• by Jack Loechner , Staff Writer @mp_research, March 15, 2012

According to February 2012 survey results from Briabe Mobile and MocoSpace, African American consumers say they are influenced by mobile advertising when planning to see a movie. The study, to understand how African American moviegoers utilize their mobile phones when planning to see a movie, found that 68% of African Americans rely on their mobile phones.

On average, African American moviegoers go more than twice a month, and account for 195 million trips to the movie theaters annually.

62% of AA moviegoers admit to seeing movies they like multiple times, accounting for an additional $513 million in movie studio revenue:

• AA movie-goers are young, highly educated, affluent and employed
• 39% of African American movie patrons are Millennials ages 16-24
• 30% are college graduates plus having obtained a BA/BS or advanced degree
• 35% have incomes in excess of $50,000+; and Work Force Strong – 52% are employed either full or part time

19% of African Americans go to movies more than three times a month. Out of all African Americans surveyed, the ones aged 18-24 are the most frequent moviegoers.

When planning to see a movie, 70% of African Americans, both young and old, tend to use their phone within eight hours of seeing a movie Younger African Americans tend to be slightly more reliant on their mobile phones the closer it is to the movie start time.

Considering age groups, African Americans under the age of 25 are most influenced by text, mobile apps, and banner ads.

Ways African Americans use their mobile phones to decide which movie to see. Getting movie times and locations is by far the most common movie planning activity 

Trailers and friends’ comments obtained through mobile phones are the most influential factors when planning to see a movie 

• 52% Trailers
• 42% Friends’comments
• 28% Social media buzz
• 25% Mobile advertisement
• 22% Profesional reviews

Source: Briabe & MocoSpace, February 2012

Regardless of their age, 51% of African Americans discuss movies on mobile social networks.

The report concludes with this summary:

• African American moviegoers of all ages rely heavily on their mobile phones when planning movie outings.
• They most frequently turn to their mobile phones within eight hours of planning to see a movie; specifically, to find movie locations and times.
• African Americans are most influenced (compared to Hispanics and General Market) by mobile media when selecting a movie.
• Mobile search and banner ads are presently the most impactful mobile ads types across all age groups; however, SMS is extremely influential for those between the ages of 18 and 24.

For additional information, please visit Briabe here.