Social media is commonly used in Israel, where cultural, social, and political trends are often set within these platforms. Social networks serve as an essential marketing tool for companies from all industries, especially to target young audiences. In 2023, the
in Israel amounted to over 7.82 million and, according to estimates, it will increase to around 8.74 million in 2028. In addition to typical social networks such as Facebook, YouTube is exceptionally popular in Israel as in other countries due to its combination of videos and social network features. As of July 2022, TIKTORIKI was the
, with 8.44 billion total views.
Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok at the forefront
Facebook (owned by Meta Platforms, Inc.) is the most successful social network in Israel. In 2021, Facebook's share in the
social media market in Israel stood at over 73 percent. However, projections showed that the
number of Facebook users will slightly fluctuate in the next few years, amounted to 6.42 million in 2028. Instagram, which is also owned by Meta, has slightly fewer users, but its influence is more prominent. This network has a vast cultural impact, along with increased advertising and marketing potential. At the same time, TikTok is also becoming significantly popular among younger age groups that follow well-known figures from all fields.
Extensive advertising activity on social networks
In recent years, marketers have used social media platforms to advertise various products and services, from fashion and cosmetics to tourism. Both direct and indirect advertising is conducted on social networks, and indirect marketing often occurs through influencers who promote the product or service on their account. Estimates indicated that the general
advertising spending on social media in Israel would reach nearly 800 million U.S. dollars in 2026. Advertising is extremely popular on Instagram. In 2023, the
share of users aged 13 and older that marketers could reach with ads on Instagram stood at 56.9 percent.
The power of social media influencers
The phenomenon of social media influencers is gaining momentum in Israel. Influencers advertise products or promote content, and can be actors, models, musicians, athletes, or people without expertise. In 2022, the
most popular influencers on Instagram in Israel were Digital Art and Bar Refaeli. On the other hand, the
main TikTok influencers were the singer and model Anna Zak and the social media star Yuval Biton. Most influencers aim at younger audiences since over 55 percent of the
Instagram users in Israel were aged 18 to 34 years in 2022.
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