African-American Consumers: The Untold Story
Black consumers make up a diverse group of trendsetters, education enthusiasts, media influencers, social activists and content creators. Making gains and upending outdated stereotypes on multiple fronts – from education to income to social media and civic engagement – the African-American story continues to evolve as Black consumers leave an indelible footprint on today’s rapidly changing mainstream. African-Americans are indeed increasingly affluent, influential and culturally diverse – and savvy marketers and businesses are taking notice. –Nielsen
The story regarding Black consumers continues to astound corporate America, industry influencers, and marketers as the African-American community flexes its economic muscles and outpaces its counterparts in many key categories.
On Thursday’s edition of NewsOne Now, Nielsen’s Cheryl Pearson-McNeil, Senior Vice President, U.S. Strategic Community Alliances and Consumer Engagement, joined Roland Martin on NewsOne Now to discuss the key findings of the Nielsen 2015 African-American Consumer Report.
Key findings of the 2015 African-American Consumer Report:
- African-American income growth rates outpaced those of non-Hispanic Whites at every annual household income level above $60,000.
- Rate of Black high school graduates enrolled in college increased in 2014 to 70.9%, exceeding the rate of all high school graduates in the nation.
- By 2060, one out of every six U.S. Blacks will be immigrants.
African-American Social Media Usage
- 44% support companies or brands
- 44% networking
- 29% information about products
- 14% tracking news or special events
African-American Media Consumption
- Television 51 hours
- Radio 13 hours
- Computer 8 hours
- Smartphone 6 hours
Watch Roland Martin, Nielsen’s Cheryl Pearson-McNeil, and the NewsOne Now panel discuss the findings of this year’s African-American Consumer Report in the video clip above.
To review the Nielsen 2015 African-American Consumer Report, visit Nielsen.com
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