Webling InteractiveMobile Marketing for SME’sStrategies for the future of mobileIan Farmer	Strategy Director Webling@ifarmer
More people have access to a Mobile than clean water
35% of Smartphone users use an app before getting out of bedSource: Ericsson ConsumerLab study http://www.ericsson.com/thecompany/our-insights/consumerlab
Elements of a Mobile Strategy
Mobile Strategy: Branded Entertainment
Mobile Strategy: Mobile Advertising75% Australians comfortable with mobile adsPerceived top benefits Introduced you to something new 56%
 Helped you learn more about something 37%Source: “A Global Perspective on Mobile Advertising”Consider mobile within advertising mix
Mobile Strategy: QR codesFrom print, outdoor to onlineExtend communications
Mobile Strategy: PaymentsEbay
2.5 million items via mobile (Aust 2010)
One every 15 seconds or $2M / week
8% of Australian eBay transactions - Mobile
Selling App - simplified experience
Mobile commerce in Aust $155 million
= World in 2009
4 million PAYPAL users in AustraliaDoes your business allow for m-commerce?6/8/20118
Mobile Strategy: Twitter>40% of tweets published from mobile deviceEstablishing relationships with key influencersMobile communications channel “Special 2 for 1 offer today only”
Mobile Strategy: Podcast / VodcastsLive / pre-corded broadcastsProduct instructionWhat Mobile friendly content do you have?Short 2-3 mins http://www.dailygrape.net
Mobile Strategy: Places
Mobile Strategy: Location based marketingEngaging your existing customers and prospects to leverage online announcements to reward loyalty, and augment word of mouth marketing and referrals.
Mobile Strategy: Coupons & DealsSpecials & Last min offersFacebook DEALS – coming soonDrive’s measurable foot traffic

Mobile strategy considerations for smb

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    Webling InteractiveMobile Marketingfor SME’sStrategies for the future of mobileIan Farmer Strategy Director Webling@ifarmer
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    More people haveaccess to a Mobile than clean water
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    35% of Smartphoneusers use an app before getting out of bedSource: Ericsson ConsumerLab study http://www.ericsson.com/thecompany/our-insights/consumerlab
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    Elements of aMobile Strategy
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    Mobile Strategy: MobileAdvertising75% Australians comfortable with mobile adsPerceived top benefits Introduced you to something new 56%
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    Helped youlearn more about something 37%Source: “A Global Perspective on Mobile Advertising”Consider mobile within advertising mix
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    Mobile Strategy: QRcodesFrom print, outdoor to onlineExtend communications
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    2.5 million itemsvia mobile (Aust 2010)
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    One every 15seconds or $2M / week
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    8% of AustralianeBay transactions - Mobile
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    Selling App -simplified experience
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    Mobile commerce inAust $155 million
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    4 million PAYPALusers in AustraliaDoes your business allow for m-commerce?6/8/20118
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    Mobile Strategy: Twitter>40%of tweets published from mobile deviceEstablishing relationships with key influencersMobile communications channel “Special 2 for 1 offer today only”
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    Mobile Strategy: Podcast/ VodcastsLive / pre-corded broadcastsProduct instructionWhat Mobile friendly content do you have?Short 2-3 mins http://www.dailygrape.net
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    Mobile Strategy: Locationbased marketingEngaging your existing customers and prospects to leverage online announcements to reward loyalty, and augment word of mouth marketing and referrals.
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    Mobile Strategy: Coupons& DealsSpecials & Last min offersFacebook DEALS – coming soonDrive’s measurable foot traffic
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    Socialises deal redemptionvia facebookCASE STUDY : McDonald’s FourSquare day CampaignMcDonald’s randomly offered $5 and $10 gift cards to users who checked on foursquare day (4/16)Results:Generated 2,865 total check-insIncreased check-ins by 33%
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    Tip # 1: Mobilise your websiteHave you logged into your website via your smartphone?What core information on mobile?Include Mobile sitemapReview metrics
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    Tip # 2 Stake your claim to places pages
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    Tip # 3: Encourage Testimonials, Rate & ReviewsUnderstand that people will review you, help them http://www.facebook.com/socialdinnerclubFuture mobile web will be dominated by maturing recommendation engines
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    Tip # 4: Encourage and reward check-ins Is foot-traffic important for your business?Recognise the viral effect of the check-in Facebook deals launching soon in AustConnect with mayors, ambassadors, leaders, duchesses, chiefs, poobahs and sheriffs.
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    Tip #5 Experiment while you canDon’t FAIL to LEARNDO FAIL to LEARN
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    Ian Farmerian@webling.com.auTwitter: @ifarmerweblinginteractiveExtraordinary Brand Experiences Onlinewww.webling.com.au