QuestMobile·2025-03-04 01:59Core Viewpoint - The 2024 China Mobile Internet Annual Report highlights the rapid growth of AI applications and the deep integration of digital economy with traditional industries, indicating a significant shift towards "smartization" and user engagement in various sectors. Group 1: Market Overview - The overall internet market is steadily increasing, with active users reaching 1.257 billion by December 2024, driven by technological innovation and policy support [5][6][10]. - User engagement is deepening, with average monthly usage time per person rising to 171.7 hours, reflecting a growing demand for content consumption, particularly in video, social media, and gaming [7][8][10]. - The user base in first-tier cities has increased by 1.2% year-on-year, indicating a shift in user demographics towards urban centers [6][10]. Group 2: AI Application Growth - AI applications are experiencing explosive growth, with over 70% of apps with over 100 million monthly active users integrating AI by December 2024 [2][11]. - The user base for AI-native apps reached 120 million, with an average usage time of 132.8 minutes per month, marking a year-on-year increase of 232% [2][11]. - Traditional apps are undergoing transformation, with 70% of major apps on the path to integrating AI functionalities [12][20]. Group 3: Advertising and Marketing Trends - The internet advertising market grew by 3.5% year-on-year in Q4 2024, reflecting advertisers' confidence in digital marketing strategies [21][22]. - Brands are increasingly leveraging event-driven marketing and IP collaborations to enhance consumer engagement and brand recognition [28][30][32]. - The marketing landscape is characterized by a matrix approach, with brands focusing on diverse content strategies to influence consumer preferences [25][26][27]. Group 4: Sector-Specific Insights - The entertainment sector, particularly short videos, is thriving, with active users exceeding 1 billion and a growth rate of 9% [47][50]. - The financial sector is witnessing significant user growth, with stock trading apps experiencing a surge in activity due to favorable market conditions [68][70]. - The e-commerce landscape is evolving, with major platforms integrating content and commerce strategies to enhance user experience and drive sales [76][78][80].