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ESSENCE Poll: What Media Device Are You Most Addicted To?

A new study found that compared to other demographics, African-Americans spend the most time engaged in media. What media device are you most addicted to?
What Media Device Are You Most Addicted To?
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By Dominique Hobdy · Updated October 27, 2020
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Whether it’s must-see TV, your stuck-to-like-glue smartphone, or the gool ol’ radio, what device are you addicted to?

A recent study which looked at the actions of affluent Black consumers whose household income is $75,000 and higher, noted that African-Americans are seeing an increase in education, income, and media intake.

The study found that in their spare time, African-American adults spend 42% more time watching TV, 13% more time on computers and 15% more time on smartphones than any other demographic.

We want to know what device you can’t get enough of. Let us know below! [poll id=760571]