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Summary of the Mobile Media Landscape in India (2018)

Core Content

India has emerged as a mobile-first nation, with mobile devices becoming the primary means of Internet access. The growth of the mobile ecosystem, driven by affordability, 4G adoption, and government initiatives like the Digital India mission, has led to a significant shift in consumer behavior and market dynamics.

Main Points

1. Smartphone and Mobile Internet Adoption

• Smartphones are now affordable (as low as US$100), and mobile data plans are accessible to a wide range of users.
• 75% of India's Internet users are under 35, indicating a young and digitally active population.
• Mobile users spend 4.5 hours daily on their devices, making it the most powerful platform for consumer engagement.
• Mobile video content consumption has increased by 124% since 2016, expected to account for 75% of mobile data traffic by 2021.

2. Mobile Advertising Trends

• Mobile advertising is expected to grow significantly, with the market projected to reach $1.2 billion by 2020.
• Mobile accounts for 30% of web traffic and 28% of eCommerce revenue for Indian companies.
• Currently, 17% of marketing budgets are allocated to mobile, with 75% of companies planning to increase mobile spend in the next 12 months.

3. Challenges for Mobile Marketers

• Brand Safety: Ensuring ads are not displayed in harmful contexts.
• Ad Viewability: Measuring how often ads are actually seen by users.
• Ad Fraud: A major concern, with 32% of mobile ad spend in India affected by fraud.
• Attribution: Difficulty in tracking user actions across mobile platforms.
• Ad Blocking: A growing threat, but can be mitigated with compelling ad experiences.

4. Opportunities and Innovations

• Mobile Video Ads: Expected to attract higher investment due to increased engagement and conversion rates (4X higher than static formats).
• Location-Based Marketing: Offers precise targeting and measurement of ad impact.
• Programmatic Advertising: Seen as a key growth driver, with 500% growth in ad spend on InMobi’s network.
• Mobile Remarketing: Will become a new CRM strategy, focusing on user retention and lifecycle value.
• SDK Integration: Provides better measurement and performance, with InMobi’s SDK achieving over 2X the industry average viewability.
• AI & Machine Learning: Will redefine ad tech, enabling smarter decisions, dynamic campaign management, and predictive bidding.

Key Insights from Case Studies

• OLX India: Leveraged InMobi's video ad solutions to achieve 2.5X higher conversions at 50% lower costs.
• Myntra: Used remarketing to increase transactions by over 3X, with a 7 ROAS and average order value of $25.

Mobile Advertising Market Overview

• Top Handset Brands: Xiaomi, Samsung, and others dominate the market with Xiaomi leading in both volume and model popularity.
• App Usage: Messaging/chat apps account for 44% of communication app usage, while apps account for 88% of total mobile time.
• App Categories: Travel and retail apps are the most downloaded, followed by entertainment and sports.

Future Outlook

• Mobile as a Core Channel: Mobile is becoming central to marketing and commerce strategies.
• Growth Drivers: Increasing smartphone usage, 4G adoption, and a growing mobile-first audience.
• Ad Tech Evolution: The industry is expected to evolve with better measurement, attribution, and AI integration.

Conclusion

India represents a significant opportunity for mobile marketers, with a rapidly growing mobile-first audience, increasing app usage, and a booming mobile advertising market. While challenges like brand safety, ad fraud, and attribution persist, the industry is moving towards more sophisticated solutions such as SDK integration, programmatic advertising, and AI-driven ad tech. Brands that adapt and innovate in mobile marketing will be well-positioned to capture this growing market.