comScore Releases 2013 UK Digital Future in Focus' Report UK Internet Users Spend 37 Hours Online Per Month, More Than Any Other European Market
Nearly One-Third of Web-Based Page Views in the UK Are Now Viewed on Smartphones and Tablets
London, UK, February 14, 2013 comScore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR), a global leader in digital measurement and analytics, today released the2013 UK Digital Future in Focus report. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the UK market and identifies the prevailing trends in web usage, online video, mobile and search, plus a special review of social, shopping and silver surfers. According to the study, UK consumers are more digitally-engaged than ever before and their usage of mobile, internet-enabled devices is re-defining the UK media landscape.
To download a complimentary copy of the 2013 UK Digital Future in Focus report, please visit: http://www.comscore.com/FutureinFocus2013
We've been preparing for a future scenario where most people will consume content on the go and PCs would no longer be the centre of the digital universe. This future is quickly becoming a reality with smartphones, now in the hands of 2 out of every 3 UK mobile phone owners, and devices such as smartphone and tablets now driving nearly a third of internet usage, said Mike Read, SVP and Managing Director for comScore in the UK. 2013 is shaping up to be an exciting year that started with a successful launch of our partnership with UKOM and will soon see the introduction of a much-needed, multi-platform audience measurement tool. The ability to understand usage across computers, smartphones and tablets will better reflect the state of digital media today, facilitate cross-platform comparisons, and enable clients to effectively manage their digital investments.
Key insights from the 2013 UK Digital Future in Focus (#FutureinFocus) report include:
44.8 million people in the UK used the desktop-based internet in December 2012, a 5 percent increase over the past year.Brits also spent more time online than any other European country, highlighting the market's fertile ground for digital marketers. Source: comScore MMX
The UK online video audience grew 8 percent in the past year, whilst mobile video audience grew 262 percent. Source: comScore Video Metrix
Page views from Non-PC devices reached an all-time high with nearly 1/3 of all UK page views now from smartphones and tablets. Source: comScore Device Essentials
64 percent of UK mobile users owned a smartphone, while 82 percent of new phones acquired in December 2012 were smartphones. The rapid adoption of internet-enabled devices is creating a more fragmented digital media landscape. Source: comScore MobiLens
Google maintains its strong hold of the search engine market, capturing 91 percent of all UK searches. As the search market continues to evolve, Brits are also turning to non-traditional search sites such as Amazon and eBay to search for information and products. Source: comScore qSearch
Facebook remains the leading social network in the UK, capturing the greatest number of unique visitors. However, there are some rising stars on the horizon - Tumblr, Instagram, Pinterest and Goodreads that have all witnessed strong growth over the year across both PC and mobile. Source: comScore MMX
55+ year old internet users represent an important part of the UK online audience, accounting for 20.4 percent of the online population. Source: comScore MMX
Online shopping now reaches 9 out of 10 UK internet users, while mobile shopping is growing rapidly as 1 in 5 Brits used their smartphone to purchase a good or service in December 2012. Source: comScore MMX and comScore MobiLens
Complimentary Webinar
Join Cathy McCarthy, VP of Marketing, EMEA & APAC on Tuesday, 5th March at 10am GMT as she shares key insights from the 2013 UK Digital Future in Focus report and discusses what these trends mean for marketers.
For more information and to register for the webinar, please visit: http://www.comscore.com/UKDFIF13
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comScore Releases 2013 UK Digital Future in Focus' Report UK Internet Users Spend 37 Hours Online Per Month, More Than Any Other European Market
