Direct Mail Advertising Industry - Market Size, Trends, and Growth - 2025-2030
Industry Overview
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) creating and designing advertising campaigns for the purpose of distributing advertising materials (e.g., coupons, flyers, samples) or specialties (e.g., keychains, magnets, pens with customized messages imprinted) by mail or other direct distribution and/or (2) preparing advertising materials or specialties for mailing or other direct distribution. These establishments may also compile, maintain, sell, and rent mailing lists.
Source: U.S. Census BureauMarket Size and Industry Forecast
This research report analyzes the market size and trends in the Direct Mail Advertising industry. It shows overall market size from 2020 to the present, and predicts industry growth through 2030. Revenues data include both public and private companies.
| Historical | Forecasted |
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
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| Market Size (Total Revenue) | Included in Report |
| % Growth Rate |
| Number of Companies |
| Total Employees |
| Average Revenue per Company |
| Average Employees per Company |
Source: U.S. government financial dataIndustry Revenue ($ Billions)
Industry Forecast ($ Billions)
Advanced econometric models forecast five years of industry growth based on short- and long-term trend analysis. Market size includes revenue generated from all products and services sold within the industry.
Geographic Breakdown by U.S. State
Market size by state reveals local opportunity through the number of companies located in the region. Each state's growth rate is affected by regional economic conditions. Data by state can be used to pinpoint profitable and nonprofitable locations for Direct Mail Advertising companies in the United States.
Direct Mail Advertising Revenue by State
Distribution by Company Size
| Company Size | All Industries | Direct Mail Advertising |
|---|
| Small Business (< 5 Employees) | Included |
| Small Business (5 - 20) |
| Midsized Business (20 - 100) |
| Large Business (100 - 500) |
| Enterprise (> 500) |
Direct Mail Advertising Industry Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)
Financial statement analysis determines averages for the following industry forces:
- Cost of goods sold
- Compensation of officers
- Salaries and wages
- Employee benefit programs
- Rent paid
- Advertising and marketing budgets
The report includes a traditional income statement from an "average" company (both public and private companies are included).
| Industry Average | Percent of Sales |
|---|
| Total Revenue | Included |
| Operating Revenue |
| Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) |
| Gross Profit |
| Operating Expenses |
| Operating Income |
| Non-Operating Income |
| Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) |
| Interest Expense |
| Earnings Before Taxes |
| Income Tax |
| Net Profit |
Average Income Statement
Cost of Goods Sold
Salaries, Wages, and Benefits
Rent
Advertising
Depreciation and Amortization
Officer Compensation
Net Income
Financial Ratio Analysis
Financial ratios allow a company's performance to be compared against that of its peers.
| Financial Ratio | Industry Average |
|---|
| Profitability Ratios | Included |
| Profit Margin |
| ROE |
| ROA |
| Liquidity Ratios |
| Current Ratio |
| Quick Ratio |
| Activity Ratios |
| Average Collection Period |
| Asset Turnover Ratio |
| Receivables Turnover Ratio |
| Inventory Conversion Ratio |
Products and Services Mix
Product lines and services in the Direct Mail Advertising industry accounting for the largest revenue sources.
| Product Description | Description | Revenue
($ Millions) |
|---|
| Industry total | Included |
| Direct mail advertising services |
| Full direct mail services |
| Letter shop services |
| Print services for direct mail advertising materials |
| Fulfillment services |
| Other direct mail advertising services |
| Mailing list support services |
| Direct marketing services |
| All other operating receipts |
Salary information for employees working in the Direct Mail Advertising industry.
| Title | Percent of Workforce | Bottom Quartile | Average (Median) Salary | Upper Quartile |
|---|
| Management Occupations | 12% | Included |
| Chief Executives | 0% |
| General and Operations Managers | 3% |
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 6% |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 11% |
| Business Operations Specialists | 9% |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 6% |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 6% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations | 25% |
| Art and Design Workers | 12% |
| Designers | 9% |
| Media and Communication Workers | 10% |
| Public Relations Specialists | 8% |
| Public Relations Specialists | 8% |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 24% |
| Sales Representatives, Services | 14% |
| Advertising Sales Agents | 11% |
| Advertising Sales Agents | 11% |
| Other Sales and Related Workers | 7% |
| Models, Demonstrators, and Product Promoters | 6% |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | 6% |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 17% |
| Other Office and Administrative Support Workers | 6% |
Government Contracts
The federal government spent an annual total of
$11,149,801 on the direct mail advertising industry. It has awarded 38 contracts to 10 companies, with an average value of $1,114,980 per company.
Top Companies in Direct Mail Advertising and Adjacent Industries
| Company | Address | Revenue
($ Millions) |
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Included |
