As mobile devices and social media become mainstream, the boundaries between media are blurring, and, at the same time, the roles of specific devices are becoming more defined.
Author: Joel Whitaker
Joel Whitaker is publisher of Research Alert.
Shopping and Consumer Outlook
Americans have a generally positive view of consumerism: Six in 10 feel the desire and ability to buy new products fosters progress in both the economy and the culture, according to the Boston Consulting Group.
Getting Away: Travel and Tourism
The majority of Americans (53%) consider an annual vacation a necessity, but their attitudes vary by income, according to Ipsos Public Affairs.
Work Life
Young people are largely undaunted by the tough economy; most are optimistic about their prospects of not just finding a job, but their ideal job. More than eight in 10 teens (83%) are confident that they
Youth Are Connected
Internet use among teens (ages 13-18) is universal: 100% spend at least an hour a day online, according to Ipsos MediaCT.
Editor’s Letter: Media Remains an Integral Part of American Life
Americans
Millennials Want Personal Relationships With Brands
Millennials have a more personal relationship with brands than members of other generations do, according to The Boston Consulting Group.
Cable/Satellite Subscribers Are Satisfied With Channels but Complain About Costs
Rising costs of multichannel service and Internet service are the top reasons for dissatisfaction with cable/satellite TV service, according to Digitalsmiths.
Asian American Households Spend Almost 20% More Than the Average Household
Asian American households spend 19% more annually than the average U.S. household and 40% more than millennial households, according to Nielsen.
Most Americans Consider Themselves Savers; Four in 10 Have Cut Spending Recently
Four in 10 U.S. adults (40%) say they