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Gen Z

Data: UK men concerned about impact of social media

Around three quarters (76 per cent) of young men in the UK are worried about the impact of social media on young men’s mental health, but almost as many are optimistic that it can improve – with two thirds (66 per cent) of young men in the UK saying that they feel social media can […]

January 14, 2025

Report: UK is a nation of split-screeners

The UK has become a nation of split-screeners, secret streamers and event schemers according to research commissioned by BT Group. Network Wrapped is a new annual study that combines mobile and broadband data with consumer insights to reveal the latest trends around how the British public engaged with the biggest cultural moments of the year, […]

December 18, 2024

Research: Stark differences in men/women online habits

Significant differences in the online lives of men and women in the UK have been revealed in Ofcom’s annual report into the nation’s digital habits. Across all adult age groups, women are spending more time online – on smartphones, tablets and computers – than men – clocking up an extra 33 minutes more each day […]

November 28, 2024

Top trends in digital entertainment choices among young people in the UK

As digital platforms evolve, young people in the UK are finding new and diverse ways to engage in entertainment online. Ranging from streaming platforms and gaming to social media trends and sports betting, the digital landscape is packed with options. Understanding the current entertainment preferences and trends within different age groups helps us see what […]

November 19, 2024

William Gao, Freya Allan star in Audible’s Disorder

Audible, a provider of spoken word entertainment, has announced a new English language multi-cast production for Disorder (‘Sindrome’), from best-selling Italian author and social media favourite, Rokia. Part dark romance, part fairy-tale, the new Audible Original follows the lives of Olivia, Sia, Derek and Edgar – four young people with traumatic pasts, each searching for […]

November 8, 2024

Survey: Gen Z shuns horror movies

Almost half of Gen Z (48 per cent) in the UK are too scared to watch horror films, while 77 per cent just don’t like the genre, according to a survey by research and insights agency, Perspectus Global. But, overall, 60 per cent of Brits say they love a good horror flick, with over 40s […]

October 29, 2024

Report: Gen Z continues to shun broadcast TV

For the first time, less than half of 16-24-year-olds (Gen Z) are now watching broadcast TV in an average week, according to Ofcom’s annual study into the nation’s media habits. Just 48 per cent of young audiences tuned in during an average week last year, down from 76 per cent in 2018. Children aged 4-15 […]

July 31, 2024

Survey: 51% of US intend to stream Olympics

Results from an Amdocs survey uncover how consumers across the US plan to watch the Olympic games this summer, and the preferences and expectations shaping the future of sports viewing. While live TV was the most popular method for watching the Games in 2021 (69 per cent), 51 per cent of consumers said they are […]

June 5, 2024

Research: Media businesses struggling to recruit

Research from audit, tax and consultancy firm RSM UK has found that almost all media businesses surveyed (99 per cent) have made redundancies over the past 12 months. Despite this, more than half (60 per cent) have found recruitment challenging over the past year. Mandy Girder, head of media industry, RSM UK, commented: “As new […]

June 5, 2024

Survey: Reliable broadband trumps childcare in US

A study conducted on behalf of global Internet Exchange operator, DE-CIX, has revealed significant trends in remote working preferences, migration factors, and the pivotal role of internet reliability in the lives of Americans. The Censuswide nationally representative study, which surveyed more than 2,000 US adults in April 2024, highlights the changing dynamics in workplace requirements […]

May 30, 2024