Many French want to “switch off” from digital
The world still prefers their reading in print. In a global survey by research company Toluna, 72% of all respondents underline their preference for printed books and magazines with only 9% preferring e-readers instead. Of the countries surveyed, France has the biggest fanbase of printed books with 85% of French respondents choosing this format. The country also seems most concerned with their amount of screen on-time. 79% of French respondents consider it important to “switch off” and enjoy printed books and magazines.
Germans have their screen-time under control
The overuse of electronic devices is a global concern. Altogether, 53% of global respondents fear they’re getting too much screen time for their own good. Germans seem to have their digital habits best in check: in Germany, only 37% of respondents raise concerns about the overuse of electronic devices.
Digital magazines? The UK says “No, thank you”
Globally, printed magazines are just as popular as printed books with most readers preferring their copies in paper. With their love for printed magazines, the UK tops the charts. A whopping 78% of Brits prefer their magazines in print, with only 19% claiming to read a digital magazine at least once per week. On the other side of the Atlantic, in Brazil, 63% of respondents read digital magazines on the weekly. Quite the contrast!
Italians read the most magazines
Although the Brits are the most vocal in their preference, it is in fact the Italians who read most of their magazines in print. 57% of Italian respondents claim to read a printed magazine each week. On the other end of the spectrum, in Australia and New Zealand, the figure is less than 35%.
Americans prefer their ads in print
When comparing online ads to print, 46% of global respondents say that they would be more likely to take action after seeing an ad in a printed newspaper or magazine than if they saw the same ad online. In the US, this figure rises to 54%.
The preference for print ads is well-documented. In a Kantar Millward Brown survey of 14,500 respondents across 45 countries, ads in printed magazines reached the highest net positive score out of all advertising formats. Clinical psychologist Scott McDonald, PhD, argues that the slower reading speed associated with print results in increased comprehension and recall – making print ads not only popular but effective, too!
