Results from the company’s Consumer Insights for the 2021 Holiday Shopping Season survey, which surveyed more than 8,000 consumers worldwide, across
Marketers looking to capture the attention of shoppers this holiday season should identify key digital tactics that can turn browsers into buyers. Globally, 61% of consumers identified watching a video about a product as important to their decision making process. Besides video, 45% of consumers globally identify swipeable ads as the most engaging type of ad when browsing online.
"These findings are ultimately a growth playbook for retailers and other DTC brands as we head into the busiest time of the year," says
In the last year, 71% of consumers globally also purchased a product outside of their home market, a trend that Outbrain expects to continue into the holiday season. Furthermore, 57% of global consumers only start planning their Black Friday purchases a few days or up to two weeks ahead.
“There is a real opportunity to break geographical boundaries and target customers around the world. Brands need to take advantage of efficient pricing in September and October to cultivate their global audience and drive brand consideration in advance of key holiday shopping periods,” adds Steiner.
Specific to the U.S. market:
- 36% of consumers plan to shop only online this holiday season, while 55% plan to conduct shopping both online and in-store.
- 66% of consumers prefer having information about a brand before they make a purchase for Black Friday. Product quality (48%) and affordability (58%) are other important factors that shoppers consider when trying new brands.
- 52% of consumers only start planning their Black Friday purchases up to two weeks beforehand.
Brands can learn more in the report “Consumer Insights for the 2021 Holiday Shopping Season.”
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61% of global consumers surveyed by Outbrain say that video is important to their purchase decision
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