With one third of the US population watching digital video each week, it’s safe to say that online viewing is becoming increasingly mainstream. However, the latest US Touchpoints data look very similar to our own and shows that linear TV still rules the roost. So in a world with more content and content platforms than ever before, what – if anything – will replace television? ‘More telly!’ says The Media Native.
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