SlideShare ist ein Scribd-Unternehmen logo
1 von 33
Downloaden Sie, um offline zu lesen
Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197
Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197
Unit 1: Evolution of Digital Marketing
Assignment 2
Assignment Brief
I have been asked by the International Interactive Media Festival South by Southwest to
speak at their conference. They have asked me to prepare a presentation document
and short video pitch showing my knowledge of how audiences use technology and its
impact on their lives.
Introduction
Technology is always continually advancing. The more it does so, the more it helps us
with our everyday lives, as it increasingly becomes the norm. Technology helps us in so
many different ways, including entertainment, education and carrying out day to day
tasks among many, many others. The emergence of the internet over the years has
worked exceedingly well in conjunction with other forms of technology to assist
humanity like never before.
For example, the internet has allowed small devices like smartphones and
smartwatches to be extremely relevant and has helped revolutionise television with
streaming services. Here, in this presentation, I talk further about how technology has
impacted consumers' lives.
Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197
Access To The Internet
Share of Households with Internet Access in the United Kingdom (UK) and the
European Union from 2009 to 2020
Fig 1. Statistica (2022) Share of households with internet access in the United
Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU27/EU28) from 2009 to 2020 [online]
The graph above demonstrates the abundance of internet access in the UK and EU
today. This is due to the fact that it shows 97% of UK households and 91% of EU
households have internet access as of 2020. Furthermore, this graph also shows how
much internet access in UK and EU homes has increased steadily overall as time has
gone on. This is with a 20% increase in the UK and a 24% increase in the EU between
2009 and 2020 (Statistica, 2022)
Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197
Fig 2. The Triple Play (n.d.) Couple Using Laptop at Home [photograph]
The abundance of internet access in the UK and EU is now crucial, as the internet
becomes more and more integrated within our everyday lives. This was especially
exposed during the pandemic, with the amount of people working from home, parents
homeschooling with the use of laptops and even people using the extra time at home to
up-skill online.
Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197
Share of the World's Population Using the Internet Over Time (for 2010, 2015,
2019)
2019
Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197
2015
2010
Fig 3. Roser M. Hannah R. and Esteban O-O. (2015) Internet [online]
The above maps are displaying how internet usage varies throughout all the countries in
the world. Essentially, the darker the colour of a country on the map, the higher the
percentage of internet users. Internet users have been defined by the maps authors as
any individual who has used the internet within the last 3 months (Roser M. Hannah R.
and Esteban O-O., 2015).
The main takeaways from these maps is that there are far more internet users in
developed countries than in developing countries. This has always been the case.
However, even though internet usage is less in developing countries, it is nonetheless
constantly increasing (Roser M. Hannah R. and Esteban O-O., 2015).
Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197
Fig 4. Alamy (n.d.) Students use laptops to browse the internet over a wireless
network in the town of Kokrobitey, Ghana [photograph]
One of the main reasons why internet usage is so much lower in developing countries
than developed countries is due to less access, especially in rural areas. This is largely
due to many developing countries not having the finances to invest in decent broadband
infrastructure (Worldbank.org, n.d.). According to the World Bank (n.d.), only 35% of the
population in developing countries has access to the internet, compared to 80% in the
developing world. Further reasons for less internet usage/access in developing
countries is due to the fact that people in these countries are less able to afford
internet-enabled devices and a lack of awareness and digital skills (united nations,
2021).
Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197
Fig 5. Colyer I. (2022) Infographic showing World Internet Access Statistics from
the World Bank [Image]
This has created a relatively catch-22 situation, where internet access enhances
economic and educational development, which would help advance developing
countries. Essentially, increased internet access pays for itself. The World Bank
however, is helping to combat reduced internet access in developing countries. This has
included loans and grants, helping governments and assisting private investment to
enhance broadband infrastructure in developing countries (Worldbank.org, n.d.).
Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197
Digital Devices Used By Audiences
The evolution of technology and the internet has allowed for the creation of digital
devices which assist and enhance our lives. Digital devices can do what many previous
older devices did years ago, but better and faster. This is as well as digital devices
being more compact than their older predecessors, like laptops increasingly becoming
thinner and lighter whilst still being as (if not more) powerful. Therefore, modern digital
devices are easier to transport than their original versions (Astrolabe, 2017). This allows
for digital devices to be more easily integrated within our everyday lives.
An example of this is that before you needed a camcorder (a typically bulky gadget
which you would not usually have on your person) to film video. Nowadays, nearly
everyone has a smart phone which you can film video on. With smartphones being
pocket sized and carried around at all times by most people, this means that most
people have access to filming video anytime and anywhere. This comes into its own if
you ever spontaneously decide something is worth filming.
Fig 4. Praderio C. (2017) Person Holding Smartphone [photograph]
Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197
Furthermore, smartphones have significantly changed our lives due to the fact that they
are able to perform so many of the tasks of other devices in one pocket sized gadget, in
addition to making phone calls. This includes taking photographs and accessing the
internet, as well as having an alarm clock and calculator. Therefore, you no longer need
separate gadgets for these functions.
Fig 5. Pew Research Centre (2012) Smartphone Research Infographic [online]
Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197
Being able to access the internet whilst on the go is where smartphones really come
into their own. This is due to the fact that this allows for smartphones to really assist you
in so many areas of your everyday life. Examples of this are below.
● Access to Google Maps allowing you to navigate your way to your
destination whilst on the move.
● Being able to book train tickets and hotel rooms whilst on the move and
display the ticket/show proof of reservation on the phone.
● Communicate with a friend in another country through Facebook wherever
you are. Essentially, allowing you to better maintain long distance
relationships with friends and family etc.
● Always be able to immediately respond to an email.
Fig 7. Small Business Trends (n.d.) Google Maps Being Used on Smartphone
[photograph]
Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197
A disadvantage of this easier access of always being able to communicate online from
devices anywhere, is that there is now further expectation for quicker responses in
society in general, leading to possible impatience and disappointment for certain
people.
The Kindle is another digital gadget that has helped transform our lives. It was launched
in November 2007 (Coldewey D., 2017). This is a device in which you can electronically
buy/download and read e-books, magazines and newspapers etc. (Burns E., 2017).
Kindles are pocket sized, so they are more portable than a book, making reading whilst
you’re out and about (like when you’re on a bus or train) more accessible. Additionally,
Kindles mean you don’t need to store books. This saves space in your home, helps
make moving home easier and even saves on resources (less demand for paper used
for books). According to YouTube channel Astrolabe (2017), 1400 physical books would
weigh 1 lbs each (half of a car in total), whereas the cheapest version of a Kindle can
hold that many books in digital form. Again, all in the space of your pocket.
Fig 8. Winstanley G. (n.d.) Person Using Kindle [photograph]
Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197
How Customers Search for Information
The internet, along with the digital devices we access the internet through, has
revolutionised how we search for and get information. Today, when we’re seeking
information we are no longer limited to buying a newspaper, buying a book or going to
the library, watching the news or making a phone call (Aperture, 2019). We can simply
use a digital device like a smartphone, laptop or tablet and type in the query you require
into the Google search bar and you will receive relevant articles/web pages etc.
answering the query instantly (providing if the answer is available on the internet).
Fig 9. Statcounter (2022) Search Engine Market Share Worldwide [online]
The above image shows that Google has significantly the largest market share of all of
the online search engines as of February 2022, with a percentage of 92.01.
(Statcounter, 2022). A major contributing factor for this, is due to Google's ability to
understand user intent and find the most relevant and accurate web pages that match
Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197
the search query (Shaw M. 2020). Ultimately, Google aims to contribute towards making
the internet as helpful as possible.
In more recent years, voice assistant technology has evolved with devices like the
Amazon Alexa being launched in 2014 (Vigliarolo B., 2020) and Apple's Ciri voice
assistant facility, which is now on most of their devices like iPads and Macs (Clover J.
2021) becoming available and widely used. This means that people can now search for
information just by verbally asking a device rather than typing a query on a keypad. This
has helped make searching for information even easier and more instant.
Fig 10. Amazon (n.d.) Amazon Echo Plus [photograph]
Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197
The below statistics back up how much voice assistant technology is currently evolving
and therefore fast becoming a normal part of our everyday lives.
● 41% of adults use voice search at least once per day (dbswebsite.com,
n.d.).
● Roughly 75% of voice search results will rank in the top 3 positions for a
particular question on a desktop search.
● 27% of the global online population is using voice search on mobile
according to a voice search insight report in 2018 (thinkwithgoogle.com,
2018).
Improvements with the artificial intelligence (the voice assistant search’s ability to
recognise spoken words) and increases with the number of available languages on
devices with voice search (Google's voice search on mobile devices is available in over
10 languages) has helped contribute towards this surge in voice search
(dbswebsite.com, n.d.).
Fig 11. Hughes R. (2018) Google Search [photograph]
Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197
Whether you are using voice assistant search or using an online search engine the
traditional way by typing (whether it’s with Google, Bing, or Youtube), you can
essentially search for anything you need, or for any type of query through the internet.
Below are just some examples amongst many, many others.
● Searching for reviews before making a purchase.
● Searching for an item you wish to purchase.
● Searching for a tutorial on YouTube, like for how to cook or play an
instrument.
● Searching for a local amenity like a restaurant or barber.
● Researching information for a school project.
This ease of searching for just about any information you need on demand can make
people lazy though. This is in terms of that people can be less likely to make an effort to
retain information if they can instantly search for it on Google (The Wacky, 2017).
Conversely, instantly searching for anything you need on the internet can make you
knowledgeable on a subject you may not normally otherwise know much about. For
example, you could be far more knowledgeable on health and fitness through searching
for this information on the internet, compared to what you may otherwise would be. This
can be that you may not have taken the time, or got round to finding out from a book or
taking classes.
Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197
What Consumers Buy Online
Shopping online has gone on to become what is now a multi million pound industry. For
millions of people around the world it is now the norm (Mohsin M., 2021).
The below image shows the weekly percentage of internet users (between 16 to 64)
who purchased online for various products and services as of January 2022 (Chaffey D.
2022).
Fig 3. Chaffey D. (2022) Weekly Online Shopping Activities [online]
A few insights from the above image are as below.
● It shows that approximately a quarter of internet users used an online price
comparison service (Chaffey D., 2022). This is an area where online shopping
comes into its own, due to the fact that it allows you to shop around for the most
Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197
suitable/cheapest deal for services (like insurance and energy) very quickly and
easily. Further emphasising the convenience that the internet provides.
● It shows over a half purchased regular products and services (Chaffet D., 2022).
Purchasing regular products and services online (whether it’s trainers or an item
of furniture) is another area where the internet comes into its own. This is due to
the fact that it allows you to shop around more for the best and cheapest options
compared to shops. There is simply more choice and availability online than in
shops, especially if you live in a small town. There’s even the facility to look at
reviews before purchasing products and services online, allowing people to
better make informed choices.
● Over a quarter of internet users bought groceries online (Chaffey D., 2022).
Being able to purchase groceries online is yet another example of how the
internet comes into its own, as highlighted by the pandemic. The internet allowed
many people (particularly vulnerable people) to still purchase their groceries and
other essential day to day items during the lockdowns. This emphasises that the
internet is not just a convenience, as it can also be a lifeline, due to the fact that it
can allow consumers to purchase products that they otherwise would not have
access to.
● Also, the above image shows that weekly, 14.4% of internet users bought a
second-hand item online (Chaffey D., 2022). Purchasing second hand items is
something that the internet has made much easier, with websites like eBay and
Vinted acting as platforms for people to buy and sell second hand items. This is
as well as local buying and selling pages on social media. All of this allows for
sellers of second-hand items to gain far more exposure to these items than what
they would otherwise.
Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197
Online Video Consumption
Video consumption is huge online. In fact the internet has significantly enhanced the
amount of video consumption over recent years and is continuing to do so. Below are
some statistics that back this up according to Sarika from InVideo (2022).
● 96% of consumers increased their online video consumption in 2020.
● The average person is predicted to watch 100 minutes per day of online
video consumption.
● 6 out of 10 people prefer watching online video content to television.
● By 2022, 82% of the global internet traffic will come from streaming videos
and downloads.
Fig 12. Le Bouton J. (n.d.) YouTube Loading Screen on Smartphone [photograph]
Contributing factors towards this are that video content provides educational benefits as
well as entertainment (YouCurious, 2020). If you wish to learn a new skill like gardening,
you can watch a YouTube tutorial instantly for free. If you’re watching a video for any
purpose, you can watch it anywhere on the go. For example, you can watch a music
video or a favourite movie clip on the train with a smartphone. Essentially, the use of
Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197
smartphones allows you to watch whatever you want, whenever you want, wherever
you want.
Fig 7. Drive.google.com (n.d.) Top Videos Stats 2021 [online]
Furthermore, video content does not require you to always have a long attention span.
This is due to the short nature of video content in general, so there is typically less
Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197
commitment to watch video than TV. There is also the factor that anyone can create
video content anywhere and anytime using their own smartphone and then post it on
YouTube. This in turn, creates an abundance of video content to watch. You can even
now watch news coverage instantly online, rather than waiting for the scheduled news
programme on TV (Aperture, 2019).
Fig 8. Drive.google.com (n.d.) Top Videos Stats 2021 [online]
Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197
Consumer Trends
As technology advances and becomes more and more accessible it inherently affects
trends. An example is that as current technology allows for digital devices to be more
compact, smartphones have now become the most owned digital devices by millennial
internet users at a rate of 97%, as of 2018 (digitalmarketingcommunity.com, n.d.).
Therefore, smartphones have now exceeded laptops and PC’s for time spent accessing
the internet by millennials. This is displayed on the below image graphic.
Fig 4. Digitalmarketingcommunity.com (n.d.) Device Ownership [online]
This significant internet use of smartphones is further backed up with 50.44% of global
internet traffic (essentially, a little over a half) being used on mobiles according to
Thekeenfolks.com (n.d.). This is likely due to the fact that smartphones are generally
always on your person so you can access the internet straight away as soon as when
Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197
you decide to do so. For example, if you see an advert on TV for a product that interests
you, you can then research it straight away if you have a smart phone in your pocket.
Additionally, using a smartphone to access the internet can especially come into its own
when you’re using Google Maps for directions or obtaining bus or train times, when
you’re on the move.
Fig 15. Mobicia.com (n.d.) Smartphone Showing London Bus Times [photograph]
A particular recent trend within the past couple of years is that the recent pandemic
situation has enhanced the amount of online shopping and online learning that’s
currently being done. This is due to people not being able to get to shops during
lockdowns, or not feeling safe even when lockdowns have been lifted. Additionally,
online learning has increased during the pandemic due to the following reasons.
Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197
● School, college and university closures during the pandemic.
● People taking advantage of the extra free time during lockdowns and
furloughs to teach themselves new skills.
● People upskilling due to job losses largely caused by the pandemic.
Fig 5. Redman R. (2021) About 45% are Shopping More Online for Groceries Vs
Pre-Pandemic [online]
The above image shows that 46% of people are now currently shopping for their
groceries online more compared to pre pandemic (Redman, R., 2021) There is a
chance that many people who started shopping online during the pandemic (if they
hadn’t previously) may now continue to shop more online, due to that any initial barriers
that may have prevented them from shopping online may now have been removed. For
example, some people from the older generation may not have felt comfortable using
technology at first, but now feel comfortable with it after a situation has now forced them
into it.
Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197
Fig 6. Tighe D. (2021) Percentage change in online purchases due to the
coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the United Kingdom from March 2020 to
February 2021 [online]
With regard to online learning, according to the World Economic Forum (2022),
research has shown that students retain 25% to 60% more material learning online
compared to just 8% to 10% in a classroom. This is as well as online learning requires
40% to 60% less time to learn than in classrooms. This is probably due to the fact that
you can take in information at your own pace learning online. Additionally, according to
Josep G. (2022) who writes for educations.com, 90% of students today prefer online
learning to classroom learning. Therefore, online learning appears here to stay despite
the pandemic.
Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197
Summary
The internet has made so many of the things we do within our lives anyway so much
simpler, quicker and more accessible. It has become a highly useful tool (arguably
essential) to accompany us through life. So much so, that it’s hard to imagine how we
ever got by without it. As a result, the internet is here to stay. That said, ideally it should
not be the be all and end all of our lives. This is for various reasons, that can include a
couple of the below examples.
● A danger that for some people, online interactions can too often replace
face-to-face interactions.
● Some people can become addicted to the internet, resulting in not taking
part in enough physical and social activity.
Therefore, it’s important to remember that the internet can be a welcome part of our
lives to help us, but our lives should not purely revolve around and depend on the
internet. Ultimately, when it comes to internet use, there ideally should be a healthy
balance between assistance and dependency.
Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197
Task 1 Text References
Aperture (2019) “How The Internet Changed Everything” at Youtube.com [video].
Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNdV0tva1XE [accessed 28 February
2022]
Astrolabe (2017) “Past and Present | Technology Then and Now” at Youtube.com
[video]. Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DENG7Q7VRgo [accessed
28 February 2022]
Burns E. (2017) “What is a KIndle” at Techmonitor.ai [online] Available at
https://techmonitor.ai/what-is/what-is-a-kindle-4947541#:~:text=A%20Kindle%20is%20a
n%20e,e%2Dbook%20store%20by%20Amazon [accessed 28 February 2022]
Chaffrey D. (2022) “Search engine marketing statistics 2022” at Smartinsights.com
[online]. Available at
https://www.smartinsights.com/search-engine-marketing/search-engine-statistics/
[accessed 28 February 2022]
Clover J. (2021) “MSiri Everything You Need to Know” at Macrumours.com [online].
Available at hhttps://www.macrumors.com/guide/siri/ [accessed 28 February 2022]
Thinkwithgoogle.com (2018) “Think With Google” at thinkwithgoogle.com [online].
Available at
https://www.thinkwithgoogle.com/marketing-strategies/search/voice-search-mobile-use-
statistics/ [accessed 28 February 2022]
Coldewey D. (2017) “How the Kindle was designed through 10 years and 16
generations” at Techcrunch.com [online]. Available at
https://techcrunch.com/2017/11/20/how-the-kindle-was-designed-through-10-year
s-and-15-generations/ [accessed 28 February 2022]
Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197
Dbswebsite.com (n.d.) “Voice Search Statistics and Emerging Trends” at dbwebsite.com
[online]. Available at
https://www.dbswebsite.com/blog/trends-in-voice-search/#:~:text=reports%20that%20ov
er%20half%20of,to%20NRP%20and%20Edison%20Research&text=%2C%201%20in%
206%20Americans%20owned%20a%20smart%20speaker%20in%202018 [accessed
28 February 2022]
Digitalmarketingcommunity.com (n.d.) “Digital Marketing Statistics and Metrics” at
digitalmarketingcommunity.com [online]. Available at
https://www.digitalmarketingcommunity.com/indicators/used-devicesmillennial-internet-u
sers-2018/ [accessed 28 February 2022]
Josep G. (2022) “5 Reasons Why Online Learning is the Future of Education in 2022” at
educations.com [online]. Available at
https://www.educations.com/articles-and-advice/5-reasons-online-learning-is-future-of-e
ducation-17146#:~:text=Online%20education%20enables%20the%20teacher,need%20t
o%20give%20anything%20up. [accessed 28 February 2022]
Mohsin M. (2021) “10 Online Shopping Statistics You Need to Know in 2021” at
oberlo.co.uk [online]. Available at
https://www.oberlo.co.uk/blog/online-shopping-statistics [accessed on 28 February
2022]
Redman R. (2021) “About 45% are Shopping More Online for Groceries Vs
Pre-Pandemic''] at supermarketnews.com [online]. Available at
https://www.supermarketnews.com/online-retail/increased-use-online-grocery-shopping-
here-stay [accessed 28 February 2022]
Roser M. Hannah R. and Esteban O-O. (2015) “Internet” at Ourworldindata.org [online].
Available at https://ourworldindata.org/internet#citation [accessed 28 February
2022]
Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197
Sarika (2022) “135 Video Marketing Statistics You Can’t Ignore in 2022” at invideo.io.
[online]. Available at https://invideo.io/blog/video-marketing-statistics/ [accessed 28
February 2022]
Shaw M. (2020) “Why Google is the Best Search Engine (and Why Businesses Should
Care) – In My Opinion” at towernetmarketing.com [online].
Available at https://www.towermarketing.net/blog/google-best-search-engine/ [accessed
28 February 2022]
Statcounter (2022) “Search Engine Market Share Worldwide” at gs.statcounter.com
[online]. Available at https://gs.statcounter.com/search-engine-market-share [accessed
28 February 2022]
Statistica (2022) “Share of households with internet access in the United Kingdom (UK)
and the European Union (EU27/EU28) from 2009 to 2020” at Statistica.com [online].
Available at
https://www.statista.com/statistics/275043/percentage-of-households-with-interne
t-access-in-the-uk-and-eu/ [accessed 28 February 2022]
TheWacky (2017) “THIS Is How The Internet Changed YOU FOREVER (Facebook,
Online Shopping, Dating)” at Youtube.com [video]. Available at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyKHLoA5dvo [accessed 28 February 2022]
The World Bank (n.d.) “Connecting for inclusion: Broadband Access For All” at
worldbank.org [online]. Available at
https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/digitaldevelopment/brief/connecting-for-inclu
sion-broadband-access-for-all#:~:text=Only%20about%2035%20percent%20of,80
%20percent%20in%20advanced%20economies [accessed 28 February 2022]
Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197
Tighe D. (2022) “Percentage change in online purchases due to the coronavirus
(COVID-19) pandemic in the United Kingdom from March 2020 to February 2021” at
statistica.com [online]. Available at
https://www.statista.com/statistics/1230225/changes-in-online-buying-among-uk-consu
mers-since-covid-19/ [accessed 28 February 2022]
United Nations (2021) “Connectivity in the Least Developed Countries: Status Report
2021” at un.org [online]. Available at
https://www.un.org/ohrlls/news/connectivity-least-developed-countries-status-rep
ort-21#:~:text=While%20this%20is%20partly%20related,low%20levels%20of%20h
uman%20development [accessed 28 February 2022]
Vigliarolo B. (2020) “Amazon Alexa: Cheat Sheet” at techrepublic.com [online].
Available at
https://www.techrepublic.com/article/amazon-alexa-the-smart-persons-guide/ [accessed
28 February 2022]
Task 1 Image References
Alamy (n.d.) “Students use laptops to browse the internet over a wireless network in the
town of Kokrobitey, Ghana”' [photograph] at theguardian.com. Available at
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/jan/10/universal-internet-access-unlikely-
until-2050-experts-say-lack-skills-investment-slow-growth [accessed 28 February 2022]
Amazon (n.d.) “Amazon Echo Plus''[photograph] at Fobes.com. Available at
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-personal-shopper/2020/04/24/7-of-the-best-amazon
-alexa-speakers/?sh=63dd306c6640 [accessed 28 February 2022]
Chaffey D. (2022) “Weekly Online Shopping Activities'' [online] at Smartinsights.com.
Available at
Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197
https://www.smartinsights.com/search-engine-marketing/search-engine-statistics/
[accessed 28 February 2022]
Digitalmarketingcommunity.com (n.d.) “Device Ownership” [online] at
digitalmarketingcommunity.com. Available at
https://www.digitalmarketingcommunity.com/indicators/used-devicesmillennial-internet-u
sers-2018/ [accessed 28 February 2022]
Drive.google.com. (n.d.) “Top Videos Stats''[online] at Drive.google.com. Available at
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yUgIM_vknYyUNPFyGED0IP8Pirn6XqOT/view
[accessed 28 February 2022]
Le Bouton J. (2018) “YouTube Loading Screen on Smartphone” [photograph] at
Pinterest.co.uk . Available at https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/553731716690241659/
[accessed on 28 February 2022]
Mobicia.com (n.d.) “Smartphone Showing London Bus Times”' [photograph] at
Mobicia.com. Available at https://mobicia.com/ [accessed 28 February 2022]
Pew Research Centre (2012) “Smartphone Research Infographic” [online] at
Pewresearch.org. Available at
https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2012/09/17/smartphone-research-infographic/
[accessed 28 February 2022]
Praderio D. (2017) “Person Holding Smartphone''' [photograph] at tinsider.com.
Available at https://www.insider.com/how-blind-people-use-smartphones-2017-2
[accessed 28 February 2022]
Redman R. (2021) “About 45% are Shopping More Online for Groceries Vs
Pre-Pandemic'' [online] at supermarketnews.com. Available at
Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197
https://www.supermarketnews.com/online-retail/increased-use-online-grocery-shopping-
here-stay [accessed 28 February 2022]
R Hughes. (2018) “Google Search” [photograph] at bbc.co.uk . Available at
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-44871028 [accessed on 28 February 2022]
Roser M. Hannah R. and Esteban O-O. (2015) “Internet” [online] at Ourworldindata.
Available at https://ourworldindata.org/internet#citation [accessed 28 February
2022]
Small Business Trends (n.d.) “Google Maps Being Used on a Smartphone” at
Pinterest.co.uk [photograph]. Available at
https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/250301691775306505/ [accessed 28 February 2022]
Statcounter (2022) “Search Engine Market Share Worldwide” [online] at
gs.statcounter.com. Available at https://gs.statcounter.com/search-engine-market-share
[accessed 28 February 2022]
Statistica (2022) “Share of households with internet access in the United Kingdom (UK)
and the European Union (EU27/EU28) from 2009 to 2020” [online] at Statistica.com.
Available at https://www.statista.com/statistics/2750
43/percentage-of-households-with-internet-access-in-the-uk-and-eu/ [accessed 28
February 2022]
Thekeenfolks.com (n.d.) “The Impact of Technology on Consumer Behaviour” [online] at
Thekeenfolks.com. Available at
https://thekeenfolks.com/the-impact-of-technology-on-consumer-behaviour/ [accessed
28 February 2022]
Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197
The Triple Play (n.d.) “Couple Using Laptop at Home” [photograph] at Pinterest.co.uk.
Available at https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/592153050977401067/ [accessed 28
February 2022]
Tighe D. (2021) “Percentage change in online purchases due to the coronavirus
(COVID-19) pandemic in the United Kingdom from March 2020 to February 2021”
[online] at statistica.com. Available at
https://www.statista.com/statistics/1230225/changes-in-online-buying-among-uk-consu
mers-since-covid-19/ [accessed 28 February 2022]
Winstanley G. (n.d.) “Person Using Kindle” [photograph] at Pinterest.co.uk . Available at
https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/478859372880449128/ [accessed 28 February 2022]

Weitere ähnliche Inhalte

Was ist angesagt?

Final Project by Brian Lewis for COMM TECH 303-50 INTRO TO COMM TECH
Final Project by Brian Lewis for COMM TECH 303-50 INTRO TO COMM TECHFinal Project by Brian Lewis for COMM TECH 303-50 INTRO TO COMM TECH
Final Project by Brian Lewis for COMM TECH 303-50 INTRO TO COMM TECH
Brian Lewis
 
Final Project by Brian Lewis for COMM TECH 303-50 INTRO TO COMM TECH
Final Project by Brian Lewis for COMM TECH 303-50 INTRO TO COMM TECHFinal Project by Brian Lewis for COMM TECH 303-50 INTRO TO COMM TECH
Final Project by Brian Lewis for COMM TECH 303-50 INTRO TO COMM TECH
Brian Lewis
 
Mobile 101 for Higher Education
Mobile 101 for Higher EducationMobile 101 for Higher Education
Mobile 101 for Higher Education
Ivonne Kinser
 
Future technology com 305
Future technology com 305Future technology com 305
Future technology com 305
amdeskins
 
Lifespan Communication In Cmc
Lifespan Communication In CmcLifespan Communication In Cmc
Lifespan Communication In Cmc
Daywalk3r
 

Was ist angesagt? (19)

Final Project by Brian Lewis for COMM TECH 303-50 INTRO TO COMM TECH
Final Project by Brian Lewis for COMM TECH 303-50 INTRO TO COMM TECHFinal Project by Brian Lewis for COMM TECH 303-50 INTRO TO COMM TECH
Final Project by Brian Lewis for COMM TECH 303-50 INTRO TO COMM TECH
 
Final Project by Brian Lewis for COMM TECH 303-50 INTRO TO COMM TECH
Final Project by Brian Lewis for COMM TECH 303-50 INTRO TO COMM TECHFinal Project by Brian Lewis for COMM TECH 303-50 INTRO TO COMM TECH
Final Project by Brian Lewis for COMM TECH 303-50 INTRO TO COMM TECH
 
Participation Technologies - O. Uckan
Participation Technologies - O.  UckanParticipation Technologies - O.  Uckan
Participation Technologies - O. Uckan
 
Modern Technology for Familial Communication
Modern Technology for Familial CommunicationModern Technology for Familial Communication
Modern Technology for Familial Communication
 
Old lyme hs 52711 share
Old lyme hs 52711 shareOld lyme hs 52711 share
Old lyme hs 52711 share
 
Mobile 101 for Higher Education
Mobile 101 for Higher EducationMobile 101 for Higher Education
Mobile 101 for Higher Education
 
Future technology com 305
Future technology com 305Future technology com 305
Future technology com 305
 
Education technology and future implications
Education technology and future implicationsEducation technology and future implications
Education technology and future implications
 
Economy, Politics & Culture in Cyberspace
Economy, Politics & Culture in CyberspaceEconomy, Politics & Culture in Cyberspace
Economy, Politics & Culture in Cyberspace
 
Bria Smith Future of Communication Technology
Bria Smith Future of Communication TechnologyBria Smith Future of Communication Technology
Bria Smith Future of Communication Technology
 
Future communication landscape
Future communication landscapeFuture communication landscape
Future communication landscape
 
Lifespan Communication In Cmc
Lifespan Communication In CmcLifespan Communication In Cmc
Lifespan Communication In Cmc
 
ASS3SUM2
ASS3SUM2ASS3SUM2
ASS3SUM2
 
WCSA Mobile Learning K-12
WCSA Mobile Learning K-12WCSA Mobile Learning K-12
WCSA Mobile Learning K-12
 
Digital devide in india
Digital devide in indiaDigital devide in india
Digital devide in india
 
Writing Codes Instead of Tweets
Writing Codes Instead of TweetsWriting Codes Instead of Tweets
Writing Codes Instead of Tweets
 
Essay 3
Essay 3Essay 3
Essay 3
 
Hawaii Pacific GIS Conference 2012: Plenary Session Keynote - Next Generation...
Hawaii Pacific GIS Conference 2012: Plenary Session Keynote - Next Generation...Hawaii Pacific GIS Conference 2012: Plenary Session Keynote - Next Generation...
Hawaii Pacific GIS Conference 2012: Plenary Session Keynote - Next Generation...
 
How men & women consume digital differently
How men & women consume digital differentlyHow men & women consume digital differently
How men & women consume digital differently
 

Ähnlich wie How Audiences Use Technology and its Impact on Their Lives Presentation Document

Ähnlich wie How Audiences Use Technology and its Impact on Their Lives Presentation Document (20)

The Evolution of the Internet
The Evolution of the Internet The Evolution of the Internet
The Evolution of the Internet
 
Assignment 2.pdf
Assignment 2.pdfAssignment 2.pdf
Assignment 2.pdf
 
The Evolution & Impact of Technology .pptx
The Evolution & Impact of Technology .pptxThe Evolution & Impact of Technology .pptx
The Evolution & Impact of Technology .pptx
 
Assignment 2 - Task 1
Assignment 2 - Task 1Assignment 2 - Task 1
Assignment 2 - Task 1
 
Technology impact on the consumers life
Technology impact on the consumers lifeTechnology impact on the consumers life
Technology impact on the consumers life
 
EVEOLUTION OF INTERNET AND ITS IMPACTS IN TODAYS WORLD
EVEOLUTION OF INTERNET AND ITS IMPACTS IN TODAYS WORLDEVEOLUTION OF INTERNET AND ITS IMPACTS IN TODAYS WORLD
EVEOLUTION OF INTERNET AND ITS IMPACTS IN TODAYS WORLD
 
Impact of Technology on Consumer Lives
Impact of Technology on Consumer LivesImpact of Technology on Consumer Lives
Impact of Technology on Consumer Lives
 
Assignment 2 Task 1
Assignment 2 Task 1Assignment 2 Task 1
Assignment 2 Task 1
 
Assignment 2 Task 1 Evolution of digital marketing on SlideShare
Assignment 2 Task 1  Evolution of digital marketing on SlideShareAssignment 2 Task 1  Evolution of digital marketing on SlideShare
Assignment 2 Task 1 Evolution of digital marketing on SlideShare
 
The evolution of the internet
The evolution of the internetThe evolution of the internet
The evolution of the internet
 
Impacts Of The Internet
Impacts Of The InternetImpacts Of The Internet
Impacts Of The Internet
 
The Evolution of Digital Marketing
The Evolution of Digital MarketingThe Evolution of Digital Marketing
The Evolution of Digital Marketing
 
Digital marketing - evolution
Digital marketing - evolution Digital marketing - evolution
Digital marketing - evolution
 
Our relationship with the internet
Our relationship with the internetOur relationship with the internet
Our relationship with the internet
 
Assignment 2 with script
Assignment 2 with scriptAssignment 2 with script
Assignment 2 with script
 
Unit 1 assignment 2 task 1
Unit 1 assignment 2 task 1Unit 1 assignment 2 task 1
Unit 1 assignment 2 task 1
 
Unit 1 Assessment 2 Presentation.pdf
Unit 1 Assessment 2 Presentation.pdfUnit 1 Assessment 2 Presentation.pdf
Unit 1 Assessment 2 Presentation.pdf
 
Technology | How it affects the lives of consumers.pdf
Technology | How it affects the lives of consumers.pdfTechnology | How it affects the lives of consumers.pdf
Technology | How it affects the lives of consumers.pdf
 
The Digital Innovation for the world's population
The Digital Innovation for the world's populationThe Digital Innovation for the world's population
The Digital Innovation for the world's population
 
The Internet .pptx
The Internet .pptxThe Internet .pptx
The Internet .pptx
 

Kürzlich hochgeladen

FULL ENJOY Call Girls In Majnu.Ka.Tilla Delhi Contact Us 8377877756
FULL ENJOY Call Girls In Majnu.Ka.Tilla Delhi Contact Us 8377877756FULL ENJOY Call Girls In Majnu.Ka.Tilla Delhi Contact Us 8377877756
FULL ENJOY Call Girls In Majnu.Ka.Tilla Delhi Contact Us 8377877756
dollysharma2066
 
Brand experience Dream Center Peoria Presentation.pdf
Brand experience Dream Center Peoria Presentation.pdfBrand experience Dream Center Peoria Presentation.pdf
Brand experience Dream Center Peoria Presentation.pdf
tbatkhuu1
 

Kürzlich hochgeladen (20)

Uncover Insightful User Journey Secrets Using GA4 Reports
Uncover Insightful User Journey Secrets Using GA4 ReportsUncover Insightful User Journey Secrets Using GA4 Reports
Uncover Insightful User Journey Secrets Using GA4 Reports
 
FULL ENJOY Call Girls In Majnu.Ka.Tilla Delhi Contact Us 8377877756
FULL ENJOY Call Girls In Majnu.Ka.Tilla Delhi Contact Us 8377877756FULL ENJOY Call Girls In Majnu.Ka.Tilla Delhi Contact Us 8377877756
FULL ENJOY Call Girls In Majnu.Ka.Tilla Delhi Contact Us 8377877756
 
Martal Group - B2B Lead Gen Agency - Onboarding Overview
Martal Group - B2B Lead Gen Agency - Onboarding OverviewMartal Group - B2B Lead Gen Agency - Onboarding Overview
Martal Group - B2B Lead Gen Agency - Onboarding Overview
 
The Future of Brands on LinkedIn - Alison Kaltman
The Future of Brands on LinkedIn - Alison KaltmanThe Future of Brands on LinkedIn - Alison Kaltman
The Future of Brands on LinkedIn - Alison Kaltman
 
Defining Marketing for the 21st Century,kotler
Defining Marketing for the 21st Century,kotlerDefining Marketing for the 21st Century,kotler
Defining Marketing for the 21st Century,kotler
 
Instant Digital Issuance: An Overview With Critical First Touch Best Practices
Instant Digital Issuance: An Overview With Critical First Touch Best PracticesInstant Digital Issuance: An Overview With Critical First Touch Best Practices
Instant Digital Issuance: An Overview With Critical First Touch Best Practices
 
Brand Strategy Master Class - Juntae DeLane
Brand Strategy Master Class - Juntae DeLaneBrand Strategy Master Class - Juntae DeLane
Brand Strategy Master Class - Juntae DeLane
 
How to Leverage Behavioral Science Insights for Direct Mail Success
How to Leverage Behavioral Science Insights for Direct Mail SuccessHow to Leverage Behavioral Science Insights for Direct Mail Success
How to Leverage Behavioral Science Insights for Direct Mail Success
 
Unraveling the Mystery of The Circleville Letters.pptx
Unraveling the Mystery of The Circleville Letters.pptxUnraveling the Mystery of The Circleville Letters.pptx
Unraveling the Mystery of The Circleville Letters.pptx
 
The Science of Landing Page Messaging.pdf
The Science of Landing Page Messaging.pdfThe Science of Landing Page Messaging.pdf
The Science of Landing Page Messaging.pdf
 
What is Google Search Console and What is it provide?
What is Google Search Console and What is it provide?What is Google Search Console and What is it provide?
What is Google Search Console and What is it provide?
 
How to Create a Social Media Plan Like a Pro - Jordan Scheltgen
How to Create a Social Media Plan Like a Pro - Jordan ScheltgenHow to Create a Social Media Plan Like a Pro - Jordan Scheltgen
How to Create a Social Media Plan Like a Pro - Jordan Scheltgen
 
Brand experience Dream Center Peoria Presentation.pdf
Brand experience Dream Center Peoria Presentation.pdfBrand experience Dream Center Peoria Presentation.pdf
Brand experience Dream Center Peoria Presentation.pdf
 
Situation Analysis | Management Company.
Situation Analysis | Management Company.Situation Analysis | Management Company.
Situation Analysis | Management Company.
 
Enjoy Night⚡Call Girls Dlf City Phase 4 Gurgaon >༒8448380779 Escort Service
Enjoy Night⚡Call Girls Dlf City Phase 4 Gurgaon >༒8448380779 Escort ServiceEnjoy Night⚡Call Girls Dlf City Phase 4 Gurgaon >༒8448380779 Escort Service
Enjoy Night⚡Call Girls Dlf City Phase 4 Gurgaon >༒8448380779 Escort Service
 
Five Essential Tools for International SEO - Natalia Witczyk - SearchNorwich 15
Five Essential Tools for International SEO - Natalia Witczyk - SearchNorwich 15Five Essential Tools for International SEO - Natalia Witczyk - SearchNorwich 15
Five Essential Tools for International SEO - Natalia Witczyk - SearchNorwich 15
 
Brighton SEO April 2024 - The Good, the Bad & the Ugly of SEO Success
Brighton SEO April 2024 - The Good, the Bad & the Ugly of SEO SuccessBrighton SEO April 2024 - The Good, the Bad & the Ugly of SEO Success
Brighton SEO April 2024 - The Good, the Bad & the Ugly of SEO Success
 
Digital-Marketing-Into-by-Zoraiz-Ahmad.pptx
Digital-Marketing-Into-by-Zoraiz-Ahmad.pptxDigital-Marketing-Into-by-Zoraiz-Ahmad.pptx
Digital-Marketing-Into-by-Zoraiz-Ahmad.pptx
 
Podcast Marketing Master Class - Roger Nairn
Podcast Marketing Master Class - Roger NairnPodcast Marketing Master Class - Roger Nairn
Podcast Marketing Master Class - Roger Nairn
 
Developing Marketing Strategies and Plans kotler
Developing Marketing Strategies and Plans kotlerDeveloping Marketing Strategies and Plans kotler
Developing Marketing Strategies and Plans kotler
 

How Audiences Use Technology and its Impact on Their Lives Presentation Document

  • 1. Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197
  • 2. Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197 Unit 1: Evolution of Digital Marketing Assignment 2 Assignment Brief I have been asked by the International Interactive Media Festival South by Southwest to speak at their conference. They have asked me to prepare a presentation document and short video pitch showing my knowledge of how audiences use technology and its impact on their lives. Introduction Technology is always continually advancing. The more it does so, the more it helps us with our everyday lives, as it increasingly becomes the norm. Technology helps us in so many different ways, including entertainment, education and carrying out day to day tasks among many, many others. The emergence of the internet over the years has worked exceedingly well in conjunction with other forms of technology to assist humanity like never before. For example, the internet has allowed small devices like smartphones and smartwatches to be extremely relevant and has helped revolutionise television with streaming services. Here, in this presentation, I talk further about how technology has impacted consumers' lives.
  • 3. Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197 Access To The Internet Share of Households with Internet Access in the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union from 2009 to 2020 Fig 1. Statistica (2022) Share of households with internet access in the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU27/EU28) from 2009 to 2020 [online] The graph above demonstrates the abundance of internet access in the UK and EU today. This is due to the fact that it shows 97% of UK households and 91% of EU households have internet access as of 2020. Furthermore, this graph also shows how much internet access in UK and EU homes has increased steadily overall as time has gone on. This is with a 20% increase in the UK and a 24% increase in the EU between 2009 and 2020 (Statistica, 2022)
  • 4. Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197 Fig 2. The Triple Play (n.d.) Couple Using Laptop at Home [photograph] The abundance of internet access in the UK and EU is now crucial, as the internet becomes more and more integrated within our everyday lives. This was especially exposed during the pandemic, with the amount of people working from home, parents homeschooling with the use of laptops and even people using the extra time at home to up-skill online.
  • 5. Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197 Share of the World's Population Using the Internet Over Time (for 2010, 2015, 2019) 2019
  • 6. Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197 2015 2010 Fig 3. Roser M. Hannah R. and Esteban O-O. (2015) Internet [online] The above maps are displaying how internet usage varies throughout all the countries in the world. Essentially, the darker the colour of a country on the map, the higher the percentage of internet users. Internet users have been defined by the maps authors as any individual who has used the internet within the last 3 months (Roser M. Hannah R. and Esteban O-O., 2015). The main takeaways from these maps is that there are far more internet users in developed countries than in developing countries. This has always been the case. However, even though internet usage is less in developing countries, it is nonetheless constantly increasing (Roser M. Hannah R. and Esteban O-O., 2015).
  • 7. Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197 Fig 4. Alamy (n.d.) Students use laptops to browse the internet over a wireless network in the town of Kokrobitey, Ghana [photograph] One of the main reasons why internet usage is so much lower in developing countries than developed countries is due to less access, especially in rural areas. This is largely due to many developing countries not having the finances to invest in decent broadband infrastructure (Worldbank.org, n.d.). According to the World Bank (n.d.), only 35% of the population in developing countries has access to the internet, compared to 80% in the developing world. Further reasons for less internet usage/access in developing countries is due to the fact that people in these countries are less able to afford internet-enabled devices and a lack of awareness and digital skills (united nations, 2021).
  • 8. Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197 Fig 5. Colyer I. (2022) Infographic showing World Internet Access Statistics from the World Bank [Image] This has created a relatively catch-22 situation, where internet access enhances economic and educational development, which would help advance developing countries. Essentially, increased internet access pays for itself. The World Bank however, is helping to combat reduced internet access in developing countries. This has included loans and grants, helping governments and assisting private investment to enhance broadband infrastructure in developing countries (Worldbank.org, n.d.).
  • 9. Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197 Digital Devices Used By Audiences The evolution of technology and the internet has allowed for the creation of digital devices which assist and enhance our lives. Digital devices can do what many previous older devices did years ago, but better and faster. This is as well as digital devices being more compact than their older predecessors, like laptops increasingly becoming thinner and lighter whilst still being as (if not more) powerful. Therefore, modern digital devices are easier to transport than their original versions (Astrolabe, 2017). This allows for digital devices to be more easily integrated within our everyday lives. An example of this is that before you needed a camcorder (a typically bulky gadget which you would not usually have on your person) to film video. Nowadays, nearly everyone has a smart phone which you can film video on. With smartphones being pocket sized and carried around at all times by most people, this means that most people have access to filming video anytime and anywhere. This comes into its own if you ever spontaneously decide something is worth filming. Fig 4. Praderio C. (2017) Person Holding Smartphone [photograph]
  • 10. Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197 Furthermore, smartphones have significantly changed our lives due to the fact that they are able to perform so many of the tasks of other devices in one pocket sized gadget, in addition to making phone calls. This includes taking photographs and accessing the internet, as well as having an alarm clock and calculator. Therefore, you no longer need separate gadgets for these functions. Fig 5. Pew Research Centre (2012) Smartphone Research Infographic [online]
  • 11. Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197 Being able to access the internet whilst on the go is where smartphones really come into their own. This is due to the fact that this allows for smartphones to really assist you in so many areas of your everyday life. Examples of this are below. ● Access to Google Maps allowing you to navigate your way to your destination whilst on the move. ● Being able to book train tickets and hotel rooms whilst on the move and display the ticket/show proof of reservation on the phone. ● Communicate with a friend in another country through Facebook wherever you are. Essentially, allowing you to better maintain long distance relationships with friends and family etc. ● Always be able to immediately respond to an email. Fig 7. Small Business Trends (n.d.) Google Maps Being Used on Smartphone [photograph]
  • 12. Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197 A disadvantage of this easier access of always being able to communicate online from devices anywhere, is that there is now further expectation for quicker responses in society in general, leading to possible impatience and disappointment for certain people. The Kindle is another digital gadget that has helped transform our lives. It was launched in November 2007 (Coldewey D., 2017). This is a device in which you can electronically buy/download and read e-books, magazines and newspapers etc. (Burns E., 2017). Kindles are pocket sized, so they are more portable than a book, making reading whilst you’re out and about (like when you’re on a bus or train) more accessible. Additionally, Kindles mean you don’t need to store books. This saves space in your home, helps make moving home easier and even saves on resources (less demand for paper used for books). According to YouTube channel Astrolabe (2017), 1400 physical books would weigh 1 lbs each (half of a car in total), whereas the cheapest version of a Kindle can hold that many books in digital form. Again, all in the space of your pocket. Fig 8. Winstanley G. (n.d.) Person Using Kindle [photograph]
  • 13. Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197 How Customers Search for Information The internet, along with the digital devices we access the internet through, has revolutionised how we search for and get information. Today, when we’re seeking information we are no longer limited to buying a newspaper, buying a book or going to the library, watching the news or making a phone call (Aperture, 2019). We can simply use a digital device like a smartphone, laptop or tablet and type in the query you require into the Google search bar and you will receive relevant articles/web pages etc. answering the query instantly (providing if the answer is available on the internet). Fig 9. Statcounter (2022) Search Engine Market Share Worldwide [online] The above image shows that Google has significantly the largest market share of all of the online search engines as of February 2022, with a percentage of 92.01. (Statcounter, 2022). A major contributing factor for this, is due to Google's ability to understand user intent and find the most relevant and accurate web pages that match
  • 14. Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197 the search query (Shaw M. 2020). Ultimately, Google aims to contribute towards making the internet as helpful as possible. In more recent years, voice assistant technology has evolved with devices like the Amazon Alexa being launched in 2014 (Vigliarolo B., 2020) and Apple's Ciri voice assistant facility, which is now on most of their devices like iPads and Macs (Clover J. 2021) becoming available and widely used. This means that people can now search for information just by verbally asking a device rather than typing a query on a keypad. This has helped make searching for information even easier and more instant. Fig 10. Amazon (n.d.) Amazon Echo Plus [photograph]
  • 15. Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197 The below statistics back up how much voice assistant technology is currently evolving and therefore fast becoming a normal part of our everyday lives. ● 41% of adults use voice search at least once per day (dbswebsite.com, n.d.). ● Roughly 75% of voice search results will rank in the top 3 positions for a particular question on a desktop search. ● 27% of the global online population is using voice search on mobile according to a voice search insight report in 2018 (thinkwithgoogle.com, 2018). Improvements with the artificial intelligence (the voice assistant search’s ability to recognise spoken words) and increases with the number of available languages on devices with voice search (Google's voice search on mobile devices is available in over 10 languages) has helped contribute towards this surge in voice search (dbswebsite.com, n.d.). Fig 11. Hughes R. (2018) Google Search [photograph]
  • 16. Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197 Whether you are using voice assistant search or using an online search engine the traditional way by typing (whether it’s with Google, Bing, or Youtube), you can essentially search for anything you need, or for any type of query through the internet. Below are just some examples amongst many, many others. ● Searching for reviews before making a purchase. ● Searching for an item you wish to purchase. ● Searching for a tutorial on YouTube, like for how to cook or play an instrument. ● Searching for a local amenity like a restaurant or barber. ● Researching information for a school project. This ease of searching for just about any information you need on demand can make people lazy though. This is in terms of that people can be less likely to make an effort to retain information if they can instantly search for it on Google (The Wacky, 2017). Conversely, instantly searching for anything you need on the internet can make you knowledgeable on a subject you may not normally otherwise know much about. For example, you could be far more knowledgeable on health and fitness through searching for this information on the internet, compared to what you may otherwise would be. This can be that you may not have taken the time, or got round to finding out from a book or taking classes.
  • 17. Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197 What Consumers Buy Online Shopping online has gone on to become what is now a multi million pound industry. For millions of people around the world it is now the norm (Mohsin M., 2021). The below image shows the weekly percentage of internet users (between 16 to 64) who purchased online for various products and services as of January 2022 (Chaffey D. 2022). Fig 3. Chaffey D. (2022) Weekly Online Shopping Activities [online] A few insights from the above image are as below. ● It shows that approximately a quarter of internet users used an online price comparison service (Chaffey D., 2022). This is an area where online shopping comes into its own, due to the fact that it allows you to shop around for the most
  • 18. Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197 suitable/cheapest deal for services (like insurance and energy) very quickly and easily. Further emphasising the convenience that the internet provides. ● It shows over a half purchased regular products and services (Chaffet D., 2022). Purchasing regular products and services online (whether it’s trainers or an item of furniture) is another area where the internet comes into its own. This is due to the fact that it allows you to shop around more for the best and cheapest options compared to shops. There is simply more choice and availability online than in shops, especially if you live in a small town. There’s even the facility to look at reviews before purchasing products and services online, allowing people to better make informed choices. ● Over a quarter of internet users bought groceries online (Chaffey D., 2022). Being able to purchase groceries online is yet another example of how the internet comes into its own, as highlighted by the pandemic. The internet allowed many people (particularly vulnerable people) to still purchase their groceries and other essential day to day items during the lockdowns. This emphasises that the internet is not just a convenience, as it can also be a lifeline, due to the fact that it can allow consumers to purchase products that they otherwise would not have access to. ● Also, the above image shows that weekly, 14.4% of internet users bought a second-hand item online (Chaffey D., 2022). Purchasing second hand items is something that the internet has made much easier, with websites like eBay and Vinted acting as platforms for people to buy and sell second hand items. This is as well as local buying and selling pages on social media. All of this allows for sellers of second-hand items to gain far more exposure to these items than what they would otherwise.
  • 19. Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197 Online Video Consumption Video consumption is huge online. In fact the internet has significantly enhanced the amount of video consumption over recent years and is continuing to do so. Below are some statistics that back this up according to Sarika from InVideo (2022). ● 96% of consumers increased their online video consumption in 2020. ● The average person is predicted to watch 100 minutes per day of online video consumption. ● 6 out of 10 people prefer watching online video content to television. ● By 2022, 82% of the global internet traffic will come from streaming videos and downloads. Fig 12. Le Bouton J. (n.d.) YouTube Loading Screen on Smartphone [photograph] Contributing factors towards this are that video content provides educational benefits as well as entertainment (YouCurious, 2020). If you wish to learn a new skill like gardening, you can watch a YouTube tutorial instantly for free. If you’re watching a video for any purpose, you can watch it anywhere on the go. For example, you can watch a music video or a favourite movie clip on the train with a smartphone. Essentially, the use of
  • 20. Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197 smartphones allows you to watch whatever you want, whenever you want, wherever you want. Fig 7. Drive.google.com (n.d.) Top Videos Stats 2021 [online] Furthermore, video content does not require you to always have a long attention span. This is due to the short nature of video content in general, so there is typically less
  • 21. Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197 commitment to watch video than TV. There is also the factor that anyone can create video content anywhere and anytime using their own smartphone and then post it on YouTube. This in turn, creates an abundance of video content to watch. You can even now watch news coverage instantly online, rather than waiting for the scheduled news programme on TV (Aperture, 2019). Fig 8. Drive.google.com (n.d.) Top Videos Stats 2021 [online]
  • 22. Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197 Consumer Trends As technology advances and becomes more and more accessible it inherently affects trends. An example is that as current technology allows for digital devices to be more compact, smartphones have now become the most owned digital devices by millennial internet users at a rate of 97%, as of 2018 (digitalmarketingcommunity.com, n.d.). Therefore, smartphones have now exceeded laptops and PC’s for time spent accessing the internet by millennials. This is displayed on the below image graphic. Fig 4. Digitalmarketingcommunity.com (n.d.) Device Ownership [online] This significant internet use of smartphones is further backed up with 50.44% of global internet traffic (essentially, a little over a half) being used on mobiles according to Thekeenfolks.com (n.d.). This is likely due to the fact that smartphones are generally always on your person so you can access the internet straight away as soon as when
  • 23. Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197 you decide to do so. For example, if you see an advert on TV for a product that interests you, you can then research it straight away if you have a smart phone in your pocket. Additionally, using a smartphone to access the internet can especially come into its own when you’re using Google Maps for directions or obtaining bus or train times, when you’re on the move. Fig 15. Mobicia.com (n.d.) Smartphone Showing London Bus Times [photograph] A particular recent trend within the past couple of years is that the recent pandemic situation has enhanced the amount of online shopping and online learning that’s currently being done. This is due to people not being able to get to shops during lockdowns, or not feeling safe even when lockdowns have been lifted. Additionally, online learning has increased during the pandemic due to the following reasons.
  • 24. Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197 ● School, college and university closures during the pandemic. ● People taking advantage of the extra free time during lockdowns and furloughs to teach themselves new skills. ● People upskilling due to job losses largely caused by the pandemic. Fig 5. Redman R. (2021) About 45% are Shopping More Online for Groceries Vs Pre-Pandemic [online] The above image shows that 46% of people are now currently shopping for their groceries online more compared to pre pandemic (Redman, R., 2021) There is a chance that many people who started shopping online during the pandemic (if they hadn’t previously) may now continue to shop more online, due to that any initial barriers that may have prevented them from shopping online may now have been removed. For example, some people from the older generation may not have felt comfortable using technology at first, but now feel comfortable with it after a situation has now forced them into it.
  • 25. Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197 Fig 6. Tighe D. (2021) Percentage change in online purchases due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the United Kingdom from March 2020 to February 2021 [online] With regard to online learning, according to the World Economic Forum (2022), research has shown that students retain 25% to 60% more material learning online compared to just 8% to 10% in a classroom. This is as well as online learning requires 40% to 60% less time to learn than in classrooms. This is probably due to the fact that you can take in information at your own pace learning online. Additionally, according to Josep G. (2022) who writes for educations.com, 90% of students today prefer online learning to classroom learning. Therefore, online learning appears here to stay despite the pandemic.
  • 26. Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197 Summary The internet has made so many of the things we do within our lives anyway so much simpler, quicker and more accessible. It has become a highly useful tool (arguably essential) to accompany us through life. So much so, that it’s hard to imagine how we ever got by without it. As a result, the internet is here to stay. That said, ideally it should not be the be all and end all of our lives. This is for various reasons, that can include a couple of the below examples. ● A danger that for some people, online interactions can too often replace face-to-face interactions. ● Some people can become addicted to the internet, resulting in not taking part in enough physical and social activity. Therefore, it’s important to remember that the internet can be a welcome part of our lives to help us, but our lives should not purely revolve around and depend on the internet. Ultimately, when it comes to internet use, there ideally should be a healthy balance between assistance and dependency.
  • 27. Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197 Task 1 Text References Aperture (2019) “How The Internet Changed Everything” at Youtube.com [video]. Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNdV0tva1XE [accessed 28 February 2022] Astrolabe (2017) “Past and Present | Technology Then and Now” at Youtube.com [video]. Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DENG7Q7VRgo [accessed 28 February 2022] Burns E. (2017) “What is a KIndle” at Techmonitor.ai [online] Available at https://techmonitor.ai/what-is/what-is-a-kindle-4947541#:~:text=A%20Kindle%20is%20a n%20e,e%2Dbook%20store%20by%20Amazon [accessed 28 February 2022] Chaffrey D. (2022) “Search engine marketing statistics 2022” at Smartinsights.com [online]. Available at https://www.smartinsights.com/search-engine-marketing/search-engine-statistics/ [accessed 28 February 2022] Clover J. (2021) “MSiri Everything You Need to Know” at Macrumours.com [online]. Available at hhttps://www.macrumors.com/guide/siri/ [accessed 28 February 2022] Thinkwithgoogle.com (2018) “Think With Google” at thinkwithgoogle.com [online]. Available at https://www.thinkwithgoogle.com/marketing-strategies/search/voice-search-mobile-use- statistics/ [accessed 28 February 2022] Coldewey D. (2017) “How the Kindle was designed through 10 years and 16 generations” at Techcrunch.com [online]. Available at https://techcrunch.com/2017/11/20/how-the-kindle-was-designed-through-10-year s-and-15-generations/ [accessed 28 February 2022]
  • 28. Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197 Dbswebsite.com (n.d.) “Voice Search Statistics and Emerging Trends” at dbwebsite.com [online]. Available at https://www.dbswebsite.com/blog/trends-in-voice-search/#:~:text=reports%20that%20ov er%20half%20of,to%20NRP%20and%20Edison%20Research&text=%2C%201%20in% 206%20Americans%20owned%20a%20smart%20speaker%20in%202018 [accessed 28 February 2022] Digitalmarketingcommunity.com (n.d.) “Digital Marketing Statistics and Metrics” at digitalmarketingcommunity.com [online]. Available at https://www.digitalmarketingcommunity.com/indicators/used-devicesmillennial-internet-u sers-2018/ [accessed 28 February 2022] Josep G. (2022) “5 Reasons Why Online Learning is the Future of Education in 2022” at educations.com [online]. Available at https://www.educations.com/articles-and-advice/5-reasons-online-learning-is-future-of-e ducation-17146#:~:text=Online%20education%20enables%20the%20teacher,need%20t o%20give%20anything%20up. [accessed 28 February 2022] Mohsin M. (2021) “10 Online Shopping Statistics You Need to Know in 2021” at oberlo.co.uk [online]. Available at https://www.oberlo.co.uk/blog/online-shopping-statistics [accessed on 28 February 2022] Redman R. (2021) “About 45% are Shopping More Online for Groceries Vs Pre-Pandemic''] at supermarketnews.com [online]. Available at https://www.supermarketnews.com/online-retail/increased-use-online-grocery-shopping- here-stay [accessed 28 February 2022] Roser M. Hannah R. and Esteban O-O. (2015) “Internet” at Ourworldindata.org [online]. Available at https://ourworldindata.org/internet#citation [accessed 28 February 2022]
  • 29. Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197 Sarika (2022) “135 Video Marketing Statistics You Can’t Ignore in 2022” at invideo.io. [online]. Available at https://invideo.io/blog/video-marketing-statistics/ [accessed 28 February 2022] Shaw M. (2020) “Why Google is the Best Search Engine (and Why Businesses Should Care) – In My Opinion” at towernetmarketing.com [online]. Available at https://www.towermarketing.net/blog/google-best-search-engine/ [accessed 28 February 2022] Statcounter (2022) “Search Engine Market Share Worldwide” at gs.statcounter.com [online]. Available at https://gs.statcounter.com/search-engine-market-share [accessed 28 February 2022] Statistica (2022) “Share of households with internet access in the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU27/EU28) from 2009 to 2020” at Statistica.com [online]. Available at https://www.statista.com/statistics/275043/percentage-of-households-with-interne t-access-in-the-uk-and-eu/ [accessed 28 February 2022] TheWacky (2017) “THIS Is How The Internet Changed YOU FOREVER (Facebook, Online Shopping, Dating)” at Youtube.com [video]. Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyKHLoA5dvo [accessed 28 February 2022] The World Bank (n.d.) “Connecting for inclusion: Broadband Access For All” at worldbank.org [online]. Available at https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/digitaldevelopment/brief/connecting-for-inclu sion-broadband-access-for-all#:~:text=Only%20about%2035%20percent%20of,80 %20percent%20in%20advanced%20economies [accessed 28 February 2022]
  • 30. Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197 Tighe D. (2022) “Percentage change in online purchases due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the United Kingdom from March 2020 to February 2021” at statistica.com [online]. Available at https://www.statista.com/statistics/1230225/changes-in-online-buying-among-uk-consu mers-since-covid-19/ [accessed 28 February 2022] United Nations (2021) “Connectivity in the Least Developed Countries: Status Report 2021” at un.org [online]. Available at https://www.un.org/ohrlls/news/connectivity-least-developed-countries-status-rep ort-21#:~:text=While%20this%20is%20partly%20related,low%20levels%20of%20h uman%20development [accessed 28 February 2022] Vigliarolo B. (2020) “Amazon Alexa: Cheat Sheet” at techrepublic.com [online]. Available at https://www.techrepublic.com/article/amazon-alexa-the-smart-persons-guide/ [accessed 28 February 2022] Task 1 Image References Alamy (n.d.) “Students use laptops to browse the internet over a wireless network in the town of Kokrobitey, Ghana”' [photograph] at theguardian.com. Available at https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/jan/10/universal-internet-access-unlikely- until-2050-experts-say-lack-skills-investment-slow-growth [accessed 28 February 2022] Amazon (n.d.) “Amazon Echo Plus''[photograph] at Fobes.com. Available at https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-personal-shopper/2020/04/24/7-of-the-best-amazon -alexa-speakers/?sh=63dd306c6640 [accessed 28 February 2022] Chaffey D. (2022) “Weekly Online Shopping Activities'' [online] at Smartinsights.com. Available at
  • 31. Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197 https://www.smartinsights.com/search-engine-marketing/search-engine-statistics/ [accessed 28 February 2022] Digitalmarketingcommunity.com (n.d.) “Device Ownership” [online] at digitalmarketingcommunity.com. Available at https://www.digitalmarketingcommunity.com/indicators/used-devicesmillennial-internet-u sers-2018/ [accessed 28 February 2022] Drive.google.com. (n.d.) “Top Videos Stats''[online] at Drive.google.com. Available at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yUgIM_vknYyUNPFyGED0IP8Pirn6XqOT/view [accessed 28 February 2022] Le Bouton J. (2018) “YouTube Loading Screen on Smartphone” [photograph] at Pinterest.co.uk . Available at https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/553731716690241659/ [accessed on 28 February 2022] Mobicia.com (n.d.) “Smartphone Showing London Bus Times”' [photograph] at Mobicia.com. Available at https://mobicia.com/ [accessed 28 February 2022] Pew Research Centre (2012) “Smartphone Research Infographic” [online] at Pewresearch.org. Available at https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2012/09/17/smartphone-research-infographic/ [accessed 28 February 2022] Praderio D. (2017) “Person Holding Smartphone''' [photograph] at tinsider.com. Available at https://www.insider.com/how-blind-people-use-smartphones-2017-2 [accessed 28 February 2022] Redman R. (2021) “About 45% are Shopping More Online for Groceries Vs Pre-Pandemic'' [online] at supermarketnews.com. Available at
  • 32. Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197 https://www.supermarketnews.com/online-retail/increased-use-online-grocery-shopping- here-stay [accessed 28 February 2022] R Hughes. (2018) “Google Search” [photograph] at bbc.co.uk . Available at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-44871028 [accessed on 28 February 2022] Roser M. Hannah R. and Esteban O-O. (2015) “Internet” [online] at Ourworldindata. Available at https://ourworldindata.org/internet#citation [accessed 28 February 2022] Small Business Trends (n.d.) “Google Maps Being Used on a Smartphone” at Pinterest.co.uk [photograph]. Available at https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/250301691775306505/ [accessed 28 February 2022] Statcounter (2022) “Search Engine Market Share Worldwide” [online] at gs.statcounter.com. Available at https://gs.statcounter.com/search-engine-market-share [accessed 28 February 2022] Statistica (2022) “Share of households with internet access in the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU27/EU28) from 2009 to 2020” [online] at Statistica.com. Available at https://www.statista.com/statistics/2750 43/percentage-of-households-with-internet-access-in-the-uk-and-eu/ [accessed 28 February 2022] Thekeenfolks.com (n.d.) “The Impact of Technology on Consumer Behaviour” [online] at Thekeenfolks.com. Available at https://thekeenfolks.com/the-impact-of-technology-on-consumer-behaviour/ [accessed 28 February 2022]
  • 33. Ian Colyer Student Number: 76276197 The Triple Play (n.d.) “Couple Using Laptop at Home” [photograph] at Pinterest.co.uk. Available at https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/592153050977401067/ [accessed 28 February 2022] Tighe D. (2021) “Percentage change in online purchases due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the United Kingdom from March 2020 to February 2021” [online] at statistica.com. Available at https://www.statista.com/statistics/1230225/changes-in-online-buying-among-uk-consu mers-since-covid-19/ [accessed 28 February 2022] Winstanley G. (n.d.) “Person Using Kindle” [photograph] at Pinterest.co.uk . Available at https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/478859372880449128/ [accessed 28 February 2022]