What: IAB Mexico has presented the results of its 11º Study of Media and Device Consumption, based on a survey of 1297 Mexican internet users.
Why it matters: The media landscape has evolved a great deal in the last 10 years; advertisers need to understand the different types of internet users to be able to cater to their needs in an effective way.
In a private event held in Mexico City this week, IAB Mexico presented the results of its 11º Study of Media and Device Consumption, developed by Kantar with sponsorship from Televisa Digital. In this edition, the study explores the habits of Mexican internet users and their relationship with digital advertising by dividing their behavior into four areas that correspond to the different devices, platforms, and activities related to the online world: digital, social, entertainment, and e-commerce.
In order to find out how consumers online habits have changed in the last 10 years, 1297 people between the ages of 13 and 70 were surveyed (49% women; 51% men), and their answers revealed that the percentage of connected population in Mexico grew from 30% to 67% (about 75.8 million internet users).
Digital Devices Continue to Rise
According to the study, therell be about 29 billion connected devices by 2022. Today, 90% of Mexican internet users own a smartphone, and 7 in every 10 declare owning a complementary device such as Smart TVs and speakers, wearables, streaming devices, etc. As explained in the report, “accurate understanding of all the different types of internet users provides the industry with tools to segment them according to their needs.”
Social Media: Your New Best Friend?
A big majority (84%) of Mexican internet said they use an average of 4 different social media every day, and even though most of the social networks that were predominantly used 10 years ago have disappeared, two of them (Facebook and Twitter) are still on the top three.
As the study shows, users go to social media both to consume (86%) and to create content (94%), and 61% say they follow their favorite brands in order to keep themselves informed about news, discounts, and other consumers opinions. “In the last ten years, social media have evolved from a social communication space to a key ally for brands,” says the report.
Online Streaming Gives Consumers Freedom to Choose
From music to TV and videogames, 83% of surveyed respondents declared having access to online streaming services. The video platforms with more sustained growth are Netflix, Claro Video and Prime Video; Spotify leads the music category; and Xbox and Twitch are the videogame streamers with more users.
According to the report, advertisers have an opportunity to gain consumers attention provided that they take into account what really matters to them. Only 18% of viewers say they “always pay attention” to online ads, and the main reasons why the remaining respondents pay attention “sometimes” or “never” is that ads are simply not attractive, or that they feel their experience is being interrupted in an annoying way.
A Majority of Respondents Have Tried E-Commerce
Even though the growth has been slow, the study reports that e-commerce is gaining relevance among Mexican internet users, as 67% declares having completed an online purchase recently. Among the main reasons why they decided to buy online, they said “there was a special offer”, “it was quick and easy”, or “it was cheaper”. One of the things that have favored this growth, as said in the report, is the increase of connectivity both in and out of the store that allowsRead More – Source
What: IAB Mexico has presented the results of its 11º Study of Media and Device Consumption, based on a survey of 1297 Mexican internet users.
Why it matters: The media landscape has evolved a great deal in the last 10 years; advertisers need to understand the different types of internet users to be able to cater to their needs in an effective way.
In a private event held in Mexico City this week, IAB Mexico presented the results of its 11º Study of Media and Device Consumption, developed by Kantar with sponsorship from Televisa Digital. In this edition, the study explores the habits of Mexican internet users and their relationship with digital advertising by dividing their behavior into four areas that correspond to the different devices, platforms, and activities related to the online world: digital, social, entertainment, and e-commerce.
In order to find out how consumers online habits have changed in the last 10 years, 1297 people between the ages of 13 and 70 were surveyed (49% women; 51% men), and their answers revealed that the percentage of connected population in Mexico grew from 30% to 67% (about 75.8 million internet users).
Digital Devices Continue to Rise
According to the study, therell be about 29 billion connected devices by 2022. Today, 90% of Mexican internet users own a smartphone, and 7 in every 10 declare owning a complementary device such as Smart TVs and speakers, wearables, streaming devices, etc. As explained in the report, “accurate understanding of all the different types of internet users provides the industry with tools to segment them according to their needs.”
Social Media: Your New Best Friend?
A big majority (84%) of Mexican internet said they use an average of 4 different social media every day, and even though most of the social networks that were predominantly used 10 years ago have disappeared, two of them (Facebook and Twitter) are still on the top three.
As the study shows, users go to social media both to consume (86%) and to create content (94%), and 61% say they follow their favorite brands in order to keep themselves informed about news, discounts, and other consumers opinions. “In the last ten years, social media have evolved from a social communication space to a key ally for brands,” says the report.
Online Streaming Gives Consumers Freedom to Choose
From music to TV and videogames, 83% of surveyed respondents declared having access to online streaming services. The video platforms with more sustained growth are Netflix, Claro Video and Prime Video; Spotify leads the music category; and Xbox and Twitch are the videogame streamers with more users.
According to the report, advertisers have an opportunity to gain consumers attention provided that they take into account what really matters to them. Only 18% of viewers say they “always pay attention” to online ads, and the main reasons why the remaining respondents pay attention “sometimes” or “never” is that ads are simply not attractive, or that they feel their experience is being interrupted in an annoying way.
A Majority of Respondents Have Tried E-Commerce
Even though the growth has been slow, the study reports that e-commerce is gaining relevance among Mexican internet users, as 67% declares having completed an online purchase recently. Among the main reasons why they decided to buy online, they said “there was a special offer”, “it was quick and easy”, or “it was cheaper”. One of the things that have favored this growth, as said in the report, is the increase of connectivity both in and out of the store that allowsRead More – Source
