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Eliminating
friction in
automobile path
to purchase
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Friction
decoded - scope
of opportunity
Zero friction
future - reimagining
the purchase
journey
* Friction to be explained in the forthcoming chapters
Executive
summary
01 02
Friction busting -
increasing
sales opportunity
with mobile
04
05
Friction mapping -
understanding
friction
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Executive summary
India has emerged as one of the world’s largest and
fastest growing automobile markets over the years,
with production of 29 million vehicles in FY18 and an
estimated production of about 60 million vehicles by
2022
1
. It is also the leading manufacturer of two-
wheelers in the world and a global hub for small cars,
contributing approximately 30 per cent of the global
small cars sales.
2
Low vehicle penetration (20 vehicles per 1,000
people
3
) and growth of Indian middle class with
increasing purchasing power along with strong growth
of the Indian economy over the past few years have
inspired major OEMs around the globe to turn their
attention towards the Indian market. At the other end
of the spectrum, cab service providers and automobile
rental models are already shifting consumers’
perception of automobile from an asset to a service.
Environment-friendly mobility technologies such as
hybrid and electric vehicles are becoming
commercial realities. Such shifts in business models
and technologies around mobility could also compel
automobile marketers to re-evaluate their marketing
strategies.
Automobile purchase, by its very nature, is a high
involvement process, and is usually pre-planned with
near certainty of completion. Therefore, loss of a
potential lead by a brand could be a gain for another.
In such a competitive market, it is critical for brands to
understand consumer preferences at different media
touch points and grab their attention.
The report aims to understand the reasons that lead to
dropouts in the path to purchase of an automobile,
referred to as ‘friction’, which may lead to potential
loss of revenue for brands. The study focusses on
B2C purchases of four-wheelers and two-wheelers.
The sales of commercial vehicles and enterprise sales
of four-wheelers and two-wheelers are not included in
the study.
The study revealed that more than two-thirds of four-
wheeler addressable market does not even enter the
purchase funnel. It is because of the high investment
nature that renders the purchase cycle of automobile
significantly longer than one year. However, these
non-decision-makers of today could be influencers or
buyers of tomorrow. Further, nearly four in every five
four-wheeler and two in three two-wheeler aware
decision-makers do not complete their purchase
journey after initiating it. To understand the
peculiarities of the automobile purchase journey and
associated friction at its different stages, a survey was
conducted by Nielsen India among 987 respondents in
the automotive category across varied demographic
and socioeconomic groups. KPMG in India, also
interacted with industry experts to obtain their
perspective on the possible approaches to reduce
friction and improve upon the conversion rates.
Following are the report findings:
In the four-wheeler category, friction accounts
for 26 per cent of consumer dropouts, and one-
third of this friction is caused by media
In the two-wheeler category, friction accounts
for 34 per cent of consumer dropouts, and
nearly half of this friction is caused by media
Mobile is expected to influence 8 out of 10 four-
wheeler, and 7 out of 10 two-wheeler purchases
by 2022
Facebook is expected to influence nearly one in
two purchases of both four-wheelers and two-
wheelers by 2022
Mobile could reduce media friction by 1.2 per
cent for four-wheelers, allowing the brands to
tap into about 1 million units sales opportunity
Mobile could reduce media friction by 1.6 per
cent for two-wheelers, allowing the brands to
tap into 2.6 million units sales opportunity.
Sources:
1. Automobile sector report, IBEF , April 2017
2. SIAM Automotive mission plan 2026, SIAM
3. India Turns Tesla’s Business Model on Its Head, Bloomberg, January 2018
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My attention
My motivation
My connection
My watch
My wallet
The purchase of a new automobile is often referred to as the quintessence of a high involvement buying process; the financial investments and personal relevance of the
automobile category suggests that four-wheeler buyers put forth much effort before making the final decision. In a significant number of cases, a consumer does months
of planning before purchasing a vehicle. The vehicle sought may act as the status symbol, or the sole source of mobility for the family. Purchase motivators range from
aspirational to functional for different consumer groups. Currently, automobile consumers are evolving rapidly and adapting to digital disruptions in the mobility industry.
Predicting the future is also not easy as we can no longer use only age as a proxy for understanding consumers.
The 5Mys framework is designed to help identify the real drivers of consumer behaviour, along with the critical trade-offs among purchase decisions across the breadth of
the consumer wallet, leading to more targeted and contextualised experiences, products and services that create value for both consumers and companies.
The 5Mys framework to understand automobile buyers
Motivational characteristics
that drive behaviours
and expectations
How do consumers balance
the constraints of time, and
change across life events
Ways consumers direct
their attention and focus
How do consumers connect
to devices, information
and each other
How do consumers adjust
their share of wallet across
life events
Source:
Me, my life, my wallet report, KPMG International, 2017
Feeling of other family
members about the
choice being made
Brand-led community
events, engagement
and support
Word-of-mouth and
online medium via auto
blogs
On-demand availability
of vehicle on pay-as-use
model
Aspirational vs functional
vehicle
Financial parameters
based on ‘my stage of life’
Parts replacement offers
or bundled offers on
vehicle accessories
Assistance in managing
cost of ownership, with
underwritten guarantees
Financing options and
vehicle insurance options
Offers on exchange of old
vehicle
Targeted communication
Relevant information
Advocacy from trusted
sources or network
Customised or season-
specific offers
Perceived cost of
ownership or full deal
economics
Reduced barriers to
owning vehicle through
disruptive business
models
Buyback guarantee
Vehicle upgrades or re-
sale value
Need for personal mode
of mobility
Need to belong to a
‘upper echelon of the
society’
Need to upgrade to an
aspirational automobile
Establish personal
milestone
Mobility-as-a-service
(MaaS)-led product
offering
Environment-friendly
vehicles
Short waiting period for
preferred model
First vehicle purchase
expectations of
personalised attention,
offers and assistance
Hassle-free service
Assistance from brand in
quick decision making
Anticipated or emergency
after-sale service requests
Door step service (product
delivery or test drives)
Home pick-up and delivery
for after-sale services
Understanding the multidimensional automobile buyer
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Scope of opportunity
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Understanding and defining friction
Consumers prefer to follow the path of least resistance and
avoid anything that makes it challenging for them to move to
the next step or make a purchase. Traditional path to
purchase has transformed with the advent of technology,
smartphones and digital assistants, and is likely to be replaced
by personalised journeys.
Today’s consumer expects and demands convenience, speed,
automation and simplicity that were not possible a few years
ago. Any unnecessary additional effort, incremental step or
inconvenience which leads consumers to abandon their
purchase journey is defined as ‘friction’.
Friction may occur offline or online, subjecting consumers to
unnecessary waiting, queuing, clicking, typing and form filling.
On their journey, they may also have to load an application,
buffer a page, switch channels/windows or hold for service.
This can adversely impact consumer experience, which, in
turn, could affect the consumer purchase journey.
The conducted research shows that consumer pain points that
lead to friction can occur across three main stages of the
consumer journey: awareness, consideration and intent, as
listed below. Businesses may be offering friction unknowingly,
hindering the efficiency of customer experience, and in turn,
the consumer journey.
Awareness friction: Every touch point or missing touch
point that requires prospective consumers to make any
effort to discover a brand
Consideration friction: Every touch point or missing
touch point that requires prospective consumers to make
any effort to consider a brand
Intent friction: Every touch point or missing touch point
that requires prospective consumers to make any effort to
purchase a brand.
Awareness
Consideration
Intent
Purchase
Discovering the
product and identifying
the need
Gathering information and
decision-making
parameters to narrow the
consideration set
Displaying realistic intention to
purchase and understanding the
purchase process
Completing the transaction
First time purchaser
of a vehicle
Repeat purchaser
to upgrade or add
a vehicle
Purchaser
Post
Purchase
Potential buyer
Awareness
friction
Consideration
friction
Path-to-purchase (P2P)
Intent friction
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Decoding an automobile buyers journey and friction across purchase
stages
Awareness
Consideration
Intent
Purchase
Post
purchase
Discover models,
brands and
categories
Research models and
features on social
media, auto portals,
blogs, magazines, etc.
Compare models/
brands via third-party
websites
Seek
opinions
Visit showroom
Seek expert
views
Visit brand
website or app
Understand after sales
services
Compare financing/
payment options
Make a
purchase
Recommend/
review
Contact service/
customer care
The ad content is not appealing, or worse that a potentially ‘attractive’ ad
content is displayed at a time that caused ‘inconvenience’
Vehicle advertised is not relevant to the target consumer segment
Brand’s website or other online portal(s) offers a range of technical
information, an ‘average Indian automobile buyer’ fails to comprehend
Prospect is not ‘taken’ to next steps of the purchase journey even after an
‘interest’ is generated
Adverse reviews or coverage about a model or brand in media and/or other
channels
FRICTION IN AUTOMOBILE BUYER’S JOURNEY
Need identified
(Upgrade/New vehicle) prestige,
comfort, lifestyle, family and peer-
pressure are key triggers
Test drive and
physical appreciation
of vehicle
Opinion of peers differ from that of the prospective buyer’s source of information
Showroom/dealership of the shortlisted brand is not in vicinity
The prospect does not receive any response from the dealer after an attempt to
contact him
Lengthy forms or formalities for booking a test drive
Vehicle look and feel does not match expectations from advertisements across
media channels
Vehicle of choice is not available for test drive
Long waiting time for the vehicle of choice
No information on, or in-attractive offer for, exchange value of old vehicle
Repeat buyer is not identified or acknowledged by the brand’s dealer
Prospect travels long distance at the cost of personal time to complete the test drive
Dealer fails to manage extended test drive requests of prospective buyer
Sales representative fails to provide information
Experience at showroom/dealership was not pleasant or up to expectations
Competing brands provide offers on something that fits the decision parameters
better
Preferred payment or financing options are not available
Dealer fails to provide adequate assistance with documentations or formalities
Vehicle fails to deliver on promised features
Insurance
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Four-wheeler
One-third of friction loss is caused by media touch points in
four-wheeler purchase journey
Four-wheeler Buyers Aware Decision Makers who have purchased or tried to
purchase a four-wheeler in the last one year
Four-wheeler Considerers Aware Decision Makers who have considered
purchase of a four-wheeler in the last one year but have yet not purchased
Four-wheeler Aware non-considerers Aware Decision Makers who have not
considered purchase of four-wheeler in the last one year
'Deep Dive is only among 33 per cent of the population who are aware decision makers for the four-wheeler
category
At the intent stage, only showroom/dealership and online touch points were evaluated in the media mix to
calculate friction
Base = 374
4%
18%
4%
26%
Media
friction
4%
4%
1%
9%
Total
friction
Consumers who are unaware
of the category, or are
not primary decision
makers/influencers
More than two-thirds of the addressable population either
did not consider buying a four-wheeler or did not actively
contribute to decision-making process in the last one year.
Given the high investment nature of an automobile, such a
segment of population may include those who either do not
have purchasing power or have already invested in a
vehicle.
However, these individuals may turn into brand influencers
tomorrow if targeted appropriately by the brands.
Further, in today’s automobile ecosystem, there is a new
consumer persona which is brewing the first time four-
wheeler entrepreneur who defines a car as an asset
which can help earn money using taxi service applications;
during the off days, the four-wheeler can be used as a
personal vehicle of choice. This persona can play a very
critical role across the country as the penetration of
organised taxi market increases. The friction in this
purchase journey could be distinct. The prospect is
interested in easy financing options and regulations which
support the vehicle usage for both personal and
commercial use. While most individual buyers follow the
typical automobile path to purchase this persona has an
angle of regulation and permits which adds another layer of
complexity for the marketer.
Awareness
friction
Aware decision
makers/influencers
Consideration
Intent
33%
11%
Purchase
All aware
Consideration
friction
Intent
friction
15%
7%
84%
Total population 100%
Currently, only one-third of the addressable population enter the purchase funnel as aware decision-makers/influencers of four-wheelers. Of these, a significant
proportion of prospects abandon the purchase at different stages of the journey. Such dropouts could be on account of personal decision or unavailability of choice of
product, or on account of dissatisfaction caused by media touch points at some stage of the purchase journey.
One-third of total friction loss in four-wheeler purchase funnel is attributable to media-related friction loss. Highest drop out more than half of aware decision-
makers/influencers — occurs between the awareness and consideration stages, where a prospect is looking to ‘develop an interest in the category’ and usually enters the
awareness stage with shortlisted models in mind.
=
=
67%
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Two-wheeler
Media related friction accounts for nearly half of friction loss in
two-wheeler purchase journey
'Deep Dive is only among 53 per cent of the population who are aware decision makers for
the two-wheeler category
At the intent stage, only showroom/dealership and online touch points were evaluated in the
media mix to calculate friction
Two-wheeler buyers Aware decision makers who have purchased or tried to
purchase a two-wheeler in the last one year
Two-wheeler considerers Aware decision makers who have considered to
purchase a two-wheeler in the last one year, but have yet not purchased
Two-wheeler aware non-considerers Aware decision makers who have not
considered to purchase a two-wheeler in the last one year
Nearly half of the addressable population either did not
consider buying a two-wheeler or did not actively contribute
to the decision-making process in last one year. A large
proportion of target consumers enter the two-wheeler funnel
as compared with that of the four-wheeler category, on
account of lower price range, two-wheelers, and higher
participation of younger age groups and females in the
buying process.
Target consumer segments are, therefore, more varied for
two-wheeler brands, ranging from young students and
professionals seeking stylish vehicle, to young and mid-aged
women seeking an independence of mobility, to mid-to-high
aged middle-income group prospects seeking functional two-
wheelers as a preferred mode of mobility.
Further, with the luxury and super luxury segments in India
growing at a break-neck speed, the path to purchase a two-
wheeler is likely to witness a dramatic shift into ‘brand
communities’, which could turn into key influencer and
advocate of the brand tomorrow. While certain brands have
achieved this well, there is a significant opportunity for other
brands to use media to create and engage with such
communities.
Base = 613
6%
19%
9%
Media
friction
6%
7%
3%
34% 16%
Total
friction
Consumers who are unaware
of the category, or are not
primary decision makers
Awareness
friction
Consideration
Intent
Purchase
Consideration
friction
Intent
friction
53%
34%
28%
19%
92%
Total population 100%
Only about a half of the addressable population enters the purchase funnel as aware decision-makers/influencers of two-wheelers, of which more than two-thirds
abandon the purchase at some stage of the purchase journey.
Two wheeler purchase journey shows considerably high friction at awareness stage, where almost more than one-in-three ‘aware decision makers/influencers’ do not
proceed to the consideration stage. Moreover, one-third of this friction loss in two-wheeler purchase funnel is caused by media-related friction. Given the relatively smaller
variance in price points of different models or categories in two-wheelers, it becomes more important for brands to capture a larger mind-share of prospects at the top of
the funnel.
Aware decision
makers/influencers
All aware
=
=
47%
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Four-wheeler
Mobile could help four-wheeler brands to tap into potential sales
opportunity of about one million units in 2022 by reducing media friction
By reducing media friction with mobile, brands can tap into
~1 million units* of sales opportunity
Note: Potential opportunity by KPMG in India is based on the potential reduction in consumer dropout. Modelling for reduction in dropouts is based on the potential friction reduction, which may
get impacted due to the usage of mobile-based media.
*This number can be achieved by reducing the friction, thus increasing the addressable market opportunity
Source:
[1] Automobile Domestic Sales Trends, SIAM; Automobile Sector report, IBEF, April 2017
[2] KPMG in India's analysis, 2018 based on data obtained from multiple industry reports and primary survey conducted by Nielsen, 2018
Media friction
observed in
purchase journey
9%
Estimated media
friction in
purchase journey
7.8%
2017
2022
e
Use of mobile in
media mix
Friction can impact marketing ROI and significantly hit a brand’s bottom line. The loss of even a single prospect can add to revenue loss, more so in case of luxury or
high-end vehicles. Each and every sale counts, and according to this study, mobile has the ability to reduce media friction by 1.2 percentage points, creating a sales
opportunity of approximately one million units between four-wheeler brands
[1][2]
.
Currently, nearly 70 per cent four-wheeler purchases are influenced by mobile, and by 2022 more than four out of five four-wheeler purchases are expected to be
influenced by mobile. Hence, it becomes imperative for marketers to strengthen their media mix by having a larger share of marketing activities on mobile. Furthermore, in
this segment, the influencer plays a key role, and past experience of purchase and after-sales service could decide the next purchase. While this report explores the path
to purchase of the sales cycle, we believe that this path is likely to have key opportunities to improve sales through enhanced consumer experience with after-sales
servicing.
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Two-wheeler
Mobile could help two-wheeler brands to tap into potential sales
opportunity of 2.6 million units in 2022 by reducing media friction
By reducing media friction with mobile, brands can tap into
2.6 million units* of sales opportunity
Note: Potential opportunity by KPMG in India is based on the potential reduction in consumer dropout. Modelling for reduction in dropouts is based on the potential friction reduction, which may
get impacted due to the usage of mobile-based media.
*This number can be achieved by reducing the friction, thus increasing the addressable market opportunity
Source:
[1] Automobile Domestic Sales Trends, SIAM; Automobile Sector report, IBEF, April 2017
[2] KPMG in India's analysis, 2018 based on data obtained from multiple industry reports and primary survey conducted by Nielsen, 2018
Media friction
observed in
purchase journey
16%
Estimated media
friction in
purchase journey
14.40%
2022
e
Use of mobile in
media mix
2017
Mobile has the ability to reduce media friction, and by adding mobile to the media mix, brands can improve the conversion rate. Mobile could not only enable brands to
add additional revenue, but also enhance consumer experience leading to more satisfied consumers.
In case of two-wheelers, mobile can reduce media friction by 1.6 percentage points, creating a sales opportunity of 2.6 million units between two-wheeler brands
[1][2]
.
Currently, nearly half of two-wheeler purchases are influenced by mobile, and by 2022 over 70 per cent of such purchases are expected to be influenced by mobile.
Hence, it becomes imperative for marketers to strengthen their media mix by having a larger share of marketing activities on mobile.
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Friction mapping -
Understanding
friction
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Nearly 7 out of 10 people face friction on print, outdoor and radio at
the top of four-wheeler purchase funnel
Base = 374
Four-wheeler buyers Aware decision makers who have purchased or tried to purchase a four-wheeler in the
last one year
Four-wheeler considerers Aware decision makers who have considered to purchase a four-wheeler in the
last one year, but have yet not purchased
Four-wheeler aware non-considerers Aware decision makers who have not considered to purchase a four-
wheeler in the last one year
Note:
* Online includes top five media touch points accessed by respondents at respective
stage of the journey
** At the intent stage, only showroom/dealership and online touch points were evaluated
in the media mix to calculate
Media
friction
4%
4%
1%
Four-wheeler
9%
Consideration
Intent
33%
11%
Purchase
All aware
Consideration
friction
Intent
friction
15%
7%
84%
Total population 100%
Awareness
friction
Aware decision
makers/influencers
Awareness friction
Base - Respondents who are category aware and decision makers
Consideration friction
Base - Respondents at consideration stage
Intent friction
Online*
65%
Base Respondents at intent stage**
Radio
67%
Print
60%
Outdoor
58%
Online*
56%
Television
51%
Showroom/dealership
19%
Print Outdoor
100% 100%
Radio
72%
Online*
60%
Television
48%
Showroom/dealership
27%
Showroom/dealership
27%
About 90 per cent media-led friction is observed at the awareness (4 per cent) and intent (4 per cent) stages. Print, outdoor and radio contribute to maximum friction at
top of the funnel, which increases drastically as prospects move ahead in the purchase journey. Furthermore, automobile purchase is a high engagement decision, and
prospects usually enter the funnel with a pre-decided set of options and decision parameters. Brand communications often address these parameters at the awareness
stage in order to differentiate from other brands, and further reinforce them at the point of sales, potentially leading to low friction at the consideration stage.
However, consideration stage onward, consumers seek further level of detailed information on shortlisted models, which static media touch points are not designed to
fulfil. Online media, on the other hand, are more appropriately positioned to offer targeted content to consumers at each stage of the journey. Leading global automobile
brands have launched online portals to implement a full-funnel strategy — which act as singular source for meeting consumersexpectations regarding education on
models, and providing incentives including exchange offers on pre-owned cars for successfully closing the lead.
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Awareness friction
Base - Respondents who are category aware and decision makers
Consideration friction
Base - Respondents at consideration stage
Intent friction
Showroom/dealership
46%
Base Respondents at intent stage**
Radio
71%
Online*
66%
Outdoor
62%
Print
61%
Television
57%
Showroom/dealership
23%
Print Outdoor
100% 100%
Radio
82%
Online*
68%
Television
57%
Showroom/dealership
23%
Online*
69%
Print, outdoor and radio lead to friction for nearly 3 out of 4 people in
two-wheeler purchase funnel
Base = 613
Note:
* Online includes top five media touch points accessed by respondents at
respective stage of the journey
** At the intent stage, only showroom/dealership and online touch points were
evaluated in the media mix to calculate
Two-wheeler buyers Aware decision makers who have purchased or tried to purchase a two-wheeler in the
last one year
Two-wheeler considerers Aware decision makers who have considered purchasing a two-wheeler in the last
one year, but have yet not purchased
Two-wheeler aware non-considerers Aware decision makers who have not considered purchasing a two-
wheeler in the last one year
Two-wheeler
6%
7%
3%
16%
Awareness
friction
Consideration
Intent
Purchase
Consideration
friction
Intent
friction
All aware
53%
34%
28%
19%
92%
Total population 100%
Aware decision
makers/influencers
For two-wheelers, awareness and intent stages together cause 80 per cent of media friction, with the intent stage contributing to more than 40 per cent of media friction
loss. Currently, most online platforms display technical specifications of vehicles, with little focus on ‘relevance’ to specific needs or aspirations of prospects. While
traditional media such as print and outdoor leave nearly 75 per cent of prospects dissatisfied, almost 70 per cent two-wheeler prospects, who access digital channels at
any stage of the journey, also face friction. An average automobile buyer in India is not well versed with technical specifications of automobile and seeks a vehicle that
matches his/her personality, aspirations, financial constraints, fuel efficiency and other functional benefits. Digital channels have the potential to address such needs of
automobile buyers, especially consideration stage onward, which traditional media is unable to address. Brands, therefore, could leverage full potential of digital medium
in managing the transition from capturing the mind-share of consumers, to fulfilling the decision parameters, and finally, assisting in closing the purchase. Several
automobile players have started graduating their booking or lead generation platforms into engagement platforms which are designed with a ‘mobile first’ view driving
deep user engagement on feature awareness and integrating into the omni-channel sales network.
=
Media
friction
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Women expect sales assistance, while men want swift response from
four-wheeler brands
Note: At the intent stage, only showroom/dealership and online touch points were evaluated in the
media mix to calculate friction
[1] A look into men and women’s car preferences, Manila Times, March 2016
[2] Shifting gears-women in the driver’s seat, Nielsen Insights, March 2014
Aware decision makers/
influencers
Consideration
Intent
Purchase
Male
Prospect does not know what to
do next after watching ads
Prospect finds too little
information from ads
Too many brands are advertised
No expert advice/
answers available
Not able to easily contact the
brand or showroom/dealership
representative
Did not get response from brand
or showroom/dealership after
expressing interest
Total population 100%
Awareness
friction
Consideration
friction
Intent friction
23%
5%
4%
32%
Female
14%
7%
4%
2%
Prospect is not able to touch and
feel the car
Did not get response from the
brand or showroom/dealership
after expressing interest
Prospect finds too little
information from ads
Prospect did not pay enough
attention to ads
No expert advice/answers available
Too many brands are advertised,
and offer communication which is
unclear
7%
2%
3%
12%
Awareness
friction
Consideration
friction
Intent friction
23% 26%
28%
30%
19% 17%16% 27% 17%24%
9% 22%
5% 20%
Outdoor Print Television Digital
medium
Media with highest contribution to top two friction points
Showroom/
dealership
Radio
Legend
= =
% Media friction
% Media friction
% Media friction
% Media friction
% Media friction
% Media friction
While women may not overly indulge into knowing all features, they continue to ask for stronger brand connect during the intent and purchase phases. Their tendency to
ignore advertisement at the top of the funnel indicates that one-size-fits-all approach is not effective in automobile marketing. Brand communication contextualised to
women’s decision parameters could result in higher conversion at the top of the women funnel, translating into significant market opportunity for brands. Leading luxury
car brands around the globe are engaging with women drivers not only through their four-wheeler advertisements, but also by expanding their brands to fashion
accessories targeted at women, as the brands have realised the growing extent of influence of women in a four-wheeler-buying decision
[1]
. Functionally, women value
space, convenience, interiors and safety more
[2]
. After commencing purchase journey, women prospects seek more assistance with the purchase, given the highly
technical nature of content on most media channels. On the other hand, men focus more on engine power and mileage. Men appreciate timely response from brands and
prefer validating their own research through one-on-one interaction with brand representatives. Differentiated communication for men and women could provide better
results to automobile brands in capturing attention of their target consumers.
Four-wheeler
41%
18%
14%
9%
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Men seek assisted buying while women seek utility based
communication for two-wheeler purchase
Note: At the intent stage, only showroom/dealership and online touch points were evaluated in the
media mix to calculate friction
[1] Urbanisation, rising women users, better roads add speed to two-wheeler sales, The Economic
Times, May 2017
Outdoor Print Television Digital
medium
Media with highest contribution to top two friction points
Showroom/
dealership
Radio
Legend
Aware decision makers/
influencers
Consideration
Intent
Purchase
Prospect does not know what to
do next after watching ads
Prospect finds too little
information from ads
Too many brands are advertised
No expert advice/
answers available
Not able to easily contact the
brand or showroom/dealership
representative
Did not get response from brand
or showroom/dealership after
expressing interest
Total population 100%
25%
11%
8%
44%
Prospect is not able to touch and
feel the car
Did not get response from the
brand or showroom/dealership
after expressing interest
Prospect finds too little
information from ads
Prospect did not pay enough
attention to ads
No expert advice/answers available
Too many brands are advertised,
and offer communication which is
unclear
17%
4%
3%
24%
Male Female
=
=
% Media friction
% Media friction
% Media friction
% Media friction
% Media friction % Media friction
33% 29%
26%
30%
8% 25%
38% 21%
29%
29%
23%22%
Two-wheeler
Two-wheeler category observes higher involvement of women as compared to that of four-wheelers. Scooter category among two-wheelers has seen 20 per cent CAGR
in sales between 2012 and 2017
[1]
, which is gaining momentum on the backdrop of increasing propensity of women drivers. Women making two-wheeler purchase look
out for specific product information, test drive and financing options, as they move down the funnel. Four-wheeler category could extend the learning from two-wheelers,
where women-centred product designs and marketing campaigns successfully create a targeted market for women.
Men display a clear preference for models or brands that they have already shortlisted as they enter the consideration stage. Unlike women, who evaluate two-wheelers
on utility, safety and basic preferences on exteriors, men seek more technical, performance-based information, and may consider exterior looks and style statement of the
vehicle as an important parameter for decision-making. Men, therefore, seek more expert advice and direct interaction with brands to validate their decision parameters.
Responsiveness and consumer centricity from brands could differentiate their offerings for male prospects.
68%
43%
35%
24%
32%
15%
12%
8%
Awareness
friction
Consideration
friction
Intent friction
Awareness
friction
Consideration
friction
Intent friction
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Lack of contextualisation to age-specific needs causes high friction at
the top of the funnel
Consideration
Intent
23%
11%
8%
Purchase
3%
39%
18%
13%
8%
1824 years
21%
5%
5%
2534 years 3549 years
Aware decision
makers/influencers
31%
14%
11%
7%
3%
17%
4%
Total population
100%
Total population
100%
Total population
100%
Outdoor Print Television Digital
medium
Media with highest contribution to top-two friction points
Showroom/
dealership
Radio
Legend
Note: At the intent stage, only showroom/dealership and online touch points were evaluated in the
media mix to calculate friction
Friction points for
1824 years
Friction points for
2534 years
Friction points for
3549 years
Prospect does not pay
enough attention to ads
Prospect finds too little
information from ads
Prospect does not know what
to do next after watching ads
Prospect does not pay
enough attention
to ads
Prospect finds too little
information from ads
Prospect does not know what
to do next after
watching ads
Too many brands are
advertised
Prospect does not get all the
required information and does
not trust the medium
Too many brands are
advertised
No expert advice/
answers available
Prospect finds it difficult to
browse required information
Too many brands are
advertised
Preferred car was not available
for test drive
Prospect did not get response
from the brand or
showroom/dealership after
expressing
interest
Not able to easily contact the
brand or showroom/dealership
representative
Did not get response from the
brand or showroom/dealership
after expressing
interest
Preferred car was not available
for test drive
Did not get response from the
brand or showroom/dealership
after expressing interest
12%
3%
5%
18%19%
12% 19%
26% 32% 21%21% 20%
23%23%26%
13% 23% 8% 22%
33% 20%
34% 31%
= =
24% 31%20%
% Media friction
% Media friction
% Media friction
Four-wheeler
In case of four-wheelers, 35 to 49-year-old prospects are most likely to pursue a purchase. However, they are also less tolerant to friction as nearly 80 per cent of both
age groups 2534 years and 3549 years abandon their purchase after commencing the journey. These potentially high-value prospects seek a clear direction
toward next steps after watching an advertisement, and once they have shortlisted a vehicle, they seek only targeted information. While the younger population is usually
making their first four-wheeler purchase and, therefore, seek assistance, the middle aged group, i.e., 3549 years, are more likely to have a pre-decided four-wheeler
model and appreciate one-to-one interaction with the concerned brand to close the deal. These days, most advertisements on traditional channels of print and outdoor
are templatised and, hence, lack differentiation for different age-groups; this leads to nearly 50 per cent friction loss among both 25-34 and 35-49 years age-group
prospects at the awareness stage itself. Furthermore, disruptions in the market through Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) model are inspiring young prospects to defer their
purchase decision. Hence, the role of marketing is likely to become pivotal in engaging the new-generation consumers to new business models, which could help drive
consumer life cycle value even after the purchase is complete.
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Young prospective buyers abandon purchase at the final stage due to
lack of information on financing options
Outdoor Print Television Digital
medium
Media with highest contribution to top-two friction points
Showroom/
dealership
Radio
Legend
Note: At the intent stage, only showroom/dealership and online touch points were evaluated in the
media mix to calculate friction.
Consideration
Intent
55%
32%
28%
Purchase
19%
50%
28%
20%
13%
1824 years
22%
8%
7%
2534 years 3549 years
Aware decision
makers/influencers
55%
41%
35%
25%
6%
14%
10%
Total population
100%
Total population
100%
Total population
100%
23%
4%
9%
= =
30% 37%36%
Friction points for
1824 years
Friction points for
2534 years
Friction points for
3549 years
Prospect does not know what
to do next after watching ads
Prospect did not find ads
visual enough
Prospect finds too little
information from ads
Prospect does not know what
to do next after watching ads
Prospect did not find ads
visual enough
Prospect does not know what
to do next after watching ads
Too many brands are
advertised
Prospects does not get all the
required information
No expert advice/
answers available
Prospects does not get all the
required information
No expert advice/
answers available
Offer communication is unclear
Preferred two-wheeler was not
available for test drive
Did not get response from the
brand or showroom/dealership
after expressing interest
Not able to easily contact the
brand or showroom/dealership
representative
Prospect did not get enough
information on financing options
Preferred two-wheeler was not
available for test drive
Prospect did not get enough
information on financing
options
19% 19%
14% 29%
19%26%29%36%
25% 31%
9% 23%21% 27%
33%36%
25% 23%
% Media friction
% Media friction
% Media friction
28%
19%
Two-wheeler
For two-wheelers, 25- to 34-year-old age group is most likely to culminate into a successful purchase, with nearly one in two aware decision makers/influencers
completing their purchase journey. This age group seeks more information about the product throughout the product journey. The 1824 years and 3549 years
prospects, on the other hand, expect additional advice from experts or information on shortlisted set of brands or models and prefer to physically test the product to arrive
at an informed decision. Although automobile advertisements are not often targeted at 1824 years consumers, this age group is equally likely to enter the two-wheeler
purchase funnel. As the average age of consumers across categories in India dips, brand communication and media channels targeted at 1824 years could generate
significantly greater number of leads at the top of the funnel. Furthermore, both 1824 years and 2534 years consumers seek information on financing options, as they
are more likely to be either young professionals buying their first vehicle independently or students taking the role of decision makers while family supports the purchase
financially. Innovative business models or alliances to offer and communicate attractive financing options could reduce significant proportion of media friction at the final
stages of the purchase.
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For NCCS A, lack of expert advice and difficulty in contacting a
brand’s showroom/dealership can lead to dropouts
Note: At the intent stage, only showroom/dealership and online touch points were evaluated in the media
mix to calculate friction.
Note: NCCS- New Consumer Classification System
Source:
[1] Socio-economic classification 2011, The new SEC system, Media Research Users Council, May 2011
Aware decision
makers/influencers
Consideration
Intent
Purchase
NCCS A
Prospect finds too little
information from ads
Prospect does not know what to
do next after watching ads
Too many brands are advertised
No expert advice/
answers available
Did not get response from the
brand or showroom/dealership
after expressing interest
Not able to easily contact the
brand or showroom/dealership
representative
Total population 100%
20%
6%
5%
31%
NCCS B
Did not get response from the
brand or showroom/dealership
after expressing interest
Brand representative could not
address all queries
Prospect does not know what to
do next after watching ads
Prospect did not pay enough
attention to ads
No expert advice/
answers available
Too many brands are advertised,
and offer communication is unclear
14%
1%
2%
17%
27% 26% 17% 25%
17% 22%16% 15%27%
9% 23% 9% 0%
Outdoor Print Television Digital
medium
Media with highest contribution to top two friction points
Showroom/
dealership
Radio
Legend
=
=
% Media friction
% Media friction
% Media friction
% Media friction
% Media friction
% Media friction
Given the high-value nature of the product, an NCCS A person is 10x more likely to purchase a four-wheeler than an NCCS B person. However, NCCS B constitutes
around twice the number of households as NCCS A does
[1]
, and therefore, the former could provide attractive opportunities for entry-level four-wheelers. Innovative
financial products and marketing strategies that address the ‘affordability’ constrains of NCCS B become key differentiator in creating a larger pipeline of NCCS B leads.
Nearly half of NCCS A and more than three-fourths of NCCS B prospects drop out at the awareness stage itself. Both socioeconomic groups seek more information on
the product, clear advice on next steps of the purchase journey and expert opinion to assist them in making decision as they move down the purchase funnel. However,
print, outdoor and radio media are perceived inadequate at the awareness stage in gathering requisite information for moving ahead in the journey; at the consideration
stage, they fail to understand and provide selective information for the considered set of vehicles or models or brands in consumers’ mind. Contextualisation of
messaging by integrating ‘personalised content’ with expert reviews and clear call-to-action (CTA) can lessen a wide array of friction areas among NCCS A and B
prospects alike.
Four-wheeler
41%
21%
16%
10%
18%
4%
2%
1%
Awareness
friction
Consideration
friction
Intent friction
Awareness
friction
Consideration
friction
Intent friction
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Relevant information Key ask of NCCS B buyers for two-wheeler
category
Note: At the intent stage, only showroom/dealership and online touch points were evaluated in the
media mix to calculate friction.
Note: NCCS- New Consumer Classification System
Aware decision
makers/influencers
Consideration
Intent
Purchase
NCCS A
Prospect finds too little
information from ads
Prospect does not know what to
do next after watching ads
Prospects does not get all the
required information
No expert advice/answers
available
Not able to easily contact the
brand or showroom/dealership
representative
Prospect did not get enough
information on financing options
Total population 100%
22%
11%
7%
40%
NCCS B
Not able to easily contact the
brand or showroom/dealership
representative
Did not get response from the
brand or showroom/dealership
after expressing interest
Prospect does not know what to
do next after watching ads
Prospect did not pay enough
attention to ads
No expert advice/
answers available
Offer communication is unclear; too
many brands are advertised
15%
6%
4%
25%
32% 30% 35% 30%
26% 28% 17%16%
10% 25% 17% 7%
Outdoor Print Television Digital
medium
Media with highest contribution to top two friction points
Showroom/
dealership
Radio
Legend
=
=
16%
% Media friction
% Media friction
% Media friction
% Media friction
% Media friction
% Media friction
Two-wheeler
NCCS A prospects are more than five times likely to complete a two-wheeler purchase as compared to NCCS B prospects. One in six NCCS B prospects abandon the
purchase due to friction. However, NCCS B prospects are 66 per cent more likely to commence a two-wheeler purchase journey, than the four-wheeler one. NCCS B
consumers need more targeted and contextualised communication which grabs their attention, and provides transactional incentives such as a value-for-money deal
with a lower full-deal economics. Targeted information and response from the brand hold more importance for NCCS B prospects, than financing support. Further, being
more risk-averse, NCCS B prospects are likely to have longer replacement cycle of their existing two-wheeler and defer their planned purchase until they save sufficient
wealth to support financing of the vehicle. Advertisement recall and ad contextualization catering to customer’s needs could lead to immediate locking of prospective lead
while enhancing customer experience significantly. NCCS A consumers, on the other hand, feel the lack of streamlined system does not enable their movement from one
stage of the purchase journey to another.
67%
45%
38%
27%
30%
15%
11%
5%
Awareness
friction
Consideration
friction
Intent friction
Awareness
friction
Consideration
friction
Intent friction
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Consumers need more information direct them to a digital
platform to fulfil information needs at awareness stage
Top friction points Television Print Outdoor Radio
Showroom/
dealership
Online*
Prospect finds too little
information from ads
Prospect does not know
what to do next after
watching ads
Prospect did not pay
enough attention to ads
Ads are not visual enough
I do not trust this medium
* Online includes top five media touch points accessed by respondents at respective stage of the journey
[1] How Tesla’s new-age marketing builds overall consumer EV awareness, Teslarati.com, January 2017
Awareness
Consideration
Intent
Purchase
43%
42%
39%
37%
29%
28%
13%
16%
9%
8%
26%
22%
17%
14%
5%
22%
22%
12%
12%
9%
22%
30%
17%
16%
7%
3%
6%
4%
5%
9%
12%
17%
15%
13%
11%
Percentage of respondents experiencing the mentioned
friction in respective media touchpoints
%
Media with lowest friction for the given friction point Media with highest friction for the given friction point
Medium causing high friction
Four-wheelers: Awareness friction
At the awareness stage, content offered by brands must not only visually entrench the vehicle in target consumers’ mind, but also establish brand identity on the
foundation of trust, while providing sufficient information and direction to drive consumers to the next stage of purchase journey. Traditional medium such as television,
print and radio are less efficient in providing detailed information to the prospect and garnering attention from specific target markets in a cost-effective manner. Social
media platforms, consumer analytics and tools such as 360° video / AR / VR could both personalise a brand communication and provide engaging information to
prospective consumers at the top of the funnel.
Discrepancy between the content viewed in ad and the product at showroom/dealership, or lack of ownership of the content from the brand are instances of common pain
points that lead to lack of trust on source of information at top of the funnel. Online information portal, user community, digital forums for information sharing and referral
programmes are few tools that some leading organisations, such as Tesla, have successfully used to create a buzz around new launches and capture consumers’ mind
share at top of the funnel
[1]
.
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Keep it personalised and non-intrusive to reduce friction at
awareness stage
Top friction points Television Print Outdoor Radio
Showroom/
dealership
Online*
Prospect does not know
what to do next after
watching ads
Prospect finds too little
information from ads
Ads are not visual
enough
Prospect did not pay
enough attention to ads
Ads were intrusive
* Online includes top five media touch points accessed by respondents at respective stage of the journey
[1] Instagram case study: Harley Davidson uses carousel cartoons to win over adventurous Australians, Digital Training Academy, 2016
Awareness
Consideration
Intent
Purchase
38%
37%
35%
34%
29%
Percentage of respondents experiencing the mentioned
friction in respective media touchpoints
%
Media with lowest friction for the given friction point Media with highest friction for the given friction point
Medium causing high friction
17%
33%
15%
14%
8%
31%
34%
18%
21%
12%
25%
26%
14%
13%
16%
37%
20%
21%
28%
16%
7%
4%
7%
7%
5%
22%
18%
20%
21%
15%
Marketers must evaluate how to use digital real estate, without obstructing intended consumption of content. Push notifications from apps, e-mails advertisements and
forwarded messages on messenger apps usually broadcast unwarranted information to a large segment of consumers. They are therefore perceived as intrusion. Brand
channels on video portals or social media platforms, digital tools such as 360° videos, credible information on auto-portals and engaging mobile optimised content could
capture the attention of prospects without breaching their personal digital space. For instance, in Australia and New Zealand, Harley Davidson used Instagram for
creating localised content in the form of carousal cartoons by engaging local Australian artists. Such content resonated with the identity of the brand, and successfully
achieved reach among 1.4 million 18- to 35-year-old men within two weeks
[1]
Two - wheelers: Awareness friction
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Identify leads and target them with appropriate information
at consideration stage
Top friction points Television Print Outdoor Radio
Showroom/
dealership
Online*
Too many brands are
advertised
No expert advice/
answers available
Prospect does not trust
the medium as source of
information
Offer communication is
unclear
Prospect does not get
all the required
information
* Online includes top five media touch points accessed by respondents at respective stage of the journey
[1] Digital Advertising in India 2018, Dentsu Aegis Network
Awareness
Consideration
Intent
Purchase
46%
42%
41%
40%
39%
Percentage of respondents experiencing the mentioned
friction in respective media touch points
%
Media with lowest friction for the given friction point Media with highest friction for the given friction point
Medium causing high friction
14%
30%
8%
7%
11%
31%
34%
15%
37%
22%
16%
18%
14%
17%
7%
17%
17%
17%
21%
11%
13%
9%
17%
15%
19%
14%
10%
13%
12%
19%
At this stage, businesses aim at converting the acquired leads into prospective buyers by communicating personalised product suggestions, relevant offers and service
offerings, which is suitable to meet their needs and wallet. An abundance of information or multiple product advertisement would make it difficult for prospects to assess
their options at this stage, leading to dissatisfaction. While print and outdoor, together, consume more than 40 per cent of market budget of automobile brands
[1]
, primarily
aimed at creating larger mind-share, their efficacy beyond awareness stage gets limited in terms of providing in-depth analysis, expert opinions and vehicle comparisons to
consumers. In addition, using the same digital creative or brand communication as full funnel strategy has undermined the needs of consumers at different stages of their
purchase journey, leading to high friction from digital channels when it comes to gathering more information about the vehicle. Brands could deploy creative ideas targeted
at different stages of the purchase journey. Digital platforms are excellent tools to identify a prospect who has moved to the consideration stage by analysing his/her
digital footprints and then provide immersive and sequential content to equip the prospects for moving ahead in the purchase journey.
Four-wheelers: Consideration friction
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Resolve queries and highlight offers to increase conversion
rate for two-wheelers at consideration stage
Top friction points Television Print Outdoor Radio
Showroom/
dealership
Online*
No expert advice/
answers available
Offer communication is
unclear
Prospect does not get
all the required
information
Too many brands are
advertised
Not able to compare
across brands/models
* Online includes top five media touch points accessed by respondents at respective stage of the journey
[1] How Royal Enfield Is Engaging On Social Media, Lighthouse Insights, October 2012
39%
38%
38%
37%
35%
Percentage of respondents experiencing the mentioned
friction in respective media touchpoints
%
Media with lowest friction for the given friction point Media with highest friction for the given friction point
Medium causing high friction
Awareness
Consideration
Intent
Purchase
35%
12%
13%
17%
12%
30%
18%
21%
29%
13%
24%
23%
16%
16%
12%
23%
26%
18%
24%
18%
3%
2%
7%
5%
7%
17%
16%
24%
19%
18%
Among two-wheeler prospects, traditional medium fail in both differentiating the brand from competitors and offering relevant information which could assist to graduate to
the intent stage. Further, more than one-fifth of those who accessed online channels reported that they lag in providing either detailed information on models or
comparison of brands and models. These prospects have limited set of models under consideration, which they compare on functional, technical, and value-for-money
benefits, without getting confused with unwarranted information on or exposure to new brands. Brands can leverage digital to identify and flag leads at different stages of
the journey, and supply them appropriate information. In addition to auto-portals, brand-hosted content on website and social media channels, including brand
community, can anchor the brand or model in the prospect’s mind by providing relevant and easy-to-comprehend information. For example, Royal Enfield uses digital
channels, including social media, video platforms and web search to host content around the brand, products and lifestyle of its community in various formats
[1]
. Brands
could utilise digital channels to also engage with their prospective buyers and generate personalised, analytics-based offers for them in kind or as cash discounts
that address the prospects’ latent needs.
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Keep your showroom/dealership contacts updated, make it
easy for consumers to reach them at the intent stage
Top friction points
Showroom/
dealership
Online*
Not able to easily contact brand or
showroom/dealership representative
Did not get response from the brand or
showroom/dealership after expressing
interest
Preferred car was not available for test
drive
Representative could not address all my
queries
Prospect did not get enough information
on financing options
* Online includes top five media touch points accessed by respondents at respective stage of the journey
[1] Introducing Messenger Platform 2.2: New Customer Chat and Improved Engagement Tools, messenger.fb.com, November 2017
[2] Jeep India: Going off-road to drive sales with Facebook video ads, Facebook business, Extracted in May 2018
Awareness
Consideration
Intent
Purchase
51%
51%
49%
45%
45%
Note: At the intent stage, only showroom/dealership and online touch points were evaluated in the media mix to
calculate friction
% Percentage of respondents experiencing the mentioned friction in respective media touch points
7%
10%
7%
5%
11%
22%
21%
24%
16%
18%
During the intent stage, the consumer expects responsive assistance in completing the purchase. The intent stage leads have high level of buying intent and losing them
can impact a brand’s ROI significantly. OEMs and technology players have already tested leading solutions for managing leads that provided immediate and measurable
results. In November 2017, Facebook released closed beta version of messenger platform 2.2 with customer chat plugin that allows advertisers to continue a single
conversation thread with customers on their business websites and in messenger across mobile, tablet and desktop which helps in conversation continuity
[1]
. Jeep ran a
Facebook campaign to launch Jeep Compass, and received 55 per cent of its online bookings from Facebook
[2]
.
Brands could leverage such tools, coupled with machine-learning-based insights about the prospect to understand the probability of sale-closure with better accuracy,
and then smoothly transition such prospect from awareness to purchase stage. Commercialised technologies, such as 360° videos, Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual
Reality (VR), can help engage a prospect at the top of the funnel, complemented by test drive for providing prospects with the essential touch-and-feel experience at the
bottom of the funnel, enhancing their overall experience while potentially improving the cost of acquiring consumers.
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Two wheeler prospects also demand a test drive to finalise a
deal at the intent stage
Top friction points
Showroom/
dealership
Online*
Not able to easily contact brand or
showroom/dealership representative
Prospect did not get enough information
on financing options
Representative could not address all my
queries
Did not get response from the brand or
showroom/dealership after expressing
interest
Preferred two-wheeler was not available
for test drive
* Online includes top five media touch points accessed by respondents at respective stage of the journey
[1] KTM India: Revving up sales with the Facebook collection ad format, Facebook business, Extracted in May 2018
Awareness
Consideration
Intent
Purchase
40%
40%
39%
38%
38%
Note: At the intent stage, only showroom/dealership and online touch points were evaluated in the media mix to
calculate friction
% Percentage of respondents experiencing the mentioned friction in respective media touch points
7%
12%
9%
8%
24%
30%
18%
23%
25%
19%
Among two-wheeler prospects, higher dissatisfaction from ‘showroom/dealership’ on account of ‘unavailability of preferred vehicle for test drive’ indicates relative failure of
the offline channels to address the needs of prospects. Showroom/dealership and digital channels are crucial touch points for any brand at this stage of the purchase
journey. Often sales representatives lack the understanding of ‘brand perception’ among consumers, and fail to effectively manage specific queries of the prospects.
Consistency in messaging from the dealer with brand communication at the top of the funnel also becomes important at this stage. Currently, two-wheeler dealers perceive a
consumer walk-in as a near-certain sale, and therefore tend to emphasise lesser on test-drive. Investing in in-shop demonstrators training, enabling them with digital devices,
chat services, omni-channel play and deployment of 360° video / AR- / VR-based solutions at the top of the funnel to complement physical test drive at the intent stage can
help ease the friction. KTM India used the Facebook collection ad format as part of a full-funnel strategy to increase brand and business impact. The collection ad format
used by KTM allowed users to browse products, and learn more about their features. KTM complemented this with 180° tilting canvas ads that offered a call-to-action button,
allowing people to browse more information and book test drive. The strategy generated 10-point lift in ad-recall and 70 per cent of sales from leads so created
[1]
.
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Purchase channel preference Key activities post purchase
Digitally enabled direct at home services could differentiate
consumers experience
Touch and feel still remains one of the key factors influencing offline purchase. Brands, by strategically leveraging consumer-friendly digital technologies and adopting omni-
channel strategies, can either replicate or complement the offline experience to amplify consumer experience. For instance, migrating documentation procedures online,
eliminating the need for consumers to visit showroom/dealership for pre- and post-purchase formalities could, in effect, reduce the number of visits required to
showroom/dealership, while enriching the experience and engagement of the buyer with the brand. Since test drive and touch-and-feel experience are inevitable in
automobile purchase, process of booking test drives, responsiveness from dealers and turn-around-time (TAT) in addressing consumers’ requests are key activities where
digital can make the process more efficient, cost-effective and consumer-centric. Integrated lead management to establish a single view of prospect at brand level for both
first-time and repeat purchases is also a key to executing consumer centric full-funnel marketing strategy. Training, coaching and consulting of dealer network personnel
(including sales, after-sales, systems and processes) can further drive effective consumer communication and resolution of their queries.
As per the report, after the purchase more than 70 per cent of buyers are expected to become advocates of the brand or vehicle, and more than 50 per cent directly
recommend their purchase. Such advocacy plays the most quintessential role in generating valuable leads. A buyer’s experience across the purchase funnel, therefore, can
not be ignored. Brands can actively engage with consumers in post-purchase promotional activities and use the power of social media to spread positive sentiments around
the brand and/or product. Automobile brands have the a distinct avenue of after-sales service to interact with their consumers. Brands could leverage digital platforms to
follow-up and engage with buyers, creating a sustainable, cost-effective brand equity in the process.
Purchasers
[1] Client Interaction; KPMG in India's analysis, 2018 based on data obtained from multiple industry reports and primary survey conducted by Nielsen, 2018
Why
purchase
offline?
Ability to touch
and feel the product
Prompt availability of
product
Convenience of
location
59%
52%
39%
Prompt availability of
product
56%
Ability to touch
and feel the product
55%
Convenience of location,
brand/store trust
47%
78%
56%
51%
45%
40%
Recommended
the purchase to
others
Discussed the purchase
with my friends, family
members
Visited the service
centre
Called the brand’s
call centre
Wrote review about
the four-wheeler online
58%
57%
38%
Recommended
the purchase to
others
Called the brand’s
call centre
Visited the service
centre
32%
67%
Wrote review about
the two-wheeler online
Discussed the purchase
with my friends, family
members
Augmenting the role of dealers
Notification and
reminder for
periodic
servicing
Integrated
servicing for
part
replacements
Vehicle
upgrade and
referral offers
Brand engagement
through community
management and
cross-sell of
accessories
On-demand
road-side
assistance and
online DIY
manual
Two-wheelerFour-wheeler
Two-wheelerFour-wheeler
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Friction busting -
Increasing sales
opportunity with
mobile
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Mobile influence
Mobile is expected to influence about 8 in 10 four-wheeler purchases
by 2022e
Sources:
[1] [2] Internet users to touch 420 million by June 2017: IAMAI report, The Economic Times, May 2017; Internet users in India expected to reach 500 million by June: IAMAI, Economic Times,
February 2018; eMarketer Forecasts Strong Growth in Facebook Users in India, eMarketer, June 2017
[3] Automobile Domestic Sales Trends, SIAM; Automobile Sector report, IBEF, April 2017;
[2][4] KPMG in India's analysis, 2018 based on data obtained from multiple industry reports and primary survey conducted by Nielsen, 2018
2.2x
4.5 million
2017 2022
e
[2]
2.1 million
64%
71%
75%
68%
78%
84%
86%
81%
2.5x
2.6 million
2017 2022
e
[2]
1.1 million
30%
36%
50%
35%
41%
48%
60%
47%
Facebook influence
Average
influence
Awareness
Consideration
Intent
Average
influence
Awareness
Consideration
Intent
By 2022, mobile internet users in India are expected to rise to 677 million, up from 420 million users in 2017
[1]
. Nearly 80 per cent of four-wheeler purchases in 2022 are
expected to be mobile influenced, while nearly one out of two purchase is expected to be Facebook influenced both more than double the current levels. This growth is
expected to be driven on the backdrop of organic penetration of internet, social media and digital technologies over the next five years. Brands, therefore, have 4.5 million
four-wheelers
[3][4]
worth of incentive to re-look at to implement their marketing strategies, and adapt to the fast-evolving mobile-first internet economy of India.
Four-wheeler
Sales
Opportunity
within
category
Sales
Opportunity
within
category
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About 7 in 10 two-wheeler purchases in 2022e are expected to be
mobile influenced
Sources:
[1] Automobile Domestic Sales Trends, SIAM; Automobile Sector report, IBEF, April 2017;
[2][3] KPMG in India's analysis, 2018 based on data obtained from multiple industry reports and primary survey conducted by Nielsen, 2018
[3] Internet users to touch 420 million by June 2017: IAMAI report, Economic Times, May 2017; Internet users in India expected to reach 500 million by June: IAMAI, Economic Times, February
2018; eMarketer Forecasts Strong Growth in Facebook Users in India, eMarketer, June 2017
Mobile influence
2.3x
21.0 million
2017 2022
e
[3]
9.1 million
51%
54%
53%
52%
66%
69%
66%
68%
2.4x
13.9 million
2017 2022
e
[3]
5.8 million
31%
32%
38%
33%
42%
44%
50%
45%
Facebook influence
Average
influence
Awareness
Consideration
Intent
Average
influence
Awareness
Consideration
Intent
By 2022, nearly 70 per cent of two-wheeler purchases are expected to be mobile influenced, while nearly one out of two two-wheeler purchases in 2022 are expected to be
Facebook influenced both more than double the current levels. This growth is expected to be driven on the backdrop of organic penetration of internet, social media and
digital technologies over the next five years. Brands, therefore, have a 21 million bikes
[1][2]
and scooters worth of incentive to re-look at to implement their marketing
strategies, and adapt to the fast-evolving mobile-first internet economy of India.
Two-wheeler
Sales
Opportunity
within
category
Sales
Opportunity
within
category
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Methodology - Friction reduction by
enhancing the media mix
Interpret media-related friction individually at
each stage of the journey - awareness,
consideration and intent
Calculate potential friction reduction
opportunity for areas where mobile can
help bring down frictions
Calculate potential opportunities for a brand
to reduce frictions in future by enhancing
mobile in the media mix
Recommend feasible and scalable approaches
on the basis of identified friction areas and
possibility of technology fitment
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Mobile has a potential to reduce media friction by 1.2 percentage
points along the purchase journey for four-wheelers
Note: KPMG in India's analysis, 2018 based on primary survey conducted by Nielsen, 2018
For all three stages awareness, consideration and intent the reduction in friction on offline media is based on the weighted average of friction
scores for all online media, obtained from primary research.
The calculation took into account the reduction in friction that could be achieved if offline friction percentages are replaced with the weighted averages of
online media. It has been assumed that the values of online media can be used as proxy for mobiles since nearly 80 per cent of the online usage was reported to be on mobile devices.
2017
Media
friction
2022
e
Media
friction
Friction points
2022
e
Media
friction
2017
Media
friction
Friction points Friction points
14% 22% 10%
Awareness friction Consideration friction Intent friction
2017
Media
friction
2022
e
Media
friction
33%
11%
10%
9%
13%
12%
Prospect finds too little
information from ads
Ads were not appealing for the
prospect
Ads were intrusive
Prospect does not trust the
medium as source of information
Prospect does not know what to
do next after watching ads
Prospect did not pay enough
attention to ads
Buyer finds it difficult to browse
for information
No expert advice/
answers available
Communication not clear to
prospect
Unable to compare across brands
and models
Prospect does not trust the
medium as source of information
Too many brands
are advertised
Prospect does not get all the
required information
100%
31%
25%
20%
11%
15%
6%
14%
13%
13%
13%
11%
10%
10%
Unable to touch and feel the car
Prospect did not get enough
information on financing options
Ambience was unpleasant
Prospect does not trust the
medium as source of information
Preferred car was not available
for test drive
Not able to easily contact brand
or showroom/dealership
representative
Representative could not address
all my queries
Did not get response from brand
or showroom/dealership after
expressing interest
It was difficult for the prospect to
express interest
8%
9%
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Mobile has a potential to reduce media friction by 1.6 percentage
points along the purchase journey for two-wheelers
Note: KPMG in India's analysis, 2018 based on primary survey conducted by Nielsen, 2018
For all three stages awareness, consideration and intent the reduction in friction on offline media is based on the weighted average of friction
scores for all online media, obtained from primary research.
The calculation took into account the reduction in friction that could be achieved if offline friction percentages are replaced with the weighted averages of
online media. It has been assumed that the values of online media can be used as proxy for mobiles since nearly 80 per cent of the online usage was reported to be on mobile devices.
2017
Media
friction
2022
e
Media
friction
Friction points
2022
e
Media
friction
2017
Media
friction
Friction points Friction points
9% 14% 9%
Awareness friction Consideration friction Intent friction
2017
Media
friction
2022
e
Media
friction
21%
10%
9%
6%
7%
7%
Prospect finds too little
information from ads
Ads were not appealing for the
prospect
Ads were intrusive
Prospect does not trust the
medium as source of information
Prospect does not know what to
do next after watching ads
Prospect did not pay enough
attention to ads
Buyer finds it difficult to browse
for information
No expert advice/
answers available
Communication not clear to
prospect
Too many brands
are advertised
Prospect does not trust the
medium as source of information
Prospect does not get all the
required information
Unable to compare across brands
and models
100%
22%
15%
9%
9%
6%
6%
14%
10%
10%
10%
9%
8%
8%
Not able to easily contact brand
or showroom/dealership
representative
Prospect does not trust the
medium as source of information
Ambience was unpleasant
Preferred two-wheeler was not
available for test drive
Prospect did not get enough
information on financing options
Did not get response from brand
or showroom/dealership after
expressing interest
Prospect could not express
interest
Representative could not address
all my queries
Unable to touch and feel the two-
wheeler
6%
7%
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By enhancing mobile in the media mix, brands can tap into sales
opportunity of about one million four-wheelers and reduce CPA by
14.7 per cent
Opportunity of about one million four-wheelers generated, by replacing less efficient offline media touch points with mobile-based advertisement approaches,
can create value for marketers by reducing their average cost of acquiring consumers (CPA) by up to 14.7 per cent. CPA of mobile-based digital medium is
today only a fraction of traditional media, thereby, offering better experience to the consumers and higher economic value to the marketers.
Source: Digital Advertising in India 2018, Dentsu Aegis Network,; Automobile Domestic Sales Trends, SIAM; Automobile Sector report, IBEF, April 2017; KPMG in India's analysis, 2018
Methodology: The projection is based on estimated ratio of average cost of consumer acquisition for online and offline media in the automotive industry. The ratio is assumed to be consistent in
2022, and is used to project incremental spend on mobile-based digital advertisement to tap about 1 million units of opportunity.
*This number can be achieved by reducing the friction, thus increasing the addressable market opportunity
9%
4%
4%
1%
Media friction
2022
e
7.8%
3.5%
0.8%
3.5%
1.2 percentage
points reduction
in media friction
14%
reduction
in media
friction
22%
reduction
in media
friction
10%
reduction
in media
friction
~1 million units*
14.7%
Reduction in consumer
acquisition cost by
moving spends from
traditional media like print,
outdoor and radio to
mobile
Opportunity for the
brand
Awareness
Consideration
Intent
Purchase
Four-wheeler
Media friction
2017
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By enhancing mobile in the media mix, brands can tap into sales
opportunity of 2.6 million two-wheelers and reduce CPA by 7.8 per cent
Source: Digital Advertising in India 2018, Dentsu Aegis Network,; Automobile Domestic Sales Trends, SIAM; Automobile Sector report, IBEF, April 2017; KPMG in India's analysis, 2018
Methodology: The projection is based on estimated ratio of average cost of consumer acquisition for online and offline media in the automotive industry. The ratio is assumed to be consistent in
2022, and is used to project incremental spend on mobile-based digital advertisement to tap the 2.6 million units of opportunity.
*This number can be achieved by reducing the friction, thus increasing the addressable market opportunity
16%
2022
e
14.4%
1.6 percentage
points reduction
in media friction
6%
7%
3%
5.4%
2.6%
6.4%
9%
reduction
in media
friction
14%
reduction
in media
friction
9%
reduction
in media
friction
2.6 million units*
7.8%
Reduction in consumer
acquisition cost by moving
spends from traditional
media like print, outdoor
and radio to mobile
Opportunity for the
brand
Awareness
Consideration
Intent
Purchase
Increasing the portion of mobile-based advertisement platforms in the marketing media mix can produce sales opportunity of 2.6 million two-wheelers between the brands
and reduce their average cost of acquiring consumers (CPA) by up to 7.8 per cent. Mobile-based marketing approaches could, therefore, not only enhance consumers’
experience in treading the purchase journey, but can also improve the cost economics of the brand, providing them the additional edge in the ever-increasing competition
within the two-wheeler market.
Two-wheeler
Media friction
2022
e
Media friction
2017
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Incremental spend on mobile medium could reduce the cost of
consumer acquisition by 14.7 per cent and 7.8 per cent for
four-wheelers and two-wheelers, respectively
Friction
points
Friction
busters
Friction
points
Friction
busters
Friction
points
Friction
busters
Leading user to website
/dealer location, and
retargeting brand video
viewers with an ad to visit
website/get dealer info
Awareness friction Consideration friction Intent friction
People-based targeting
solution to deliver sufficient
minimum frequencies
Creatives for mobile
behaviour with key
message and brand name
upfront
Prospect finds
little information
from ads
Break complex
communication into simple
and sequential pieces of
information
Prospect does
not know what
to do next after
ads
Prospect does
not pay attention
to the ads / ads
are not
appealing for the
prospect/ ads do
not outline the
features
Ads are not
visual enough
360° video-based ads for
displaying interior, exterior
or ‘brand identity’ of vehicle
Native ad formats, which do
not force consumers to
view/scroll through ad
before proceeding to their
desired action.
Ads are
intrusive
Not able to
easily contact
the brand or
dealership
In-market signals to identify
segment of purchase stage,
and targeting with
appropriate communication
Too many
brands are
advertised
Drive recall on mobile by
ensuring that brand name
appears in first 3 second in
creative, and frequency is
sufficient
No expert
advice/
answers
available
AI / machine-learning
based leads brand
sponsored content on
vehicle comparison
platform
In-market signals to identify
active shoppers, and target
them with product expert or
product detail videos
Leverage automated
messaging to answer
queries
Prospect does
not trust the
medium as
source of
information
Brands' authentic voice
where OEM maximises its
SoV during key
launch/campaign periods
Use of verification tool to
ensure partnership with
influencer is visible
Offer
communication
is not clear
Creative formats that allow
sufficient information in-
app/on platform
Target in-market audience
who have shown high
degree of intent
Dealer store presence on
all key mobile platforms
such as websites, social
media and search
Did not get
response from
the brand or
dealership after
expressing
interest
Mobile Lead Management
Solution (LMS) sends leads
directly to Sales Associate
(once user submits it online)
and allows him to contact or
update user from his mobile
device
Preferred car /
two-wheeler was
not available for
test drive
Mobile Lead Management
Solution (LMS) ensures that
sales associate responds
quickly with corresponding
information
Mention clearly which car is
available at the time of
collecting lead information
(via lead ads)
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Zero friction
Future - reimagining
the purchase journey
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Reimagine the automobile path to purchase
Consumers in this category no longer belong to a homogenous segment. This has led to the emergence of different pathways, with digital playing a key role in shaping
most, if not all, of the pathways. With increased adoption of digital, rapid enhancement in consumer-friendly technologies such as AR/VR, consumer analytics through AI,
machine learning and personalised offers, the path to purchase is expected to be shorter and smooth. With this increasingly non-linear journey, the world is gearing up for
a frictionless future.
Personalised suggestions on brands, models
and/or categories based on digital interactions in
the form of searches, visits, video views, and
clicks
AR/VR to provide virtual vehicle tour experience
before committing a test drive
Moving beyond test drive’: Consumers can
have a sense of ownership before actually
owning an automobile
Subscription for vehicle/ parts/ accessory
upgrades and newer models
Social media-based ‘brand community’ and
after-sales relationship
Social media-based brand community for brand
experience and identity
Interactive website that makes learning and
comparing technical specification more intuitive
and engrossing
Online and chat-bot assisted scheduling for
nearest dealer visit or home service for test
drive
Direct at home service for documentation and
other formalities
Personalised offers and exchange value of old
vehicles, and AI-based chat-bots to immediately
build relationship with the prospect
Suggestions on financing options based on
AI-enabled consumer profiling
Video or 360° video content on website to
provide aesthetic, functional and emotionally
appealing motivations to prospects
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Methodology
Phase 2: Deep dive
Purposive sampling to recruit
respondents for each
category,
and each cohort
Each cohort helped provide
detailed information at
different stages of the
purchase journey
Aware Non considerers
Considerers
Intenders
Buyers
Reasons for
non-consideration
Influence of media
touch points
Reasons for friction
Influence of media
touch points
Reasons for friction
Analysing different
paths to purchase
Influence of touch points
Reasons for friction
Primary research methodology
The study entails the following approaches to identify in-depth understanding
of the consumer purchase journey and friction areas therein
Primary research was undertaken by Nielsen India to cover the overall
purchase journey of a consumer and to understand the friction points at
each step of the journey. The study is based on 987 respondents split as:
Primary interviews
Detailed interviews were conducted with sector experts to understand key
industry trends, friction areas, future pathways and outlook.
Secondary research
Detailed secondary research was undertaken to understand the automotive
industry, market growth and future trends.
NCCS New Consumer Classification System
Listing exercise conducted to derive the dropouts at each stage of the journey for the
categories separately among randomly selected respondents
Size of the cohorts from listing was used as weighting inputs for the outputs from the
quantitative deep dive
Base has been considered as those who are aware of the category and are either
primary decision makers/have actively contributed to the decision-making process
Four-wheeler buyers Aware decision makers who have purchased or tried to purchase a four-wheeler in the last one year
Four-wheeler considerers Aware decision makers who have considered purchasing a four-wheeler in the last one year, but have yet
not purchased
Four-wheeler aware non-considerers Aware decision makers who have not considered purchasing a four-wheeler in the last one year
Two-wheeler buyers Aware decision makers who have purchased or tried to purchase a two-wheeler in the last one year
Two-wheeler considerers Aware decision makers who have considered purchasing a two-wheeler in the last one year, but have yet not
purchased
Two-wheeler aware non-considerers Aware decision makers who have not considered purchasing a two-wheeler in the last one year
Primary research methodology
Phase 1: Listing
Aware decision makers
Considerers
Intenders
Buyers
Loss due to
friction (%)
Loss due to
friction (%)
Loss due to
friction (%)
Total population
Listing exercise was conducted to better
understand the proportion in the universe that
falls under each individual cohort at any given
time and to derive the size of these cohorts to be
applied in the deep dive phase
It captures incidence of respondents falling under
the different cohorts of consumers i.e., buyers,
considerers and aware non-considerers.
Vehicle
category
Gender
Age group
(years)
NCCS* Cities
Two-
wheeler:
613
Male:
851
18-24:
200
NCCS
A: 786
Mumbai: 168
Delhi: 145
25-34:
403
Bengaluru: 149
Four-
wheeler:
374
Female
: 136
NCCS
B: 201
Chennai: 203
35-49:
385
Kolkata: 216
Pune: 105
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