Discontinued — last reported Q4 '24

Business Segments · Marketing expense

Networks — Marketing expense

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Networks — Marketing expense remained flat by 0.0% to $113.50M in Q4 2024 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 3.4%, from $109.75M to $113.50M. Over 2 years (FY 2022 to FY 2024), Networks — Marketing expense shows a downward trend with a -5.2% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ4 2024

How to read this metric

Higher spending is typically intended to drive viewership and ad revenue, while lower spending may indicate a focus on margin preservation.

Detailed definition

Expenditures related to promoting the segment's programming, brand identity, and affiliate partnerships. This includes a...

Peer comparison

Standard marketing and advertising expense; comparable to customer acquisition or brand promotion costs at peer media firms.

Metric ID: wbd_segment_networks_marketing_expense

Historical Data

3 years
 FY'22FY'23FY'24
Value$505.00M$439.00M$454.00M
YoY Change-13.1%+3.4%
Range$439.00M$505.00M
CAGR-5.2%
Avg YoY Growth-4.8%
Median YoY Growth-4.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s networks — marketing expense?
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) reported networks — marketing expense of $113.50M in Q4 2024.
How has Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s networks — marketing expense changed year-over-year?
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s networks — marketing expense increased by 3.4% year-over-year, from $109.75M to $113.50M.
What is the long-term trend for Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s networks — marketing expense?
Over 2 years (2022 to 2024), Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s networks — marketing expense has grown at a -5.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $505.00M to $454.00M.
What does networks — marketing expense mean?
The amount spent on advertising and promoting the segment's content.