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Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy were the top 3 retailers in US representing 64% of the Stereo Headphones market. The TraQline survey methodology ensures all outlets and brands are represented in the share calculations.
Samsung had the highest close rate of the leading TV & Audio brands. Bose was second. 600,000 survey responses were collected in the past year to measure brand shares.
Of the leading brands for Wireless Home Speakers, JBL had the highest unit growth rate in the past year. TraQline survey is conducted every calendar quarter providing timely insights.
61% of TV & Audio buyers shopped online while 36% bought online. Online vs. brick splits are tracked for all retailers and brands.
The average price paid for Wireless Home Speakers was $91 down 22% versus three years ago. TraQline measures price paid by retailer, brand, feature, geography, demographic, etc.
60% of the TV & Audio buyers were Male. TraQline goes beyond sku information, collecting data on "who" is buying the products.
When TV & Audio buyers shop at both Walmart and Best Buy, Walmart wins 56% of the time. TraQline measures shopping behavior including stores shopped, walk rates, and more.
When Voice assistant/Smart speaker buyers shop both Google and Amazon Echo, Google wins 55% of the time. TraQline measures shopping behavior including stores shopped, walk rates, and more.
Competitive price and Features desired were the top 2 reasons for brand purchase in Television. TraQline measures purchase drivers such as why they purchased a brand at a retailer.
Competitive price and Good selection of products were the top 2 reasons for store purchase in TV & Audio. TraQline measures purchase drivers such as why they purchased a brand at a retailer.
Of those who bought Stereo Headphones, 13% are from California. With Geography as detailed as Zip+4, TraQline can help with door-to-door analysis and other geographic insights.
Samsung has the highest share of TV's 50" and above. TraQline can provide trends and insights on specific metrics of each product category.
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TV & Audio Insights from TraQline’s Q3 2020 Data

Each quarter, TraQline surveys go in-depth to find out what makes a particular product stand out. In addition to WHY consumers buy, we find out what TV features are most important to customers?  Whether it’s screen size, resolution, smart capability or more, TraQline covers it.
  1. Average Price Paid for TV & Audio was $237. This was down 1% from last year and down 8% for 5 years ago.
  2. Of the online TV & Audio purchases, 14% were shipped to store. 85% had it shipped to their home.
  3. Samsung and Sony had the highest consideration rates of all of the brands.
  4. Bose had the highest online purchase rate of any of the leading brands.
  5. Walmart has gained dollar share the past 4 consecutive years.
  6. Millennials' top two favorite retailers are Target and Walmart.
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TV & Audio categories measured by TraQline

  • LED - LCD TV
  • 4K Ultra HD TV
  • Headphones
  • DVD Player
  • Blu-ray Player
  • Digital Video Recorder / Hard Drive
  • Satellite Dish / System
  • Automobile Video Player
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EVERY DMA and EVERY MSA is represented in TraQline, allowing you to measure small players in the marketplace.
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No other source is trusted like TraQline for its ability to track the market and provide insights during a Line Review.
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No other source provides TraQline’s comprehensive view on Online vs. Brick & Mortar, measuring online retailers like Amazon and multi-channel splits like Best Buy.
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Before launching The Stevenson Company in 1995, President and CEO Dave Stevenson managed worldwide research for product development, distribution, advertising, and customer satisfaction. His roles, first as head of the marketing section of General Motors’ worldwide product planning group, and later as director of GE Appliances’ global economics and market research team, give him extensive experience in consumer as well as business to business marketing solutions. Mr. Stevenson holds a Ph.D. in statistics from Southern Methodist University.