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Author: Anna Noel Taylor, Christian Kurz

TV Continues to Bring People Together

The ways we watch TV have transformed in recent years, but it’s a source of common ground now as much as ever.

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In a Learning App for Kids, Parents Want Soft Skills and Culture

A learning app for kids should be enriching and entertaining, focusing on topics not covered in school.

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In a Changing TV Landscape, Viewers Continue to Watch to Unwind

Same as ever, global viewers turn to television when they want to decompress. Indulging in favorite shows alone leads to more flexibility when watching with others.

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Family Togetherness Is a Core Value for US Hispanics

They plan to pass on most family traditions to their kids and take care of each other no matter what.

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Today’s TV: The Video

We’ve never had so many ways to watch TV. A new video illustrates what TV means to viewers around the world in this changing landscape.

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Hispanic to Latinx: The Video

What unites US Hispanics as a community? Hear their thoughts on family, religion, food and music in a video from our recent study.

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Global Viewers Love TV, But Want a Simpler Experience

Audiences around the world define “TV” as content, not devices or services. The vast amount of content available is hard to navigate - so they crave ease and seamlessness.

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Teenage Fears

Today’s teens around the world struggle to understand the complex world they see through social media and feel pressure to succeed.

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What Global Consumers Want in a Music Festival

A great line-up, top-notch production, and interesting location are the starting point.

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At Music Festivals, Global Consumers Will Pay More for an Amazing Experience

Beyond the ticket, festivalgoers spend money on VIP add-ons, travel, food and drinks, and more.

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Social for Everyone: The Video

How and why global consumers are using social media, in their own words.

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Video: To Find Out What TV Means to Consumers, We Took It Away

A new video shows how people reacted during a week without television. (Hint: it wasn’t easy!)

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Age Has a Big Influence on Social Media Behavior

Our new study illustrates how people in different age groups are using social media now.

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Around the World, Social Media Is a Source of Connection, Creativity and Empowerment

The benefits of social media outweigh the drawbacks, according to our latest research.

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My Teen Life: The Video

Hear the teens we spoke to for our My Teen Life project in their own words.

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American Teens Believe in Their Right to Safety and See Themselves as Unstoppable

As they fight to end gun violence, this internet-inspired generation of American teens feels comfortable dreaming big, speaking truth to power, and taking action.

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Global Teens Trust Their Parents, But Not Public Authorities

Teens today are extremely close with their parents – but they’re not convinced the police, religious figures and politicians have their best interests in mind.

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Through Social Media, Teens Learn From Others’ Stories and Stand Up for Their Beliefs

Global teens appreciate others’ voices – and are eager to use their own.

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TV Brings People Together and Keeps Them Up To Date

A recent study shows that TV offers viewers a unique sense of connection and instant gratification.

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Around the World, Casual Sex Isn’t All That Common

The people with the best sex lives aren’t who you’d think, according to our new global sex study.

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In a Fast-Changing World, Teens Believe Flexibility Is Essential

Today’s global teens want to learn from their mistakes and adapt when needed.

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For Viewers, TV Fulfills Needs Beyond Entertainment

In a recent media study, we took TV away from viewers – and found that entertainment wasn’t the only thing they missed.

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My Teen Life, a Global Story

We spoke to teens in 32 countries to find out what life is like for them.

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Global Viewers Are Accessing Content in New Ways – and Watching Even More Than Before

Around the world, audiences are enhancing their viewing experiences with new technology, according to our latest media usage study.

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As Media Changes, TV Continues to Matter

Our latest study on TV habits around the world finds that in viewers' lives, TV is as essential as ever.

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INFOGRAPHIC: As People Come Together, a Sense of Unity and Acceptance Emerges

A recent study looks at how the internet and online connections are opening people’s minds and inspiring them to make the world a better place.

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Around the World, Kids Exert a Powerful Influence on Household Decisions

How do kids influence household purchase decisions around the world?

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INFOGRAPHIC: Staying Grounded in an Uncertain World

People are becoming more worried about the future and less trusting, but also more determined to seek out the positive.

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INFOGRAPHIC: How People Around the World Are Standing Up To Uncertainty

An infographic illustrates how people are managing stress and coping in an increasingly stressful world.

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INFOGRAPHIC: Experiences with Others Make People Around the World Happy

August is vacation month in many countries – and our latest study reveals that people increasingly value free time to have fun and relax with those they care about.

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Introducing The Next Normal: Rise of Resilience

Today, we’re proud to announce the official launch of our newest project, The Next Normal: Rise of Resilience.

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Meet Our Modern Dads

A new video sheds light on the meaning of fatherhood for some of the men we spoke to for our Modern Dads project.

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Global Dads Struggle to Balance Career and Family

Dads want to be more involved in their kids’ lives – but getting time away from work isn’t easy.

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Global Kids Love Their Games

A new survey of kids in 30 countries reveals a generation of passionate gamers.

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In a Changing World, Modern Dads Are More Involved – and Reaping the Rewards

Global dads are rejecting traditional gender stereotypes and taking a more active role in their children’s lives, according to a newly released Viacom study.

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Global Preschoolers and Their Favorite Toys

A new Viacom study reveals the most popular toy categories among global kids 2 to 5.

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The Film – Little Big Kids: Preschoolers Ready for Life

A 10-minute film gives a window into the lives of today’s global preschoolers. 

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Preschoolers’ Parents Seek Out the Developmental Benefits of Technology

Parents believe technology gives their kids the skills they’ll need for the future, according to a new Viacom study.

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Parents of Global Preschoolers Value Playful Learning

A new Viacom study reveals that while parents of small children still value traditional learning, they’re placing emphasis on the educational benefits of play.

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Instead of Sheltering, Parents Are Broadening Their Kids’ Life Experiences

Parents are exposing preschool-age children to more of the realities of life to prepare them for an unpredictable world, according to a new Viacom study

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Viacom Presents: Little Big Kids, Preschoolers Ready for Life

Viacom’s new study of global preschoolers reveals that parenting styles are adapting to a changing and unpredictable world.

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Gen X Women Incite Change Through Individual Actions

When Gen X women come up against gender discrimination, they work around the problem covertly. Their individual actions have collectively redefined expectations for women today.

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After the Brexit Vote, Young Europeans Cautiously Look to a United Future

Viacom International spoke to European youth after the UK’s historic vote—and found that they continue to believe in the future of a united Europe.

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As Filipino LGBT Attitudes Evolve, a Transgender Congresswoman Is Elected

The Philippines has elected a transgender Congresswoman in an otherwise macho election cycle, illustrating the country’s increasing acceptance of the LGBTI community.

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The Engaged Viewer: Using New Sources to Tune In More Than Ever

From this transforming media environment has emerged a key viewer who is engaged, savvy and spending even more time watching TV.

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How Global Audiences Are Optimizing Their Viewing Experience

Different sources play different roles for global viewers, according to TV RE[DEFINED], a recent project by Viacom International Media Networks.

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Little Big Influencers in Northern Europe

Kids in Northern Europe have a lot of influence over their parents’ purchase decisions, according to a recent Nickelodeon Kids & Family GPS study.

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What Sources and Devices Global Viewers Have, and How They Use Them to Watch TV

The latest installment from Viacom International Media Networks’ “TV RE[DEFINED]” project takes a look at the devices and sources available in global homes, and the effect this has on their TV viewing.

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TV RE[DEFINED]: How Global Viewers Discover New Shows

Global viewers engage in a 3-step process to discover new content, according to new VIMN study TV RE[DEFINED].

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Global Millennials Support Marriage Equality

Today, the Supreme Court of the United States guaranteed a right to same-sex marriage nationwide. This legal milestone is in...

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World AIDS Day and Global Young Adults

Celebrated each year on December 1st, World AIDS Day is a time for people worldwide to unite in the fight...

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