Video Gamers' Share Of The US Population, 2013-2018 [CHART]

Chart: Gamers Share of Population, 2013-2018

The gaming audience continues to expand. In fact, two-thirds (66%) of Americans ages 13 and older self-identify as gamers, up from 58% in 2013, according to a Nielsen study. Gamers are spending an average of 11% of their leisure time with video games this year, a figure that has remained largely consistently over the past few years.

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How Consumers Find Information About Brands [CHART]

Chart: Brand Service Information Sources

Most online adults across 5 key countries turn to websites in order to find information about brands and services, while about half rely on recommendations from friends and family, according to a report from Kantar Media. The study indicates that social media is also a popular source of information, though more so in some countries than others.

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Smart Speaker Ownership Effect On AM/FM Radio Listening [CHART]

Chart: Smart Speaker Impact on AM/FM Radio

Streaming music is one of the more popular uses of Smart Speakers, per recent research, but what’s the source of the music? As it turns out, a substantial portion of AM/FM radio listeners have increased their consumption of AM/FM radio stations since they obtained a Smart Speaker, according to the latest annual TechSurvey from Jacobs Media.

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