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Top Activity Online? Entertainment
People spend more time accessing Entertainment content online than any other category.
Global Media Budgets and Perceived Effectiveness in 2022
Not surprisingly, marketers are most bullish about digital media budgets, and are also enthusiastic about their effectiveness.
These Are the Brands Consumers Feel the Strongest Connection With
Disney tops this latest list, while Amazon drops out of the top 10.
Music & Audio App Downloads Declined in the US Last Year
The number of Radio app downloads also declined in the US, bucking the global trend.
Podcast Engagement Growing Among the Middle-Aged
More than 4 in 10 adults ages 35-54 reported listening to a podcast in the previous month.
4 in 10 Teens Say They Don’t Have Cable, an Afterthought in Daily Video Time
30% of US teens’ daily video time is spent with Netflix, level with YouTube (30%) and way ahead of cable TV (6%).
At What Age Do Kids Start Getting Smartphones?
There’s a big jump in ownership starting at age 12, and again at age 14.
An Update on Teens’ Media Use
Media usage among US teens has grown faster since the start of the pandemic than in the 4 years prior.
Youth Enjoy Following Video Game Companies on Social Media
Tech companies are also popular, being the leading type among the 25-34 and 35-44 age brackets.
Advertisers Rate Their Most Effective Media Types Across Upper- and Lower-Funnel Goals
Digital video is perceived to be a strong performer, particularly in the early stages of the funnel.
Global Box Office Revenues Rise in 2021, but Remain Well Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
Despite a rebound last year, global box office revenues are about half of what they were before the pandemic.

Global Media Budgets and Perceived Effectiveness in 2022
Not surprisingly, marketers are most bullish about digital media budgets, and are also enthusiastic about their effectiveness.

What Types of Videos Are B2B Buyers Watching?
Almost 9 in 10 B2B buyers report having watched video in the last 3 months for the purpose of learning about a product or service.

Non-Profits Sent About 2 Fundraising Emails a Month to Their Subscribers Last Year
Non-profits enjoyed growth in their email lists last year, with an average increase of 7% over 2020.

Here Are the Most “Relevant” Brands in the US in 2022
Apple retains the top spot, yet again.

Linear TV Enjoys Slight Bounce Back in the US
44% of respondents last year said they saw themselves watching linear TV in 5 years, up from 34% the year prior.

Study Says Post Engagement Rates on TikTok Far Outperform Other Platforms
Not only that, but the gap looks like it’s widening.