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Smartphone Owners Like Sounds Of Streaming

According to research firm Parks Associates, smartphone owners spend more time per day listening to music on their device compared to other major entertainment activities, and 68% of smartphone owners are listening to streaming music daily on their phones. In addition, 71% of smartphone owners watch short video clips on their devices. For now, consumers are more engaged with streamed audio, spending an average 45 minutes per day listening, compared to 24 minutes per day watching short video clips.

From the article "Smartphone Owners Like Sounds Of Streaming" by www.insideradio.com

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