The document summarizes the results of a 9th survey wave conducted in August 2020 regarding media usage and consumer behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some key findings include:
- Podcast and online shopping popularity increased significantly compared to pre-pandemic levels and are expected to remain elevated post-pandemic. Younger people also upgraded gaming hardware and software more during the pandemic.
- Television and video streaming saw heightened usage during lockdowns but have since returned closer to normal levels. Sports viewing rebounded strongly once competitions resumed broadcasting.
- While online time decreased slightly on weekends, activities like news, videos, shopping significantly increased on weekdays compared to before the pandemic.
- Most consumers expect to maintain