streamie

English

Etymology

From stream +‎ -ie.

Noun

streamie (plural streamies)

1. (marketing) A consumer who frequently listens to, views and interacts with streaming media on the Internet.
   • 2004, Christopher H. Sterling, Encyclopedia of Radio 3-Volume Set, →ISBN, page 1244:

     As a group, streamies represent a very desirable demographic for advertisers. Streamies are among the most active group of internet users, spending more time on-line than the average internet user.

   • 2005, Alan Kvanli, Robert Pavur, Kellie Keeling, Concise Managerial Statistics, →ISBN:

     Many streamies use their office PCs to tune in to their favorite stations. Some use Web radio as a way to keep up with hometown news from a distance. In particular, sporting event broadcasts are very popular with streamies. Marketing analysts have noticed that the proportion of Internet users who are streamies is increasing.

   • 2006, Joe Follansbee, Hands-On Guide to Streaming Media, →ISBN:

     The streamie has important demographic characteristics that make them attractive marketing targets.

2. (Scotland) A little stream.

Adjective

streamie (comparative more streamie, superlative most streamie)

1. Obsolete form of streamy.

Anagrams

• Emirates, emirates, steamier