Older consumers are more likely than their younger counterparts to put a premium on a product’s country of origin.
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Youth Don’t Think Ads on TV Are That Effective, Regardless of Linear or Streaming
Email is considered the most effective overall, ahead of ads on live TV, streamed shows, and direct mail.
How Are Shoppers Getting to Product Detail Pages?
More than one-quarter report often arriving at product detail pages from social media.
Baby Boomers Are Frequent Online Shoppers, Present Lucrative Market
Almost one-quarter of Baby Boomers worldwide report having high purchase power, triple the rate of Gen Zers.
The US’ Pay-TV Penetration Rate Continues to Fall
Some 64% of TV households subscribe to pay-TV, down from 78% in 2018.
Support Wanes for Businesses Taking A Stance on Current Events
Some 41% of adults think that businesses should take a public stand, down from 48% last year.
Growth in Free Streaming Viewing Could be Impacting Other Platforms
Two-thirds of free TV streaming viewers who have upped their time with these services have spent less time with other services as a result.
Mobile Banking Apps Popular with Youth
6 in 10 Gen Z adults prefer interacting with their bank via mobile app.
The US Hispanic Population Continues to Grow Quickly
Multicultural Americans will account for close to 46% of the population by 2029.
Trust in Retailers is Worth A Lot, Online Shoppers Say
Data security is a key driver of trust, but sizable portions of youth report having had their personal information compromised in a breach.
US Median Household Income Fell Last Year
The top 5% of households accounted for almost one-quarter (23.5% share) of aggregate income last year.
Hispanic Adults’ TV Time Shifts to Streaming
Hispanic audiences spent slightly more time watching YouTube than cable TV in July.

How Are Shoppers Getting to Product Detail Pages?
More than one-quarter report often arriving at product detail pages from social media.

Mobile Banking Apps Grow in Popularity
Only 18% of Americans say they don’t use smartphone banking, down from 28% in 2019.

Which Video Types Are Proving Effective for Content Marketers?
Social media videos and case studies/customer stories lead the way in perceived effectiveness.

Almost Two-Thirds of All Americans Play Video Games
Video game players say the activity occupies one-quarter of their total entertainment time.

Most Americans Are Concerned About TikTok’s Data Security
Additionally, about 6 in 10 consider TikTok a threat to national security in the US.

8 in 10 Adults Want More Control Over Their Identity on the Internet
Fewer than half of consumers around the world trust how internet services use their data and personal information.