Top Marketing and Advertising Stocks to Watch in 2024

BOCA RATON, Fla. - June 18, 2024 - PRLog -- The advertising and marketing industry is expected to experience significant growth in 2024, driven by major events such as the Paris Olympics and the US elections. Key areas of growth include digital ad spending and out-of-home advertising, while print ad spending is anticipated to decline.

1. Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)

Meta Platforms reported impressive financial performance in Q1 2024, with significant increases in ad impressions and average price per ad. CEO Mark Zuckerberg highlighted the integration of AI in their ad business, driving increased engagement and value for advertisers.

2. Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)

Amazon's advertising revenue surged 24% to $11.8 billion in Q1 2024, contributing to the company's overall revenue growth. CEO Andy Jassy emphasized the success of sponsored products and the potential of Prime Video ads.

3. Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)

Alphabet's Q1 2024 saw strong revenue growth in its advertising segment, with Google generating $61.66 billion and YouTube ads bringing in $8.09 billion. CEO Sundar Pichai pointed to the role of AI in enhancing ad performance and cloud services.

4. Bright Mountain Media, Inc. (BMTM)

Bright Mountain Media, Inc. has had an outstanding Q2 2024, with a remarkable increase in its stock price. The company, a global holding entity with investments in digital publishing, advertising technology, consumer insights, and creative media services, announced significant financial results for Q1 2024.

• Revenue: Increased by $10.9 million to $12.4 million compared to $1.5 million for Q1 2023.
• Gross Margin: Increased by $2.6 million to $3.1 million compared to $528,000 for Q1 2023.
• Advertising Technology Revenue: Approximately $2.6 million.
• Consumer Insights Revenue: Approximately $6.7 million.

Douglas Baker, CEO of OTC PR Group (https://otcprgroup.com/), which represents Bright Mountain Media in the press, stated, "The impressive financial performance of Bright Mountain Media underscores the effectiveness of their strategic initiatives and the robust growth potential in their advertising technology and consumer insights divisions."

The advertising and marketing industry is expected to see significant growth in 2024, driven by events like the Paris Olympics and the US elections. Digital ad spending is projected to rise by 6.3%, and out-of-home advertising by 7.2%. The integration of AI technologies is set to revolutionize ad engagement and efficiency. Stocks like Meta Platforms, The Trade Desk, Amazon, and Bright Mountain Media are compelling options for investors looking to capitalize on this growth.