For all but the largest 25 publishers, the actual amount of ad spend in play was a little over $28 billion.
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Music & Audio App Downloads Declined in the US Last Year
The number of Radio app downloads also declined in the US, bucking the global trend.
Mobile Now Accounts for 36% Share of Digital Commerce in the US
Mobile commerce had its first $100B+ quarter in Q4 2021.
Global App Spending Growth Hit the Brakes in Q1
Globally, app downloads on the App Store and Google Play only rose by 1.1%.
At What Age Do Kids Start Getting Smartphones?
There’s a big jump in ownership starting at age 12, and again at age 14.
US Ad Viewability Rates Improve for Display, Decline for Video
It was a mixed bag for viewability in the US, but brand risk improved considerably.
US Household Wealth Update: Baby Boomers Still Control Half; Gen X Share Rising
Millennials’ share of US household wealth, while small, has jumped recently.
As Marketing’s Importance Rises, CMOs Plan Budget Expansion
Marketing spending reportedly grew by 10.3% over the prior year, the first time in the survey’s 10-year history that a double-digit growth rate has been achieved.
Spending on Mobile Subscription Apps Soared in 2021
Spending on the top 100 non-game subscription apps by revenue was almost 3 times higher on the App Store than on Google Play.
Who Plays Mobile Games in the US and Canada?
Adults over the age of 45 are the single largest mobile gamer segment, though they’re not the biggest spenders on average.
Growth in Streaming Video Viewing Slows in Q4 2021
Time spent viewing streaming video only grew by 7% y-o-y during the last quarter of 2021.
Marketers Report Similar Email Conversion Rates on Mobile as on Desktop
However, open rates tend to be higher on mobile.

Global Media Budgets and Perceived Effectiveness in 2022
Not surprisingly, marketers are most bullish about digital media budgets, and are also enthusiastic about their effectiveness.

What Types of Videos Are B2B Buyers Watching?
Almost 9 in 10 B2B buyers report having watched video in the last 3 months for the purpose of learning about a product or service.

Non-Profits Sent About 2 Fundraising Emails a Month to Their Subscribers Last Year
Non-profits enjoyed growth in their email lists last year, with an average increase of 7% over 2020.

5 Points About E-Commerce Checkout Completion Rates
The majority share of e-commerce checkouts start on mobile.

Mobile-First Puts Customers First
Learn how to take a mobile-first approach and leverage it to engage and grow your customer base.

Most Spoken Word Audio Listening Now Takes Place on a Platform Other than AM/FM Radio
Less than half (48%) of the time spent listening to spoken word audio occurs on AM/FM radio platforms.