Americans Watch TV from More Devices while Multitasking, Says Nielsen

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According to Nielsen, mobile video viewing continued its upward trend, with over 15 million
Americans reporting watching mobile video in Q2 2009. This is an
increase of 70% versus last year - the largest annual growth to date.

Furthermore, Nielsen notes Americans are increasing their overall media consumption, and media
multi-tasking is part of the equation, according to new data from The
Nielsen Company's most recent Three Screen Report.

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During 2nd Quarter 2009, the number of people watching mobile video
increased 70% from last year and people who watch video online
increased their viewing by 46% compared to a year ago. .While online and mobile are taking on an increasing role in the
American media experience, traditional TV consumption continues to grow and remains at a seasonal all-time high (141 hours a
month in the second quarter).

As of June 2009, this panel shows 57% of consumers with Internet
access at home watch TV and go online simultaneously at least once a
month. On average these consumers spend 2 hours, 39 minutes each month
simultaneously using the Internet while also watching TV. Their online
experience at home is in front of the television almost a third of the
time.

Read the most recent
Nielsen Three Screen Report.