86% of adults message a business at least once a week, considerably higher than the global average of 66%, according to the global ‘Business Messaging Usage’ research by Kantar, commissioned by Meta that polled people in countries like India where WhatsApp is the messaging app of choice. As per the survey, India wants to connect with a business the same way they chat with their friends and family.
Today, customers not only want a quick and easy way to connect with brands, but they also want to engage with a brand to learn more about their product while considering a purchase, Ravi Garg, director business messaging, Meta said. “In India, as the festive demand picks up, WhatsApp Business Platform is serving as a simple and scalable solution for many brands to stay close to their customers, provide product information, give personalised offers, get post purchase feedback and build richer customer engagement journeys,” he added.
Furthermore, the research revealed that majority (83%) of the people surveyed expect businesses to deploy quick and easy modes of communication, such as messaging. 72% of the people surveyed in India said they message with a business more often since the start of the pandemic. Interestingly, 75% are more likely to do business with or purchase from a company that they can contact via messaging.
The online survey, conducted by Kantar delves into the growing messaging preferences among consumers while communicating with a business. With over 400 million users in India, WhatsApp is one of the most frequently used platforms for communication, an official statement said.
More than 70% of Indians surveyed said they prefer to message businesses rather than sending an email, calling or visiting their website. 75% Indians surveyed said they are more likely to do business with/purchase from a company that they can contact via messaging.
“Conversational messaging is not only helping brands connect with consumers but also build brand experiences that grow their business. In India, businesses in various verticals including ecommerce, retail, financial services, travel and hospitality are using business messaging to build interactive and personalised 1:1 customer journeys especially during this festive season,” Ravi Sundararajan, chief operating officer, Gupshup, stated.
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