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The State of Content: Expectations on the Rise

We released findings from a survey of more than 2,000 U.S. consumers that shows standards for digital content are rising as people are inundated with content across multiple devices. This report highlights consumers’ changing attitudes about content, including a growing skepticism about online content, and reveals a new imperative for brands and creators to develop content that is well-designed, easily accessible and authentic.

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The State of Content: Expectations on the Rise

  1. 1. The State of Content: Expectations on the Rise October 2015
  2. 2. Methodology • U.S. consumers • 18+ years old • Use at least one digital device N Total: 2,008 consumers * Survey A: 1,002 consumers * Survey B: 1,006 consumers Data collection occurred September 12 - 16, 2015 WHO HOW MANY WHEN Margin of error (total sample) = +/- 2.19 * Note: With range and depth of answers required, survey was split into two 20 minutes surveys, shown as Survey A and Survey B. The State of Content: Expectations on the Rise
  3. 3. With the explosion of content, time-starved consumers are increasingly selective of what they’re viewing and reading. • Consumers use an average of 6 devices and consume 12 sources of content; Millennials use an average of 7 devices and 14 sources (Slide 7) - Smartphones are the most frequently used device by millennials (Slide 8) • Nearly 9 in 10 consumers (88%) say they multiscreen, and use an average of 2.42 devices at the same time (Slide 10) • Forty percent of consumers report feeling “distracted” when multiscreening; Millennials report higher levels of distraction (48%) than other generations (Slide 10) • With time at a premium, they have to prioritize. When limited to a 15 minute window to consume content 66% would rather watch a video on breaking news vs. read an article (Slide 11) Summary of Key Findings The State of Content: Expectations on the Rise Continued next page
  4. 4. Accuracy is under attack. Entertainment value becomes increasingly important to break through the noise consumers are skeptical of content’s authenticity. • One quarter of consumers say they value content that is entertaining over accurate (Slide 12) • Over one-third (35%) of Millennials value entertainment over accuracy -- more highly than other generations (Slide 12) • Forty-two percent of Millennials do not regularly check to see if the content they are sharing is accurate (Slide 13) • Consumers question whether a news article is biased (61%), if an ad photo has been altered (60%), or if an author has been paid/incented to post a positive review (60%) (Slide 14) • Seventy-two percent of consumers trust content from a family member/friend, over a weaker relationship such as a celebrity or YouTube star (31%) (Slide 15) • Nearly 7 in 10 (68%) trust a report from an eyewitness more than one from a news anchor (32%) (Slide 16) • More Millennials are likely to question the authenticity of online content, even when it’s shared by a peer, versus other generations (Slide 17) Summary of Key Findings (continued) The State of Content: Expectations on the Rise Continued next page
  5. 5. As consumers’ standards rise, so does the pressure on content producers. Content must be well-designed and easy to consume or they risk losing their audience. • More than 7 in 10 (73%) say content “must display well on the device” (Slide 19) • With only 15 minutes to consume content, 66% would prefer to view something beautifully designed vs. simple and plain (Slide 18) • Key reasons consumers switch devices or give up on content altogether (Slide 20): • Images won’t load – 46% switch devices; 39% stop engaging • It takes too long to load – 44% switch devices; 39% stop engaging • Content is too long – 30% switch devices; 38% stop engaging • The content is unattractive in its layout or imagery - 35% switch devices; 38% stop engaging Summary of Key Findings (continued) The State of Content: Expectations on the Rise Continued next page
  6. 6. Detailed Findings The State of Content: Expectations on the Rise
  7. 7. Consumers use an average of 6 devices and 12 sources of content. Millennials use even more. Consumers are constantly plugged in and face an explosion of online content across a variety of devices and sources 6 12 12 9 14 7 6 4 Total Millennials Gen X Baby Boomers  = Device  = Source of Content Average Number of Devices and Sources of Content S4: How frequently, if ever, do you use each of the following devices and services? Rounded mean of devices/services selected shown. N: 2008; Millennials: 678, Gen X: 722, BB: 608 Note: Devices include items such as smartphones, laptop/desktop computers, TVs, and sources of content include search engines, cable/satellite TV service, social networking site, text messaging and more. The State of Content: Expectations on the Rise
  8. 8. Laptop/desktop is the most commonly used device, but smartphone is most commonly used by Millennials. Top devices based on daily usage S4. How frequently, if ever, do you use each of the following devices and services? N:2008 Total  Millennials  Gen X  Baby Boomers Laptop/Desktop Smartphone Laptop/Desktop Laptop/Desktop Smartphone Laptop/Desktop Smartphone Smartphone Tablet Tablet Tablet Tablet 1 3 2 * Full list of Devices and Services in Appendix The State of Content: Expectations on the Rise
  9. 9. Surfing the web, social networking, and cable/satellite TV are the top services used across generations Sources of content based on daily usage S4. How frequently, if ever, do you use each of the following devices and services? N:2008 * Full list of Devices and Services in Appendix Total  Millennials  Gen X  Baby Boomers Online search engines Online search engines Online search engines Cable/Satellite TV Cable/Satellite TV Social networking sites Cable/Satellite TV Online search engines Social networking sites Messaging Social networking sites Social networking sites Messaging Cable/Satellite TV Messaging Messaging Streaming Services User-generated online video platforms Online news sources Online news sources The State of Content: Expectations on the Rise 1 2 3 4 5
  10. 10. When multiscreening, consumers use an average of devices at the same time Consumers are using more than two devices at the same time and admit they are distracted Feelings using multiple screens (% Selecting) Q3. Which of your devices do you regularly use at the same time? N: 2008 Q5. When you think about how you feel while you are using multiple screens at the same time, which of each pair best describes your feelings? N: 2008; Millennials: 678, Gen X: 722, BB: 608 2.42 FocusedDistracted 48% 33% 36% Millennials Gen X Baby Boomers 40% 60% multiscreen 88% The State of Content: Expectations on the Rise
  11. 11. Time-constrained consumers must prioritize and prefer certain types of content Skimming articles on trends Video report on breaking news Long article on one issue Article on breaking news With Only 15 Minutes to Consume Content (% Selecting) QA9. If you only had 15 minutes a day to spend consuming content, which would you rather be doing… N:1002 41% 34% 59% 66% The State of Content: Expectations on the Rise
  12. 12. The entertainment factor is increasingly important to break through the noise – more so for Millennials than other generations. Entertaining Accurate Which of the following is more important to you, personally? QB5. Which of the following is more important to you personally? N: 1006; Millennials: 330, Gen X: 361, BB: 315 25% 65% 80% 90% 75% 35% 20% 10% Millennials Gen X Baby Boomers  = Millennials  = Gen X  = Baby Boomers The State of Content: Expectations on the Rise
  13. 13. Millennials are also least likely to confirm that the content they share is accurate or appropriate Online Activities (% Selecting) Among Millennials QB19. Do you ever do the following activities online? N: 330 43% 37% 27% 58% Check that the information I am about to post is accurate Think about whether the photo you are about to post is appropriate for sharing Wish you could edit document, email or post after it has been sent or posted Post an article without reading it all the way through Nearly four in 10 don’t regularly fact check before they post Less than half think about the appropriateness of their shared content The State of Content: Expectations on the Rise
  14. 14. 61% 60% 60% 58% 57% 57% 54% 53% 41% 37% With tension between accuracy and entertainment, consumers are more skeptical and likely to question the authenticity of content QB6. When you view the following type of content online how likely are you to question its authenticity? N: 1006 Likelihood to Question Authenticity (% Top Two Box) Questioning whether a news article is biased Questioning whether a photo in an ad has been altered (sizes manipulated, filters applied) Questioning whether the author has been paid/incented to provide a positive review Questioning whether a photo or image posted by a company has been altered (sizes manipulated, filters applied) Questioning if unfavorable comments/reviews have been removed Questioning whether a photo in a magazine or news article has been altered Questioning whether a video posted by people I don’t know has been altered Questioning whether a photo posted by people I don’t know has been altered (photo edited, filters applied) Questioning whether a photo posted by my peers has been altered (photo edited, filters applied) Questioning whether a video posted by my peers has been altered Peer-created content is the least likely to be questioned The State of Content: Expectations on the Rise
  15. 15. 72% 59% 55% 54% 54% 45% 39% 36% 34% 31% 31% 29% Overwhelmed consumers turn to family, peers and colleagues as the most trustworthy content sources QB9. Please indicate how much you trust the following types of content, independent of who originally created it. N: 1006 Trustworthiness of Content (% Top Two Box) Content from a friend or family member Content from a work colleague or peer Content from a traditional broadcast media network (NBC, CBS, ABC, etc.) Content from a company whose products you buy Content in a traditionally printed newspaper or magazine (New York Times, USA Today, etc.) Content from a business leader Content from a government official Content from a professional blogger Content from an entertainment celebrity (i.e. movie star, musician, athlete, etc.) Content from a YouTube celebrity Content from a company whose products you don’t buy Content on an entertainment news outlet (e.g. Buzzfeed) The State of Content: Expectations on the Rise
  16. 16. Information from eyewitnesses and “people like me” are most trusted sources Breaking news from… Product endorsed by… Music recommendation from… Which of the following do you consider more trustworthy? QB3. Which of the following do you consider more trustworthy? N:1006 32% 84% 73% 68% 16% 27% An eyewitness Ordinary user A close friend A news anchor Celebrity Music service based on past preferences The State of Content: Expectations on the Rise
  17. 17. Likelihood to Question Authenticity (% Top Two Box) Among Millennials, Gen X and Baby Boomers Millennials are most likely to question the authenticity of online content, even when it’s shared by a peer  = Millennials  = Gen X  = Baby Boomers QB6. When you view the following type of content online how likely are you to question its authenticity? N: 1006; Millennials: 330, Gen X: 361, BB: 315 42% 48% 37% 40% 28% 28% Millennials Questioning whether a video has been altered Questioning whether a photo has been altered (photo edited; filters applied) MillennialsGen X Gen XBaby Boomers Baby Boomers The State of Content: Expectations on the Rise
  18. 18. Time-starved, skeptical consumers – especially Millennials – crave content that is beautifully designed Something Beautifully Designed Something simple and plain With Only 15 Minutes to Consume Content (% Selecting) QA9. If you only had 15 minutes a day to spend consuming content, which would you rather be doing… N: 1002; Millennials: 348, Gen X: 361, BB: 293 34% 27% 38% 45% 66% 73% 62% 55% Total Millennials Gen X Baby Boomers The State of Content: Expectations on the Rise
  19. 19. Importance in Content Viewing Experience (% Selecting) Consumers also prioritize display and design when viewing content across their personal and professional lives 80% 72% 73% 73% 64% 68% 56% 55% 57% 56% 52%53% 53% 48% It holds my attention It displays well on the device I’m using Overall good design, such as appealing layout and photography It is personalized based on my interests I can view it across multiple devices I can interact with itI can share it with others  = Personal Life  = Professional Life QA10. Overall, when you view content in your personal and professional life, how important is the following to your experience? N: 1002 The State of Content: Expectations on the Rise
  20. 20. 46% 44% 30% 35% 50% 57% 46% 64% 36% 15% 17% 32% 28% 16% 17% 35% 23% 51% 39% 39% 38% 38% 33% 25% 20% 13% 13% Consumers will switch devices or stop engaging content altogether if they encounter design or display issues Q2. When you are viewing content on any device, which of the following would cause you to switch to another device to view the same content or stop viewing it altogether? N:2008 Content Issue Actions (% Total)  = Stop engaging  = Switch devices  = Unchanged Images won’t load It takes too long to load Content was too long The content is unattractive in its layout or imagery I need to review it while on the go The experience would be improved on a bigger device I want to show it to somebody else It is not displaying well on the device I’m using I have trouble interacting with it on the device (links and buttons don’t work) The State of Content: Expectations on the Rise
  21. 21. The shifting content landscape has increased tensions between consumers’ desire to share and create vs. connect and “unplug” Agreement of Change Now vs. Five Years Ago POSITIVE IMPACT NEGATIVE IMPACT QA2. How strongly do you agree with the following statements about how things are now compared to fixe years ago? N: 1002 It is easier to share photos/pictures/posts with my friends and family 80% It is easier for anybody to create content 80% Content is more visual than it used to be 79% It is easier to interact with my favorite companies and products 71% Young people spend too much time on screens as opposed to in-person interaction 78% I feel like there is too much content out there 53% I wish I could more frequently “unplug” from all content and devices 45% It is harder to feel deeply connected to friends and family 40% The State of Content: Expectations on the Rise
  22. 22. Appendix The State of Content: Expectations on the Rise
  23. 23. Appendix | Devices and Services DEVICES SERVICES A smartphone (e.g. iPhone, Galaxy, or other similar device that you could use to access the Internet or email) A laptop/desktop computer A tablet (e.g. iPad) An e-reader (e.g. Kindle, etc.) A video gaming system with access to the internet (e.g. PlayStation, Xbox,etc.) A home entertainment streaming device (e.g. smart TV, DVR, AppleTV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV Stick, etc.) A wearables device (e.g. Fitbit, Jawbone, Apple Watch, etc.) 3-D Printer Connected home devices/appliances (e.g. refrigerators, smart thermostats) Automated shopping devices (e.g. Amazon Dash Button) Digital displays (e.g. at gas pump or in a taxi cab) Streaming entertainment services (e.g. Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, HBO GO) Streaming music services (e.g. Pandora, Spotify, Apple Music) Cable/Satellite Television (e.g. Comcast, DirectTV) Social networking sites (e.g. Facebook, LinkedIn) Microblogging sites (e.g. Twitter) Photo sharing platforms (e.g. Pinterest, Instagram, Snapchat) Messaging (e.g. WhatsApp, texting ) User-generated online video platforms (e.g. YouTube, Vimeo, Periscope, Vine) Online blogs/Forums (e.g. Reddit, Mashable, Buzzfeed) Online news sources (e.g. CNN.com, NewYorkTimes.com) Podcasts Online search engines (e.g. Google, Yahoo, Bing) Government sites (city, county, state, federal) Email newsletters (company, membership organization) E-commerce (e.g. Amazon, eBay) The State of Content: Expectations on the Rise

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