4. social media has become the
platform where consumers are
finding inspiration, sharing their
experiences and voicing their
opinions, and also interacting with
brands in real time.
insight:
7. more than 90% of
travel decisions are
being made online
travel is the #1 commodity sold online in
the USA
South African travel arrivals are growing
at more than double the global standard
of 4,4%
17. Google Confidential and Proprietary 99
Search is the most common starting point
for mobile research
CQ14a: Thinking back to the last time you researched information about <CATEGORY>>
on your Smartphone, on which type of website/app did you begin your search?
Start on
Search Engines
48%
33%
26%
Start on
Branded Websites
Start on
Branded Apps
42%
Automotive
41%
Home &
Garden
38%
Apparel &
Beauty
31%
Finance
31%
Apparel &
Beauty
27%
Automotive
36%
Finance
22%
Electronics
21%
Apparel &
Beauty
Google/Nielsen Mobile Path to Purchase custom study, Nov 2013