Millennial Media has published the company’s 2014 Year in Review Mobile Mix report, with last year’s hard numbers and year-over-year comparisons pointing to overall mobile trends that are impacting developers, advertisers and consumers alike.
The report provides data-driven insights into the world of mobile and reveals key trends impacting developers, advertisers and consumers. Here are some highlights:
- Wearables and IOT are on the rise: An estimated 35 billion connected devices will be in use by 2019, highlighting the increasing adoption of wearables, smart TVs, etc. by consumers
- Samsung takes the lead: Samsung devices are on the rise, unseating longtime leader Apple as the manufacturer with the largest number of impressions*
- *Impressions defined as the number of times an ad unit appears on a mobile device
- Android grew YoY: The jump in Samsung usage also correlates to an overall increase in Android operating system implementation, as impressions from all Android devices grew six percentage points year-over-year
Key takeaways for developers, advertisers and consumers include:
- Developers/Publishers: enabling high-impact ad units, such as rich media and video, can enhance consumer engagement and drive significant revenue
- Brand Advertisers/Agencies: larger smartphones present brands and agencies with a bigger canvas to compel consumers with rich, interactive content.
- Consumers: buyers have the power to choose the mobile device that best fits their needs without sacrificing mobile experiences.
Download the full report from their website.