micro-moment

Definition

Intent-rich moments when consumers turn to a device to act on a need—to know, go, do, or buy. Google's term for those brief seconds when people might actually pay attention to your ad before scrolling away.

Example Usage

We optimized for micro-moments by serving mobile ads the instant people search for pizza, capitalizing on their hunger and poor impulse control.

Origin

Coined by Google in 2015 as part of mobile marketing research and strategy

Fun Fact

82% of smartphone users consult their phones while standing in a store deciding what to buy, creating millions of micro-moments for brands to ruin with intrusive ads.

Source: Mobile marketing and consumer behavior terminology

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