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audience behaviour 15 September 2026

Three in four Americans use phones while watching TV

Omdia reports three in four American television viewers use smartphones while watching, meaning the biggest screen no longer commands undivided attention.

“Omdia reports three in four American television viewers use smartphones while watching, meaning the biggest screen no longer commands undivided attention. The behaviour now spans older audiences too, challenging broadcasters and advertisers to design formats that survive constant second-screen competition.”
— AMTC News, 15 Sep 2026
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