Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
In the December 2011 survey and follow-up surveys of January 2012 there was major growth in ownership of e-reading devices like Kindles and Nooks and in tablet computer ownership. In the January survey, we found that 21% of urban residents, 20% of suburban residents, and 14% of rural residents had tablets. There was not notable […]
The innovations at the Deseret media properties are perhaps the most comprehensive of those studied here. The changes, begun with the arrival of CEO Clark Gilbert in 2009, included the birth of a new digital entity, re-branding the editorial product to broaden the company’s audience base and the development of a platform to bring citizens […]
Muslims number 1.6 billion, representing 23% of all people worldwide. There are two major branches of Islam – Sunni and Shia. The overwhelming majority (87-90%) of Muslims are Sunnis; about 10-13% are Shia Muslims.8 Muslims are concentrated in the Asia-Pacific region, where six-in-ten (62%) of all Muslims reside. Many Muslims also live in the Middle […]
The arts organizations represented in the survey tend to agree with the notions that the internet and social media have “increased engagement” and made art a more participatory experience, and that they have helped make “arts audiences more diverse.” They also tend to agree that the internet has “played a major role in broadening the […]
The pace of change in the Middle East – in Syria, Egypt, Palestine and Israel – is accelerating as 2012 draws to a close. But the American people are not paying attention and are deeply skeptical of greater U.S. engagement in a corner of the world that looks increasingly unstable.
Libraries are key technology hubs in their communities. Many patrons would like even more tech-centered services, but ultimately many feel that print books remain important in the digital age.