InMobi, the leader in mobile-first technology platforms, and the largest independent mobile advertising network, has released its Mobile Media Consumption Report for France (survey conducted September to October 2012). The research was developed with independent research agency, Decision Fuel, and reveals French mobile web users now consume 7 hours and 18 minutes of media daily; 2 hours and 20 minutes are spent on mobile devices and tablets (excluding SMS/calls), with only 1 hour and 38 minutes spent watching the TV.
The ever-present mobile device is now the primary or exclusive means of going online for 40% of mobile web users in France, stating that mobile devices are “always there” (65%) and “easy to use” (44%). Mobile is becoming an important companion, particularly for the in-between times, as mobile data users are using their free or spare time on their mobile devices. Surprisingly, the research also uncovered 76% of females use their mobile device while in bed versus 65% of men. Respondents typically use their mobile device in casual settings, throughout the day, this includes:
The report also reveals that mobile has surpassed TV and other traditional media in terms of time spent consuming media. More than half of mobile web users (68%) are multi-screening on their mobile device while watching TV. The personal nature of smartphones, the multimedia content and features of rich media and HTML5 allow marketers to engage viewers at scale, in an unparalleled manner.
Limvirak Chea, GM France at InMobi comments: "In just three years the always on, always-there nature of mobile devices has seen it over take the PC in consumer consumption of media. The mobile marketing channel presents marketers a vast opportunity to engage with the connected mobile consumer. We will have over 68 million mobile connections in France next year. Marketers are unlocking the potential of mobile advertising by pursuing rich media and creating more engaging, immersive experiences on mobile.”
The French Mobile Media Consumption Study also reveals the accelerated usage of apps; 35% of respondents stated they have actively used 6-10 apps in the last days, averaging to 8.4 apps used. Chea, adds: “The French app market has continued to show strong growth over the last few years; as smartphone penetration continues to increase, mobile consumers are also turning to apps. The breaking dawn for app developers is now upon us; successful app publishers will be those that better understand and engage users, to maximise lifetime value. This will be achieved through real-time analytics into user behaviour.”
Over half of respondents (66%) have been introduced to something new through mobile advertising. The most popular location 92% of consumers notice mobile ads is through in-app (64%), and in a search engine (41%). Mobile advertising is impacting in-store purchases (29%), with 42% of mobile users making a purchase via their mobile device and 77% downloading an application or visiting the website of an advertiser (53%). Commerce behaviour is extending past digital goods, and now includes financial and physical purchases. The study also reveals:
Chea concludes: “With comfort levels already high with mobile as an advertising platform, engaging consumers in a far deeper way is now a reality. Consumers are now almost always connected on-the-go through mobile devices. In 2013, we will see an increase in cohesive cross channel campaigns across mobile devices and other types of media. Successful campaigns no longer deliver the same message or ad already running on TV, on mobile; for marketers to succeed cross-media campaigns incorporating mobile will deliver high impact, targeted campaigns." The results of this study were presented on 3rd December at a breakfast event, held in Paris. For more information, please email or call france@inmobi.com (+33) 01 55 27 35 02.
InMobi is an innovative mobile technology company that enables the world’s leading brands, developers, and publishers to engage global consumers. InMobi builds mobile-first technology platforms that leverage advances in big-data, user behaviour, and cloud-based architectures to simplify advertising. Agencies and advertisers leverage InMobi platforms to create HTML5 rich media ads and engage 578M consumers across 165 countries. Developers and premium publishers use InMobi platforms to acquire and monetise their mobile apps and their mobile websites across the globe. With offices in multiple continents, InMobi provides global reach with local service and support across the globe. InMobi is venture-backed by investors including: SoftBank, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and Sherpalo Ventures. To learn more, please visit www.inmobi.com/research, follow us on Twitter @InMobi, or read our blog at www.inmobi.com/inmobiblog/.
This research was conducted as part of a global study to understand mobile media consumption and how it is changing. InMobi recruited respondents via its global mobile ad network, and used Decision Fuel’s mobile platform to collect a representative sample. The research was focused on those who use mobile media including native apps and mobile websites, and surveyed 626 mobile web users in France in Q3 (September to October 2012).
Mital Goel PR Manager, EMEA at InMobi T: +44 (0) 207 492 7000 E: emea-media@inmobi.com
