86% of mobile marketers say mobile channels are extremely important to their marketing strategy. On average, mobile marketers spend $5 million on mobile websites and $5.5 million on mobile apps annually, with 61% of their budget going towards mobile. Half of companies plan to add more employees focused on mobile apps. Marketing, advertising, and media lead mobile strategy while IT, product management, and digital also contribute. Most have responsive websites and dedicated mobile app teams investing in hybrid technologies and push messaging. Location data use varies with 49% currently using and 28% planning use within a year.