Observed Signal · Aug 21, 2015 · Technical Release · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Germany's mobile users worth €41/hour to advertisers
Millennial Media released the What’s My Worth? 2015 study on German mobile consumers, dated 10 August 2015 in Düsseldorf. It finds Germans value their time at €41 per hour, about €24 more than Berlin’s average wage. The report, described as the first to analyze the relationship between mobile users and advertisers, notes mobile device usage for app searches (28%), clothing (25%), and travel (22%). It also shows a cross-media mindset: 68% feel it is fair to receive ads for free apps or content. Behaviorally, 36% would pay more attention to ads aligned with their interests; 15% would consider buying after seeing an ad, and 10% ended up making a purchase. The study suggests mobile devices are a key advertising platform in Germany, with campaigns benefiting from German-focused messaging. Richard Wagner, Sales Director at Millennial Media, emphasizes the value of German users and a German-focused approach.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- German mobile consumers value their time at €41 per hour.
- The €41/hour value is about €24 above Berlin's average hourly wage.
- Mobile consumer preferences: apps (28%), clothing (25%), travel (22%).
- 68% of German respondents feel it is fair to receive ads for free apps or content.
- 36% would pay more attention to tailored ads; 15% would consider buying after viewing an ad; 10% actually purchased.
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