This framework is developed by a team of former McKinsey and Big 4 consultants. The presentation follows the headline-body-bumper slide format used by global consulting firms.
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Mobile Strategy Primer is a 23-slide PowerPoint by LearnPPT Consulting that outlines a mobile strategy for retail and consumer businesses, covering impacts across 3 channels (offline retailing, online retailing, social networking) and 3 strategic imperatives: discovery across the Purchase Funnel, seizing new market opportunities, and making mobile central to omni-channel marketing.
Read moreThe deck includes discussion of m-commerce, digital trends, key executive questions, and the BCG Purchase Funnel framework. Sold as a digital download on Flevy with immediate digital download.
Use this primer when rising mobile usage is changing customer shopping behavior and your organization must define or refine a mobile presence across retail, online, and social channels.
Retail executives assessing how in-store experiences and mobile interactions should integrate across offline retailing and omni-channel marketing.
Marketing leaders redesigning customer journeys and touchpoints to capture mobile-driven conversions along the Purchase Funnel.
E-commerce managers optimizing mobile commerce flows and conversion metrics for smartphone users.
Digital strategy leads preparing executive presentations and decision questions using slide templates and the BCG Purchase Funnel.
The deck’s three-imperative structure and use of the BCG Purchase Funnel reflect funnel-based consulting practice for customer journey analysis.
Mobile usage is on the rise and transforming the customer shopping behavior. It is the age of the Mobile Revolution.
From 2016 to 2017, the time spent each day on mobile has increased by 7 minutes, reaching a total 3 hours and 15 minutes each day. At the start of 2017, there are almost 5B unique mobile users globally. More people are spending more of their time on mobile and performing more activities through mobile. In fact, smartphone penetration is reaching critical mass usage across all markets. It is important for most retail organizations to develop a Mobile Strategy.
This presentation discusses how the Mobile Revolution has broad impacts across 3 channels:
1. Offline Retailing
2. Online Retailing
3. Social Networking
We also discuss the 3 critical imperatives in developing a Mobile Strategy:
1. Discover new ways to interact with customers along the Purchase Funnel.
2. Seize new market opportunities.
3. Make mobile platforms a key element in our omni-channel marketing strategy.
Additional topics discussed include the Purchase Funnel, digital trends, mobile commerce (m-commerce), key questions, and more. This deck also includes slide templates to be used in your own presentations.
The Mobile Strategy Primer delves into the profound impact of mobile connectivity on various business channels, emphasizing the necessity for organizations to adapt to this digital transformation. The PPT outlines how mobile commerce, also known as m-commerce, has revolutionized customer interactions across all stages of the shopping process. It provides actionable insights on leveraging mobile platforms to enhance customer engagement and drive sales.
Key questions are posed to help executives evaluate their current mobile strategy, including the ability to adapt to technological advancements and the flexibility to conduct experiments. The presentation includes templates and frameworks, such as the BCG Purchase Funnel, to aid in developing a comprehensive mobile strategy. This resource is essential for any organization looking to stay competitive in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
What are the main retail channels affected by the Mobile Revolution?
Mobile usage impacts 3 primary channels highlighted in the overview: offline retailing, online retailing, and social networking. The primer discusses how mobile connectivity changes customer behavior and interactions across these 3 channels.
What strategic imperatives should a mobile strategy address?
The overview identifies 3 imperatives: discover new ways to interact with customers along the Purchase Funnel, seize new market opportunities, and make mobile platforms a key element of omni-channel marketing strategy. The deck organizes recommendations around these 3 imperatives.
How quickly has mobile usage grown recently and what scale does it reach?
The overview reports mobile daily time increased by 7 minutes from 2016 to 2017, reaching 3 hours and 15 minutes per day, and notes almost 5 billion unique mobile users globally at the start of 2017, indicating large-scale mobile adoption.
What role does m-commerce play in a mobile strategy?
The document frames mobile commerce (m-commerce) as a central component that has reshaped customer interactions across the shopping process; the deck links m-commerce implications to digital trends and Purchase Funnel considerations, with explicit coverage of m-commerce topics.
What should I look for in a mobile strategy primer for retail organizations?
Seek coverage of channel impacts (offline, online, social), strategic imperatives for mobile integration, practical frameworks for customer journeys, and presentation-ready templates; Flevy's Mobile Strategy Primer, for example, includes the BCG Purchase Funnel and slide templates.
How long should an executive mobile strategy brief be for stakeholder alignment?
The overview presents a concise format example as a 23-slide PowerPoint primer by LearnPPT Consulting, demonstrating a short, presentation-ready briefing suited for executive alignment in slide form.
What key questions should executives ask when evaluating mobile readiness?
The overview suggests executives evaluate adaptability to technological advancements and organisational flexibility to run experiments, alongside assessing mobile’s role in omni-channel tactics—emphasizing adaptability and experimental flexibility as decision criteria.
Which framework helps map customer interactions on mobile across the purchase journey?
The overview references the BCG Purchase Funnel as a framework included in the deck for mapping customer interactions and stages of the shopping process, making it the specific named tool for funnel analysis within the primer.
Mobile technology significantly impacts retail channels: offline retailing, online retailing, and social networking. In offline retailing, brick-and-mortar stores leverage mobile technology for enhanced customer service, utilizing targeted offers based on real-time location to drive foot traffic and improve customer experience. Third-party mobile applications facilitate sales conversions with incentives like cash back.
In online retailing, mobile integration expands retailers' reach, with price-comparison apps used by nearly half of shoppers in certain categories. Free shipping offers influence customer behavior, reducing visits to physical stores and challenging traditional retailers.
Social networking transforms marketing strategies, allowing businesses to engage directly with customers. Companies increasingly prioritize social media presence over their websites, while the synergy of social media and mobile technology provides valuable customer data for personalized marketing strategies. Retailers must adapt to this evolving landscape to remain competitive.
This PPT slide outlines a framework for developing a Mobile Strategy, focusing on 3 critical areas. First, organizations must "Discover new ways to interact with customers along the Purchase Funnel," leveraging mobile technologies to enhance customer engagement and drive conversions. Second, businesses should "Seize new market opportunities" by analyzing data to identify gaps and shifts in consumer behavior that can be addressed through mobile solutions. Finally, "Make mobile platforms a key element in our omni-channel marketing strategy," integrating mobile into broader marketing efforts to enhance overall effectiveness across channels. This strategic approach emphasizes customer-centric and market-aware mobile development.
Mobile technology significantly influences customer interactions across Offline Retailing, Online Retailing, and Social Networking. The Digital and Mobile Revolutions have transformed shopping behavior, requiring retailers to adapt to evolving consumer expectations for 24/7 access. Companies must integrate channels to provide a seamless omni-channel experience, ensuring alignment between offline and online strategies. This integration allows customers to transition smoothly between platforms, enhancing satisfaction and meeting modern consumer demands. Businesses are urged to rethink customer engagement strategies in light of mobile advancements to remain relevant in the digital marketplace. Understanding these dynamics is essential for thriving in the current retail environment.
This PPT slide outlines the role of mobile platforms in enhancing customer engagement through the Purchase Funnel, which includes 5 key stages: Awareness, Interest/Information, Purchase/Experience, Loyalty, and Recommendation. At the Awareness stage, push marketing techniques, like personalized advertisements, capture initial customer interest. The Interest/Information phase employs pull strategies, such as quick-response codes, to deepen engagement. In the Purchase/Experience stage, leveraging mobile apps enhances convenience and customer satisfaction. The Loyalty stage focuses on ongoing engagement through brand touchpoints that involve consumers in product development, fostering community. Finally, the Recommendation stage utilizes social networks to convert satisfied customers into brand ambassadors, amplifying word-of-mouth marketing and strengthening brand reputation. This framework helps companies harness mobile technology to optimize customer interactions throughout the purchasing process.
Source: Best Practices in Digital Transformation, Mobile Strategy, Channel Marketing PowerPoint Slides: Mobile Strategy Primer PowerPoint (PPT) Presentation Slide Deck, LearnPPT Consulting
This framework is developed by a team of former McKinsey and Big 4 consultants. The presentation follows the headline-body-bumper slide format used by global consulting firms.
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