Co. made its first investment in Zico in 2009 and bought a majority stake in 2012. El Segundo, California-based Zico was founded in 2004.

    Coca-Cola in July 2020 discontinued its Odwalla brand. The company in December 2001 bought Odwalla, a U.S. marketer of juices, smoothies, dairy-free shakes, spring water and food bars, in a deal Coca-Cola valued at about $190 million.

    The company in January 2020 bought the remaining 57.5% stake in Fairlife from its joint venture partner, Select Milk Producers, for $979 million in cash (net of cash acquired), increasing Coca-Cola's ownership to 100% from 42.5%. Fairlife launched in 2012 with a high-protein milk shake called Core Power and over time expanded into other dairy products. Coca-Cola in January 2019 bought coffee marketer Costa Ltd. from Whitbread, a U.K.-based hotel and restaurant company, for $4.9 billion cash. Costa, founded in London in 1971, as of 2018 operated 4,000 retail outlets in more than 30 countries, a coffee vending business, for-home coffee formats and a roastery. At the time of the acquisition, Costa operated in Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. In its 10-K filing in February 2020, Coca-Cola said: "We believe this acquisition will allow us to increase our presence in the hot beverage market as Costa has a scalable platform across multiple formats and channels, including opportunities to introduce ready-to-drink products."

    Unilever in March 2017 sold AdeS, a soy beverage business in Latin America, to Coca-Cola Co. and Coca-Cola Femsa for $575 million.

    Coca-Cola in 2016 bought Xiamen Culiangwang Beverage Technology Co., Ltd. (China Green). Coca-Cola in April 2015 had signed a deal to buy the company for about $400 million including debt. China Culiangwang was founded in 1998 and markets plant-based protein drinks in China.

    Coca-Cola Co. in May 2016 completed a deal to merge Coca-Cola Erfrischungsgetranke (the largest German bottler and a wholly owned subsidiary of Coca-Cola Co. ) with Coca-Cola Enterprises (a U.S.-based independent bottling company operating in Western Europe) and Coca-Cola Iberian Partners (an independent bottling company operating in Spain, Portugal and Andorra) into Coca-Cola European Partners, a new London-based company that became the world's largest independent Coca-Cola bottler based on net revenue. Coca-Cola Enterprises' shareowners ended up with a 48% stake in Coca-Cola European Partners; Coca-Cola Iberian Partners' shareowners own 34%; Coca-Cola Co. owns 18%.

    The company in June 2015 bought a 16.7% stake in Monster Beverage Corp. as part of a new long-term strategic partnership with the energy-drink marketer. The deal expanded an existing distribution agreement between Coca-Cola and Monster that dated to 2008. In announcing the deal, Coca-Cola said: "The partnership strategically aligns both companies for the long-term by combining the strength of The Coca-Cola Company's worldwide bottling system with Monster's dedicated focus and expertise as a leading energy player globally." Under the deal, Coca-Cola paid $2.15 billion cash to Monster. In addition, Coca-Cola transferred ownership of its worldwide energy business, including NOS, Full Throttle, Burn, Mother, BU, Gladiator, Samurai, Nalu, BPM, Play and Power Play, to Monster; Monster transferred its non-energy business, including Hansen's Natural Sodas, Peace Tea, Hubert's Lemonade and Hansen's Juice Products, to Coca-Cola.

    Coca-Cola in February 2014 announced a 10-year agreement with Green Mountain Coffee Roasters to collaborate on the development and introduction of Green Mountain's planned Keurig Cold at-home beverage system. As part of the deal, Coca-Cola that month paid about $1.25 billion for a 10% stake in Green Mountain, developer of Keurig single-serve coffee machines. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters in March 2014 changed its name to Keurig Green Mountain. Coca-Cola and Keurig Green Mountain in September 2014 expanded their agreement to offer certain Coca-Cola-owned beverage brands in the Keurig hot brewing system in the U.S. and Canada.

    An investor group led by European investor JAB Holding Co. on March 3, 2016, bought Keurig Green Mountain for $92 a share in cash or a total equity value of about $13.9 billion, completing a deal announced in December 2015. JAB acquired Keurig Green Mountain in partnership with strategic minority investors that were already shareholders in European coffee marketer Jacobs Douwe Egberts, including Mondelez International and entities affiliated with BDT Capital Partners. At the close of the transaction, Keurig Green Mountain continued to be operated independently by the company's management team and employees.

    Dr Pepper Snapple Group and Keurig Green Mountain in July 2018 merged, forming Keurig Dr Pepper. JAB is controlling shareholder. Mondelez, which had a stake in Keurig Green Mountain, owned a minority stake.

    Mondelez and Acorn Holdings' D.E. Master Blenders in July 2015 had combined their coffee businesses into a new company, Jacobs Douwe Egberts. JAB in December 2019 combined Jacobs Douwe Egberts with Peet's Coffee to form JDE Peet's, a global coffee and tea business. JDE Peet's went public on Euronext Amsterdam in May 2020; JAB remained the controlling shareholder. JAB bundles Keurig Dr Pepper and JDE Peet's into JAB's Acorn Holdings unit.

    The company in October 2010 bought the North American operations of Coca-Cola Enterprises, the world's largest bottler of Coca-Cola products. Coca-Cola Enterprises accounted for about 47% of the company's U.S. concentrate sales in 2009. The two firms already were closely aligned; as of year-end 2009, Coca-Cola Co. owned a 34% stake in Coca-Cola Enterprises. (Rival PepsiCo also acquired key Pepsi bottling operations in 2010.)

    Coca-Cola in June 2007 paid $4.1 billion for Energy Brands, also known as Glaceau, the marketer of "enhanced" water brands including Vitaminwater, Fruitwater and Smartwater.

    Coca-Cola in first-quarter 2007 bought Fuze Beverage, a U.S.-based marketer of Fuze enhanced juices and teas, and Leao Junior, a Brazilian herbal beverage company.

    Management and employees:

    CEO:

    James Quincey, Coca-Cola's president and chief operating officer, succeeded Muhtar Kent as CEO May 1, 2017. Kent continued as chairman until April 2019, when Quincey became chairman-CEO.

    Quincey joined Coca-Cola in Atlanta in 1996 as director, learning strategy, for the Latin America Group.

    Prior to joining Coca-Cola, Quincey was a partner in strategy consulting at Kalchas Group, a spin off from Bain & Co. and McKinsey. Quincey, who is bilingual in English and Spanish, received a bachelor's degree in electronic engineering from the University of Liverpool.

    History:

    Coca-Cola was founded in 1886.

    https://www.coca-colacompany.com

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

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    Overview:

    Colgate-Palmolive Co. is a consumer products marketer that sells its goods in more than 200 countries and territories.

    Business segments and operations:

    New York-based Colgate splits its business into two product segments: oral, personal and home care; and pet nutrition.

    Colgate's oral care brands include Colgate, Darlie, Elmex, Hello, Meridol, Sorriso and Tom's of Maine.

    Personal care brands include EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, Lady Speed Stick, Palmolive, PCA Skin, Protex, Sanex, Speed Stick, Softsoap and Tom's of Maine.

    Home care brands include Ajax, Axion, Cuddly, Fabuloso, Murphy, Palmolive, Soupline and Suavitel.

    Colgate, through its Hill's Pet Nutrition unit, sells premium pet food in more than 80 countries and territories worldwide. Hill's markets pet foods primarily under two brands: Science Diet, sold by authorized pet supply retailers and veterinarians for everyday nutritional needs; and Prescription Diet, sold by veterinarians to help nutritionally manage disease conditions in dogs and cats. (Rival Procter & Gamble Co. in 2014 sold most of its pet food business, including Iams, to Mars Inc.)

    Sales and earnings:

    Sales to Walmart (Walmart, Sam's Club) accounted for about 12% of the company's net sales in 2021 and 2020; and about 11% in 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015.

    No other customer represented more than 10% of the company's net sales in the years from 2009 through 2021.

    Marketing spending:

    U.S. ad spending:

    Total U.S. advertising spending shown in the Ad Age Leading National Advertisers report and Marketer Trees database is an Ad Age Datacenter estimate.

    Colgate said 2021 North America oral, personal and home care ad spending as a share of net sales increased 10 basis points (0.1 percentage points).

    Colgate said 2020 North America oral, personal and home care ad spending as a share of net sales increased 180 basis points (1.8 percentage points).

    Colgate said 2019 North America oral, personal and home care ad spending as a share of net sales increased 50 basis points (0.5 percentage points).

    Colgate said 2018 North America oral, personal and home care ad spending as a share of net sales declined 20 basis points (0.2 percentage points).

    The company said 2017 North America oral, personal and home care ad spending as a share of net sales increased 60 basis points (0.6 percentage points).

    The company said 2016 North America oral, personal and home care ad spending as a share of net sales decreased 30 basis points (0.3 percentage points), "in part reflecting a shift from advertising investment to in-store promotional activities."

    Worldwide ad spending:

    Total worldwide advertising spending figures shown in the Ad Age World's Largest Advertisers report and related database are Colgate's stated worldwide advertising costs.

    Colgate reported 2021 worldwide advertising costs of $2.021 billion. In its 10-K for calendar 2021, the company said: "We support our products with advertising, promotion and other marketing (with increasing emphasis on digital) to build awareness and trial of our products."

    Colgate said in its 10-K for calendar 2021: "In 2021, advertising investment decreased as a percentage of Net sales to 11.6% from 11.9% in 2020, while it increased in absolute terms by 3.7% to $2,021 (million) as compared with $1,948 (million) in 2020."

    Colgate said in its 10-K for calendar 2020: "In 2020, advertising investment increased as a percentage of net sales to 11.9% from 10.8% in 2019 or 15.0% in absolute terms to $1,948 (million) as compared with $1,694 (million) in 2019."

    Colgate said in its 10-K for calendar 2019: "In 2019, advertising investment increased as a percentage of net sales to 10.8% from 10.2% in 2018 or 6.5% in absolute terms to $1,694 (million) as compared with $1,590 (million) in 2018."

    Colgate said in its 10-K for calendar 2018: "In 2018, advertising investment increased 1% to $1,590 (million) as compared with $1,573 (million) in 2017, while as a percentage of net sales it was 10.2%, even with 2017."

    Colgate said in its 10-K for calendar 2017: "In 2017, advertising investment increased 10.2% to $1,573 (million) as compared with $1,428 (million) in 2016, and increased as a percentage of net sales to 10.2% from 9.4% in 2016."

    Colgate said in its 10-K for calendar 2016: "In 2016, advertising investment decreased 4.2% to $1,428 (million) as compared with $1,491 (million) in 2015, while as a percentage of net sales, it increased to 9.4% from 9.3% in 2015."

    Colgate said in its 10-K for calendar 2015: "In 2015 , advertising investment decreased 16.4% to $1,491 (million) as compared with $1,784 (million) in 2014 , largely reflecting the impact of negative foreign exchange, and decreased as a percentage of net sales to 9.3% from 10.3% in 2014, in part reflecting a shift from advertising investment to in-store promotional activity."

    Colgate markets its products through advertising and other promotional activities. The company includes advertising costs in selling, general and administrative expenses.

    Stated advertising costs exclude money that Colgate gives to retailers for cooperative advertising.

    The company's net sales reflect sales after deducting the following costs: coop advertising; product listing allowances; volume-based sales incentives given to trade customers; consumer coupons.

    Deals and strategic moves:

    Colgate in January 2020 bought Hello Products, a U.S. oral care brand, for $351 million. Hello had been a portfolio company of Tenth Avenue Holdings, a New York-based private, diversified holding company.

    The company in September 2019 bought Filorga (Laboratoires Filorga Cosmetiques), an anti-aging skin care brand founded in France in 1978. Price tag was $1.712 billion.

    Colgate in January 2018 bought two professional skin care businesses--Physicians Care Alliance, marketer of the PCA Skin brand, and Elta MD Holdings, marketer of the EltaMD brand--for about $730 million. Colgate said estimated 2017 worldwide net sales (including U.S., China and certain other international markets) for the two brands was about $100 million. In its deal announcement, Colgate said: "These acquisitions will enable Colgate to enter the highly attractive professional skin care category while complementing its existing global personal care businesses. PCA Skin is a leader in medical-grade in-office and take-home skin care products, and has strong support from dermatologists, plastic surgeons and aestheticians. EltaMD is a leading physician-dispensed sun care brand with a unique positioning around broad-spectrum, everyday use, physician-dispensed sunscreen."

    The company in August 2015 sold its laundry detergent business in the South Pacific to Henkel for about 310 Australian dollars (U.S. $221 million).

    Colgate in October 2014 bought an oral care business in Myanmar for $62 million plus additional payments based on performance targets.

    Colgate in June 2011 bought Sanex, a European personal care brand, from Unilever for $966 million cash. As part of that agreement, Unilever then in July 2011 acquired Colgate's laundry detergent operation in Colombia for $215 million, expanding Unilever's detergent sales in that country. Unilever acquired Sanex in December 2010 as part of Unilever's acquisition of Sara Lee Corp.'s body-care and European detergents businesses; European Commission regulators had required Unilever to sell Sanex as part of the terms for approving the Sara Lee deal.

    Colgate in May 2006 bought 84% of Tom's of Maine for about $100 million. Colgate in 2012 bought the remaining 16% stake for $18 million. Tom's of Maine markets toothpaste and deodorant in health-food stores and other outlets.

    Earlier acquisitions included Mennen Co., marketer of Speed Stick (1992); Murphy-Phoenix Co., marketer of Murphy's Oil Soap (1991); Softsoap (1987); and Hill's (1976).

    History:

    Colgate was founded in 1806 and incorporated in 1923.

    https://www.colgatepalmolive.com

Comcast Corp.

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    Overview:

    Comcast Corp. is a global media and entertainment company.

    Comcast has three primary businesses: Comcast Cable, the largest U.S. cable-systems business; NBCUniversal, a TV, film and theme parks business; and Sky, a pay TV service in Europe.

    Marketing spending:

    Worldwide ad spending:

    Total worldwide advertising spending figures shown in the Ad Age World's Largest Advertisers report and related database are stated worldwide expenses for "advertising, marketing and promotion."

    U.S. ad spending:

    Total U.S. advertising spending figures shown in the Ad Age Leading National Advertisers report and Marketer Trees database are Ad Age Datacenter's estimate of Comcast's U.S. expenses for "advertising, marketing and promotion."

    Amazon displaced Comcast as the biggest advertiser in the June 2020 ranking of Ad Age Leading National Advertisers based on calendar 2019 spending.

    Ad Age ranks Amazon based on estimated U.S. "advertising and other promotional costs."

    Deals and strategic moves:

    Sky:

    Comcast in 2018 bought Sky, a U.K.-based satellite TV firm.

    Comcast in September 2018 beat rival 21st Century Fox in an auction to acquire Sky. Comcast acquired a controlling interest in Sky on Oct. 9, 2018.

    The Sky deal came after Comcast in April 2018 made an initial offer to buy Sky.

    Comcast in October 2018 bought Fox's 39.1% Sky stake for 11.6 billion pounds ($15.1 billion). Comcast acquired additional Sky shares in a series of transactions in the public market, gaining 100% ownership as of year-end 2018.

    Comcast bought Sky for total cash consideration of 30.2 billion pounds ($39.387 billion using the exchange rates on the purchase dates).

    Fox in December 2016 had signed a deal to buy the remaining Sky stake, subject to regulatory and shareholder approval. Disney had hoped to proceed with Fox's Sky deal.

    Fox had been an investor in Sky and predecessors BSkyB and Sky Television since 1983.

    Sky offers satellite across five countries (Italy, Germany, Austria, U.K., Ireland).

    British Sky Broadcasting Group Plc (BSkyB) changed its name to Sky Plc in 2014.

    For the period Oct. 9, 2018, to Dec. 31, 2018, Sky's total revenue was $4.6 billion.

    Sky's stated worldwide revenue for fiscal years ended June 30:

    2018:13.585 billion pounds ($17.932 billion)

    2017: 12.916 billion pounds ($16.388 billion)

    2016: 11.965 billion pounds ($17.765 billion)

    2015: 9.989 billion pounds ($15.743 billion)

    2014: 7.450 billion pounds ($12.117 billion)

    2013: 7.082 billion pounds ($11.112 billion)

    21st Century Fox:

    The Sky acquisition came after Comcast in July 2018 abandoned a short-lived attempt to acquire 21st Century Fox. Comcast's exit cleared the way for Walt Disney Co. and Fox to proceed with a deal for Disney to acquire Fox. Disney completed its acquisition of Fox on March 20, 2019.

    Comcast June 13, 2018, announced an offer to buy Fox, maneuvering to supplant a Fox takeover deal that Disney signed in December 2017. A bidding war ensued as Disney upped its offer.

    Comcast's offer for Fox came the day after a federal judge June 12, 2018, ruled that AT&T could proceed with its acquisition of Time Warner. That ruling came after the U.S. Justice Department in November 2017 filed a civil antitrust lawsuit to block the deal, which AT&T and Time Warner signed in October 2016. AT&T completed the deal June 14, 2018, and changed Time Warner's name to WarnerMedia. The U.S. Appeals Court in February 2019 rejected the Justice Department's antitrust appeal. (AT&T offloaded WarnerMedia less than four years after buying the company. AT&T and Discovery in May 2021 signed a deal to merge AT&T's WarnerMedia with Discovery. Discovery on April 8, 2022, completed its merger with WarnerMedia and changed Discovery's name to Warner Bros. Discovery.)

    DreamWorks:

    Comcast in August 2016 bought DreamWorks Animation for $3.8 billion cash. DreamWorks Animation became part of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, which includes Universal Pictures, Fandango and NBCUniversal Brand Development. DreamWorks Animation characters and franchises include Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda and How to Train Your Dragon. DreamWorks Animation earlier was part of DreamWorks SKG; DreamWorks Animation spun off as a separate public company in 2004.

    NBCUniversal had an existing relationship with DreamWorks. Amblin Partners, formerly known as DreamWorks Studios, in December 2015 announced a five-year distribution deal with Universal Pictures.

    Amblin Partners was a continuation of the DreamWorks Studios venture formed in 1994 by Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen.

    DreamWorks Studios previously had a distribution deal with Disney (2009-2016). Before that, DreamWorks had a distribution deal with Viacom's Paramount, which in January 2006 paid $1.9 billion to buy DreamWorks SKG. The DreamWorks principals in October 2008 reached an agreement with Viacom to exit from DW Studios (formerly DreamWorks LLC), ending their relationship with Paramount. Spielberg joined with Reliance Big in fall 2009 to form a motion picture venture. Reliance Big is part of India's Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group. Participant Media, a U.S. entertainment company, in December 2015 became the biggest financial backer for the renamed Amblin Partners.

    Termination of Time Warner Cable acquisition:

    Comcast and Time Warner Cable on April 24, 2015, terminated a deal for Comcast to buy Time Warner Cable, the nation's No. 2 cable-systems operator and No. 4 multichannel video programming distributor (behind Comcast, DirecTV and Dish Network Corp.). The companies in February 2014 had announced the deal, valued at about $45.2 billion, but the merger faced strong pushback from the Federal Communications Commission and the Justice Department.

    Just a month after Comcast and Time Warner Cable scrapped their transaction, smaller cable player Charter Communications on May 26, 2015, announced its own deal to buy Time Warner Cable and a revised deal to buy cable-systems operator Bright House Networks. (Charter in March 2015 had reached an initial agreement to buy Bright House.) Charter on May 18, 2016, completed its acquisitions of Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks.

    These moves played into a rapidly consolidating market for U.S. pay TV. AT&T, which operated the U-verse TV service, in July 2015 completed a deal (announced in May 2014) to buy satellite firm DirecTV. AT&T in July 2021 split off its U.S. video business into a new company named DirecTV Entertainment Holdings. The new DirecTV owns and operates AT&T's former U.S. video business unit, consisting of the DirecTV, AT&T TV and U-verse video services. (AT&T Corp., predecessor to today's AT&T Inc., had been the No. 1 cable-systems operator until selling that business, AT&T Broadband, to Comcast in 2002.)

    Time Warner spun off Time Warner Cable as a separate public company in March 2009. (AT&T in October 2016 signed a deal to buy Time Warner. The U.S. Justice Department in November 2017 filed a civil antitrust lawsuit to block the deal. A federal judge June 12, 2018, ruled that AT&T could proceed with its acquisition of Time Warner.) AT&T completed the deal June 14, 2018, and changed Time Warner's name to WarnerMedia. The U.S. Appeals Court in February 2019 rejected the Justice Department's antitrust appeal.

    AT&T offloaded WarnerMedia less than four years after buying the company. AT&T and Discovery in May 2021 signed a deal to merge AT&T's WarnerMedia with Discovery. Discovery on April 8, 2022, completed its merger with WarnerMedia and changed Discovery's name to Warner Bros. Discovery.

    Hulu:

    NBCUniversal owns an approximately 33% stake in Hulu, a streaming service offering live and on-demand TV and movies. Disney owns the rest and has full operational control of Hulu.

    Disney acquired 21st Century Fox on March 20, 2019, giving Disney a two-thirds stake and controlling interest. Disney at that point began to consolidate Hulu results.

    Disney and Comcast in May 2019 reached an agreement giving Disney full operational control of Hulu.

    Under that pact, the companies entered a "put/call" agreement regarding NBCUniversal's one-third ownership stake. Under the put/call agreement, as early as January 2024, Comcast can require Disney to buy NBCUniversal's interest in Hulu and Disney can require NBCUniversal to sell that interest to Disney for its fair market value at that future time. Disney guaranteed a sale price for Comcast that represents a minimum total equity value of Hulu at that time of $27.5 billion.

    Acquisition of NBCUniversal:

    Comcast on March 19, 2013, bought General Electric Co.'s remaining 49% stake in NBCUniversal for about $16.7 billion, giving Comcast 100% ownership of NBCUniversal. At the same time, Comcast purchased from GE the properties used by NBCUniversal at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York and CNBC's headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., for about $1.4 billion.

    Comcast acquired its initial 51% stake from GE on Jan. 28, 2011, allowing Comcast to consolidate NBCUniversal's financials with Comcast's financials. At that time, NBCUniversal changed its legal name to NBCUniversal Media LLC, which became a wholly owned subsidiary of NBCUniversal Holdings. Comcast calculated the purchase price at $24.1 billion. GE retained a 49% stake until the March 2013 sale.

    Olympics broadcast rights:

    The International Olympic Committee in May 2014 awarded NBCUniversal U.S. broadcast rights for the Olympic Games through 2032. The broadcast rights cover all media platforms, including free-to-air TV, subscription TV, internet and mobile. The IOC valued the agreement for 2021-2032 rights at $7.65 billion (plus an additional $100 million "signing bonus").

    NBCUniversal already owned broadcast rights through 2020. The IOC in June 2011 awarded NBCUniversal the U.S. media rights to the 2014 Sochi Olympic Games, 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games, 2018 Pyeongchang Olympic Games and 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games for $4.38 billion, extending NBC's Olympic run. (Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 games were postponed until 2021.) NBCUniversal's previous broadcast contract had been set to end after the 2012 London Summer Olympics, NBC's 13th Olympic Games broadcast and seventh consecutive Olympics broadcast.

    Following the conclusion of the Winter Olympics in 2022, NBC has broadcast 18 Olympic Games, including 12 consecutive Olympic Games.

    By 2032, NBCUniversal will have covered 23 Olympic Games since the network's first Games broadcast in Tokyo in 1964.

    Other deals:

    NBCUniversal, through its Fandango unit, in April 2020 purchased Vudu from Walmart. Vudu, acquired by Walmart in 2010, lets consumers watch movies delivered over broadband.

    Comcast in February 2020 bought Xumo, a free, ad-supported content streaming service, from Panasonic Corp. and Meredith Corp. In announcing the deal, Comcast said Xumo would operate as an independent business inside of Comcast Cable.

    NBCUniversal in September 2019 announced Peacock as the name of a content streaming service. Peacock, which generates revenue from advertising and subscriptions, launched in 2020.

    Comcast in 2018 entered a deal with a group of Chinese state-owned companies to develop a Universal theme park and resort in Beijing. Comcast owns a 30% stake in the venture.

    NBCUniversal and two buyout firms, Blackstone Group and Bain Capital, previous owned Weather Co., parent of the Weather Channel. NBCUniversal bought its stake in 2008 and owned a 25% interest as of 2013. IBM Corp. in January 2016 bought Weather Co.'s business-to-business, mobile and cloud-based web properties, including WSI, weather.com, Weather Underground and The Weather Company brand, for $2.278 billion cash. IBM didn't buy the cable TV segment (The Weather Channel); the cable channel licenses weather forecast data and analytics from IBM under a long-term contract. Entertainment Studios, an independent TV and movie producer and distributor, in March 2018 acquired the Weather Channel cable channel from NBCUniversal, Blackstone and Bain. Entertainment Studios is owned by former comedian Byron Allen.

    NBCUniversal in April 2017 bought the remaining 49% stake in Universal Studios Japan for about $2.3 billion, giving it 100% ownership. It had purchased a 51% stake for $1.5 billion in November 2015.

    Esquire Network in spring 2017 dropped its cable channel and converted to a digital-only service. NBCUniversal in February 2013 had announced a deal to rebrand G4, a channel focused on video games, as Esquire Network under an agreement with Hearst Corp.'