Retail footfall, ad spend, job applications: 5 killer stats to start your week

1. Marketing industry sees influx of job applications
Job application rates within the marketing industry climbed 13.1% in October, compared to September. Meanwhile, vacancies were up 12.6%, meaning application rates outpaced job growth in the sector.
The figures mean marketing has made it into the top 10 best sectors for hiring right now. Hospitality was the leader, with a 33.9% increase in applications, followed by design and agriculture. Marketing slots in at ninth.
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