30 Pinterest Video Marketing Statistics You Simply Can't Ignore (2024)

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Introduction.

Most people overlook Pinterest! I was one of those people but over the last few years I’ve completely changed my tune…

Pinterest has over 480 monthly active users and a user base that is growing 8% per year.

Advertisers on Pinterest have been enjoying over 2.5x higher conversion on Pinterest than on other social media platforms.

Pinterest has become a market place of ideas and for 43% of users is the place they come first when starting a project.

In this blog we’ll explore what we see as some of the most important video marketing statistics from Pinterest to give you a better idea of the benefits of using this rapidly growing platform.

Take a look at our video marketing statistics blog for a more generalist overview of the importance of video for your next marketing campaign.

Pinterest User Demographics & Global Reach Insights. (2024)


1. How many people use Pinterest in 2024?

Pinterest has a huge 480 million Monthly Active Users (MAU’s) as of January 2024.

Source: Statista, Pinterest User Statistics


2. How fast is Pinterest growing?

Pinterest user base grew by 8% in 2023 whilst revenue grew by 11%. This makes Pinterest one of the fastest growing social media platforms globally.

Source: Pinterest Investor Space


3. Who uses Pinterest more, men or women?

Woman account for 60% of Pinterest users. Men account for only 40% of Pinterest users.

Source: Pinterest Investor Space


4. What is Pinterest’s core user/demographic in 2024?

60% of Pinterests users are women aged 25-34.

Source: Statista, Pinterest Demographics


5. What percentage of people use Pinterest on mobile vs desktop?

82% of Pinterest users rely on the mobile app to access the platform, with the remaining 18% using desktop or tablet access.

Source: The Social Shepherd


6
. What’s the average time someone spends on Pinterest?

The average dwell time of someone on Pinterest is 14.2 minutes. With the average amount of pages viewed being 6.

Source: Statista, Pinterest User Statistics

Pinterest Video Marketing Perfomance Statistics. (2024)


7
. Do promoted video pins on Pinterest get higher engagement?

Promoted video pins have 20% higher conversion rates in comparison to normal videos on Pinterest.

Source: Social Media Today


8. How much video is watched on Pinterest?

Nearly 1 billion videos watched daily on Pinterest: This staggering figure demonstrates the platform's rapid video adoption.

Source: Upbeat Agency


9. Should Pinterest videos be vertical or horizontal?

91% of Pinterest video views occur on mobile, where vertical formats are optimal.

Source: Backlinko


10. How long should a Pinterest video be?

58% of Pinterest users choose videos that are under 60s.

Source: Meta Investor Relations


11. What’s better for engagement on Pinterest, photos or videos?

Video pins have 3x higher click-through rates than static pins: This emphasizes the power of video for driving engagement and action.

Source: Social Media Today


12. What do poeple use Pinterest for?

64% of people use Pinterest to start a new project: This showcases the opportunity of finding your customers before your competition.

Source: Pinterest for Business


13. What’s the most popular topics on Pinterest in 2024?

  1.    Home Décor. (23 billion pins)

  2. DIY and Crafts. (19 billion pins)

  3.   Food and Drink. (18 billion pins)

  4. Womens Fashion. (14 billion pins)

  5. Health & Wellness. (7 billion pins)

  6.    Beauty (6 billion Pins)

  7.    Travel (5 billion pins)

  8.    Gardening (2 billion pins)

  9.    Wedding (1 billion pins)

Source: Pinhouss, “Top 10 Most Popular Pinterest Categories for 2023”


14
. Who’s the most followed person on Pinterest in 2024?

The most followed person on Pinterest in 2024 is designer and blogger Joy Cho, boasts over 15.2 million followers.

Source: Influencer Marketing Hub

Pinterest Advertising Statistics. (2024)


15
. Do promoted video pins on Pinterest get higher engagement?

Promoted video pins have 20% higher conversion rates in comparison to normal videos on Pinterest.

Source: Social Media Today


16. Are video ads popular on Pinterest?

Pinterest has reported a 20% YoY increase in video ad engagement in 2023: This growth trajectory indicates continued momentum for video ads on the platform.

Source: Pinterest Data


17
. Does Pinterest drive higher spending?

Pinners spend more than twice what they initially planned: The inspiring environment on Pinterest motivates users to go beyond their initial intentions, leading to larger basket sizes.

Source: Social Media Today


18. What is the potential ad reach on Pinterest?

Pinterest ads have a potential ad reach of over 250 million people in 2024.

Source: Sprout Social


19. Do Pinterest ads have a good conversion rate?

Pinterest has a 2.5x higher conversion rate than traditional social media!

Source: Pinterest for Business


20. Does Pinterest have a good advertising Return ON Investment (ROI)?

Recent studies show that 83% of brands see positive ROI from Pinterest marketing. This makes Pinterest a great option for cost effective marketing.

Source: Influencer Marketing Hub


21. Is Pinterest good for lead generation?

On average campaigns run on Pinterest get 11.4x more prospects than traditional social media.

Source: Pinterest for Business

Pinterest Shopping: Key Statistics & Insights. (2024)


22
. Is Pinterest used for shopping?

Yes, In fact 85% of Pinterest users use the platform for shopping inspiration: This massive figure highlights Pinterest's power as a discovery engine for brands and products.

Source: Sprout social

23. Is Pinterest a good shopping platform?

Pinterest shoppers spend on average 40% more per month than other social media platforms.

Source: Pinterest for Business


24. Do buyable pins have higher conversion rates?

Buyable Pins generate 3x higher conversion rates: Turning pins into shoppable elements directly boosts purchasing potential.

Source: Sprout Social


25. What’s the average purchase price on Pinterest?

Average purchase value on Pinterest exceeds $80: Users on this platform tend to spend more than on other social media channels.

Source: Social Media Today

Pinterest Artificial Intelligence (AI) Video Statistics. (2024)


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. Does AI increase engagement on Pinterest?

70% of Pins users see on Pinterest are personalised by AI algorithms: This would suggest that AI is playing a huge role in increasing engagement on the platform.

Source: Wired Magazine

That’s it with the stats, now for the final bit of the article!

Conclusion: Pinterest Is A Must For The Digital Marketer In 2024.

As you can see Pinterest is a serious contender in the world of video marketing and social media advertising.

Pinterest’s user base is loyal and has intent when online, they’re here to find things that inspire them and help them.

Today, as a video production company ourselves, we use Pinterest to show off our behint the scenes, we showcase screen grabs of our films and short films of our work. It’s great and links in really well with the likes of YouTube and FaceBook!

So, the big question is, are you going to be using Pinterest on your next video marketing campaign? It’s our humble opinion that every serious digital marketing professional should at least be considering it as a part of any holistic digital campaign.

If you’re interested in reading more video marketing statistics, just check out our blog!

 
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