Most adults say they go online at least daily, but how they are accessing the internet often depends on their income level and the devices they own. A recent survey by Pew Research Center shows that a gap exists in regards to income level and the adoption of digital...
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85% of US Adults Own A Smartphone
Americans are spending a lot of time on their mobile phones, with research showing that in 2020, people in the US spent about 8 in 10 of their digital minutes on their mobile. It’s no wonder, considering that data from Pew Research Institute reveals that a full 85% of...
Pandemic Supercharges TikTok Adoption; Here Are Its Adult User Demographics
TikTok’s appeal with teens in the past couple of years has been undeniable, with 3 in 10 now saying it is their favorite social media platform, surpassing Instagram and just a sliver behind the long-standing favorite, Snapchat. And, while the pandemic inspired more...
Here’s Who’s Constantly Online – and Never
The internet has made it possible to do activities such as shop, communicate and be entertained from anywhere a connection is available. And, since the start of the pandemic people have been turning to the internet even more for daily activities. In fact, Q1 2021...
1 in 10 AM/FM Radio Listeners Are “Radio Heads”
Even with a growing variety of media that adults have available to entertain themselves, a large majority still listen to radio on a weekly basis. In fact, a report [download page] from National Public Media and Edison Research has found that 41% of the time US adults...
Here’s How People Say They Discover New Music
When it comes to sources for discovering new music, US adults are most likely to turn to radio, and music apps such as Spotify, Pandora and Apple Music. This is per a survey of almost 8,000 US adults from YouGov. Some 35% of respondents say they discover new music on...
Social Networking Platforms’ User Demographics Update 2021
YouTube remains the social media platform used by the most US adults. Some 8 in 10 adults view videos on YouTube, with usage high across demographic groups, according to a study from the Pew Research Center. The following is an overview of some of the highlights from...
This is the Extent of Pay-TV Cord-Cutting in the Past Few Years
Since 2015, the percentage of US adults who say they receive TV via cable or satellite at home has decreased by more than one-quarter (26%), dropping from 76% in 2015 to 56% in 2021. This is per data from Pew Research Center that also shows that younger adults are the...
Majority of Consumers Report Having A Retail Subscription Service
There is little doubt that consumers are attracted to retail subscription services and loyalty programs. And, while a recent survey [pdf] from IRI found that three-quarters (74%) of consumers obtained a loyalty card or rewards membership because it was free, more than...
What Are Podcast Listeners’ Favorite Genres?
Podcast listenership is on the upswing and is expected to make up more than half of total monthly digital audio listeners this year. There also seems to be a podcast genre for every taste. Here are the ones people are listening to most, according to research [download...
5 Points About Media Reach and Audience Demographics
The shift towards digital media continues. More US adults are spending time with digital forms of media than have in the past, while, at the same time, more traditional forms of media such as broadcast TV and print newspapers are seeing a decline in usage, per...
3 Interesting Study Findings About TikTok’s Adult User Demographics
TikTok has quickly become a favored social media platform among teens, and several Fortune 500 companies have even seen the value in engaging with customers through the app. And, while the appeal of TikTok is undeniable among America’s youngest generations, what about...

What Are the Big Trends in Local SEO?
Navigating algorithm updates, platform changes, and new technology appear to be concerns for local marketers this...

Majority of US Households Said to be SVOD “Super Stackers”
More Americans are “stacking” subscription video-on-demand services (SVOD). While 84% of internet users have access to...

What Baby Boomers Want from Brands
Baby Boomers still hold a significant portion of purchase power in the US. Approximately 1 in 6 Americans is...

More US Consumers Are Shopping for Essential Goods While Keeping Contact to a Minimum
In May this year, 44% of US adults picked up takeout from a restaurant more often than they did during the previous...

Half of US Consumers Are Spending Less Money – The Highest Rate in a Decade
It's clear that the COVID-19 pandemic has not only had a significant impact on marketing and advertising but also on...

TikTok’s US Adult Users Double Year-Over-Year; Here Are Age and Income Breakdowns
TikTok has already made its way into the heart of teens, with more than 1 in 10 (13%) declaring it their favorite...