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Borrell Associates

Advertising Market Research

Provides comprehensive local advertising market intelligence and forecasting data that helps media companies, agencies, and advertisers understand spending trends and make strategic decisions in evolving advertising markets.

Founded: 2001HQ: Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

Last updated May 11, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

At a glance

About

Leading provider of local advertising market research and forecasting

Borrell Associates is a leading research and consulting firm that provides market intelligence, forecasting, and benchmarking services focused on local advertising markets. Founded by Gordon Borrell, the company specializes in tracking advertising spending trends across traditional and digital media channels, with particular emphasis on local and regional markets. The firm serves media companies, agencies, technology vendors, and advertisers with proprietary research, data products, and strategic advisory services. Borrell Associates is widely recognized in the advertising industry for its comprehensive local advertising forecasts and market analysis. The company produces regular reports on advertising trends, including digital advertising adoption, local media spending patterns, and emerging advertising technologies. Their research covers various advertising channels including digital, broadcast, print, and out-of-home media, making them a valuable resource for understanding the evolving local advertising landscape. The firm's clients include major media companies, television and radio broadcasters, newspapers, digital publishers, and advertising technology companies seeking to understand market opportunities and competitive dynamics in local advertising markets. Borrell Associates' data and insights help organizations make informed decisions about market entry, product development, sales strategies, and investment priorities in the rapidly changing advertising ecosystem.

Business model

Research & Advisory Services

Target market

Enterprise and Mid-Market

What they offer

  • Local Advertising Forecasts

    Comprehensive forecasts of advertising spending across all media channels at local, regional, and national levels

  • Benchmarking Studies

    Comparative performance data and benchmarks for media companies and advertising organizations

  • Market Intelligence Reports

    Regular research reports on advertising trends, digital adoption, and market dynamics

  • Custom Research

    Tailored research and consulting services for specific client needs and market questions

  • Advisory Services

    Strategic consulting and advisory services for media companies and advertising technology vendors

Key features

Local advertising spending forecasts by market and media typeDigital advertising trend analysisCompetitive market intelligenceSMB advertising behavior researchMedia company performance benchmarkingAdvertising technology adoption tracking

Use cases

Media companies forecasting local advertising revenueAdTech vendors sizing market opportunitiesBroadcasters developing digital strategiesPublishers benchmarking performance against competitorsAgencies understanding local market dynamicsInvestors evaluating media and advertising companies

Customer segments

Television and radio broadcastersNewspaper and magazine publishersDigital media companiesAdvertising technology vendorsMedia agenciesPrivate equity and investment firms

Tech & specs

API

Limited

Corporate history
  • 2001Founded

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