% of African-American book buyers that rely on the recommendations from friends and family, compared to all consumers
Stat: Most Blacks are generally not influenced by best seller lists or reviews, and nearly 75% rely on the recommendations of friends and family, compared to 8% of all consumers.
Stat Categories: African-American Stats
Tags: African American African American,Black African American,Black,Negro
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Stat Source: BISG 
Publisher (site that mentioned this stat): Hunter Miller Group
Submitted By: Michael Raeford
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