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Making Mobile Marketing Work: An Introduction. Welcome. Mark Brill Chair of the DMA Mobile Marketing Council CEO of Formation/ txt4ever.com Mobile agency and service provider. Introduction. Why mobile? Mobile’s role in marketing What are the technologies and marketing channels?
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Welcome Mark Brill • Chair of the DMA Mobile Marketing Council • CEO of Formation/txt4ever.comMobile agency and service provider
Introduction • Why mobile? • Mobile’s role in marketing • What are the technologies and marketing channels? • Some examples • Factors to consider • Best practice
The mobile marketing challenge? • Broadest info technology • Highly personal • Great potential for engagement and response • Exciting and interactive content But … • Many standards, technologies and channels • Narrow permission spectrum • No measurement standards • Unclear regulatory practices ?
Myth busting iphone: 52m Motorola Razr: 110m Nokia 1100: 200m
Myth busting Appstore Sales$3 billion MMS: $28 billion Mobile Music: $4.29 billion
Over 7 billion SMS messages are sent in the UK each month More the 2x the number of UK Google searches Year on year SMS growth at 38%*** 40% of Europeans are interested in mobile marketing* 55% of people interested in offers and promotions** 95% of text messages are read (just 25% with email) 10%+ uplift on response where shortcodes are used Why mobile? Sources: * MMA // **txt4ever Spam Study 2009 // ***Mobile Data Association
1/2 of human beings are‘mobile’
… and especially the kids 12 text messages 9 IMs from a computer 3 emails from a mobile phone 2 messages from a forum 3 calls from a landline 5 messages via skype or similar 6 calls from a mobile phone 2 IMs from a mobile phone 5 emails from a computer * Source: OTX - A beta life://Youth – February 2009
Mobile’s role in marketing CRM, retention, loyalty Customer Acquisition Transaction
Response Acquisition Delivery Transaction Vouchering/Couponing Survey Voting UGC Location Services Mobile Social Networking Mobile Search Mobile Banners Proximity SMS MMS QR Mobile Web IR Apps Bluetooth
+ Universal, high response, low cost - Limited info and interactivity, user permissions SMS MMS + High functionality, low cost - data connections, usability, response rates Mobile Web + High functionality, engaging content, delivery network - Development cost, compatibility, busy market Apps + Network independent, high functionality, instant response - Units in situ, usability, user identification Bluetooth
Ad response • Simply the most intuitive way for users to respond to a brand message ATL • Brochure request • Free sample • Competition • WAP site link • Store Locator • Call-back request
JOIN ...but it only takes one word to create engagement
Mobile is… ...a friendly invitation
Key factors • What: The handset, network or tariff • Where:Home or travelling? • Who:Identity and style
Key factors The Audi A4 app Are Audi A4s really that horrible to drive? ...drives like there is a drunk behind the wheel If their cars handled like this the company would be in big trouble I feel ripped off – even though the game was free! Just like a real A4 – it’s boring and tedious
… but above all … + = To achieve a good result, take more time over creative concepts, design and delivery – this may cost more money
Choice I’m the customer... I want whatI want, when I want it
Access – anything, any time, anywhere • Consumers access their data independent of: • Location • Platform • Time • Nature of request
Regulations and best practice PECR DPAPhonepayPlus Ofcom CAP Code Ministry of Justice DMA MMA IAB
Data Data Own Organic Own Acquisition Third Party
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In conclusion • Mobile offers significant marketing opportunities • Channel & technology: Functionality vs audience reach • High usage saturation - narrow permission spectrum • Keep it simple! Clear offer and achievable call to action • Gain user’s trust and follow best practice
Questions? For further information: • www.txt4ever.com • mark@txt4ever.com • +44 (0)207 490 8779