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Tuning in and logging off
Boomers started the sexual revolution and the women's movement, but when searching for information, they're a traditional bunch. A study from Pew Research Center found that boomers depend overwhelmingly on television as their main source of information. Over three-quarters of boomers surveyed turn to the tube for national and international news.
The Internet is the main source of information for less than half of the adults surveyed, and, unsurprisingly, the vast majority of them are under 30. Only 29 percent of boomers said the Internet was their main source of information.
About the Author
Danielle Andrus, AdvisorOne
Danielle is the managing editor of Investment Advisor magazine. She has been a part of the publishing industry since 2006, covering the advisory industry since 2007. Danielle has a BA in Economics from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists.
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