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Magazine advertising market faces sharp decline

Rising costs and digital competition fuel contraction despite sector-specific resilience.

Peculiar Adirika by Peculiar Adirika
September 10, 2025
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Magazine advertising market

Magazine advertising market declines as digital disruption and rising costs challenge print media’s global growth from 2022 to 2028

The magazine advertising market is undergoing a sustained contraction, with global revenues projected to fall by an average of 4.5 percent annually between 2022 and 2028, according to a new report by Grand View Research.

Also read: WPP Media unveils ‘Open Intelligence,’ first ‘Large Marketing Model’ to revolutionize AI-driven advertising

Valued at $11.5 billion in 2021, the sector continues to face headwinds as consumers migrate toward cheaper, faster digital alternatives.

Declining print circulation and rising production costs are among the biggest challenges stifling growth.

Despite shrinking demand, advertisers in sectors like automotive and FMCG are still investing in magazines to maintain brand credibility and deepen relationships with niche audiences.

Analysts point out that trust and targeted reach remain the medium’s key strengths, even in a digital-first world.

“Magazines still offer selective audience engagement, especially for high-trust campaigns,” one analyst noted.

However, the medium struggles with high placement costs, limited publication frequency, and long lead times—factors that make it less agile than digital options.

Print media producers globally are grappling with surging raw material costs, largely driven by crude oil price volatility.

Additionally, government-imposed trade duties in countries like China, Germany, and the U.S. are increasing pressure on publishers.

These factors are squeezing profit margins and driving smaller players out of the market or into consolidation.

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the sector’s decline. Advertisers in industries such as travel, retail, and entertainment slashed budgets due to shutdowns and event cancellations.

While some sectors have rebounded, print ad budgets haven’t fully recovered.

  • The automotive sector accounted for 15% of global magazine ad spend in 2021, especially for new product launches.
  • The FMCG sector, on the other hand, is expected to see a -3% CAGR through 2028 as brands pivot to performance-driven digital ads.
  • Still, FMCG companies retain some print spend for brand-building and trust reinforcement.

In 2021, Asia Pacific held a 35% share of the magazine advertising market, driven by demand in China, India, and Japan.

Europe followed, supported by solid subscriber bases in Germany, France, and the U.K.

However, both regions are projected to decline:

Asia Pacific: -3.7% CAGR through 2028
Europe: -4.2% CAGR through 2028

The market remains highly fragmented, with legacy players like Gannett Co. Inc., Axel Springer SE, News Corp, and Nine Entertainment Co. investing in:

  • Interactive ad formats
  • Print-digital integrations
  • Broader distribution channels

These strategies aim to hold attention and compete with digital platforms that dominate in speed and analytics.

Despite mounting challenges, the magazine advertising market continues to offer selective value.

Experts say its enduring ability to engage niche audiences and foster trust makes it a vital tool for certain brands.

Also read: MARKETING EDGE Summit to drive AI innovation in marketing 2025

In a digital world saturated with low-barrier content, the credibility of print may yet prove to be its competitive advantage—even as the market contracts.

Source: Read more at thesun.ng

Peculiar Adirika
Peculiar Adirika

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