JUNE 27, 2012
Fifty-four percent of tablet users watch video on their tablet on a weekly basis
It may be no surprise that tablet users are embracing online video in a big
way. According to a March 2012 study by the Online Publishers
Association (OPA) and research consulting firm Frank N. Magid Associates,
accessing content and information was the top reason US tablet users reached for
their devices, at a considerable 94%. Video was the most popular content that
tablet users sought, followed by getting weather information and local news.
Short-form news and entertainment videos trumped long-form movies or television shows as the most popular videos watched by tablet users. A lofty 92% of those who consumed video on their tablet said they viewed short-form news and entertainment videos on a regular basis. Moreover, 64% viewed user-generated videos, like YouTube videos, on a regular basis. Fewer than half of the respondents said they watched full-length TV shows and movies on their tablet regularly. This suggests that tablet users are more apt to snack on the device—use it for short periods of time, as opposed to hour-long blocks.
In general, tablet users watched video more frequently than smartphone users.
According to an April comScore
MobiLens study, 53% of US tablet users watched mobile video or TV at least
once that month, compared to only 20% of smartphone users. This is likely
because of the tablet's larger screen size and its role as a couch companion.
eMarketer projects nearly 70 million US consumers will use a tablet by the
end of 2012. By 2015, over half of all internet users will be tablet users. This
tablet growth rate means that video is also likely to flourish. As marketers
consider their tablet video strategies, they should keep in mind that shorter
video content is consumed on a more regular basis than long-form content.
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Fifty-four percent of tablet users watch video on their tablet on a weekly basis
Business-related content, such as financial information and checking the stock market, fell fairly low on the list, indicating a more entertainment-focused device experience for most users.
Short-form news and entertainment videos trumped long-form movies or television shows as the most popular videos watched by tablet users. A lofty 92% of those who consumed video on their tablet said they viewed short-form news and entertainment videos on a regular basis. Moreover, 64% viewed user-generated videos, like YouTube videos, on a regular basis. Fewer than half of the respondents said they watched full-length TV shows and movies on their tablet regularly. This suggests that tablet users are more apt to snack on the device—use it for short periods of time, as opposed to hour-long blocks.
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