Getting the undivided attention of consumers gets harder all the time. Much like drivers who listen to music, talk on the phone, apply makeup, and eat at the same time, Internet users in the U.S. conduct a wide array of activities while online.
Here is one study that showed activities that people do while online:

Here is another:

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