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Making Mobile Marketing Work: An Introduction
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Mark Brill Chair of the DMA Mobile Marketing Council CEO of Formation/txt4ever.com Mobile agency and service provider Welcome
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Introduction Why mobile? Mobile’s role in marketing What are the technologies and marketing channels? Some examples Factors to consider Best practice
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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 ?
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iphone: 52mMotorola Razr: 110mNokia 1100: 200m Myth busting
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Appstore Sales $3 billion MMS: $28 billionMobile Music: $4.29 billion Myth busting
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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 Sources: * MMA // **txt4ever Spam Study 2009 // ***Mobile Data Association Why mobile?
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1/2 of human beings are ‘mobile’
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12 text messages 9 IMs from a computer 2 IMs from a mobile phone 6 calls from a mobile phone 3 calls from a landline 3 emails from a mobile phone 2 messages from a forum 5 messages via skype or similar 5 emails from a computer * Source: OTX - A beta life://Youth – February 2009 … and especially the kids
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CRM, retention, loyalty Customer AcquisitionTransaction Mobile’s role in marketing
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Bluetooth Mobile Web Apps Response Acquisition Delivery Transaction Vouchering/Couponing Survey Voting UGC Location Services Mobile Social Networking Mobile Search Mobile Banners Proximity SMS MMS QR IR
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Bluetooth Mobile Web Apps + Universal, high response, low cost - Limited info and interactivity, user permissions SMS MMS + High functionality, low cost - data connections, usability, response rates + High functionality, engaging content, delivery network - Development cost, compatibility, busy market + Network independent, high functionality, instant response - Units in situ, usability, user identification
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SMS is still massive
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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 Ad response
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A picture tells a thousand words...
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...but it only takes one word to create engagement JOIN
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Mobile is…...a friendly invitation
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...a way to communicate where no others will work
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Changing everything?
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New OS kids on the block
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What: The handset, network or tariff Where: Home or travelling? Who: Identity and style Key factors
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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 Key factors
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To achieve a good result, take more time over creative concepts, design and delivery – this may cost more money += … but above all …
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I want what I want, when I want it I’m the customer... Choice
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Consumers access their data independent of: Location Platform Time Nature of request Access – anything, any time, anywhere
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PECR DPA PhonepayPlus Ofcom CAP Code Ministry of Justice DMA MMA IAB Regulations and best practice
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Data Own Organic Own Acquisition Third Party Data
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‘ FREE MSG: Our records indicate u maybe entitled to £ 5000 in compensation for your recent Accident, To claim just reply with CLAIM to this msg, 2 stop txt STOP ’ What’s wrong with this picture?
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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
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For further information: www.txt4ever.com mark@txt4ever.com +44 (0)207 490 8779 Questions?
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