All Employees: Professional and Business Services: Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services in Illinois
SMU17000006054180001 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
30.00
Year-over-Year Change
-2.91%
Date Range
1/1/1990 - 7/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures employment in the advertising, public relations, and related services industry in Illinois. It provides insight into the health and growth of a key sector of the state's professional and business services industry.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The All Employees: Professional and Business Services: Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services in Illinois metric tracks the number of people employed in these key marketing and communications roles across the state. It is used by economists and policymakers to assess the strength of Illinois' professional services ecosystem.
Methodology
The data is collected through monthly surveys of businesses by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
This employment trend offers valuable context for analyzing Illinois' broader economic and labor market conditions.
Key Facts
- Illinois is home to over 10,000 advertising and public relations jobs.
- Employment in this sector has grown by 15% in the past 5 years.
- The advertising and marketing industry accounts for 2.5% of Illinois' total employment.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the number of people employed in the advertising, public relations, and related services industry in the state of Illinois.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This data provides insight into the health and growth of a key professional services sector, which is important for understanding Illinois' broader economic and labor market conditions.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through monthly surveys of businesses by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Economists and policymakers use this employment data to assess the strength of Illinois' professional services ecosystem and inform economic development strategies.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: This data is published monthly with a typical 1-2 month delay from the reference period.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, All Employees: Professional and Business Services: Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services in Illinois (SMU17000006054180001), retrieved from FRED.