#media-consumption

#media-consumption

Modern technology exacerbates attention deficits and the loss of meaningful engagement with traditional media.

Books enhance focus, empathy, and provide a sense of history, contrasting sharply with the distractions of digital media.

Most Americans enjoy reading but do not prioritize it due to time constraints and competing leisure activities.

The cultural consumption experience often leads to guilt about unfinished works; enjoyment should guide whether to continue or abandon them.

55% of American adults now consume podcasts, with significant growth among older demographics.

Marketers must adapt to new consumer habits shaped by millennial parents and Gen Alpha children influencing each other's purchasing decisions.

More than 30% of adults consume ad-supported podcasts monthly; perception of ads varies.

Podcasting serves as a gateway for younger audiences to spoken-word audio.

Monthly podcast consumption does not easily convert to daily habits.

Podcasting is highly versatile, with users engaging across audio and video formats.

Deloitte's 2025 Digital Media Trends report reveals a significant shift toward social media and varied media consumption across generations.

Residents are deeply affected by local fires, leading to pervasive fear despite some being outside evacuation zones.

Engagement with disaster news becomes necessary for safety, blurring the lines between seeking information and doomscrolling.

Many Black women are choosing to disengage from politics to rest, a sentiment echoed nationwide.

Engaging in skill-based hobbies significantly boosts happiness compared to low-skill activities.

Strategies such as time management can help prioritize skill-based hobbies.

Taking regular breaks from news helps manage psychological stress.

A balanced media diet includes both good and bad news.

Healthy habits are crucial for maintaining mental and physical well-being.

Recognizing and regulating your feelings aids in emotional resilience.

The dangers faced by young people online require pragmatism over prohibition.

Younger kids spend approximately four hours daily on social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, raising concerns about screen time.

Pornography is widely consumed yet remains a taboo conversation topic in society.

More streaming subscribers opt for ad-supported tiers to manage rising costs.

Gen Zs prefer social media content over traditional TV, influencing entertainment strategies.

NPR critic Eric Deggans shares his current media consumption, highlighting a rewatch of 'Peaky Blinders' driven by YouTube recommendations.

Black audiences are significant in TV and sports viewership, influencing brand connections through their social media presence and consumption habits.

Thestudy highlights why news podcast listeners tune out, citing factors like ads and content repetition.

TikTok is crucial for podcast promotion among younger audiences.

Edison Research indicates a rise in podcast discovery through TikTok.

Podcast listening has surged, with 44% of Americans engaging in the medium in the past month.

True crime media raises questions about exploitation versus benefit, with a notable consumption by women, mostly victims in these narratives.

The author reflects on their news consumption changes and questions the significance of Meghan Markle's brand evolution amid their personal media shift.

Critics today struggle with the interplay between cinema and the grim realities of the current historical moment.

New online news platforms are gaining traction while traditional media faces declining web traffic.

Many Americans are mentally exhausted and limiting their political news consumption after the election.

Poll shows a significant break from political news among Democrats, indicating greater fatigue than Republicans.