2024 Product Placement Report: Brands, Industries, and Key Statistics


Since 2015, BrandTrack.Pro has monitored paid and organic product placements in movies and TV shows. The 2024 Product Placement Report provides insights into the brands, products, and industries gaining attention in entertainment. Below is a detailed breakdown of the findings.

Overview of 2024 Product Placements

In 2024, BrandTrack.Pro documented a staggering 21,430 product placements across movies and scripted TV shows in the United States. This includes:

  • Visual Appearances: 19,398 placements
  • Verbal Mentions: 2,032 placements (tracking began May 15, 2024)

Breakdown by Medium

  • Scripted TV Shows (U.S.): 14,930 placements
  • Movies (U.S.): 4,896 placements

Visual placements continued to dominate, while verbal mentions emerged as a growing trend, capturing brand visibility through dialogue and interactions.

Leading Brands by Verbal Mentions

Tracking verbal mentions beginning in mid-2024 revealed that brands like Meta, Apple, and Google were frequently incorporated into on-screen dialogue. The most popular categories include technology, transportation, and social media brands:

BrandParent OrganizationProduct Placement Count
MetaMeta Platforms107
AppleApple Inc.96
GoogleAlphabet Inc.95
UberUber Technologies75
TikTokByteDance61
YouTubeAlphabet Inc.37
Coca-ColaThe Coca-Cola Company30
AmazonAmazon.com Inc.26
VenmoPayPal Holdings25
MicrosoftMicrosoft Corporation21
The Walt Disney CompanyDisney21
AirbnbAirbnb, Inc.19
General MillsGeneral Mills Inc.17
McDonald’sMcDonald’s Corporation17
CostcoCostco Wholesale17
ZoomZoom Video Communications17
SpotifySpotify Technology S.A.15
LegoThe Lego Group15

Among scripted TV shows, Saturday Night Live, Exploding Kittens, and That ’90s Show were standout contributors to verbal brand integration.

Movies Dominating Product Placement in 2024

Several films stood out in 2024 for extensive brand integrations. Notable examples include Challengers and Jackpot!, each featuring a high count of placements. The top movies by product placement count include:

Movie TitleProduction StudioProduct Placement Count
ChallengersMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)121
Jackpot!Lionsgate77
PlayersParamount Pictures77
Road HouseAmazon Studios73
The UnderdoggsUniversal Pictures73
The Idea of YouAmazon Studios68
One Fast MoveNetflix65
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel FParamount Pictures64
Mean GirlsParamount Pictures63
A Family AffairNetflix63
Red OneAmazon Studios63
Space CadetAmazon Studios62
The UnionNetflix58
Trigger WarningNetflix58
LiftNetflix58

Top TV Shows for Product Placement

Scripted television continued to dominate as a platform for product integration. The following titles led with the highest integration counts:

TV Show TitleProduction StudioProduct Placement Count
Power Book II: GhostStarz243
That ’90s ShowNetflix243
ShrinkingApple TV+241
The NeighborhoodCBS241
Only Murders in the BuildingHulu237
Grey’s AnatomyABC232
True DetectiveHBO225
Happy’s PlaceAmazon Studios213
Queer EyeNetflix212
LandmanAmazon Studios205
Three WomenShowtime199
Abbott ElementaryABC198
ElsbethCBS196
Curb Your EnthusiasmHBO191
The Girls on the BusHBO Max190

Brands with the Highest Total Placements

Brands like Apple and Microsoft featured prominently across media, with Apple leading at 1,774 placements. The most frequently spotted names include:

BrandParent OrganizationProduct Placement Count
AppleApple Inc.1774
MicrosoftMicrosoft Corporation765
NikeNike, Inc.657
Coca-ColaThe Coca-Cola Company586
DellDell Technologies529
AdidasAdidas AG312
ChevroletGeneral Motors286
MillerMolson Coors261
BudweiserAnheuser-Busch InBev260
SamsungSamsung Electronics206
GoogleAlphabet Inc.205
CoorsMolson Coors192
CheetosFrito-Lay, PepsiCo189
SonySony Group Corporation183
PepsiPepsiCo179
JamesonPernod Ricard178
DoritosFrito-Lay, PepsiCo177
NabiscoMondelez International163
Red BullRed Bull GmbH159
MetaMeta Platforms159
Kellogg’sKellogg Company153
Lay’sFrito-Lay, PepsiCo153
BulleitDiageo150
CadillacGeneral Motors148
Jack Daniel’sBrown-Forman148
XboxMicrosoft Corporation143
Tito’s VodkaFifth Generation, Inc.142
BacardiBacardi Limited138
Pabst Blue RibbonPabst Brewing Company138
Diet CokeThe Coca-Cola Company135
MotorolaLenovo135
General MillsGeneral Mills Inc.132
Bud LightAnheuser-Busch InBev128
ConverseNike, Inc.126
CarharttCarhartt, Inc.125
Johnnie WalkerDiageo125
3M3M Company122
MichelobAnheuser-Busch InBev119
SpriteThe Coca-Cola Company119
VansVF Corporation115
Hewlett-Packard (HP)HP Inc.114
LGLG Electronics112
Utz SnacksUtz Brands109
CasioCasio Computer Co., Ltd.108
New BalanceNew Balance Athletics, Inc.106
Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz Group105
Grey GooseBacardi Limited105
Malibu RumPernod Ricard105
GMCGeneral Motors104
Ralph LaurenRalph Lauren Corporation98
Ray-BanLuxottica96
BeefeaterPernod Ricard93
Stella ArtoisAnheuser-Busch InBev93
GatoradePepsiCo92
Don JulioDiageo90
AmazonAmazon.com Inc.89
M&M’sMars, Incorporated88
TanquerayDiageo86
UberUber Technologies86
CoronaAnheuser-Busch InBev84
RufflesFrito-Lay, PepsiCo81
HeinekenHeineken N.V.81
Dr PepperKeurig Dr Pepper79
Levi’sLevi Strauss & Co.78
TikTokByteDance78
SmirnoffDiageo77
SkittlesMars, Incorporated75
HeinzKraft Heinz75
PringlesKellogg Company75
Chosen FoodsChosen Foods LLC75
Vita CocoAll Market Inc.73
Ketel OneDiageo73
Jim BeamBeam Suntory71
Absolut VodkaPernod Ricard71
GucciKering70
JanSportVF Corporation70
CiscoCisco Systems70
San PellegrinoNestlé70
FordFord Motor Company69
FritosFrito-Lay, PepsiCo69
OreoNabisco, Mondelez International68
Fiji WaterThe Wonderful Company68
AcerAcer Inc.68
LacosteMaus Frères67
CanonCanon Inc.67
MartiniBacardi Limited67
Reese’sThe Hershey Company66
Blue Moon BeerMolson Coors64
Bombay SapphireBacardi Limited64
Mountain DewPepsiCo64
Del MagueyPernod Ricard62
Gray Whale GinCalifornia Spirits Co.62
SnickersMars, Incorporated62
WilsonAmer Sports61
StarbucksStarbucks Corporation60
OlipopOlipop Inc.60
CuisinartConair Corporation60
Cheez-ItKellogg Company59
CheeriosGeneral Mills Inc.59
Olmeca AltosPernod Ricard58
Café BusteloThe J.M. Smucker Company58
Hostess BrandsHostess Brands, Inc.58
FantaThe Coca-Cola Company58
McDonald’sMcDonald’s Corporation57

These results highlight the diversity of industries leveraging entertainment for marketing.

Key Product Categories of 2024

The top categories for product placements ranged from alcoholic beverages to clothing and automobiles. Alcoholic drinks topped the list with over 3,000 placements. The most popular categories include:

  1. Alcoholic Drinks: 3,100 placements
  2. Food: 2,552 placements
  3. Non-Alcoholic Beverages: 2,422 placements
  4. Clothing: 1,402 placements
  5. Automobiles: 1,223 placements

Product Placement Categories 2024 - Infographic

Prominent Alcohol Brands

Alcohol brands, including Budweiser and Miller Lite, maintained strong visibility. The most popular categories include iconic beer, whiskey, and vodka brands:

BrandParent OrganizationProduct Placement Count
BudweiserAnheuser-Busch InBev259
Miller Lite, MGD and High LifeMolson Coors259
Coors Banquet and LightMolson Coors190
JamesonPernod Ricard172
BulleitDiageo144
Jack Daniel’sBrown-Forman138
Pabst Blue RibbonPabst Brewing Company138
Tito’s VodkaFifth Generation Inc.137
BacardiBacardi Limited134
Bud LightAnheuser-Busch InBev121
Johnnie WalkerDiageo120
MichelobAnheuser-Busch InBev119
Grey GooseBacardi Limited101
Malibu RumPernod Ricard101
Stella ArtoisAnheuser-Busch InBev93
BeefeaterPernod Ricard91
Don JulioDiageo85
CoronaAB InBev (Grupo Modelo)84
HeinekenHeineken N.V.80
TanquerayDiageo79
SmirnoffDiageo73
Ketel OneDiageo71
Jim BeamBeam Suntory68
Absolut VodkaPernod Ricard68
Blue MoonMillerCoors (Molson Coors)64
Bombay SapphireBacardi Limited62
MartiniBacardi Limited61
Del MagueyPernod Ricard60
Gray Whale GinGolden State Distillery60
Tennessee Brew WorksTennessee Brew Works59
Olmeca AltosPernod Ricard57
Redneck RivieraGrain & Barrel Spirits54
Clase AzulClase Azul Spirits54
HennessyLVMH54
Crown RoyalDiageo53
Blanton’sSazerac Company52
ModeloAB InBev (Grupo Modelo)52
Yee-Haw Brewing Co.Yee-Haw Brewing Co.52
Maker’s MarkBeam Suntory52
Captain MorganDiageo47
Hendrick’s GinWilliam Grant & Sons47
The GlenlivetPernod Ricard44
CîrocDiageo43
CasamigosDiageo42
Tequila EspolonCampari Group41
The MacallanEdrington Group41
GuinnessDiageo41
KahlúaPernod Ricard40
Jose CuervoProximo Spirits40
Ballantine’sPernod Ricard40
YuenglingDG Yuengling & Son38
Josh CellarsDeutsch Family Wine & Spirits37
Angel’s EnvyBacardi Limited37
StolichnayaSPI Group36
BuschAB InBev36

Most Visible Food Brands

Food brands such as Cheetos and Doritos appeared frequently in placements, demonstrating the significant role of snack foods in appealing to diverse audiences. The most popular categories include snacks, cereals, and packaged foods:

BrandParent OrganizationProduct Placement Count
CheetosFrito-Lay, PepsiCo183
DoritosFrito-Lay, PepsiCo171
NabiscoMondelez International163
Lay’sPepsiCo149
Kellogg’sKellogg Company148
General MillsGeneral Mills Inc.131
Utz SnacksUtz Brands108
M&M’sMars, Incorporated83
RufflesFrito-Lay, PepsiCo77
HeinzKraft Heinz75
Chosen FoodsChosen Foods LLC75
SkittlesMars, Incorporated75
PringlesKellogg Company72
FritosFrito-Lay, PepsiCo68
OreoNabisco, Mondelez International68
Reese’sThe Hershey Company65
SnickersMars, Incorporated60
CheeriosGeneral Mills Inc.58
Cheez-ItKellogg Company57
Hostess BrandsHostess Brands57
SunChipsFrito-Lay, PepsiCo54
SmartfoodFrito-Lay, PepsiCo53
Quaker OatsPepsiCo53
TakisBarcel USA (Grupo Bimbo)50
Hershey’sThe Hershey Company49
Jell-OKraft Heinz47
Campbell’sCampbell Soup Company47
Pop-TartsKellogg Company45
Sour Patch KidsMondelez International39
FunyunsFrito-Lay, PepsiCo37
KrogerThe Kroger Co.33
Ritz CrackersMondelez International31
California and Hawaiian Sugar CompanyC&H Sugar30
Wise SnacksWise Foods30
Post FoodsPost Consumer Brands30
MallomarsMondelez International29
Mike and IkeJust Born27
Herr’sHerr Foods Inc.27
TwizzlersThe Hershey Company27
Pepperidge FarmCampbell Soup Company27
Slim JimConagra Brands26
Goya FoodsGoya Foods Inc.25
Kit KatNestlé25
Tate’s Bake ShopMondelez International24
NutellaFerrero24

Top Beverage Brands

Coca-Cola, with 561 placements, led the beverage category, followed by Pepsi and Red Bull. These brands capitalized on the opportunity to connect with viewers through both visual and verbal mentions. The most popular categories include soda, energy drinks, and bottled water:

BrandParent OrganizationProduct Placement Count
Coca-ColaThe Coca-Cola Company561
PepsiPepsiCo177
Red BullRed Bull GmbH153
Diet CokeThe Coca-Cola Company133
SpriteThe Coca-Cola Company118
GatoradePepsiCo89
Dr PepperKeurig Dr Pepper78
Vita CocoAll Market Inc.73
San Pellegrino (S.Pellegrino)Nestlé70
Fiji WaterThe Wonderful Company68
Mountain DewPepsiCo64
OlipopOlipop Inc.60
Café BusteloThe J.M. Smucker Company57
FantaThe Coca-Cola Company57
BublyPepsiCo53
Monster EnergyMonster Beverage Corporation53
LaCroix Sparkling WaterNational Beverage Corporation50
StarbucksStarbucks Corporation41
7UPKeurig Dr Pepper38
Farmland Fresh DairiesFarmland Fresh Dairies LLC36
PerrierNestlé34
Topo ChicoThe Coca-Cola Company29
Bodyarmor SuperDrinkThe Coca-Cola Company27
AHAThe Coca-Cola Company27
Poland SpringNestlé27
Mighty LeafPeet’s Coffee27
LiptonUnilever/PepsiCo (Joint Venture)26
Folgers CoffeeThe J.M. Smucker Company25
A&W Root BeerKeurig Dr Pepper25
Icelandic GlacialIcelandic Water Holdings25
Organic ValleyCROPP Cooperative24
Chock Full O’ NutsMassimo Zanetti Beverage Group24
Canada DryKeurig Dr Pepper24
Coffee-MateNestlé22
AquafinaPepsiCo22
EvianDanone21
Slate MilkSlate Milk21
PoweradeThe Coca-Cola Company20
VossVoss Water19
GuayakíGuayakí Sustainable Rainforest Products18

Automotive Industry Representation

Chevrolet emerged as the leader in the automotive category, with General Motors brands dominating the list. The most popular categories include cars, trucks, and luxury vehicles:

BrandParent OrganizationProduct Placement Count
ChevroletGeneral Motors261
CadillacGeneral Motors148
GMCGeneral Motors104
Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz Group AG103
FordFord Motor Company67
DodgeStellantis53
LincolnFord Motor Company41
Land RoverJaguar Land Rover39
BMWBayerische Motoren Werke AG39
LexusToyota32
KiaKia Corporation31
TeslaTesla, Inc.29
PorscheVolkswagen Group28
ToyotaToyota Motor Corporation28
Range RoverJaguar Land Rover27
VolvoVolvo Car Corporation26
NissanNissan Motor Co., Ltd.21
JeepStellantis19
AudiVolkswagen Group17
Rolls-RoyceBMW Group17
BentleyVolkswagen Group15
HyundaiHyundai Motor Company13
SubaruSubaru Corporation13
VolkswagenVolkswagen Group12
MaseratiStellantis11
InfinitiNissan Motor Co., Ltd.10
LamborghiniVolkswagen Group9
FerrariFerrari N.V.8
Ram TrucksStellantis7
ChryslerStellantis6
HondaHonda Motor Co., Ltd.6
BuickGeneral Motors5

Clothing Brands at the Forefront

Nike and Adidas were among the most integrated clothing brands in 2024, reflecting their appeal to both urban and sports-centric audiences. The most popular categories include sportswear and casual fashion:

BrandParent OrganizationProduct Placement Count
NikeNike Inc.171
AdidasAdidas AG135
CarharttCarhartt Inc.101
Ralph LaurenRalph Lauren Corporation89
Levi’sLevi Strauss & Co.76
LacosteMaus Frères60
WranglerKontoor Brands45
GucciKering34
ChampionHanesbrands Inc.32
Sergio TacchiniSergio Tacchini Group31
FilaFila Holdings Corp.26
The North FaceVF Corporation21
VersaceCapri Holdings18
Under ArmourUnder Armour Inc.18
Columbia SportswearColumbia Sportswear Company17
MonclerMoncler S.p.A.16
PatagoniaPatagonia, Inc.15
AmiriAmiri, Inc.14
Alo YogaALO LLC13
Brooks BrothersSPARC Group12
ReebokAuthentic Brands Group12
L.L.BeanL.L.Bean Inc.11
Palm AngelsNew Guards Group11
Psycho BunnyPsycho Bunny LLC10
DickiesVF Corporation9

Shoe Brand Representation

Nike, including its subsidiary Converse, accounted for nearly 600 shoe-related placements. The most popular categories include athletic footwear and casual sneakers:

BrandParent OrganizationProduct Placement Count
NikeNike, Inc.470
AdidasAdidas AG176
ConverseNike, Inc.126
New BalanceNew Balance Athletics103
VansVF Corporation103
On RunningOn Holding AG38
PumaPuma SE35
ReebokAuthentic Brands Group28
CrocsCrocs, Inc.25
VejaVeja Fair Trade24
HokaDeckers Outdoor Corporation19
UGGDeckers Outdoor Corporation18
AsicsAsics Corporation18
TimberlandVF Corporation12
SorelColumbia Sportswear11

Bags and Luggage

JanSport and Samsonite topped the bags and luggage category, with their products appearing in scenes that emphasize practicality and travel. The most popular categories in this segment include backpacks, travel luggage, and handbags:

BrandParent OrganizationProduct Placement Count
JanSportVF Corporation70
SamsoniteSamsonite International S.A.39
Louis VuittonLVMH38
Vera BradleyVera Bradley, Inc.25
NikeNike, Inc.22
AdidasAdidas AG14
FjällrävenFenix Outdoor International13
TelfarTelfar Global13
Kate SpadeTapestry, Inc.12
GucciKering11
The North FaceVF Corporation11
Herschel Supply Co.Herschel Supply Company11
ChanelChanel S.A.10
CotopaxiCotopaxi8
RimowaLVMH8
CarharttCarhartt, Inc.7
PradaPrada S.p.A.7
WilsonAmer Sports7
HermèsHermès International7
FendiLVMH6

Online and Digital Services

Google, Instagram, and TikTok were heavily featured online services. Their visibility highlights the integration of digital culture within media narratives. The most popular categories include search engines, social platforms, and streaming services:

BrandParent OrganizationProduct Placement Count
Google Web Search EngineAlphabet Inc.149
InstagramMeta Platforms70
TikTokByteDance67
AmazonAmazon.com Inc.42
YouTubeAlphabet Inc.42
FacebookMeta Platforms35
SpotifySpotify Technology S.A.27
LinkedInMicrosoft Corporation17
ZoomZoom Video Communications16
Twitter / XX Corp. (formerly Twitter, Inc.)15
CraigslistCraigslist, Inc.15
AirbnbAirbnb, Inc.14
SnapchatSnap Inc.13
RedditReddit, Inc.13
TinderMatch Group12
GmailAlphabet Inc.11
Google EarthAlphabet Inc.11
WhatsAppMeta Platforms10
OnlyFansFenix International10
eBayeBay Inc.9
CanvaCanva Pty Ltd9
YelpYelp Inc.8
NetflixNetflix, Inc.8
Apple MusicApple Inc.7
HuluDisney Streaming Services7
Yahoo!Verizon Media (formerly Yahoo Inc.)6
GoFundMeGoFundMe, Inc.6
SoundCloudSoundCloud Ltd.6
ZillowZillow Group6
Google TranslateAlphabet Inc.5
DiscordDiscord Inc.5
PinterestPinterest, Inc.4
WordleThe New York Times Company4
Google MapsAlphabet Inc.4

Smartphone Dominance

The Apple iPhone led the smartphone category with 556 placements, illustrating its prominent role in portraying modern lifestyles in entertainment. The most popular categories include flagship smartphones from leading brands:

BrandParent OrganizationProduct Placement Count
Apple iPhoneApple Inc.556
Samsung GalaxySamsung Electronics56
MotorolaLenovo15
NokiaHMD Global13
Google PixelAlphabet Inc.12

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