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meet the screens
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meet the screens
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so many screens, so little information
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“if this screen were a person, it would be a ____”
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the tv: everyman & the jester
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the pc: the sage
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the mobile phone: the lover
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the tablet: the wizard
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now what?
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reaching the next billion consumers
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Not long ago, there was just one screen in our lives. The TV. It was front and center in
the living room; everyone surrounded it at predetermined times.
Now screens surround us – they’re on our desks, in our laps, in our pockets. They’re in
airports, on airplanes, in cabs, in grocery store aisles, and on gas pumps. We’re
entertained by them, informed by them, challenged by them, connected by them.
We watch them, write on them, work on them and play on them.
In fact, screens are so ubiquitous, we don’t think or feel much about them.
Or do we?
Are screens just sheets of glass that deliver content? Or are they something more?
Do they have distinct personalities? Do consumers feel differently and interact
differently with different screens? And, as marketers, should the content we create
be tailored to the screen on which it will appear?
all screens are not created equal
meet the
screens
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Screens outnumber people on earth. By a lot. So you’d think this would be an
area rich in data and understanding. But the study we undertook had never been
done before.
These are the kinds of things we wanted to know:
how do people around the world engage with, socialize around and add value
to their lives with different screens?
do consumers from emerging economies, like Russia and China, view TV differently
than consumers in developed markets, like the United States and the United Kingdom?
what’s the difference in how a 17-year-old student in Shanghai and a 55-year-old
executive in Manhattan view their smartphones?
Our investigation took us to five countries: the United States, the United Kingdom,
Saudi Arabia, Russia and China. In each country, we conducted a quantitative study
with 300 subjects, ranging in age from 18 to 64. Qualitatively, we spoke to dozens
more people around the world, often for days at a time.
we learned immensely.
And gained more insight than we could have even hoped for.
We didn’t know what to expect going into this. But coming out of it, we’re sure that
you will never look at – or produce content for – these screens the same way again.
so many screens, so little information
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outlaw
caregiver
lover
everyman
innocent
ruler
sage
wizard
hero
creator
explorer jester
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“If this screen were a person, it would be a ____.”
Assigning characteristics and personalities to different objects and people
creates something called archetypes. Pioneering psychiatrist Carl Jung used ar-
chetypes to better define and understand personality and behavior in humans.
We used archetypes to do the same for screens.
In our study, consumers were probed about the roles different screens play in
their lives and were asked to describe the bonds and connections they felt
with those screens. Interestingly, different screens came to embody distinct
archetypes that were common among the consumers who use them.
People don’t view screens as tabulae rasae, mere sheets of inanimate glass
through which content is consumed. Rather, each screen has its own
characteristics and its own relationship with the consumer. Additionally, each
screen brings its own agenda to the content that appears on it.
That means that on each screen, there’s an archetypal subtext to the
conversation a marketer is having with a consumer. It’s no longer just what
you say or how you say it that’s important. It’s what screen you say it on.
Messaging can be much more effective if it’s customized for the screen on
which it appears.
Meet the Screens
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The TV screen fits two distinct archetypes. The first is Everyman.
Consumers’ relationship with their TV screens is like that with an old
friend. TV is a regular guy/gal, part of the family. You’ve seen it naked.
You’ve heard it burp. You grew up with it and are comfortable around it.
The TV screen is also endlessly entertaining like The Jester. It’s chatty
and interesting. It makes you laugh and cry. It’s done a lot, seen a lot
and wants to tell you all about it.
When people are with the TV screen, they are open and passive. It’s a
one-way relationship; they expect to be entertained.
So, TV is a great place to tell stories. Consumers
will go where you take them, willing to
explore and discover. They’re open to feeling
something and forming a close emotional bond.
the tv:
everyman &
the jester
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zoom out for a global perspective and it gets even more interesting.
Consumers in the United Kingdom and the United States have this strong friendship
with TV. They trust it and enjoy spending time with it. Nostalgia plays an important
role, too. TV was their first and – for many years – only screen.
go to the other side of the world and it’s a different story.
In Russia and China, TV was state owned and controlled. So while consumers are
used to having it around, they’re wary of it and less trusting. Over time, this may
change. Meanwhile, entertainment, rather than rational information, may be more
readily accepted on TV screens in these countries.
relationships with TV also vary by age.
Those over 45 prefer TV for viewing content. Watching programs and movies on a
TV screen is more relaxing than watching on a computer.
Among younger consumers, though, the relationship is more casual. The TV screen
is a friend, but one they may be losing interest in. Getting content on other screens is
accepted and often preferred.
Marketers: When people of any age are viewing a TV screen, they are open and
passive. It’s a one-way relationship. They expect to be entertained. TV is a great
place to tell stories. Consumers are open to feeling something and forming close
emotional bonds.
Meet the Screens
“It’s someone to hang out
with when there’s no one
else around…it keeps me
company.”
United Kingdom
“You don’t have to try too
hard with (a TV). At the end
of a hard day, you just enjoy
yourself…”
United Kingdom
“An unconditional friend
to kill time with, break free,
and not expect anything
in return.”
Mexico
Number of hours per day that TV is on in an average
U.S. home: 6 hours, 47 minutes
There are over 1.5 billion
television sets in use in
the world.
Over $189 billion will be spent
on television advertising
globally in 2011.
Men and women tend to
watch TV with different
people: men are more
likely to watch TV with
just a spouse or partner,
while women are more
likely to watch with just a
child or children.
Percentage of U.S.
homes with three or
more TV sets:
66
Number of TV sets in the
average U.S. household:
2.44
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“A big fellow that occupies a
whole lot of space…pays no
rent, and costs me a lot of
money…but it keeps me
entertained when there’s no
one else to hang out with.”
Singapore
“…he can inform you,
entertain you, and show
you a good time.”
Mexico
“Entertaining…comforting…
fun…engaging…”
United Kingdom
“…whenever I’m down…
whenever I’m bored…
whenever I don’t have
anything to do, one of my
best friends is a TV.”
Saudi Arabia
Number of hours of TV
watched annually by
Americans: 250 billion
Value of that time
assuming an average wage
of $5/hour: $1.25 trillion
More than half of those who watch TV (52%) usually do
so socially – with other people. This is especially true
for those living in multi-person households, 63%
of whom usually watch TV with others.
Percentage of Americans
that regularly watch
television while eating
dinner:
66
Hours Americans spend per week watching TV
1% Zero
14% Less than 5
33% 5–10
19% 11–15
15% 16–20
18% More than 20
HOURS PER WEEK
Percentage of U.S.
households that possess
at least one television:
99
Meet the Screens
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The PC screen is something to learn from and look up to. It’s far more
trusted than TV, especially in Eastern countries and among younger
consumers, because they can control/choose its content. It can answer
practically anything. It knows all, like a great, wise teacher, The Sage.
Unlike TV, though, the relationship with the PC screen is two-way.
The user engages with it, and gets advice and information in return.
The Sage helps its user build personal equity and self-esteem.
the pc:
the sage
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Consumers interact with The Sage the way they would with an older sibling: it’s
someone to look up to, someone who’s smarter than they are. Thus computers
provide a feeling of support beyond what TV (a friend) can: it empowers its user
to compete and interact, giving them an edge.
again, though, geography changes everything. In countries where freedom and
personal control have long existed, TV – the everyman/jester/old friend – is more
trusted. In Russia and China, where, historically, TV has been viewed with skepticism,
The Sage is more trusted. The stronger relationship with the Internet-connected PC
in these countries reflects having more control over what is being viewed compared
to the “pushed” content of TV.
Marketers: It’s not enough to run a passive display or image ad in order to connect
with computer users. Deliver content that educates them and helps them fulfill their
potential. Challenge them and give them opportunities to show what they’ve
learned. Who doesn’t want to show off that they’re sharper, smarter and better…
thanks to The Sage?
Meet the Screens
“My computer is a massive
source of information for
me…it is like my fountain of
knowledge…”
United Kingdom
“Whenever I need to refresh
my memory about anything or
if I want to learn anything new,
it’s always there.”
Saudi Arabia
The Commodore 64 was
the best-selling personal
computer of all time, with
17 million units sold.
The number of PCs sold
globally will grow from
over 222 million in 2010
to over 479 million in 2015.
Percentage of consumers
who own PCs in the U.S.:
83
“…sometimes it’s my
guardian angel…when I’m
not sure what to do, I consult
my laptop.”
Singapore
Percentage of consumers
who own PCs in Brazil:
57
For the first time ever, China became the world’s biggest
consumer of PCs during the second quarter of 2011.
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“It’s kind of like a teacher in
some ways…knowledgeable.”
United Kingdom
Percentage of consumers
who own PCs in Russia:
72
“What kind of person would
it be? Albert Einstein.”
Saudi Arabia
“ …it helps you to…make the
right decision…”
Russia
“ A person who knows a little
about everything…it’s very
informative.”
Saudi Arabia
Percentage of consumers
who own PCs in
Western Europe:
89
U.S. teen online video viewers, 2010–2015, in millions
2010
18.5
2011
19.7
2012
20.8
2013
21.7
2014
22.4
2015
22.9
In 1980, the U.S. accounted
for nearly 70% of all
PCs in use and, in 2010,
its share declined to 20%
representing over 280
million PCs in use.
As of June 2008, the
number of personal
computers in use worldwide
hit one billion, while
another billion is expected
to be reached by 2014.
Meet the Screens
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the mobile phone:
the lover
Consumers have the most personal and intimate relationship with
their mobile phone screen. It embodies the characteristics of a lover
and engenders feelings of great affection while demanding intense
closeness.
The relationship is one that’s just beginning and is flush with all the
promise and excitement of a new love affair. There’s a whole world to
explore with this new lover; each day is a new adventure. Consumers
don’t want to be apart from their mobile screen and can’t keep their
hands off of it.
It’s the last device they look at before they go to bed. The first one
they reach for when they get up. It goes everywhere with them.
Everywhere.
Among younger and older consumers, we saw that
closeness to TV and the PC is inverse. This is not the
case with the mobile screen. Regardless of age,
consumers are closest to mobile phones across the
board. A lover is a lover!
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the relationship with The Lover is the most informed, the most
demanding, and the most sensitive. There’s a trust not to be broken. Because of
this, consumers are least receptive to receiving advertising via their mobile phones.
They don’t want advertisers to violate their lover. They don’t want mass and crass
intruding on their relationship.
which is not to say they’re totally against commercial content on their
mobiles. It’s just that their expectations are much higher. After all, if you are my lover,
you know me intimately. And if you know me intimately, you know what I want.
You won’t communicate things I don’t care about or don’t like. And if you do, if you
violate that relationship, well…we all know the consequences of crossing a lover.
Marketers: Mass communication is not the way to engage with a consumer on a
mobile phone. You must know the consumer intimately and use the mobile phone
to provide them with true utility and value. Give them what they need and help them
stay on top of their lives. Then your brand will start to live up to the expectations
they have of a lover.
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Mobile ad revenue will be
$3.3 billion in 2011. This will
skyrocket to $20.6 billion
in 2015.
“When I leave it behind, my
world stops.”
United States
“It knows me very intimately…
and it pretty much controls
my life.”
United Kingdom
“…a mobile phone would know
all about you. It’s a one-on-one
thing.”
United Kingdom
“My lover.”
United Kingdom
Women aged 35 to 54
are the most active group in
mobile socialization.
“It is one screen that you,
obviously, don’t share with
anybody else.”
Singapore
On average, Americans spend 2.7 hours per day
socializing on their mobile device. That is twice the
amount of time they spend eating and over one third of
the time they spend sleeping each day.
Percentage of mobile Internet
users who are using their
devices while watching TV:
86
Brand spending on mobile
advertising will grow from
0.5 percent of the total
advertising budget in 2010
to over 4 percent in 2015.
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Over 1.3 billion mobile
handsets were sold in
2010, up 18.5% compared
with sales in 2009. And
smartphone sales grew
74.4% between 2009
and 2010.
One in three U.S. mobile phones
is a smartphone. “It’s my best friend. I sleep
with it. I eat with it. I bathe
with it. I do everything
with it.”
Singapore
“He will save me if I need it,
helps me plan my day, solves
my problems…”
Russia
“Like a wife who knows
everything about you, your bad
and good habits, what you like
and don’t like. She knows
everything that you tell to your
friends, what you think about
your boss…a wife which
always supports you.”
Russia
“I rely on it so much…it’s a
bit of an obsession as well.”
United Kingdom
DOLLARS SPENt ON MOBILE SERVICES
IN 2010
Americans spent
$42.8 MILLION
IN 2015
Americans will spend
$1.8 BILLION
Over 1 billion of the world’s
5+ billion mobiles phones
are now smartphones.
Mobile growth is being
driven by demand in the
developing world, and is
being fueled by India and
China in particular. These
two countries collectively
added 300 million new
mobile subscriptions in
2010 – that’s more than
the total number of mobile
subscribers in the US.
Percentage of the world’s
population that now has a
mobile phone:
77
the wizard
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People feel tablet screens can “do anything,” like a Wizard. This includes
taking on the qualities of all the other screens as needed. The tablet is
all powerful. It can go anywhere and do anything. Consumers can watch
it like a TV. They can connect to the Internet with it and learn from it like
a PC. And they can speak on it and communicate on it like a phone.
It amazes and surprises, and is a constant source of wonder. In a very
short time, it has shown its awesome power, scope and range. Its growth
and capabilities are exponential. It’s important to remember, though, that
tablets are nascent in their development and consumers are still forming
their relationships with them.
But the possibilities are endless.
Marketers: Tablets can take on the attributes of any screen at
any time. Be flexible and nimble when communicating through
them. Be ready to adjust your message, tone and form quickly to
jibe with what consumers are doing at any given time with the
tablet. Whether providing information, provoking action or letting
consumers interact with the world, marketing on a tablet should
reflect the magic that only wizards are capable of.
the tablet:
the wizard
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“It opens a whole wealth of
knowledge…”
United States
Tablets are shared: 43% of users say
they share their tablets with others.
Percent of tablet users
who are male:
Percent of tablet
users who have
downloaded apps:
93
“Young. Smart. Informative
yet informal, at the same
time. Cool…and slightly
arrogant…
United Kingdom
Tablet sales will reach
81 million units by 2015.“It’s…a tool I can use to create
a lot of things and…it’s more
flexible in that way…”
Colombia
More than 50% of tablet users say tablets are ideal for
researching products before making final purchases and
ideal for browsing catalogs and retailers.
60
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“A tablet is a reflection of
whatever you want it to be.”
Saudi Arabia
“I want to be a tablet. I
don’t want to be a TV; I don’t
want to be a computer;
I don’t really want to be my
phone…
I’d want to be a tablet.
United Kingdom
“I think the tablet is my
fanciest friend because it’s…
another level…one step
ahead… ”
Colombia
“…an early adopter kind-of-
a-character who just likes
to show off a little bit.”
Singapore
87% of tablet users are
accessing content and
information, the dominant
activity for this device.
TABLET USAGE IN THE UNITED STATES
Time spent
with the
tablet
per day
2+
hours
38%
1–2
hours
30%
30
minutes–
1 hour
21%
15–30
minutes
7%
<15
minutes
4%
Today’s tablet users
represent 12% of the
U.S. Internet population;
that number is projected
to grow to 23% by early
2012—a group that
represents an estimated
54 million people.
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Percent of tablet users
whose household income is
in excess of $50,000:
30
now
what?
TV is more relevant than ever. Consumers love to be entertained.
The Everyman/Jester is there to do it. Whether a TV screen is being viewed in
America, Brazil or Saudi Arabia, audiences are receptive, waiting to be entertained
and humored. TV is a rich, powerful way to reach consumers. Advertisers should
continue to make great ads for it.
based on findings from this study, we recommend
that marketers consider the following:
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advertising on a PC should appeal to consumers’ needs for
knowledge, learning and challenge. It needs to be something they can
share and show off, something befitting The Sage. It should tap into the users’
competitiveness (e.g., maybe include a gaming component) and can be an especially
appropriate way to reach younger consumers.
for mobile messages to be effective, they must recognize
the personal nature of this “Lover” relationship. What works on television
or other screens will not necessarily work on mobile devices. Messages must be
intimate, surprising and unobtrusive. They must also be highly relevant, meaningful
and useful, showing that you truly know the individual consumer.
Advertising for tablets needs to be similarly sensitive and must reflect which “hat”
The Wizard is wearing.
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reaching
the next billion
consumers
Truly effective creative advertising is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. In the
future, the best campaigns will take full advantage of the different relationships
that consumers have with screens and the archetypes they embody.
The number of media consumers is growing rapidly, especially in emerging
markets. So is the number of screens. It’s more important than ever for
marketers to create and tailor their messaging to be most relevant – and for
consumers to be most receptive – depending on what screen they’re with at
the time.
The real opportunity lies in knowing that consumers often interact with more
than one screen at a time. They use and view different ones at once–surfing
a laptop while watching TV while communicating on a mobile device or tablet.
Meet the Screens
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remember, no matter how distant
consumers may seem–now or in the future–
they will never be far from a screen.
is this a problem?
no. Quite the opposite - it’s a giant opportunity. All these screens don’t limit
a consumer’s attention span. They multiply it. The commercial content you craft
for and send through different screens can surround and engage the consumer
as never before. The relationships that marketers have with consumers can
actually be deepened and enhanced because of the number of screens in
their lives.
Use this knowledge to hone how screen-specific messages can work in unison in
a multiscreen environment for maximum effect. No marketer has done this yet,
but one soon will. And others will follow.
Whether it’s reaching an existing consumer base or “the next billion” customers
in developing nations, one thing is certain: the insights revealed by this study can
make you better equipped to engage with them effectively and meaningfully in
this increasingly complex and fractured landscape.
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For more information, please contact:
Simon Bond
Chief Marketing Officer
BBDO and Proximity Worldwide
1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
Tel: +1 212 459 5878
simon.bond@bbdo.com
Edwin Philogene
BBDO
Tel: +1 212 827 2553
edwin.philogene@bbdo.com
Book Design:
Teresa Dillon
BBDO Photo Credit:
Ed Dillon
Sources for screen statistics:
TV
California State University Northridge
Federal Communications Commission
Lab42.com
Pew Internet and American Life Project
The Nielsen Company
Zenith Optimedia
PC
eMarketer
eTForecasts
Gartner
HIS iSuppli
IDC
Kantar Media
Mobile
comScore
eMarketer
Gartner
GigaOm
IDC
mobiThinking
Morgan Stanley
New York Times
Onlineitdegree.com
Tablet
eMarketer
Google/AdMob
IPSOS OTX Mediact
Juniper Research
Online Publishers Association
The e-tailing group
The Nielsen Company
All quotations are sourced from
actual study interviews.
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Meet the Screens

  • 2. 3 meet the screens 5 so many screens, so little information 7 “if this screen were a person, it would be a ____” 9 the tv: everyman & the jester 15 the pc: the sage 21 the mobile phone: the lover 27 the tablet: the wizard 30 now what? 32 reaching the next billion consumers contents
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  • 4. 3 Not long ago, there was just one screen in our lives. The TV. It was front and center in the living room; everyone surrounded it at predetermined times. Now screens surround us – they’re on our desks, in our laps, in our pockets. They’re in airports, on airplanes, in cabs, in grocery store aisles, and on gas pumps. We’re entertained by them, informed by them, challenged by them, connected by them. We watch them, write on them, work on them and play on them. In fact, screens are so ubiquitous, we don’t think or feel much about them. Or do we? Are screens just sheets of glass that deliver content? Or are they something more? Do they have distinct personalities? Do consumers feel differently and interact differently with different screens? And, as marketers, should the content we create be tailored to the screen on which it will appear? all screens are not created equal meet the screens
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  • 6. 5 Screens outnumber people on earth. By a lot. So you’d think this would be an area rich in data and understanding. But the study we undertook had never been done before. These are the kinds of things we wanted to know: how do people around the world engage with, socialize around and add value to their lives with different screens? do consumers from emerging economies, like Russia and China, view TV differently than consumers in developed markets, like the United States and the United Kingdom? what’s the difference in how a 17-year-old student in Shanghai and a 55-year-old executive in Manhattan view their smartphones? Our investigation took us to five countries: the United States, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Russia and China. In each country, we conducted a quantitative study with 300 subjects, ranging in age from 18 to 64. Qualitatively, we spoke to dozens more people around the world, often for days at a time. we learned immensely. And gained more insight than we could have even hoped for. We didn’t know what to expect going into this. But coming out of it, we’re sure that you will never look at – or produce content for – these screens the same way again. so many screens, so little information
  • 8. 7 “If this screen were a person, it would be a ____.” Assigning characteristics and personalities to different objects and people creates something called archetypes. Pioneering psychiatrist Carl Jung used ar- chetypes to better define and understand personality and behavior in humans. We used archetypes to do the same for screens. In our study, consumers were probed about the roles different screens play in their lives and were asked to describe the bonds and connections they felt with those screens. Interestingly, different screens came to embody distinct archetypes that were common among the consumers who use them. People don’t view screens as tabulae rasae, mere sheets of inanimate glass through which content is consumed. Rather, each screen has its own characteristics and its own relationship with the consumer. Additionally, each screen brings its own agenda to the content that appears on it. That means that on each screen, there’s an archetypal subtext to the conversation a marketer is having with a consumer. It’s no longer just what you say or how you say it that’s important. It’s what screen you say it on. Messaging can be much more effective if it’s customized for the screen on which it appears.
  • 10. 9 The TV screen fits two distinct archetypes. The first is Everyman. Consumers’ relationship with their TV screens is like that with an old friend. TV is a regular guy/gal, part of the family. You’ve seen it naked. You’ve heard it burp. You grew up with it and are comfortable around it. The TV screen is also endlessly entertaining like The Jester. It’s chatty and interesting. It makes you laugh and cry. It’s done a lot, seen a lot and wants to tell you all about it. When people are with the TV screen, they are open and passive. It’s a one-way relationship; they expect to be entertained. So, TV is a great place to tell stories. Consumers will go where you take them, willing to explore and discover. They’re open to feeling something and forming a close emotional bond. the tv: everyman & the jester
  • 11. 10 zoom out for a global perspective and it gets even more interesting. Consumers in the United Kingdom and the United States have this strong friendship with TV. They trust it and enjoy spending time with it. Nostalgia plays an important role, too. TV was their first and – for many years – only screen. go to the other side of the world and it’s a different story. In Russia and China, TV was state owned and controlled. So while consumers are used to having it around, they’re wary of it and less trusting. Over time, this may change. Meanwhile, entertainment, rather than rational information, may be more readily accepted on TV screens in these countries. relationships with TV also vary by age. Those over 45 prefer TV for viewing content. Watching programs and movies on a TV screen is more relaxing than watching on a computer. Among younger consumers, though, the relationship is more casual. The TV screen is a friend, but one they may be losing interest in. Getting content on other screens is accepted and often preferred. Marketers: When people of any age are viewing a TV screen, they are open and passive. It’s a one-way relationship. They expect to be entertained. TV is a great place to tell stories. Consumers are open to feeling something and forming close emotional bonds.
  • 13. “It’s someone to hang out with when there’s no one else around…it keeps me company.” United Kingdom “You don’t have to try too hard with (a TV). At the end of a hard day, you just enjoy yourself…” United Kingdom “An unconditional friend to kill time with, break free, and not expect anything in return.” Mexico Number of hours per day that TV is on in an average U.S. home: 6 hours, 47 minutes There are over 1.5 billion television sets in use in the world. Over $189 billion will be spent on television advertising globally in 2011. Men and women tend to watch TV with different people: men are more likely to watch TV with just a spouse or partner, while women are more likely to watch with just a child or children. Percentage of U.S. homes with three or more TV sets: 66 Number of TV sets in the average U.S. household: 2.44
  • 14. 13 “A big fellow that occupies a whole lot of space…pays no rent, and costs me a lot of money…but it keeps me entertained when there’s no one else to hang out with.” Singapore “…he can inform you, entertain you, and show you a good time.” Mexico “Entertaining…comforting… fun…engaging…” United Kingdom “…whenever I’m down… whenever I’m bored… whenever I don’t have anything to do, one of my best friends is a TV.” Saudi Arabia Number of hours of TV watched annually by Americans: 250 billion Value of that time assuming an average wage of $5/hour: $1.25 trillion More than half of those who watch TV (52%) usually do so socially – with other people. This is especially true for those living in multi-person households, 63% of whom usually watch TV with others. Percentage of Americans that regularly watch television while eating dinner: 66 Hours Americans spend per week watching TV 1% Zero 14% Less than 5 33% 5–10 19% 11–15 15% 16–20 18% More than 20 HOURS PER WEEK Percentage of U.S. households that possess at least one television: 99
  • 16. 15 The PC screen is something to learn from and look up to. It’s far more trusted than TV, especially in Eastern countries and among younger consumers, because they can control/choose its content. It can answer practically anything. It knows all, like a great, wise teacher, The Sage. Unlike TV, though, the relationship with the PC screen is two-way. The user engages with it, and gets advice and information in return. The Sage helps its user build personal equity and self-esteem. the pc: the sage
  • 17. 16 Consumers interact with The Sage the way they would with an older sibling: it’s someone to look up to, someone who’s smarter than they are. Thus computers provide a feeling of support beyond what TV (a friend) can: it empowers its user to compete and interact, giving them an edge. again, though, geography changes everything. In countries where freedom and personal control have long existed, TV – the everyman/jester/old friend – is more trusted. In Russia and China, where, historically, TV has been viewed with skepticism, The Sage is more trusted. The stronger relationship with the Internet-connected PC in these countries reflects having more control over what is being viewed compared to the “pushed” content of TV. Marketers: It’s not enough to run a passive display or image ad in order to connect with computer users. Deliver content that educates them and helps them fulfill their potential. Challenge them and give them opportunities to show what they’ve learned. Who doesn’t want to show off that they’re sharper, smarter and better… thanks to The Sage?
  • 19. “My computer is a massive source of information for me…it is like my fountain of knowledge…” United Kingdom “Whenever I need to refresh my memory about anything or if I want to learn anything new, it’s always there.” Saudi Arabia The Commodore 64 was the best-selling personal computer of all time, with 17 million units sold. The number of PCs sold globally will grow from over 222 million in 2010 to over 479 million in 2015. Percentage of consumers who own PCs in the U.S.: 83 “…sometimes it’s my guardian angel…when I’m not sure what to do, I consult my laptop.” Singapore Percentage of consumers who own PCs in Brazil: 57 For the first time ever, China became the world’s biggest consumer of PCs during the second quarter of 2011.
  • 20. 19 “It’s kind of like a teacher in some ways…knowledgeable.” United Kingdom Percentage of consumers who own PCs in Russia: 72 “What kind of person would it be? Albert Einstein.” Saudi Arabia “ …it helps you to…make the right decision…” Russia “ A person who knows a little about everything…it’s very informative.” Saudi Arabia Percentage of consumers who own PCs in Western Europe: 89 U.S. teen online video viewers, 2010–2015, in millions 2010 18.5 2011 19.7 2012 20.8 2013 21.7 2014 22.4 2015 22.9 In 1980, the U.S. accounted for nearly 70% of all PCs in use and, in 2010, its share declined to 20% representing over 280 million PCs in use. As of June 2008, the number of personal computers in use worldwide hit one billion, while another billion is expected to be reached by 2014.
  • 22. 21 the mobile phone: the lover Consumers have the most personal and intimate relationship with their mobile phone screen. It embodies the characteristics of a lover and engenders feelings of great affection while demanding intense closeness. The relationship is one that’s just beginning and is flush with all the promise and excitement of a new love affair. There’s a whole world to explore with this new lover; each day is a new adventure. Consumers don’t want to be apart from their mobile screen and can’t keep their hands off of it. It’s the last device they look at before they go to bed. The first one they reach for when they get up. It goes everywhere with them. Everywhere. Among younger and older consumers, we saw that closeness to TV and the PC is inverse. This is not the case with the mobile screen. Regardless of age, consumers are closest to mobile phones across the board. A lover is a lover!
  • 23. 22 the relationship with The Lover is the most informed, the most demanding, and the most sensitive. There’s a trust not to be broken. Because of this, consumers are least receptive to receiving advertising via their mobile phones. They don’t want advertisers to violate their lover. They don’t want mass and crass intruding on their relationship. which is not to say they’re totally against commercial content on their mobiles. It’s just that their expectations are much higher. After all, if you are my lover, you know me intimately. And if you know me intimately, you know what I want. You won’t communicate things I don’t care about or don’t like. And if you do, if you violate that relationship, well…we all know the consequences of crossing a lover. Marketers: Mass communication is not the way to engage with a consumer on a mobile phone. You must know the consumer intimately and use the mobile phone to provide them with true utility and value. Give them what they need and help them stay on top of their lives. Then your brand will start to live up to the expectations they have of a lover.
  • 24. 23
  • 25. 24 Mobile ad revenue will be $3.3 billion in 2011. This will skyrocket to $20.6 billion in 2015. “When I leave it behind, my world stops.” United States “It knows me very intimately… and it pretty much controls my life.” United Kingdom “…a mobile phone would know all about you. It’s a one-on-one thing.” United Kingdom “My lover.” United Kingdom Women aged 35 to 54 are the most active group in mobile socialization. “It is one screen that you, obviously, don’t share with anybody else.” Singapore On average, Americans spend 2.7 hours per day socializing on their mobile device. That is twice the amount of time they spend eating and over one third of the time they spend sleeping each day. Percentage of mobile Internet users who are using their devices while watching TV: 86 Brand spending on mobile advertising will grow from 0.5 percent of the total advertising budget in 2010 to over 4 percent in 2015.
  • 26. 25 Over 1.3 billion mobile handsets were sold in 2010, up 18.5% compared with sales in 2009. And smartphone sales grew 74.4% between 2009 and 2010. One in three U.S. mobile phones is a smartphone. “It’s my best friend. I sleep with it. I eat with it. I bathe with it. I do everything with it.” Singapore “He will save me if I need it, helps me plan my day, solves my problems…” Russia “Like a wife who knows everything about you, your bad and good habits, what you like and don’t like. She knows everything that you tell to your friends, what you think about your boss…a wife which always supports you.” Russia “I rely on it so much…it’s a bit of an obsession as well.” United Kingdom DOLLARS SPENt ON MOBILE SERVICES IN 2010 Americans spent $42.8 MILLION IN 2015 Americans will spend $1.8 BILLION Over 1 billion of the world’s 5+ billion mobiles phones are now smartphones. Mobile growth is being driven by demand in the developing world, and is being fueled by India and China in particular. These two countries collectively added 300 million new mobile subscriptions in 2010 – that’s more than the total number of mobile subscribers in the US. Percentage of the world’s population that now has a mobile phone: 77
  • 28. 27 People feel tablet screens can “do anything,” like a Wizard. This includes taking on the qualities of all the other screens as needed. The tablet is all powerful. It can go anywhere and do anything. Consumers can watch it like a TV. They can connect to the Internet with it and learn from it like a PC. And they can speak on it and communicate on it like a phone. It amazes and surprises, and is a constant source of wonder. In a very short time, it has shown its awesome power, scope and range. Its growth and capabilities are exponential. It’s important to remember, though, that tablets are nascent in their development and consumers are still forming their relationships with them. But the possibilities are endless. Marketers: Tablets can take on the attributes of any screen at any time. Be flexible and nimble when communicating through them. Be ready to adjust your message, tone and form quickly to jibe with what consumers are doing at any given time with the tablet. Whether providing information, provoking action or letting consumers interact with the world, marketing on a tablet should reflect the magic that only wizards are capable of. the tablet: the wizard
  • 29. 28 “It opens a whole wealth of knowledge…” United States Tablets are shared: 43% of users say they share their tablets with others. Percent of tablet users who are male: Percent of tablet users who have downloaded apps: 93 “Young. Smart. Informative yet informal, at the same time. Cool…and slightly arrogant… United Kingdom Tablet sales will reach 81 million units by 2015.“It’s…a tool I can use to create a lot of things and…it’s more flexible in that way…” Colombia More than 50% of tablet users say tablets are ideal for researching products before making final purchases and ideal for browsing catalogs and retailers. 60
  • 30. 29 “A tablet is a reflection of whatever you want it to be.” Saudi Arabia “I want to be a tablet. I don’t want to be a TV; I don’t want to be a computer; I don’t really want to be my phone… I’d want to be a tablet. United Kingdom “I think the tablet is my fanciest friend because it’s… another level…one step ahead… ” Colombia “…an early adopter kind-of- a-character who just likes to show off a little bit.” Singapore 87% of tablet users are accessing content and information, the dominant activity for this device. TABLET USAGE IN THE UNITED STATES Time spent with the tablet per day 2+ hours 38% 1–2 hours 30% 30 minutes– 1 hour 21% 15–30 minutes 7% <15 minutes 4% Today’s tablet users represent 12% of the U.S. Internet population; that number is projected to grow to 23% by early 2012—a group that represents an estimated 54 million people. 43 Percent of tablet users whose household income is in excess of $50,000:
  • 31. 30 now what? TV is more relevant than ever. Consumers love to be entertained. The Everyman/Jester is there to do it. Whether a TV screen is being viewed in America, Brazil or Saudi Arabia, audiences are receptive, waiting to be entertained and humored. TV is a rich, powerful way to reach consumers. Advertisers should continue to make great ads for it. based on findings from this study, we recommend that marketers consider the following:
  • 32. 31 advertising on a PC should appeal to consumers’ needs for knowledge, learning and challenge. It needs to be something they can share and show off, something befitting The Sage. It should tap into the users’ competitiveness (e.g., maybe include a gaming component) and can be an especially appropriate way to reach younger consumers. for mobile messages to be effective, they must recognize the personal nature of this “Lover” relationship. What works on television or other screens will not necessarily work on mobile devices. Messages must be intimate, surprising and unobtrusive. They must also be highly relevant, meaningful and useful, showing that you truly know the individual consumer. Advertising for tablets needs to be similarly sensitive and must reflect which “hat” The Wizard is wearing.
  • 33. 32 reaching the next billion consumers Truly effective creative advertising is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. In the future, the best campaigns will take full advantage of the different relationships that consumers have with screens and the archetypes they embody. The number of media consumers is growing rapidly, especially in emerging markets. So is the number of screens. It’s more important than ever for marketers to create and tailor their messaging to be most relevant – and for consumers to be most receptive – depending on what screen they’re with at the time. The real opportunity lies in knowing that consumers often interact with more than one screen at a time. They use and view different ones at once–surfing a laptop while watching TV while communicating on a mobile device or tablet.
  • 35. 34 remember, no matter how distant consumers may seem–now or in the future– they will never be far from a screen. is this a problem? no. Quite the opposite - it’s a giant opportunity. All these screens don’t limit a consumer’s attention span. They multiply it. The commercial content you craft for and send through different screens can surround and engage the consumer as never before. The relationships that marketers have with consumers can actually be deepened and enhanced because of the number of screens in their lives. Use this knowledge to hone how screen-specific messages can work in unison in a multiscreen environment for maximum effect. No marketer has done this yet, but one soon will. And others will follow. Whether it’s reaching an existing consumer base or “the next billion” customers in developing nations, one thing is certain: the insights revealed by this study can make you better equipped to engage with them effectively and meaningfully in this increasingly complex and fractured landscape.
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  • 37. For more information, please contact: Simon Bond Chief Marketing Officer BBDO and Proximity Worldwide 1285 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10019 Tel: +1 212 459 5878 simon.bond@bbdo.com Edwin Philogene BBDO Tel: +1 212 827 2553 edwin.philogene@bbdo.com Book Design: Teresa Dillon BBDO Photo Credit: Ed Dillon Sources for screen statistics: TV California State University Northridge Federal Communications Commission Lab42.com Pew Internet and American Life Project The Nielsen Company Zenith Optimedia PC eMarketer eTForecasts Gartner HIS iSuppli IDC Kantar Media Mobile comScore eMarketer Gartner GigaOm IDC mobiThinking Morgan Stanley New York Times Onlineitdegree.com Tablet eMarketer Google/AdMob IPSOS OTX Mediact Juniper Research Online Publishers Association The e-tailing group The Nielsen Company All quotations are sourced from actual study interviews.