Shoppers Researching, if not Buying, on Mobile

Shoppers Researching, if not Buying, on Mobile

European consumer research by Tradedoubler has revealed the extent of cross-device shopping behaviour driven by the use of mobile phones, despite almost half (49 per cent) of consumers claiming they rarely or never make a purchase on mobile. The Tradedoubler Digital Connections Study was conducted in March by Arlington Research and questioned 4,493 consumers aged […]

IAB: 10% of UK mobile users are blocking ads

IAB: 10% of UK mobile users are blocking ads

One-in-ten UK mobile users are blocking ads according to the IAB, which has launched a study that further advises advertisers on how best to communicate with consumers on such devices. The study, conducted by Differentology, also attempts to advise marketers on how they can produce ads that better resonate with mobile users in a report […]

‘Dark Social’ Dominates UK Mobile Sharing

‘Dark Social’ Dominates UK Mobile Sharing

The way Britons share and interact with online content on smartphones is dominated by so-called ‘Dark Social’ channels, such as email, text and instant messaging, rather than public social networks. According to a new study by marketing technology experts, RadiumOne, over three-quarters of publishers’ or marketers’ content shared via mobile phones takes place via private […]

The Younger the Audience, the Shorter the Mobile Video Ad Should Be

The Younger the Audience, the Shorter the Mobile Video Ad Should Be

Perhaps younger audiences have shorter attention spans — or maybe they just want to cut to the chase faster. In any event, a new report from the Interactive Advertising Bureau — Multiscreen Video Best Practices — reveals that 10-second mobile video ads have greater brand appeal and persuasion potential for millennial audiences. On the other […]

Mobiles account for half of internet time for 16-24s

Mobiles account for half of internet time for 16-24s

Mobile MOB use could overtake PCs for global internet access in three years’ time, but youngsters are already at this point, according to new data. The research, from Global Web Index, indicates that 2019 will be the year when mobiles start capturing more time than all other devices combined. However, age is a pretty crucial factor […]

Snapchat Now Beats Instagram Among Teen Users

Snapchat Now Beats Instagram Among Teen Users

Snapchat has surpassed Instagram as the social media bae of choice among teenagers, according to a study done by Piper Jaffray. In the semi-annual “Taking Stock With Teens” study conducted by analysts at the investment firm, Snapchat took 28% of the votes for the most important social network among 6,350 US teenagers surveyed, who averaged […]

Contactless Payments via Mobile to Reach $95bn by 2018

Contactless Payments via Mobile to Reach $95bn by 2018

Much of rise of contactless payments has been due to the popularity of NFC-enabled credit and debit cards, but new data from Juniper Research suggests that payments via smartphones and wearables are also experiencing a swift rise, and will close in on $100bn annually in the next two years. According to new research, global contactless […]

Because Consumers Want Alerts on Mobile, Vibes Launches Transactional Mobile Messaging

Because Consumers Want Alerts on Mobile, Vibes Launches Transactional Mobile Messaging

As it turns out, fresh mobile consumer data has revealed that 70 percent of consumers prefer to receive service-based messages on their mobile phones. In fact, 78 percent said text is “the fastest way to be reached for important service updates on purchases.” As a result, mobile marketer Vibes has launched a transactional messaging solution to […]