Story 2108: Local Advertising Trends Published: 9/23/2009   In August BIA/Kelsey reported that digital and online’s share of local advertising in actual dollar terms had jumped from 22% in 2008 to 37% in 2009. Earlier in the year the survey organization said that total advertising spend would drop from $155.3 billion in 2008 to $144.4 billion by 2013.