Came across an interesting article about smartphone growth amongst those 55+. Now, I know many, to include myself, have stressed the importance of recruiting a younger audience as we move forward. That said, I nonetheless believe it is encouraging about the growth of smartphone use amongst the 55+ crowd, particularly for this format. It means those who have long been reluctant to embrace new technology are embracing it more and more, and this is a good sign for those Internet broadcasters looking to reach out to the older demo who love this music and terrestrial radio has long ignored and underserved.
http://gigaom.com/mobile/surprise-over-55-crowd-adopting-smartphones-fastest/
http://gigaom.com/mobile/surprise-over-55-crowd-adopting-smartphones-fastest/