Report: Mobile influencing purchases, not converting

Instead, they are using mobiles to compare prices or research products and then completing purchases in-store or via PC.

"L2 believes that the hype surrounding m-commerce is giving way to the reality of m-influence--in-store retail sales driven by, but not consummated, on smartphones and tablets," said Scott Galloway, Clinical Professor of Marketing, NYU Stern, and Founder, L2 Think Tank.

Meanwhile, a new study out from ReRez Research on behalf of Symantec shows how quickly - or not - many brands are adopting the mobile space. According to the results:

• 66% say the benefits of mobile outweigh the risks
• For 'Innovator' businesses - those adopting mobile early - 28% use Android devices, 26% use iOS devices
• Three-quarters of Innovators have company polices for the use of 'work' smartphones/tablets
• Innovators have shown 44% revenue growth and 34% profit growth\
• 'Traditionals' - those adopting mobile more slowly - have shown 30% revenue growth and 23% profit growth

Symantec's suggestions for those entering the mobile space?

First, don't wait. Adopting slowly is fine, find the researchers, but ignoring mobile will likely push your brand far behind.

Second, if looking for a place to begin, start with applications. Apps have shown to have positive productivity benefits for employees.

Third, Traditionals should pay attention to what Innovators are doing in the mobile space - and follow their lead.

Tags: L2 Think Tank, mobile commerce trends, mobile marketing, mobile shopping, mobile trends, Symantec