(NAPSI)—Many believe today’s television viewers have it better than ever. That’s because they have access to a wider selection of in-home entertainment than ever before—and many are choosing to watch TV on demand.
Some say the change in TV-viewing preferences can be attributed to the growing popularity of affordable, easy-to-use streaming players. In fact, according to an October 2012 survey conducted by Harris Interactive, 53 percent of Americans are streaming entertainment. For 18−35-year-olds, streaming nearly ties live TV time.
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