For Consumer Product Strategy Professionals (Length: 16 pages)

August 20, 2009

How Consumers Connect Around The World

Extending Digital Media Strategies To Emerging Markets

by Julie A. Ask

with Michelle de Lussanet, Charles S. Golvin, Seth Fowler, Laura Wiramihardja


Executive Summary (This is a document excerpt)

Forrester forecasts that the number of PC-based Internet connections will grow from 1.2 billion users in 2007 to 2.2 billion — or 25% of the world's population — by 2013. While large, this number doesn't yet include connectivity via cell phones. Some countries, such as Zimbabwe, have limited fixed (PCs) or mobile (mobile phones) connectivity, while others, such as Japan and Norway, have near-ubiquitous fixed and mobile connectivity among their adult population. Engaging with customers and/or your target audience requires a digital media strategy that goes beyond PCs to include cell phones and other portable, connected devices. Global digital media strategists should pursue country-specific tactics based on how their target audience connects to the Internet — if it connects at all.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

NOTES & RESOURCES

itemThe Global Digital Audience Is Growing At A Rapid Clip

itemWireless Has Forever Altered The Economics Of The Internet

itemHow Consumers Connect Varies Around The World

itemDigital Media Strategies Must Match The Local Connectivity Mix

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itemLocal Consumer Adoption Of Technology Should Guide Digital Strategy

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Analyst: Julie A. Ask
Technology: B2B Sales & Marketing, eBusiness/eCommerce, Product & Solutions Strategies
Industry: Consumer Electronics, Consumer Portals & Search, Consumer Technology, Consumer Telecommunications, The Mobile Channel
Geography: Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Global, Middle East, North America, South & Central America

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