Why Covid-19 is Influencing Digital Marketing Strategies:
- Less people are using a mobile device whilst commuting to work on public transport
- Large numbers of home workers have access to a personal device throughout the day
- 27% increase in global online transactions in October 2020 compared to January 2020
- 14% of people are making purchases through social media
- 39% of shoppers have a more environmentally friendly mindset
- Globally 45% more people are spending longer on messaging services
- Globally 67% more people are watching news coverage
- A third of adults are consuming news via YouTube
- More and more online shoppers are using multiple digital channels to make buying decisions
- Cross-border global online sales have increased 21% since January 2020
- Consumers are responding more to direct response and quick purchasing digital ad campaigns
Sources:
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/research-and-data/tv-radio-and-on-demand/news-media/news-consumption
https://www.statista.com/statistics/1106498/home-media-consumption-coronavirus-worldwide-by-country/
https://theclickhub.com/how-has-covid-19-changed-digital-marketing/
https://www.digitalcommerce360.com/2020/07/28/global-cross-border-ecommerce-grows-21/