First Coined In 2014 Media Binging trend icon

Media Binging

As more media and entertainment are available from any device on demand, consumers binge and are willing to pay extra for the convenience.

The 2014 Non-Obvious Trend Report, where Media Binging was first coined

First published in the 2014 Non-Obvious Trend Report →

Trend Longevity Rating

B Graded B in 2026 ·
a strong prediction that largely held up

How this trend held up

As streaming options grow exponentially, we will see some fatigue with the idea of binge-watching as consumers feel overloaded and no longer obliged to stay up to date on every show.

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