April 28, 2011

Google: Mobile Ads Driving Purchase Intent Among Smartphone Users

A study by Google Inc. found that mobile ads drive smartphone users to take actions such as visiting a Web site or making a purchase.



Google’s “The Mobile Movement: Understanding Smartphone Users” study found that 71 percent of smartphone users search after being exposed to ads online and offline. A whopping 82 percent notice mobile ads and 74 percent make a purchase as a result of using their phone during the shopping process.