Digital Marketing in Japan Opportunities for UK companiesHiromitsu Ishimori
1. Adinnovation is a digital marketing firm in Japan that specializes in smartphone apps. They provide services like media consulting, marketing support, and tracking technology.
2. The Japanese smartphone market is growing rapidly, with smartphone penetration at 34.8% in May 2013. The app markets for both iPhone and Android have grown over 100% in the last 6 months.
3. The Japanese mobile ad market is also growing, expected to be over £760 million in 2013, with "listing" ads making up over 50% of ad expenditures.
4. There are opportunities for UK companies in content provision and advertising. Some Western apps have seen success in Japan like Clash of Clans and Candy Cr