Free US Ad Spend to Sales Ratio by Industry from 2020 to 2025 Chart
The chart reveals that Technology leads with the highest ad spend to sales ratio at 5.6%, showing strong marketing investment relative to sales. Retail follows at 4.1%, reflecting the sector’s ongoing push for consumer acquisition and brand engagement. Automotive (2.5%), Financial Services (2.3%), and Healthcare (1.7%) show lower ratios, indicating more conservative ad spending relative to revenue. These figures highlight technology and retail as the most aggressive sectors in ad investment, aiming to capture and sustain consumer attention in competitive markets.
| Labels | 2020–2025 Average Sales Rate (%) |
|---|---|
| Technology | 5.6 |
| Retail | 4.1 |
| Automotive | 2.5 |
| Financial Services | 2.3 |
| Healthcare | 1.7 |
