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Advertising Agencies in France - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2029)

Revenue

€19.0bn

2025

€19.0bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

€X.Xbn

Employees

80,751

Businesses

20,025

Wages

€X.Xbn

Advertising Agencies in France industry analysis

Revenue in the French Advertising Agencies industry is expected to climb at a compound annual rate of 2.6% over the five years through 2025, including a 1% hike in 2025 to €19 billion. Wider economic conditions impact business expenditure and demand for advertising agencies’ services. Businesses are more likely to invest in research and development when they consider the economic conditions to be favourable, thereby producing new products that require advertising. Consumer sentiment further plays a role in whether businesses invest in new products, as higher consumer sentiment drives the consumption of goods and services.

Trends and Insights

  • Advertisers grapple with the effects of COVID-19. As businesses tightened their budgets, advertising spending dropped, causing agencies to suffer. Rising inflation and economic instability have constrained the market’s recovery.
  • Online advertising continues to expand. Increased internet usage and surging online shopping have driven more and more companies to focus their advertising efforts on the web, a trend accelerated by COVID-19.
  • High fragmentation characterises the market. Only large-scale advertising conglomerates like WPP and Publicis hold more than 1% of the market. All other companies specialises in niche advertising services, with a handful of clients.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Advertising Agencies industry in France in 2025?

The market size of the Advertising Agencies industry in France is €19.0bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Advertising Agencies in France industry in 2025?

There are 20,025 businesses in the Advertising Agencies industry in France, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.3 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Advertising Agencies industry in France grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Advertising Agencies industry in France has been growing at a CAGR of 2.6 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Advertising Agencies industry in France over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Advertising Agencies industry in France is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Advertising Agencies market in France?

The biggest companies operating in the Advertising Agencies market in France are Publicis Groupe SA, JCDecaux France SAS and Havas SA

What does the Advertising Agencies in France include?

Online Advertising and TV Advertising are part of the Advertising Agencies industry.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Advertising Agencies in France?

The company holding the most market share in France is Publicis Groupe SA.

How competitive is the Advertising Agencies industry in France?

The level of competition is high and increasing in the Advertising Agencies industry in France.

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Table of Contents

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Agencies must adhere to the General Dat Protection Regulation. The GDPR, which came into effect across Europe in May 2018, governs how companies within the EU deal with clients' data.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Advertising Agencies in France industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

AI advertising technology looks set to cut employment levels. AI's performance optimisation and data management abilities will allow agencies to streamline operations and better understand the performance of their campaigns.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Advertising Agencies in France industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
  • Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
  • Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
  • Average Wage (2015-2030)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and bottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2025)
  • Business Growth (2025)
  • Job Growth (2025)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2025)
  • Imports/Demand (2025)
  • Exports/Revenue (2025)
  • Revenue per Employee (2025)
  • Wages/Revenue (2025)
  • Employees per Establishment (2025)
  • Average Wage (2025)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2015-2030)
  • IVA (2015-2030)
  • Establishments (2015-2030)
  • Enterprises (2015-2030)
  • Employment (2015-2030)
  • Exports (2015-2030)
  • Imports (2015-2030)
  • Wages (2015-2030)

Methodology

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