‘ M O B I L E I S T R A N S F O R M I N G C O N S U M E R B E H AV I O U R – I T ’ S A N E W W O R L D O F M A K I N G C O N S U M E R S L O V E Y O U R B R A N D O N M O B I L E ’ NIGEL ARTHUR, MANAGING DIRECTOR, URBAN AIRSHIP (EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA)

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

INTRODUCTION

MOBILE FIRST MENTALITY

PART 1. BUSINESS GROWTH & INVESTMENT

PART 2. APPY DAYS

PART 3. MOBILE BROWSING

ABOUT WBR DIGITAL

ABOUT MOBILE SHOPPING

ABOUT URBAN AIRSHIP

I N T R O D U C T I O NThe digital landscape is an ever-changing one — 2015 saw mobile overtake desktop as the primary device for internet browsing for the first time.

It’s not only its efficacy as a medium for shopping that has brought mobile to the forefront of the minds of retailers, it has also been supported by Google’s update, dubbed ‘Mobilegeddon,’ which accounted for a website’s ‘mobile friendliness’ as a part of its SEO algorithm.

However, many retailers are still perfecting the mobile strategies required to change browsing behaviour into buying behaviour!

Leading up to the Mobile Shopping 2016 conference we wanted to dig deeper into how this mobile-first landscape is affecting growth and shaping overall strategies.

We surveyed over 100 leading executives including, Heads of E-Commerce, Heads of Mobile and Heads of Digital within the retail, retail banking & travel sectors.

yRetail 80%

yTravel & Tourism 10%

yRetail Banking 10%

INDUSTRY

HOW BIG IS YOUR TEAM DEDICATED TO MOBILE?

yWe don’t have a 8% dedicated mobile team

y2 people 14%y3 people 9%y4 people 16%y5 people 7%yMore than 5 people 46%

yEurope 35%

yUK 65%

LOCATION

M O B I L E - F I R S T M E N TA L I T Y

Mobile is clearly critical for retailers. Almost all surveyed are planning large, simultaneous investments in areas from marketing and platform tools, to security and payments. Goldman Sachs projects annual consumer spending via mobile to rise to almost $650 billion by 2018, accounting for about half of all e-commerce.

It’s hard to over-invest in this area. And, in recent years, we’ve been seeing retailers consistently up their game, from the “mobile-friendly” sites that were common just a few years ago, to a more sophisticated strategy that places an app at the centre of the customer experience. Apps have become the standard way of interacting with retailers for many consumers, and almost three-quarters of respondents reported e-commerce capabilities via their apps.

Retailers are learning the new discipline of mobile marketing, and they’re taking advantage of mobile’s unique opportunities to drive better value for the customer. 9% even reported multiple apps, a number that’s sure to increase. That requires a much more sophisticated way of thinking about driving revenue and brand experience.

It’s not easy. Creating a high-quality app, and integrating it with the rest of your business, requires expertise in marketing, user experience, engineering, analytics and many

other areas. Mobile is transforming consumer behaviour – it’s a new world of making consumers love your brand on mobile. Successful brands have honed their apps to provide value in customers’ lives. They’ve shifted from a pure sales focus to inform, educate and inspire with relevant content, services and utilities.

Integrating your app with the rest of your business might be the hardest part – how do you make it so that your customers see the same offers in-store and in the app? How do you use the data you gather from being in your customer’s pocket, to get their attention with compelling offers? Most importantly, how do you build a long-term strategy to set up a trusted communication channel with them, across all your lines of business and communication opportunities?

We think a lot of progress has been made, but there’s a lot of work left to do. Many retailers even have separate “mobile” divisions, leading to a disjointed experience for consumers. Over time, these divisions are destined to be integrated much more closely with the rest of the business. Many survey respondents reported that they feel pretty comfortable with their omnichannel strategy, and reorganising the company to present a single face to the customer will underpin the most successful executions.

Nigel Arthur, Managing Director, Urban Airship (Europe, Middle East & Africa)

P A R T 1 . B U S I N E S S G R O W T H &

I N V E S T M E N T

B U S I N E S S G R O W T H & I N V E S T M E N T :

H O W A D VA N C E D D O Y O U F E E L Y O U A R E W I T H T H E I M P L E M E N TAT I O N O F T H E F O L L O W I N G ?

DELIVERING CROSS DATA

INSIGHTSy ADVANCED

y GETTING THERE

y BEHIND THE CURVE

The vast majority of retailers feel quite confident in their efforts to deliver great

mobile user experiences that convert. On one hand, that’s not surprising.

The rapid growth of m-commerce and mobile’s influence on offline sales has

meant years of focus for retailers, moving from m-dot sites to responsive

and now adaptive mobile websites, as well as iterating on multiple

generations of mobile apps. However, the data suggests that many still view

mobile as a channel, not recognising its impact across channels or its role in delivering omnichannel strategies.

Otherwise, confidence in cross-channel data insights would be a prerequisite

to delivering truly holistic customer experiences.

Tim Paterson, Retail Specialist, Urban Airship

OPTIMISING MOBILE CHECKOUT

CONVERSION

DELIVERING AN EXCEPTIONAL USER

EXPERIENCE

100% 100% 100%

90% 90% 90%

80% 80% 80%

70% 70% 70%

60% 60% 60%

50% 50% 50%

40% 40% 40%

30% 30% 30%

20% 20% 20%

10% 10% 10%

0% 0% 0%

P A R T 2 .A P P YD A Y S

A P P Y D A Y S :

D O Y O U C U R R E N T LY H AV E A M O B I L E A P P ?

YES 70%

NO 21%

IF MORE THAN ONE, HOW MANY?2 APPS – 2%

3 APPS – 4%

4 APPS – 2%

5 APPS – 1%

It is to be expected nowadays that the majority of companies have at least one app to support their business initiatives and to better connect with customers. Seven years into the app economy, those still without an app may have decided it’s not the right fit for their brand or that the hurdles are too great. Of course, even for those retailers with an app, not all of their customers will install it, or use it to make purchases. For both the companies who have, and those who have-not, mobile wallets can unlock the ability to reach more of their customers directly on mobile, driving greater engagement and acting as a gateway to sustained mobile relationships.

Tim Paterson, Retail Specialist, Urban Airship

yAlert nowAs app development moves the cloud we are concerned about data security as the cloud is highly susceptible to data theft which will be a big problem.

yAlert nowDeveloping an app for multiple platforms is very expensive and we are not sure whether spending so much will yield results or not.

yAlert nowThere are a lot of maintenance costs associated with an app and getting reliable revenue is a challenge.

yAlert nowThe only challenge is allotting appropriate budgets to meet our technological needs.

yAlert nowTechnology driven costs need to be overcome.

yAlert nowLaunching an app causes major concerns around data security and privacy.

yAlert nowManaging customer security concerns and use of data.

yAlert nowTechnology and system capabilities are changing and innovative solutions mean we must plan how to keep up.

SECURITYCOST/ROI

W H AT C H A L L E N G E S Y O U A R E C U R R E N T LY FA C I N G I N A D VA N C I N G Y O U R A P P S T R AT E G Y ?

yAlert nowApps quickly feel outdated and irrelevant, so we always need to look beyond the development process to increase our apps agility so we are in a position to respond faster based on market changes.

yAlert nowKeeping an app simple and clear is very challenging for us, we have to accommodate all the changing trends and customer requests and at the same time keep the app simple and clear.

yAlert nowIn the current market you cannot develop an app based on a particular model or system, the market is so fragmented that developing an app that fits every model is too challenging.

yAlert nowDelivering the best user experience.

yAlert nowMeeting multiple device specifications.

yAlert nowTracking the user experience and meeting customer expectations.

yAlert nowTracking real time data and in house technological capabilities.

yAlert nowThe mobile app system is very complex, I think complexities involved in creating a great user experience as well as maintaining that experience as the mobile system evolves is very challenging.

UXTECHNOLOGY

W H AT C H A L L E N G E S Y O U A R E C U R R E N T LY FA C I N G I N A D VA N C I N G Y O U R A P P S T R AT E G Y ?

W H AT P E R C E N TA G E O F Y O U R D I G I TA L B U D G E T F O R T H E N E X T 1 2 M O N T H S H A S B E E N A L L O C AT E D T O A P P S /D I G I TA L WA L L E T ?

y0-5% 6%

y6-10% 12%

y11-20% 34%

y21-30% 27%

y31-40% 19%

y41-50% 2%

With 80% of respondents spending 11-40% of their digital budget on apps and mobile wallets,

it’s clear that retailers are investing heavily in getting their brand in the hands of consumers.

Understanding your customers, and actively engaging with them, is critical to ensuring the

success of your mobile app and wallet endeavours - and delivering the best possible ROI. Wallet is

more than just a payment tool; it offers a variety of ways to deliver value to your audience and

engage them with new offers over time, similar to mobile apps. With broader investments by Apple

and Google, 2016 will be the year for wallets.

Jonathan Rueda, Digital Wallet Specialist, Urban Airship

W H AT P E R C E N TA G E O F Y O U R T O TA L W E B S A L E S N O W C O M E S D I R E C T LY F R O M P U R C H A S E S C O M P L E T E D O N Y O U R A P P ?

y0-5% 21%

y6-10% 10%

y11-20% 20%

y21-30% 28%

y31-40% 13%

y41-50% 8%

It’s not surprising that in-app purchases are increasing as a percentage of digital sales. A

growing number of consumers prefer mobile apps to traditional websites. And although more digital

transactions still occur outside of mobile apps, it’s the crucial pre-shopping interactions taking

place via mobile that can have a big impact on the buying process. According to a recent report, 64% of in-store retail sales are expected to be digitally

influenced by the end of 2015.

Tim Paterson, Retail Specialist, Urban Airship

W H E N D O Y O U T H I N K Y O U W I L L A C H I E V E A N O M N I C H A N N E L S T R AT E G Y T H AT F U L LY I N T E G R AT E S Y O U R A P P ?

25+ MONTHS

2%

13 - 24 MONTHS

7%

6 - 12 MONTHS

33%

APPS ARE NOT PART OF OUR STRATEGY

4% IN THE NEXT 6 MONTHS

30%

WE’RE THERE!

24%

Retailers are already surprisingly far ahead in achieving omnichannel strategies that integrate with their apps. Within two years, 94% of retailers will have achieved this feat. To do this well, a company must have a full view of a customer across all of its business systems in order to treat them consistently and deliver on their expectations regardless of how the customer interacts with them. Apps are central to omnichannel marketing strategies, as consumers always have their phones with them everywhere they go.

Nigel Arthur, Managing Director, Urban Airship

P A R T 3 . M O B I L E

B R O W S I N G

H O W H AV E Y O U O P T I M I S E D Y O U R E - C O M M E R C E O F F E R I N G ?

yWE HAVE A MOBILE 26% FRIENDLY SITE

yWE HAVE A DEDICATED 61% MOBILE APP [TRANSACTIONAL]

yWE HAVE A DEDICATED 8% MOBILE APP [EXPERIENCE]

yOUR SITE IS FULL RESPONSIVE 5% ACROSS ALL DEVICES

yWE ONLY HAVE A 0% DESKTOP SITE

It’s great, but entirely unsurprising that all companies have moved beyond a desktop-only e-commerce approach

with a dedicated mobile app or mobile friendly site. The difference between those with a transactional app vs. a broader experience-based app is vast and will be

a key point of focus for retailers seeking to innovate beyond competitors. Why? Mobile is more personal and utility-focused than any other screen, so being able to

assist customers beyond the transaction encourages more frequent interactions, greater customer understanding and

ultimately stronger brand affinity.

Tim Paterson, Retail Specialist, Urban Airship

W H AT P E R C E N TA G E O F Y O U R D I G I TA L B U D G E T F O R T H E N E X T 1 2 M O N T H S H A S B E E N A L L O C AT E D T O M - C O M M E R C E ?

y0-10% 1%

y11-20% 19%

y21-30% 26%

y31-40% 24%

y41-50% 18%

y51-60% 6%

y61-70% 4%

y71-80% 2%

With 80% of respondents allocating at least 21% of their digital budget to m-commerce, mobile

is clearly an important part of any omnichannel strategy. According to Deloitte Digital, 64% of

all transactions are influenced through digital, with mobile making up the majority and being the fastest growing part. In fact, the mobile influence

factor has doubled every year since 2012. To succeed in the marketplace, brands need to ensure

that they consider the mobile influence at every step along the way.

Nigel Arthur, Managing Director, Urban Airship

W H AT A R E T H E T O P C H A L L E N G E S Y O U A R E C U R R E N T LY FA C I N G I N A D VA N C I N G M O B I L E D E V E L O P M E N T ?

yLACK OF IN-HOUSE SKILL 28%

yUNDERSTANDING IMPACT OF 55% YOUR CUSTOMER BEHAVIOUR

yTECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENTS 70%

yDETERMINING ACTIONABLE KPIS 43%

yCOMPANY CULTURAL 30% MIND-SET

Mobile is still a relatively new discipline and it’s different from digital in many ways including the

rapid pace of technology advancements led by annual operating system enhancements. In addition, understanding the impact of customer behaviour can be difficult given multi-device behaviours and broad

influence on physical channels. Businesses can make strides against these challenges relying on

solutions and services that help them keep pace and zero-in on user-level data to stitch together cross-device journeys and business impacts influenced in

other channels.

Nigel Arthur, Managing Director, Urban Airship

W H AT E F F E C T D I D G O O G L E ’ S S E A R C H U P D AT E , D U B B E D ‘ M O B I L E G E D D O N ’ , H AV E O N Y O U R S E A R C H R A N K I N G S ?

yUP

yNO CHANGE

yDOWN

54%

37%

9%

With Mobilegeddon, Google drew a line in the sand that everyone already knew was there. The disadvantages of websites not optimised for mobile screens are painfully obvious. Growing m-commerce revenues, as well as mobile’s influence on offline sales, had already made these changes a priority. By and large, retailers seemed prepared for Mobilegeddon with only a small percentage experiencing declines. The real question is, “What’s next?” As user behaviours continue to evolve on everything from reading emails on mobile devices, to downloading apps or opting in to notifications, retailers need to keep a vigilant eye on what to focus on next.

Nigel Arthur, Managing Director, Urban Airship

TOP ANSWERS

We are optimised for multiple screens, our rankings have only improved.

The websites were made more efficient for a better user experience.

It had created a global impact where the competition was at higher pace.

It compelled us to develop a better user experience.

The rankings help us to optimise user experience needs.

Tracking rankings and user experience is much easier.

Mobilegeddon has increased the competition.

It creates cut throat competition to meet the expectations of user experience.

D O Y O U P L A N T O I N C R E A S E Y O U R I N V E S T M E N T I N L O C AT I O N - B A S E D O F F E R S O V E R T H E N E X T 1 2 M O N T H S ?

83% 10% 7%

8% 53% 39%

78% 19% 3%

It’s exciting to see that most businesses plan to invest in location-based offers over the next year. Targeting customers with relevant information or content based on their location is uniquely supported with mobile apps as well as mobile wallets. The key is remembering that location is just a data point. It becomes really powerful when combined with other factors such as purchase histories or recent interests gleaned from browsing behaviour, or even considering location history over time. The more context, the less risk businesses face in blunt implementations that could turn customers off.

Nigel Arthur, Managing Director, Urban Airship

83% 10% 7%

8% 53% 39%

78% 19% 3%

H O W E F F E C T I V E D O Y O U F E E L L O C AT I O N - B A S E D O F F E R S A R E I N T E R M S O F D R I V I N G I N - S T O R E S A L E S ?

Location-based offers are one component of a successful mobile engagement strategy, and most retailers seem to be finding a good degree of success. The more data you have on a particular customer, the easier it is to connect with them in more relevant ways. The deeper and more relevant the engagement, the more value the business and the customer get from a sustained mobile relationship. Like relationships in our personal lives where we expend time, thought and effort, it’s the same with mobile relationships to truly create moments that matter to the customer. Turn them off and you risk never seeing them again.

Tim Paterson, Retail Specialist, Urban Airship

83% 10% 7%

8% 53% 39%

78% 19% 3%

A R E Y O U P U S H I N G L O C A L O F F E R S O N M O B I L E ? [ I . E . O F F E R S W H I C H A R E O N LY AVA I L A B L E I N C E R TA I N R E G I O N S O R S E L E C T E D S T O R E S A N D N O T N AT I O N W I D E ]

It’s great to see so many brands understand that their greatest opportunity is serving their customers where they work, live and play. Looked at another way, acting locally is no longer a competitive advantage. So how will you stand out? Take your strategy a step further and deliver local coupons at the right time and place. Use everything you know about customers to deliver the most relevant offers and don’t forget to go beyond the transaction to more experiential opportunities that can make a lasting impression.

Nigel Arthur, Managing Director, Urban Airship

A R E Y O U R U N N I N G I N - S T O R E C A M P A I G N S ?

yYES, AS MULTICHANNEL OFFERS – 55% THE SAME DISCOUNTS/OFFERS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE

yYES, AS IN-STORE ONLY CAMPAIGNS – 24% DISCOUNTS/OFFERS ARE NOT APPLICABLE ONLINE

yNO, OUR DISCOUNTS ARE 18% ONLINE ONLY

yWE NEVER GIVE DISCOUNTS/ 3% OFFERS

Now that mobile has made information accessible, anywhere at anytime, the best long-term strategy is providing customers with a consistent experience. As stated earlier in the report, an omnichannel strategy is a top priority for many retailers within the next two years. In the future, this will extend beyond discounts and deals, to greater levels of service. Mobile devices provide the opportunity for you to put a “remote control” to your store in the palm of your customer’s hands. As you build brand advocates, what type of powers do you want to give them beyond “what’s on special?”

Nigel Arthur, Managing Director, Urban Airship

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A B O U T W B R D I G I TA L

Urban Airship is leading the movement of mobile innovators, helping them build high-value relationships through mobile apps and mobile wallets. Its mobile engagement and insight products mobilize all aspects of a business, powering exceptional mobile and omnichannel customer experiences. Studies have found that Urban Airship’s engagement solutions can drive an 878 percent return on investment for customers and overcome APPathy by increasing app user engagement 4X and doubling retention. Thousands of companies and some of the most demanding brands in retail, media & entertainment, sports and travel & hospitality, trust Urban Airship to deliver the mobile moments that matter to their customers and their business.

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