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Maryam Behmard
FeatureNov 21, 2016Features & Reportage

Maryam Behmard on Retailers Spend £6bn on Holiday Ads

Inside the £6 billion Christmas ad arms race - from John Lewis to Burberry - and where the money actually goes.

In this segment

  • Festive ad spend rises £300 million year on year.
  • Film-style campaigns built to shape perception and drive footfall.
  • £2.7 billion flows to digital; Google and Facebook take more than £750 million.
  • Shoppers stay selective despite the spectacle.