Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

TV Viewers' Average Age Hits 50

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the hey-i'm-almost-that-old-now dept.

Ant writes "Variety reports on a recent study that says TV viewership's median age is outside the 18-49 years demographic: "The broadcast networks have grown older than ever — if they were a person, they wouldn't even be a part of TV's target demo anymore." These totals exclude DVR users, and apparently the oldest since they started tracking it. Of course you know what the means ... TV is for old people! The internet has confirmed it.

2 of 331 comments (clear)

  1. the Internet has nothing to do with it by Eil · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    TV is for old people! The internet has confirmed it.

    This has bum-fuck nothing to do with the Internet. What this is really saying is that the older generation is (perhaps wisely) more likely to tune into free local broadcast programming rather than shell out a huge monthly fee for satellite or cable programming.

  2. Re:Simple demographics by jez9999 · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    In other words, move along there's nothing to see here.

    Certainly not if you're watching broadcast TV.

    --
    == Jez ==
    Do you miss Firefox? Try Pale Moon.