Having a viewing audience that owns connected game consoles is a huge asset to a networks’ digital distribution strategy. Our Connected Home Forecast found that video game consoles are the most prominent device delivering Internet to the TV.
Port Washington, New York (PRWEB) August 14, 2013
U.S. homes that tune into family network programming or subscribe to premium movie channels are 20 percent more likely than other network viewers to have their TV connected to the internet. According to the new Connected Home Consumer Index Report from NPD Connected Intelligence, family network viewers are 22 percent more likely to have a TV hooked up to the Internet, and premium movie channel subscribers are 19 percent more likely than the norm measured among all Internet homes. Forty percent of U.S. homes with an Internet connection have at least one TV that’s connected, either through the TV itself, a video game console, Blu-ray Disc player, or streaming media player.
As networks develop television apps, it’s critical for them to know how much of their audience is reachable on the TV. It’s of equal importance to know which devices are delivering the Internet connection and ultimately their content to the screen. When ranking network viewers’ likelihood to have a TV connected to the Internet, family networks are in four of the top ten spots and premium movie channels command three. These networks are able to capture more of their audience through over-the-top services on the TV.
Networks with Highest Rate of Households Owning a TV Connected to Internet
1. Nickelodeon/Nick Jr./Teen Nick
2. MTV (all MTV networks)
3. Cartoon Network
4. Disney Channel/Disney Jr.
5. Cinemax
6. Comedy Central
7. HBO
8. Nick at Nite
9. Showtime
10. ABC Family
Source: The NPD Group/Connected Intelligence, Q2 2013 Connected Home Consumer Index
Note: TV may be directly connected to Internet or through another device
The Connected Home Consumer Index report finds that families are using video game consoles more than any other device to connect their TVs to the Internet. Programming from networks such as Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Disney Channel, and ABC Family is obviously geared to households with children. These homes with children under age 18 are 63 percent more likely than the general Internet population to have a TV that is connected to the Internet through a video game console.
“Having a viewing audience that owns connected game consoles is a huge asset to a networks’ digital distribution strategy,” said John Buffone, Director of Devices for NPD Connected Intelligence. “Our Connected Home Forecast found that video game consoles are the most prominent device delivering Internet to the TV. In fact, 29 percent of U.S. Internet homes currently have a game console connected to the Internet and we project they will retain dominance through 2015.”
While networks are beginning to develop their own apps for the TV, the top video services used on the TV are still content aggregation services Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, and Amazon Instant/Prime Video. Network services such as HBOGO still rank lower on the list.
Methodology
More than 5,000 U.S. consumers, age 18 and older were surveyed in the second quarter of 2013 for the Connected Home study. Unless otherwise specified, connected TVs are connected to the Internet directly through the TV itself or another device such as a video game console, Blu-ray Disc player, or streaming media player. Devices measured in the Consumer Index are actually Internet connected not just Internet capable.
About Connected Intelligence
Connected Intelligence provides competitive intelligence and insight on the rapidly evolving consumer’s connected environment. The service focuses on the three core components of the connected market: the device, the broadband access that provides the connectivity and the content that drives consumer behavior. These three pillars of the connected ecosystem are analyzed through a comprehensive review of what is available, adopted, and consumed by the customer, as well as reviewing how the market will evolve over time and what the various vendors can do to best position themselves in this evolving market. For more information: http://www.connected-intelligence.com. Follow Connected Intelligence on Twitter: @npdci.
About The NPD Group, Inc.
The NPD Group provides global information and advisory services to drive better business decisions. By combining unique data assets with unmatched industry expertise, we help our clients track their markets, understand consumers, and drive profitable growth. Sectors covered include automotive, beauty, consumer electronics, entertainment, fashion, food / foodservice, home, luxury, mobile, office supplies, sports, technology, toys, and video games. For more information, visit http://www.npd.com and npdgroupblog.com. Follow us on Twitter: @npdtech and @npdgroup.
