Physical Media (Video) Trends

Survey

This report is based on ABI Research’s biannual Technology Barometer™: Digital Lifestyle (US: 4Q 2011) survey, which is a primary research-based tracking study that provides dynamic views and insight into the constantly changing US consumer electronics market. In December 2011, 2,002 US consumers completed a comprehensive online questionnaire that gathered information on CE ownership (including brands for select devices), home networking, connected CE devices, pay-TV, and media consumption. This report covers consumer behavior as it relates to physical media (e.g. DVD/Blu-ray purchases and rentals).

Table of Contents

  • Methodology
  • Summary: DVD and Blu-ray Rental and Purchase Behavior
  • Activity Performed at Least Sometimes
  • DVD Rental Frequency
  • Blu-ray Rental Frequency
  • DVD Purchase Frequency
  • Blu-ray Purchase Frequency
  • DVD and Blu-ray Rental Locations (Used Once a Week or More Often)
  • Demographics
  • Age
  • Gender
  • State of Residence
  • Residence Locations (U.S. Census Regions/Divisions)
  • Marital Status
  • Number of People in Household
  • Number of Children under Age 18 in Household
  • Education
  • Occupational Status
  • Anticipated 2011 Personal Annual Pre-tax Income
  • Ethnicity
  • Role in Making Household’s Computer and Home Electronics Product Purchases. Role in Making Household's Computer and Home Electronics Product Purchases

Charts

  1. Activity Performed at Least Sometimes
  2. DVD Rental Frequency
  3. Blu-ray Rental Frequency
  4. DVD Purchase Frequency
  5. Blu-ray Purchase Frequency
  6. DVD and Blu-ray Rental Locations (Used Once a Week or More Often)
  7. Age
  8. Gender
  9. State of Residence
  10. Residence Locations (U.S. Census Regions/Divisions)
  11. Marital Status
  12. Number of People in Household
  13. Number of Children under Age 18 in Household
  14. Education
  15. Occupational Status
  16. Anticipated 2011 Personal Annual Pre-tax Income
  17. Ethnicity
  18. Role in Making Household's Computer and Home Electronics Product Purchases