O digital divide (mais novos e mais velhos)

Um estudo sobre o universo geral de ouvintes (e não os mais jovens) [já usado em 4.3.3.1]:

«Despite the wide popularity of portable music sources, consumers prefer to listen to some form of radio more than MP3 players and CDs, according to a new survey. A total of 560 respondents spend 16,814 hours per week listening to audio entertainment. Thirty-nine percent of that time is spent on FM radio, followed by 23 percent on MP3 players / iPods and 18 percent on CDs, to round out the top three audio sources. In an age of portable media devices like the iPod, individuals still satisfy their audio cravings with the longest-standing format, radio. The findings were a result of a survey commissioned by sonoro audio, manufacturer of distinctive, high-quality audio products. Collectively, 57 percent of the time is spent listening to some form of radio, AM, FM or Internet. Internet radio alone is becoming a premier audio medium for US consumers. (...) "Even with the advent of MP3 players, consumers are still largely turning to radio for their music needs as it is easily accessible and free," said Marcell Faller, founder and CEO of sonoro audio. "However, consumers’ expanding, elaborate music libraries have created a demand for all-in-one audio systems that let them integrate the functionality of MP3 players, CDs and radio in a single compact device." »

fonte: MarketWire.com, «Radio Still Number One Music Source Over MP3 Players, CDs» 19/05/08