Time spent on social media by US users is set to plateau in 2025. But there are substantial differences in how different age groups spend time on social platforms.
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| Mar 29, 2024
US adults will spend 7 more minutes per day with media in 2024 than they did in 2023, confounding expectations of a post-pandemic reduction in screen and audio time.
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| Mar 21, 2024
As Latin America’s digital revolution marches on, advertisers and retailers must keep pace with how and where consumers are spending their time—and money—if they wish to maintain a competitive edge in today’s rapidly evolving business environment.
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| Mar 15, 2024
Social media is an integral part of the digital lives of US consumers under age 18. What they see and how they behave on social also has real-world impact, which has resulted in increasing scrutiny from consumers and lawmakers.
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| Mar 8, 2024
Gen Z is redefining search. Platforms like TikTok and YouTube are encroaching on Google’s territory as Gen Zers use social networks to look up tutorials, trends, and more.
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| Feb 20, 2024
Social media’s relationship with news and politics is getting even more complicated in the age of AI. Brands and the platforms will face big risks and challenges as mis- and disinformation proliferate this election year.
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| Feb 16, 2024
Saudi Arabia and the UAE have some of the most digitally engaged consumers in the world. Here’s how they stack up globally.
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| Jan 29, 2024
The pace of change in social media won’t slow in 2024. The rising number of disruptors—whether it’s AI, creators, social search, or TikTok Shop—will both reshape old trends and create new ones.
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| Jan 10, 2024
Instagram and TikTok are both popular among Gen Z, but this generation shows a preference for one over the other for certain social activities, like viewing Stories and direct messaging.
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| Jan 8, 2024
Consumers’ trust in the healthcare system is eroding, and they’re turning to other sources for information and treatment. Here’s how that could play out in 2024.
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| Dec 4, 2023
Dramatic shifts are in the works for 2024, as genAI, changing media norms, and innovative commerce redefine the business landscape. Our top nine trends explore what’s in store.
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| Nov 28, 2023
How does social media influence Gen Z’s customer journey?
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| Nov 20, 2023
Social commerce still has plenty of room to expand in the US. With discovery and inspiration as the key characteristics of social commerce, TikTok won’t be Amazon—but it will bring in new Gen Z shoppers.
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| Oct 19, 2023
Gen X consumers are dealing with their own health issues in addition to caring for children and older family members. Providers and marketers now have an opportunity to build generational trust—but they must better understand Gen Xers’ healthcare attitudes and behaviors.
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| Oct 12, 2023
Which platforms are Gen Z’s top choice for key social media activities? Our proprietary survey sheds light on how they spend their social media time.
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| Sep 25, 2023
Streaming video and music top Gen Z adults’ media activities, but their digital lives aren't just about entertainment. The multitasking, multidevice cohort treats the intersection of media and technology as a lifeline for socializing and staying informed.
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| Sep 21, 2023
The Hollywood strikes are revealing the full power of creators. They’re accelerating the diversification of platforms and revenue streams, and they will lead to more TV-like content and creator-owned media. Here’s how marketers, social platforms, and media companies should respond.
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| Sep 1, 2023
TikTok’s addictive videos add up to a huge amount of time spent on the platform. It’s already the No. 2 social app in daily minutes and will top the list by 2025.
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| Aug 23, 2023
Daily social network time is reaching a plateau, as the explosive growth in social video is approaching a saturation point. Even growth in time spent with TikTok is slowing, a sign that there’s a limit to how much social video people want to consume daily.
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| Aug 15, 2023
Digitally native Gen Zers engage with healthcare in different ways from other cohorts—e.g., they’re likely to turn to online channels for health information before going to a doctor. Providers and marketers must quickly adapt if they want to form lasting relationships with this age group.
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| Aug 3, 2023
The greatest amount of growth will come from Gen Zers as they enter adulthood, but millennials are still a force to be reckoned with due to the sheer size of their user base.
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| Jul 26, 2023
Threads has staying power, but Meta must ensure that the novelty and intrigue don’t wear off before the network effects take hold. It’s already a formidable rival to Twitter, but it’s not a replacement, and Threads must find its identity outside of Instagram to become a viable platform for users and advertisers.
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| Jul 17, 2023
This year, TikTok will ride the social video wave to become the third social platform with more than 100 million users in the US. But text-based platforms are also set for a revival thanks to Instagram Threads, Bluesky, and even Meta’s Messenger.
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| Jul 6, 2023
Our latest forecast for social network users around the world highlights the top platforms and key regional distinctions.
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| Jun 27, 2023
ChatGPT fever has hit social media. Advertisers need to pay close attention, but generative AI social media chatbots still have a lot to prove—and challenges to overcome.
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| Jun 13, 2023