--- title: [research] Current Research into Video Content Preferences description: Globally, consumers are starting to prefer video content over more traditional approaches. They are also increasingly using Google and Social Media, with younger consumers massively preferring these avenues over any other. Below is a summary of HubSpot's research showing these trends. image: https://research.hubspot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/hubspot.com/research/CHARTS/Content%20trends%20refresh%202017/Content%20trends%201%20report-06.png?width=696&name=Content%20trends%201%20report-06.png --- [![Tree Group Sales Development and Lead Generation for Motorsport Companies - Blue Logo - PNG](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Logos/Tree%20Group%20Sales%20Development%20and%20Lead%20Generation%20for%20Motorsport%20Companies%20-%20Blue%20Logo%20-%20PNG.png?width=82&height=82&name=Tree%20Group%20Sales%20Development%20and%20Lead%20Generation%20for%20Motorsport%20Companies%20-%20Blue%20Logo%20-%20PNG.png)](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/)   [How to Run an Inbound Marketing Campaign](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/tag/how-to-run-an-inbound-marketing-campaign) # [research] Current Research into Video Content Preferences 2 Apr 2019 Written by [James Walters](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/author/james-walters) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Globally, consumers are starting to prefer video content over more traditional approaches. They are also increasingly using Google and Social Media, with younger consumers massively preferring these avenues over any other. Below is a summary of HubSpot's research showing these trends. This is part of our series, [Free Checklist: How to Run an Inbound Marketing Campaign](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/get-your-free-inbound-and-digital-marketing-campaign-checklist). Join the [#SalesSuperleague](https://www.google.co.uk/search?site=&source=hp&q=%23salessuperleague). As always you can read our blog, watch our [videos on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8bUj__AE716gIUAve2ekgA), or listen to our podcast on [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/tree-group-business-development/id1109498898) and [Soundcloud](https://soundcloud.com/james-walters-289648896)…   [![Get Your Free Checklist: How to Run an Inbound Marketing Campaign](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1966464/b0fba41c-d916-4c0c-b125-b78ed244af7b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1966464/b0fba41c-d916-4c0c-b125-b78ed244af7b)   ## What do People Want When it Comes to Video Content?   ### People pay the Most Attention to Video Content People are most likely to pay attention to video content, but more than 50% also like news articles, multimedia articles and social media posts.   ![Content that people pay attention to](https://research.hubspot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/hubspot.com/research/CHARTS/Content%20trends%20refresh%202017/Content%20trends%201%20report-02.png?width=600&name=Content%20trends%201%20report-02.png)https://research.hubspot.com/charts/content-people-pay-attention-to ### Brand Video Content is Preferred by 54% of People For brands, people tend to also prefer video content, but emails and social images are also liked.   ![For brands, video content is preferred](https://research.hubspot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/hubspot.com/research/CHARTS/Content%20trends%20refresh%202017/Content%20trends%201%20report-06.png?width=600&name=Content%20trends%201%20report-06.png)https://research.hubspot.com/charts/branded-video-is-preferred   ### YouTube and Facebook are the Top Video Platforms Currently most people watch online videos on YouTube, but Facebook is catching up.   ![YouTube and Facebook are top video platforms](https://research.hubspot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/hubspot.com/research/CHARTS/Consumer%20Geography%20report/consumergeoArtboard%201.png?width=600&name=consumergeoArtboard%201.png)https://research.hubspot.com/charts/video-platforms-by-geography   ### Globally, Google and Facebook are the Top Content Discovery Channels When catching up on news, business and lifestyle stories online, 52% of people search in Google, 48% read their Facebook feed and 41% go directly to a publications website.   ![Google and Facebook lead for content](https://research.hubspot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/hubspot.com/research/CHARTS/Content%20trends%20refresh%202017/Content%20trends%201%20report-12.png?width=600&name=Content%20trends%201%20report-12.png)https://research.hubspot.com/charts/google-facebook-content   ### Consumers want Entertaining, Funny and Informative Video Content Globally, 73% of people want to see videos that are entertaining, 70% want to see videos that are funny, 61% want to see informative or educational videos, and 47% want to see inspiring videos.   ![Consumers want entertaining video content globally](https://research.hubspot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/hubspot.com/research/CHARTS/Consumer%20Geography%20report/consumergeoArtboard%2043.png?width=600&name=consumergeoArtboard%2043.png)https://research.hubspot.com/charts/video-type-by-geography   ## What do Younger Consumers Prefer?   ### Younger Consumers use Social Media as a Vital Part of the Research Process Younger consumers are much more likely to use social media as a place to go for information when they are researching options.   ![Social is part of the research process](https://research.hubspot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/hubspot.com/research/CHARTS/Content%20trends%20refresh%202017/Content%20trends%201%20report-03.png?width=600&name=Content%20trends%201%20report-03.png)https://research.hubspot.com/charts/social-for-product-research   ### Younger Consumers use Facebook and Google to get Content Younger consumers massively prefer Facebook and Google for content. This is vital knowledge as younger consumers will age and enter the top buyer hotspot.   ![Younger consumers use Facebook for content](https://research.hubspot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/hubspot.com/research/CHARTS/Content%20trends%20refresh%202017/Content%20trends%201%20report-11.png?width=600&name=Content%20trends%201%20report-11.png)https://research.hubspot.com/charts/younger-consumers-facebook   ## Your Website is Still Important!   Despite the preference for Google and Social media, if a person wants to connect with your brand and learn more about you, 67% will go to your website.   ![Website is still critical for brands](https://research.hubspot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/hubspot.com/research/CHARTS/Content%20trends%20refresh%202017/Content%20trends%201%20report-09.png?width=600&name=Content%20trends%201%20report-09.png)https://research.hubspot.com/charts/website-still-critical   Video content is increasing in popularity globally, as is the use of social media. Its vital that your automotive company gets prepared to start using video content, as well as having an active social media profile. But don't forget your website! Buyers still want to be able to find out more details about your products and services by going to your website. I've referenced 'young' buyers throughout this post. Whilst your current customers might not be 'young' we regularly find junior staff in Automotive companies are the ones that conduct initial research for managers, directors, and owners. Plus, the age of your customers aren't static and we also see many junior staff moving up through companies and into decision maker roles. If you've engaged with them whilst they were working their way up then you already have a captive audience that knows about your brand, how you're different to your competitors, and why they should buy what you're selling.   ## To learn more about your buyers content preferences, start with this [Free Checklist: How to Run an Inbound Marketing Campaign](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/get-your-free-inbound-and-digital-marketing-campaign-checklist).   Thank you to [HubSpot](https://research.hubspot.com/charts/branded-video-is-preferred) for the research and graphics.   ### You might also be interested in… Our blog series for Automotive companies on [Business Growth](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/tag/business-growth), [How to use HubSpot](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/tag/how-to-use-hubspot), and [Website design](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/tag/website-design), our podcasts on [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/tree-group-business-development/id1109498898) and [Soundcloud](https://soundcloud.com/james-walters-289648896), and our videos on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8bUj__AE716gIUAve2ekgA).   ### About The Tree Group The Tree Group is a business growth agency and HubSpot Certified Partner that combines sales, marketing, and websites to help Automotive companies with at least 10 staff and a desire to grow by 15% in the next 18 months. 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