The document contains survey data from Macedonia and Central and Southeastern Europe (C/SEE) comparing media consumption habits. Some key findings:
- The internet has surpassed traditional TV and radio as the most frequently used media on a daily basis.
- Young people spend 1-2 hours per day on internet activities, compared to 30 minutes or less for older age groups.
- Smartphones are the most commonly owned digital device, used by over 70% of the population several times a week.
- The most popular online activities are browsing websites, emailing, and using social networks for communication and entertainment purposes.
- People trust recommendations from friends and family more than advertising or experts when making
8. 0 20 40 60 80 100
internet
traditional TV
traditional radio
traditional magazines
traditional newspapers
> 5 hrs 4-5 hrs 3-4 hrs 2-3 hrs
1-2 hrs 30-60 mins < 30 mins hard to say
9. 0
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4
5
0 5 10 15 20 25
0
1
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internet
radio
TV
(Y) Average number of hours per typical day
(X) Average number of days per month
magazines
newspapers
Macedonia C/SEE
14. 81
79
71
59
54
53
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0 25 50 75 100
smartphone
portable PC
stationary PC
tablet
trad. mobile phone
smart TV
game console
Daily, almost daily Weekly Monthly Less often Never
19. 41
40
35
29
24
20
17
15
14
14
12
7
0 20 40 60
browsing websites, surfing
checking, answering e-mails
job, school related activities
using social networking services
messaging online (SMS)
searching a product seen on TV
playing games online
visiting program website
reading comments on social media
searching info about people on TV
sharing comments on social media
checking TV critics about the program
20.
21. 31
27
21
26
26
19
21
22
15
22
19
16
16
15
13
10
3
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searching web pages
using e-mail
using social networks
reading articles on portals
job, education related
using communicators
listening to music online
reading about brands
using maps, locations
watching video
visiting forums, blogs
playing games
banking online
using price comparison sites
buying online
writing blogs, reviews
investing online
PC stationary PC portable smartphone tablet