Back to 2014, please feel free to check my presentation about mobile marketing tactics that retailers and brands use in order brands to interact with the customers.
The presentation took place in Roche Greece premises as part of a #digital_academy, in collaboration with Athens University Of Economics and business.
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Topics
- Mobile trends
- OTT (Over-The-Top services)
- Messaging
- What is next?
- Takeaways
Good Stuff Happens in 1:1 Meetings: Why you need them and how to do them well
Mobile Marketing: Customer Engagement Trends
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Mobile Marketing: Customer
EngagementTrends
George Argyrakis
TechnicalAccount Manager
gargyrakis@mGage.com
@g_argyrakis (#AUEBmGage)
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• MobileWorld
• mGage:Who we are?
• Success stories
• Messaging Engagement
• Mobile Future
• Q&A
Agenda
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Success Stories - Clients
Business Insider - The Future Of Mobile - 2013
90% of all text
text messages
are read within
3 minutes
of being
received on the
the mobile
phone
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How many minutes mobile
users spend daily on their
smartphone?
Success Stories - Clients
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Success Stories - Clients
Business Insider - The Future Of Mobile - 2014
We Spend
1 hour per day on
our smartphone
We spend
30 minutes on tablet
tablet
17 minutes on
smartphone
each time
we use it
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M M S
M u l t i - S t e p
S u r v e y s
( m ) W e b F o r m s
P u s h
N o t i f i c a t i o n
O T T s e r v i c e s
M o b i l e
C o u p o n s
P r e m i u m S M S
3 r d p a r t y A P I
i n t e g r a t i o n
D i r e c t T E X T
( G a t e w a y )
M u l t i c h a n n e l i n g
f l o w s
B r o a d c a s t s , 2
w a y p r o g r a m s
M o b i l e W e b / A p p
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Success Stories – Messaging
50%Year-over-year growth
30Mmessages in 2014
>25M Messages delivered through
mid-2014
7xHigher response rate on SMS vs.
email
>140k messages per Month
1,8Mmessages in 2013
+399% Year-over-year growth
>75K User requests
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Success Stories – MobileWeb
7,8M views per month(US)
5,5M views per month(CA)
2xTime spent on site
compared to industry average
7.8M views per month (5,5M unique)
23Kmonthly subscription (Subway card)
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What do you do
after you receive
a text alert?
Success Stories - Clients
28% - Purchase the product promoted in store
23% - Recommend the store to others
34% -Visit company website for more info
33% -Visit company website to purchase
http://econsultancy.com – May 2011
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84% of smartphone
shoppers user their device to
help shop while in a store
90% of smartphone shoppers
Use their device for pre-shopping activities
Almost half use mobile for
15+
minutes
per store visit
Google – Mobile In-Store Research April 2013
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Drive customer to the store
Increase mobile engagement
within the store
How Retailers use messaging to:
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Drive customer TO the store
• Alerts viaSMS&pushnotifications
• Discount &Coupons
• MultimediaMessagingServices(MMS)
• Buildexclusivediscount/Offer clubs
• Redeemloyaltypoints in–store
• Rewardextrapoints
• Geo-fencing &LBS (Locationbasedservices)
• Pushnotification&GPS trackingmechanism(apps)
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Engage customers WITHIN the store
• Text-to-join a community
• Treasure hunts based on SMS
• Promos & discount coupons via push notification(geo-fencing)
• In-store contest e.g. MMS
• Text product code to
• Purchase online (m-commerce)
• To receive product info
• Pay via SMS
• Premium messaging solution (e.g.direct billing)
Retail Treasure Hunt: Next
clue can be found in Aisle 2.
Save 50% and stay clean.
Text keyword and get new
clue!.
Retail Treasure Hunt:
Congratulation you just win
5$ discount. Show the
message to the cashier to
redeem
Coupons
Thanks for joining BBW
saving club. Show this text
to get 15%off. Reply STOP
to opt-out
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Carrier
Rank
Carrier
/Messaging App
Subscribers in
in Millions
1 China Mobile 763M
WeChat (China) 600
WhatsApp (US) 500
2 Airtel (India) 485
3 Vodafone 453
Line (Japan) 400
Viber 300
4 China Unicom 276
TangoTxt (US) 200
KiK (Canada) 145
Nimbuzz(India) 150
15 Verizon 115
20 AT&T 107
BlackBerry (BBM) 113
Huge mobile engagement
Close to millennials (GenerationY)
Multimedia content (video, images etc)
Free or low cost services
Simple to use no regulation
Connect people with brands
OTT ( messaging app)
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Wearables
Smartwatches & wristbands
Eyewears (Google Glass)
Medical devices
Health and Fitness Apps
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IoT - Internet-of-Thing
“Everyday objects have network
connectivity, allowing them to send
and receive data” Oxford dictionary
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KeyTakeaways
Messaging: Fast and Immediate engagement
Messaging remains a Strong channel in a Multi-channeling world
Mobile marketing is part of the Shopping Experience
Messaging can be used to Drive customers to the store & engage them in the
store
OTT, Wearables, Internet-of-things and are coming next
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Keep in mind
Kiss – Keep It Simple Stupid
Create experience
Tell a story
Change hat think like your audience
Learn from your audience
Go Visual & Social
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Q&A
Thank you
“Marketing is no longer about the
stuff you make, but the stories you
tell”
Seth Godin
(Entrepreneur, marketer, and public speaker)
George Argyrakis
TechnicalAccount Manager
gargyrakis@mGage.com
@g_argyrakis (#AUEBmGage)
Editor's Notes
Introduce yourself and the team
Jump to next slide and give a short description of the presentation
Interactive presentation
What we do with our mobile
Investigate some messaging solution
President the most interesting mobile trends
Keep it Simple
Interactive presentation
What we do with our mobile
Investigate some messaging solution
President the most interesting mobile trends
Keep it Simple
Interact with the audience – Request for their feedback
Type of messaging:
SMS (short messaging services)
MMS
Push notification ( rich push media images, video, inbox etc)
Instant messaging OTT
90% of all text messages are read within 3 minutes of being received on the mobile phone
SMS has an open rate around 98% in one hour
Mail open rate is around 20% and remains around 30% within the first 12 hours
Tweets: 29% are read
Fb: 12% are viewed
So
Messaging is a direct and immediate way to reach customer and get them to take action
Discuss about multiscreen models
Multiscreen world
Smartphone, tablets, pc, TV screens and wearables
1 hour on smartphone – Note: tablets are not included
We spend average minutes per interaction
43 minutes TV
39 minutes PC laptop
30 minutes tablet
17 smartphone
You should be mobile only? No, this is a multiscreen model.
1 hour on smartphone – Note: tablets are not included
We spend average minutes per interaction – 4 devices and coming more
43 minutes TV
39 minutes PC laptop
30 minutes tablet
17 smartphone
You should be mobile only? No, this is a multiscreen model.
Mobile eco-systems
http://telecominfo.wordpress.com/2012/03/02/the-mobile-app-ecosystem/
Visual Diagram
Generic
Connectivity: Reach out 180 countries
Direct connectivity with Sprint, AT&T, Verizon not with T-mob
Throughput: 3 to 4M messages per hour for broadcast which means almost 800MTs per second in the US and 500K– 4M in other countries
MO and MT definition: Message originated (message that customer sends to the system) and Message Terminated ( the message that system sends to the user)
Messaging is not only sms e.g. push notification e.g.
OTT ( Over-the-top): Instant messaging definition
Multistep: Multi-step function to build conditions to customize campaign responses give an example
Multichanneling: this a feature of multistep where systems reply back to the client thought separate channels email, outbound dialing and social media channels
Program template: Specific templates-flows based on the most used multistep programs.
Text to email, Competitions,Voting
Geofencing: is a feature in the Passbook application that triggers a notification when the handset enters a certain geographical location
User reach an area and systems triggers an notification message. If a mobile user has a coupon in their Passbook, they will get a reminder when they enter that store.
3rd party integration: post data to 3rd party systems. Platform structures the api with MSISDNS, date etc and sends data
MMS: In roadmap, set up separate connection-binds with carriers - scheduled to be launch in Q4
DirectX(Gateway): Aggregation services, expose our IPs
Greece
Premium only in Greece
MO different tariffs
You need to have connectivity
AmEX: Global customer service :
Payment acknowledgements & reminders
Credit limit threshold reminders & spend tracking alerts
Fraud protection alerts
Gift card payment reload confirmations
ComCast: Customer –care: Reduce traffic from call centers, mobile text solutions to better support customers
Dollar Genelar: Mega store Variety store - 10,000
275K subscribers
140% increase in MO/MT traffic ( 6 months Jan 2013 – June 2013)
1,2M MO/MT per month (average 3 months)
Hertz: messaging services to pick up a car, upgrade a car, collect loyalty points
Top actions after receiving a text alert - Consumer behavior when they receive a text alert
Almost 1 out of 3 customer purchase online or recommend the store
Mobile shopper are keen on mobile sites and application
considering that almost all the retailers running mcom/ecom campaigns
Conclusion
Why SMS is so important for a retailers?
Messaging is the best way for direct and immediate engagement but also drive user to alternative mobile channels
OK. Why retailers keep investing on mobile experience? Keep in mind that shoppers love mobile experience
What about Smartphone shoppers habits
So customers want to use their mobile device during the shopping experience?
Answer is yes!
They are keen on any kind of mobile interaction!
In-store price comparisons are the most common
Mobile sites are preferred over apps by in-store shoppers
Shoppers who use mobile more, buy more !!!
The more a shopper remains in the store the more likely to purchase a product.
Interaction with the audience - Shoppers who use mobile more, buy more !!!
Discuss about multiscreen models
Multiscreen world
Smartphone, tablets, pc, TV screens and wearables
What about Smartphone shoppers habits
So customers want to use their mobile device during the shopping experience?
Answer is yes!
They are keen on any kind of mobile interaction!
In-store price comparisons are the most common
Mobile sites are preferred over apps by in-store shoppers
Shoppers who use mobile more, buy more !!!
The more a shopper remains in the store the more likely to purchase a product.
Drive user to the store - Encourage more customers to visit your store
In store signal to present the call to action.
build and increase opt-in list
Discount: Receive extra discount when you purchase in store
Coupons: Trigger user to shop in-store. Mobile couponing
MMS in the flow sending a coupon or a product image-video
Target loyalty customers and send them a reminder – build and drive customer loyalty
Earn points just for walking into a store (application)
Earn points when you purchase in store
When you text a keyword in store
Redeem points in store
Personalization messages can be personalized to interests, needs and user profile
Build segments of user based on their preferences – group your audience
Product categories, store id, name or even location e.g. zip code
LBS is the future:
allow a brand to make decisions or take some action based on a geographical area of an SMS subscriber
privacy is still a sensitive issue
The number one rule for location-based marketing is that you need permission to locate a mobile device. 2 options here.
Users to text a zipcode and provides location info. User provides location info
Double opt-in flow where systems ask from user to give permission in order system to track the device and get coordinates
Mobile page to subscribe in an exclusive LB offers Subway, Starbucks (get information)
In store signal/labels to present the call to action.
Main target to build and opt-in list increase mobile subscribers database and create segments of users (personalization)
Based on user personalized data to send out targeted alerts
In-store contest keyword + unique code
Notify customers about mweb and apps
MMS has a shiny object. It is called video and images! MMS has the visualization that most of the retailers are looking for.
Customers love images and videos. Consider pinterest, instagram and vine. Are growing fast and engage even more people every day
Video and images engagement is a basic key in a mobile marketing campaign
Starbucks run a set up a SMS trivia contest offering a chance to win a prize
Send out an MMS video blast with to inform user for happy hour
Redirect user to social media page to drive social sharing and increase viral effect
However you can create MO contest asking from user to send an MO MMS
PayForIt – Mobile payments are growing rapidly and mobile payments are still in their infancy
is managed from UK mobile operators and is services that enables users to use their mobile phone bill to pay for online products or services
User access Velti payment to get a unique code that text in specific SC
Velti charge the consumer and redirect him back to the merchant
Advantage mobile solution mobile payments is hot mobile trend
Interact with the audience request for their feedback
What is the next big think in mobile
Where the market set its sights?
OTT
Wearables
Internet-of-things
Omni-channel
Mobile payments
Programmatic advertising
automated system that use data - auction – δημοπρασία
using real-time-bidding
Developer = publisher
Agencies are connected with Ad networks
http://static3.businessinsider.com/image/5086c11aecad049310000024/bii-report-the-mobile-advertising-ecosystem-explained.jpg
-Give an OTT (over-the-top) definition
Over-the-top content (OTT) refers to delivery of video, audio and other media over the Internet without a multiple system operator being involved in the control or distribution of the content.
-What OTT services do people you use per regions? ( interact with your audience)
2014 is the year of the chat!
OTT surpasses SMS!
Generation Y: birth years ranging from the early 1980s to the early 2000s.
WhatsApp : United States - facebook acquired WhatsApp for $19 billions
Viber (Europe) – Cyprus based start-up Japan-based e-commerce and Internet service company Rakuten for $900 million.
WeChat : China
Line : Japan and ecommerce feature ( user can pay through the app)
KakaoTalk : South Korea
Kik : Canada (university students create it)
Tango : United States – Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba invested
Nimbuzz : India
hike : India
MessageMe : United States
BlackBerry (BlackBerryMessanger): Mention mGage business
113 M registered users and 85M active users
Snapchat references
http://readwrite.com/2014/03/06/10-biggest-popular-mobile-messaging-apps-world-whatsapp#awesm=~oGXYWjjzMu1pfG
Mention how brands can reach their audience through OTT services:
Users can subscribe to channels of follow brands similar to social media
Brands can personalized offers, coupons, exclusive
Brands can interact with their audience – huge engagement
change the ways we consume and share information
Wearables isn't something new but it is the good timing
Software and hardware development
Medical devices ( heart rate)
Health and Fitness Apps ( Nike fule band)
Smart T-shirts
Bands ( activity trackers)
Track daily activity, workouts, connected with a mobile device
Internet of (Every)Thing Definitions:
a proposed development of the Internet in which everyday objects have network connectivity, allowing them to send and receive data.
From the smartphone we are moving to Smart cars, watches, houses - > Smart world to a connected world
Mimo: Smart baby monitor, sensors and devices to track : temperature, movement and body position.
https://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20131008182031-122323-beyond-things-the-internet-of-everything-takes-connections-to-the-power-of-four
Mobile devices is one of the biggest influencers
SMS can be used to drive customers to the store and keep them there
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