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Quarter Of US Millennials Are OTT-Only

About a quarter (23%) of millennial heads of household in America are over-the-top (OTT)-only households, higher than the national average, according to Parks Associates.

parksottAcross the country, the average is 15% among broadband households. The firm's analysts also note that 61% of millennials subscribe to both pay-TV and OTT services, also higher than the national average of 52%.

"Younger consumers are willing to subscribe to pay-TV service, provided the offerings align with their expectations," said Ruby-Ren Bond, research analyst, Parks Associates. "In particular, millennials show higher-than-average affinity for popular culture and premium movie channels as well as programming for younger children."

From the article "Quarter Of US Millennials Are OTT-Only" by Michelle Clancy.

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