Although readership of e-books is increasing with the rapid growth in e-reader and tablet ownership, print remains the most popular way to read books. In the early days of the medium, there was speculation that electronic books would
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Most Americans Say They Eat Healthfully, but Fewer Get Enough Exercise
Three-quarters of Americans say they try to eat healthfully most of the time, but only 47% believe they usually get enough exercise, according to Ipsos Public Affairs.
Consumers Appreciate Flexibility
More than six in 10 U.S. adults (62%) consider reloadable prepaid cards to be beneficial for consumers; 80% of those who have used these cards consider them beneficial, according to Ipsos Public Affairs for the American Bankers Association.
Mobile Users Spend Seven Hours With Screen Media Daily
Multiscreen users (those who own or have access to both a TV and a smartphone and/or tablet) consume an average of seven hours of screen-based media daily, according to a global study of consumers ages 16-44 by Millward Brown Digital.
U.S. Consumer Spending Reached $10 Trillion in 2013
U.S. consumers spent $10 trillion on goods for personal use in 2013, an all-time high, according to Mintel.
Parents Take Numerous Family Photos But Have Trouble Organizing Them
More than six in 10 parents (62%) say technology has made it easier to take photos but harder to access them later because they
Majority Of Students Plan To Go To College
Three quarters of current middle and high school students (76%) plan to earn bachelor’s degrees (38%) or graduate/professional degrees (38%), according to MetLife. Another 16% plan to get
Four In 10 Households Own DVRs
Almost four in 10 U.S. households (38%) own DVRs, according to Nielsen. White and Asian households are more likely than Hispanic or Black households to have DVRs.
Publishing Co Targets College Trendsetters: The Greeks
Olympia Media Group is building a business to reach a lucrative and coveted consumer segment: fraternity and sorority members. The company is expanding its weekly lifestyle newspaper Read more →
Shoppers Are Using Mobile Phones To Compare Prices, Find Information, And Make Purchases
Shopping through mobile phones is still an emerging retail channel, but it’s growing quickly. Three in 10 owners of smartphones (30%) have used the devices to make purchases in the past ye