Social Media and Online Newspaper Advertising Revenue

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14037163

Keywords:

Advertising Revenue, Nigerian Newspapers, Social Media Advertising, Advertising Income, Advertising Spend

Abstract

The researchers analyzed the financial stability of newspapers based on their online revenue. Using quantitative content analysis, they examined the volume and profit margins of advertising revenue for eight Nigerian national newspapers, comparing income from their websites against revenue from social media platforms. They coded and analyzed 3,861 advertisements between December 17, 2023, and January 29, 2024, revealing an industry gross revenue of ₦462,829,542 (US$325,831). Data indicated that, although Nigerian newspapers have a substantial social media following, only 1.1% (₦4.8m—US$3,889) of income was generated from these platforms during the study period. Furthermore, revenue generation was comparable between strictly online and online versions of print titles. The researchers recommended that newspapers capitalize on their social media following by focusing on sponsored content, which holds substantial advertising potential; marketing strategies should be intensified to attract this type of revenue.

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Published

2024-11-05

How to Cite

Kris Martins Obiaje, Prof. Bayo I. Oloyede, Bernice Oluwalanu Sanusi, PhD, & Felix Olajide Talabi, PhD. (2024). Social Media and Online Newspaper Advertising Revenue. GVU Journal of Research and Development, 1(2), 204–216. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14037163