The document examines the evolving social media landscape and highlights the importance of digital engagement for brands across various regions. It emphasizes the growing significance of mobile usage, particularly in emerging markets, and the need for brands to adopt localized strategies while interacting with consumers. Key recommendations for marketers include understanding audience preferences, leveraging mobile capabilities, and maintaining authenticity in brand communications.

1. Deciphering the Social Media landscape tnsMartin Warmelink

2. 1. THE DIGITAL LANDSCAPE2. MOBILE3. SOCIAL4. VIEWING THE WORLD THROUGH A DIGITAL LENS5. BRAND PERMISSION AND STRATEGIES

3. Sources: TNS Digital life (2010) and TNS Mobile life (2011)

4. 1. Digital: 83%2. Radio: 52%3. TV: 51%1. Digital: 56%2. TV: 39%3. Newspaper:32%1. Digital: 69%2. TV: 62%3. Radio: 42%1. Digital: 82%2. TV: 52%3. Radio: 49%1. Newspaper:56%2. TV: 41%3. Radio: 37%1. TV: 70%2. Digital: 62%3. Radio: 31%1. TV: 75%2. Digital: 42%3. Newspaper:35%1. TV: 68%2. Digital: 53%3. Radio: 44%1. TV: 61%2. Radio: 59%3. Newspaper:38%1. TV: 64%2. Digital: 57%3. Newspaper:46%Internet penetration NW Europe: +/- 80%Internet penetration SE Europe: +/- 50%% accessing daily(base: internet users!)

6. Rules of engagement will vary by region: localised campaigns that take this into account will have a better chance of yielding high returnsHIGHCONSUMPTIONInternet is commoditisedMakes my life more efficientInternet is pivotalIs the centre of my lifeHIGHINVOLVEMENTLOWINVOLVEMENTLOWCONSUMPTIONInternet is functionalIt helps me to be productiveInternet is aspirationalHelps me achieve my goals

7. The Internet has become a functional tool for many markets in the NW part of Europe, particularly the Nordic markets. Stand out markets are France and the UK with high consumptions levels and strong levels of involvementHIGHCONSUMPTIONInternet is commoditisedMakes my life more efficientInternet is pivotalIs the centre of my lifeFIFRGRTRBEATRUPTITPLGBDEHIGHINVOLVEMENTLOWINVOLVEMENTLUDKESNLILEELOWCONSUMPTIONNOSEInternet is functionalIt helps me to be productiveInternet is aspirationalHelps me achieve my goals

8. Digital meets a broader range of needs than any other media; it is inherently fragmentedOrganiseEntertainInformCommunicate

9. Consumers engage in email, social and news the most frequently. 80% of global online users have tried online shopping at some point% doing activityNWE

10. Social will continue to grow, especially in emerging markets and via mobilePCmobile increasedecrease10

11. Mobile access is critical especially in rapid growth markets – invest in talent and R&D now to be able to respond to the trend% online users accessing internet from mobile in last four weeks

12. And social networking is moving seamlessly to mobileConsumers accessing social networking sites through their mobile – GlobalSource: Mobile life 2011

14. Why? Four key developments1. Improving user interface2. The growth of “Now”3. Unlimited data plans4. Cheaper phones14http://www.flickr.com/photos/escalepade/3823351212/sizes/o/in/photostream/

15. MOBILE INTIMATEImplications for marketeers INSTANT

16. Despite much lower daily use than email, social networking attracts the highest volume of usage, an immense opportunity to leverage engagement

17. Multi-media integration is the critical next step for social across PC and mobile

18. And it is the same for mobileUsage and demand for mobile social networking services - %

19. Social is already a major brand channel...Brand Activities on Social Media32% Talking(Written positive or negative comments about brands)36% Listening(Read user comments about brands)48% Inactive in CGM(Does not read or write comments about brands)

20. Brands are fighting for a social presence20

21. …but whilst social media is universal, brands are universally ignoredConnections on social networks

22. This can be partly explained by resistance to brand ‘intrusions’Attitudes to brand interaction on social media across regions% actively looking for brands% who find brands intrusive

23. Multiple tactics can be employed to generate brand connectionsReasons to join brand community

24. If you do it, do it right (1)

25. If you do it, do it right (2)

26. If you do it, do it right (3)

27. Reasons for de-friending a brand

28. Low involvement categories can use social media to differentiate from competitorsThe ‘Will it blend’ campaign from Blendtec showcases its products by blending an array of objectsOld Spice livened up its image by inviting consumers to ask the Old Spice man a series of questions which he answered through YouTube

29. High involvement categories need integrated digital presence to surviveLG has strong online presence through its own interactive websiteLG campaign for youngsters to think about the repercussions of sending text messagesBrand is associated with a good cause and gets exposure to consumers who want to see their content

30. Consumers have different needs …..Dominant Consumer Needs

31. And consumers differ………..

32. Size segments by region: Functionals tend to dominate in NW Europe, NAM and Dev. Asia, while Influentials tend to dominate in Ind and China% size of segments

33. Different behavioursNW Europe26%4%25%19%10%16%Knowledge-SeekersFunctionalsAspirersNetworkersCommunicatorsInfluencersGeneratorsAmplifiersReaders

34. Melissa NetworkerWallPhotosVideoInfoFriendsFor me, the internet is about relationships. Social media makes me feel ‘close/supported and in the loop’ so we like popular sites. I like to play games on Facebook now and then.I love promotions, offers, competitions – and would like to become fan of your brand and will ‘follow’ you – but ensure brand information is interesting and to the pointOur lives are getting busier, and we don’t spend much time online at work – contact us in our free time I’m open to brand messages via e-mail, Provide me with entertaining content that I can share with my friendsNetworkersFavourite sites:View photos of MelissaInformationMarriedNo childrenAge 35Working / Higher educationFriendsLikes…161 friends view allMy smartphone for 24/7 networkingPrice comparison sites

35. Brand implications & strategies

36. Brands need to know the key stages on the (online) path to purchaseUse online touchpointsUse offline touchpoints

37. And understand where you have ‘permission to play’% actively looking for brands% who find brands intrusive

38. 1Invest time to understand your audienceUse a digital lens to view the market, understand the who, what , why and where.

39. 2Get ready for MobileBe nimble, targeted, offer mobile purchasing

40. 3Don’t succumb to peer pressureDon’t do something because its cool, do it because its right for your target

41. 4Be authentic and have a genuine interest in your target audience.Be prepared to interact with them, resource for this, and allow consumers to dictate

42. More information Martin.warmelink@tns-nipo.comDiscoverdigitallife.com +31 20 5225 421Discovermobilelife.com