This document discusses the growth of multi-screen viewing, where consumers watch TV and engage with a second screen like a smartphone or tablet simultaneously. It outlines three key reasons for this growth: the rise of mobile device usage, increased multi-tasking, and comfort with mobile advertising. The document also explores how marketers are leveraging multi-screen opportunities, such as driving engagement during live events, incentivizing ad interactions, and syncing TV content with mobile purchases. To succeed, marketers must understand audiences, create intuitive multi-screen experiences, maintain relevant content, and constantly engage users across devices.

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2. CONTENTS.
Executive Summary
Key Takeaways
Introduction
Reasons for growth
1. Mobile is becoming a hot favorite in the consumers’ media world
2. Increase in multi-screen activity and multi-tasking
3. Growth in mobile advertising and the impact on purchase behaviour
What does Multi-screen mean for marketers?
10 Ways Marketers are using the multi-screen opportunity
What does it take for marketers to succeed in the Multi-screen era?
Conclusion
Appendices
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3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Increasingly, TV viewers are engaging with visual content across a variety of
devices (such as smartphones and tablets), which act as bridges and encour-
age them to view across multiple screens at one time. There are three main
reasons for the growth in multi-screen viewing discussed in this whitepaper:
The explosive growth in mobile usage
An increase in multi-screen activity and multi-tasking among users
The increasing acceptance of mobile advertising and purchasing
Marketers are beginning to leverage activities across multiple screens to
push brands: using the small screen during live events for big impact cam-
paigns; driving personal engagement with dynamic ads; gamifying ads, and
bridging a campaign’s TV and digital elements. There are many more to be
discovered.
The continuously evolving digital revolution and the reality of increasing
multi-tasking among consumers has made it key that marketers develop and
maintain a multi-screen strategy, to provide a deeper brand experience that
reaches across channels and devices.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
1. Multi-screen viewing - the use of a second electronic device (often a
smartphone or tablet) by television viewers to connect to a program
they're watching - is growing rapidly.
2. There are three main reasons for this explosive growth:
Increasing use of mobile devices
Increase in dual-screen activity and multi-tasking
Growth and increasing comfort levels in mobile advertising
3. Marketers have been paying attention, and are utilizing the activity
on multi-screens to push their brands in several ways: by leveraging
the small screen during big live events, by incentivizing ad engage
ment, by gamifying ads etc
4. In order to succeed in this new era of personalized marketing,
marketers must exploit the full potential of the multi-screen viewing
experience in four ways:
Understanding the audience.
Making the multi-screen experience simple and intuitive.
Improving the relevance of content.
Constantly engaging and re-engaging with the audience.
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4. INTRODUCTION
Gone are the days where the TV commanded the full yet passive attention of
the viewers. In the wake of the global mobile tsunami, the TV screen faces
new competition– the mobile device. Increasingly, viewers are far more
active than their earlier couch potato avatars, multi-tasking on their mobile
devices whilst watching television, making TV viewing an interactive and
active experience. The simultaneous viewing of two screens — the TV screen
and a mobile screen — has given rise to the multi-screen viewing experi-
ence.
The multi-screen viewing experience, also referred to as ‘second screen,’
‘dual screen’ or ‘companion device’ (‘companion apps’ when referring to
software applications), is a term that refers to an additional electronic device
(e.g. tablet, smartphone) that allows a content consumer to interact with the
content they are consuming, engage with the call to action, share content
and connect with other fans. Extra data is displayed on a mobile device
synchronized with the content being viewed on television. 1
Multi-screen viewing is not activity new trend; it is the digital progression for
engaging with TV. In addition, multi-screen viewing behaviors were already
popular on desktops and laptops, although mobile adoption has made it a
lot easier for people to participate in larger online conversations. Today,
multi-screen apps and sites function as bridges, bringing together the pow-
erful but increasingly fragmented world of television media, and the fast-
growing but still undeveloped digital realm.
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REASONS FOR GROWTH
Social conversations and content are the main drivers for the growth in
multi-screen activity. Mobile phones have become a ubiquitous means for
communication as well as for content consumption. Activities like watching
an online video or reading the news are increasingly occurring on mobile
devices. Mobile usage is rapidly becoming a standard way of life as the
number of mobile connections worldwide rises to an ever-increasing high
-in fact, it has been predicted that mobile access to the Internet will surpass
that of computers within the next three years.2
There are three main reasons for the explosive growth of the multi-screen
phenomenon:
1. Mobile is becoming a hot favorite in the consumers’ media world
According to a global study conducted by InMobi on mobile media
consumption worldwide, mobile ranks first in media consumption among
mobile web users, who consume 108 mins, or more than 25%, of the aver-
age seven hours of media consumed per day (see Figure 1). Among this
rapidly growing group mobile outranks the Internet, TV and traditional
media.
What does this mean for brands? Brands now can engage with consumers
at the same time from two different channels: TV and mobile. If viewers see
the ad on TV, they can use use their smartphone to look up more informa-
tion about the brand simultaneously.
Figure 1: Mobile devices rule media consumption
Magazines
35 min
Radio
52 min
Tablet
37 min
Online
93 min
Mobile
108 min
Television
92 min
HOURS
OF MEDIA PER
DAY
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2. Increase in multi- screen activity and multi-tasking
Our survey showed that globally, 62% of mobile web users indulge in multi-
screen activities while viewing TV (see Appendix 1). In addition, the growing
proliferation of various mobile devices like smartphones and tablets has
resulted in mobile consumers multi-tasking while watching TV. Social media
activities rank as the primary activity engaged in while watching TV (see
Figure 2). Other activities include leisure activities like playing games or
listening to music, searching for information or content, and shopping.
Interestingly, there isn’t a big gap between those who look up information
about TV programming versus those looking up information about products
they saw in TV ads, at 17% and 18% respectively.
Social Networking (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
Text messaging/ Instant messaging
Playing games or listening to music
Searching for information about products you see on TV
Searching for information about the show you are watching
Seaching for content not related to what you are watching
Shopping online
Other
48%
46%
30%
18%
17%
15%
9%
11%
Our research showed that Millennials (under 34 year olds) were the most
prolific multi-screeners, with 69% indulging in multi-screen behavior (see
Figure 3) — closely followed by youth and mobile mothers.
Figure 2: Other activities engaged in while watching TV
Figure 3: Multi-screen behavior across various Audience segments
Affluents Young
Professionals
Youth
(<18 years old)
Mobile
Mothers
Millennials
(20-34)
Techies
55% 59% 65% 62% 69% 61%
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In addition, a study by razorfish found that reality shows, news casts,
comedy shows, sports events and food shows elicited the most multi-screen
time, most probably because these genres provoked the most discussion
(see Figure 4).
How can brands leverage the increase in multi-screen activity? They should
use this opportunity to delivering interactive content that is relevant – and
incentivizing – to the programs being watched in order to capture the imagi-
nation, and make the advertising more relevant and personalized. For exam-
ple, during the 2013 Super Bowl, the Shazam app recognized the audio from
the broadcast and provided game statistics, team information, and a Twitter
feed related to the game.
3. Growth in mobile advertising and the impact on purchase behaviour
Mobile advertising is witnessing an uptick all over the world, due to several
reasons: the falling cost of Internet access as wireless carriers world over
compete in price wars, the improving reliability of network service with the
roll-out of 3G and 4G,and of course, the explosive adoption of smartphones
and devices. Our survey showed that consumers are quite comfortable with
mobile advertising, with nearly 59% of the respondents finding mobile ads
useful (see Figure 5).
Figure 4: TV shows genres that supported multi-tasking
Figure 5: Comfort levels with mobile advertising are high
More comfortable, I find them to be very useful
Equally comfortable, I'm getting used to seeing them
Less comfortable, I find them intrusive
No opinion, I don't think much about ads on my phone
29%
30%
20%
21%
REALITY NEWS COMEDY SPORTS FOOD
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We also found that mobile is catching up with other forms of media in
impacting purchasing behavior, with 40% of our respondents using their
mobile device during purchase (see Appendix 2). In addition, mobile can
significantly affect the purchasing decision, with up to 75% of our respond-
ents learning something new about a purchase via their mobile device (see
Figure 6). Multi-screen commerce — the purchase of products shown on TV
with a mobile device — could become a lucrative niche. For example, if a
viewer likes a product advertised on television, it is easy to act on impulse
and purchase it immediately via a mobile device.
Brands can utilize the increasing comfort levels with mobile purchasing to
monetize the multi-screen experience. Take the example of the retail giant
Target, who created a Grammys Live app during Grammys telecast in Febru-
ary 2013. One of the features of the app included banners connecting users
with the retailer’s music store, creating “one of the first instances where an
on-air sponsor not only echoed their on-air creative on an app, but also fully
closed the loop with an m-commerce sale,” as MediaPost noted.
Figure 6: The influence of mobile on consumer purchase behavior
75%
67%
45%
46%
69% / 55%
Introduced you to something new.
Provided you with better options.
Helped you find something nearby.
Caused you to reconsider a product.
Influenced your in-store purchase.
Influenced you to buy via your mobile.
Awareness
Favorable opinion
Consideration
Shopping
Sale
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WHAT DOES MULTI-SCREEN MEAN FOR
MARKETERS?
The growing trend of multi-screen viewing provides a valuable opportunity
for marketers to connect with television viewers through online content. TV
viewers are already using mobile devices while they watch programs on the
big screen, and they seem to be looking for ways to augment the experience
through their tablets and smartphones. Mobile marketers must recognize
that the multi-screen phenomenon is an additional channel through which
to interact with viewers — however they choose to access content. Market-
ers can therefore leverage this interest by creating targeted, specific content
related to the television shows people are watching, creating deeper and
wider engagement.
Marketers are clearly showing their acknowledgement of the growth in the
multi-channel experience and are racing to sign deals in this area. Recently,
Twitter forged closer ties with the marketing world with the announcement
of a major new deal with Publicis media unit Starcom MediaVest Group. The
two companies will pool their resources on a number of analytics projects
over the course of multiple years, and make a push to connect traditional
media buys like TV commercials and glossy ad pages in magazines with chat-
ter on social media across the Web.
Twitter, the online social networking service, is persuading TV advertisers to
include hashtags in ads and promotional spots to facilitate social conversa-
tions. As an ad platform in its own right, it is trying to convince advertisers to
run simultaneous paid "Promoted Tweets" and "Promoted Trends" on Twit-
ter to complement TV-based campaigns. Given that it is the only platform
that allows TV advertisers to respond so nimbly to events in real-time and on
a large scale, it was no wonder that Oreo chose Twitter for its celebrated,
"you can still dunk in the dark," promoted tweet during the 20 minutes when
the stadium lights went out at the Super Bowl 2013, delaying the game.
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10 WAYS MARKETERS ARE USING THE
MULTI-SCREEN OPPORTUNITY
Marketers are recognizing the golden marketing opportunities provided by
multi-screen viewing as consumers increasingly multi-task with their smart-
phone or tablet while watching TV, especially during live events or telecasts.
Here are ten examples3
of multi-screen engagement that have been
observed:
1. Leveraging the small screen during big live events:
Big annual events like the Super Bowl or the recently held Olympics in
London are prime opportunities to leverage multi-screen viewing, and some
brands have exploited these well. Take the example of the ‘Polar Bowl’ that
Coca-Cola created for the Super Bowl, where two Coke brand bears reacted
to the game, the halftime show and the commercials in near-real time. The
bears also commented via @CocaCola on Twitter. The experiment was a
resounding success, with 9 million consumers across various platforms
checking in on what the polar bears were up to. In another example, CBS
viewers were also able to watch the game on the CBS website on their tablet
and access camera angles that were not available on TV.
2. Incentivizing ad engagement:
Brands are rewarding TV viewers for watching commercials or multi--screen
branded messaging, with incentives like freebies, coupons etc. GetGlue
allows its users to check in to TV shows, movies, music and books to earn
rewards such as merchandise and gift certificates from GetGlue partners
FOX, HBO, Warner Bros., Universal Pictures and Sony Pictures.
3. Gamifying TV ads:
Marketers can actively engage with their viewers by adding multi-screen
gaming elements that are not only fun to play but are also tied into contests
and prizes. For example, in Britain, PepsiCo’s Walkers Potato chips brand
ran a “What’s That Flavour?” campaign, where viewers with the TvTak
content-recognition app could “Point & Win” (viewing the ad either on TV or
YouTube) to get exclusive clues about the three new mystery flavors, and a
chance to win £50,000 .
4. Bridging a campaign’s TV and digital elements:
Marketers can use multi--screen apps like Shazam to quickly link consumers
with a campaign’s online elements and provide simple ways to share their
enthusiasm via social media. For example, the Progressive Insurance TV app
featuring popular brand spokeswoman “Flo” took Shazam users to a custom
mobile landing page, where they could call for a car insurance quote or
download custom wallpaper for their mobile device and a Flo-isms app.
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5. Syncing e-commerce with TV content:
Although home shopping networks have synced commerce with TV viewing,
an app that syncs to a TV spot and uses the mobile screen to surface infor-
mation on how to buy in-show products, or brings up products related to
the TV content, can offer an easy route to purchase.
6. Sponsoring multi-screen extras:
Brands can create novel multi-screen experiences for fans, by either part-
nering with existing tools like Shazam or piggybacking off custom TV show
apps. For example, the Y Factor show that airs on Fox, created a synchro-
nized Xtra Factor mobile app that allows fans to rate performances, interact
with other viewers and access bonus content.
7. Spurring social chatter with hash tags:
An increasingly common practice is to add hashtags to ads, extending the ad
beyond a single channel. A study by Accenture found that 18% of the U.S.
consumers surveyed had noticed a hashtag in an ad and that 7% had then
searched for the hashtag on Twitter.
8. Enabling real-time interactivity:
While still in its infancy, the idea of letting viewers influence the content of
the TV episode, its ending, etc is intriguing.
9. Creating trans-media opportunities:
Transmedia—the practice of arcing story worlds over various platforms, with
each thread tailored to the platform it lives on—is becoming a bigger
buzzword with the proliferation of multi-screens. These can serve as a key
entry point for consumers seeking deep engagement, with different chan-
nels communicating different things.
10. Giving sports fans a game of their own:
Sports fans, who are far more engaged with the TV compared to other, more
passive viewers of other genres, can be further engaged through supple-
mental information, sports statistics and commentaries, or a group viewing
experience.
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12. WHAT DOES IT TAKE FOR MARKETERS TO SUCCEED IN THE
MULTI-SCREEN ERA?
It is not enough to merely jump on the multi-screen bandwagon; it is important to ensure that consumers engage
with you via this channel, and via the content you provide and your engagement strategy. According to Ashley Eckel,4
Director of Marketing for StarStar mobile company, the strategy should be based on the following four pillars:
1. KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE:
Instead of following the herd and spreading yourself thin by targeting too many channels, it is important to find out on
which channels your targeted audience is most active, and encourage engagement on them. For example, instead of
wasting time on Facebook where your audience engagement may be abysmally low, create great hash tag-based
content on your more active Twitter account instead. Remember that it is easier to reinforce behaviors rather than to
force new ones.
2. MAKE IT SIMPLE:
It is best to keep the engagement strategy uncomplicated and simple. This is especially true for the multi-screen envi-
ronment, where distractions are plentiful and continuous. Instead of resorting to QR codes or involuted directions,
keep the call-to-action simple, with simple web addresses, short and snappy phone numbers, short text messages etc.
Always remember to shorten the distance between your consumer and your brand.
3. BE RELEVANT:
While most marketers understand the need for relevant content, pinpointing what exactly relevance is has usually been
the problem, due to the wide range of customer profiles and their variety of needs. Happily, it is much easier to provide
relevant content in the case of the multi-screen viewing, as the TV content is very specific and pre-determined. Market-
ers will be able to provide customized offers and content depending on the type of device, geography, time or day of
the week, new vs returning visitor, etc. The marketing message can be fine-tuned to the exact episode on the TV screen,
making it highly relevant to the consumers and increasing engagement.
4. ENGAGE AND RE-ENGAGE:
It is not enough to merely engage one-off with the consumers on their multiple screens; since TV content changes
constantly, it is also important to follow up with new and relevant content week-on-week to re-engage with your
consumers. This may be done by utilizing tactics such as special offers after a number of check-ins, consistently updat-
ing the mobile/tablet apps, etc — to ensure your consumers come back to you again and again.
There is no doubt that the multi-screen phenomenon can be a game-changer for marketing, mobile and brand teams, if they
can make it work for their audience, by making the content relevant and easily accessible.
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13. CONCLUSION
The continuously evolving digital revolution and the reality of increasing
multi-tasking among consumers has made it imperative that marketers
develop and maintain a multi-screen strategy to provide a deeper brand
experience that reaches across channels and devices. All signs point to
mobile technology contributing to the evolving ways in which people interact
with the television viewing experience, both in terms of programming and
ads. People want ads and information that are relevant for the context they
are in. It important to build on this interaction in order to drive engagement
— both from the perspective of the app as well as that of the show or brand.
We believe the multi-screen opportunity enables marketers to extend a
30-second advertisement into two-three minutes or even longer engage-
ment time with a brand, giving people more information and a more
personal interaction. It’s time that marketers and agencies work with their
media partners to stay in tune with the multi-screeners’ rapidly-evolving
media behavior to ensure they are meeting – and even exceeding – expecta-
tions for how they want to engage and learn about brands, products, and
services.
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APPENDICES
GLOBAL
SOUTH AFRICA
NEW ZEALAND
FRANCE
GERMANY
UK
US
KENYA
AUSTRALIA
JAPAN
INDIA
SINGAPORE
NIGERIA
CHINA
KOREA
62%
73%
70%
69%
69%
68%
67%
66%
64%
63%
58%
56%
54%
54%
50%
Appendix 1: Multi-screen activity, by country
00 10 20 30 40 50
48%TV
43%
Online/
Laptop
40%Mobile
18%In store
advertisements
11%Bill-Board
10%Radio
31%Magazines or
Newspapers
Appendix 2: The mobile media format significantly influences purchase decisions
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References
i http://www.infomaniabuzz.com/2013/03/second-screen-or-multi-screen.html
ii http://blogs.forrester.com/susan_huynh/12-0221mobile_internet_ users_will_soon_surpass_pc_internet_users_globally
iii http://www.jwtintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05 /TV_5-8.pdf
iv http://www.cmswire.com/cms/customer-experience/four-ways-to-grasp-the-potential-of-the-second-screen-020196.php
About Mobile Media Consumption Study:
To better understand changing media consumption usage and behaviors
across the world, InMobi conducted a research study among over 15,000
mobile web users in 14 markets, including: China, India, Japan, Korea, Singa-
pore, Australia, New Zealand, UK, US, France, Germany, Kenya, Nigeria,
South Africa.
InMobi recruited respondents via its global mobile ad network between
August and November 2012, and used Decision Fuel’s and On Device
Research’s mobile web platforms to collect a representative sample, includ-
ing a full range of Smart-phone & feature phone users. The sample was
weighted according to available mobile web demographics.
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