Gen Z Technology and Media Preferences 2024

Smartphones and Digital Video Content Remain Indispensable

Report by Paola Flores-Marquez  | Jun 7, 2024
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Gen Z has diverse interests but limited digital platforms to explore them
Gen Zers juggle screens and prioritize social media
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The smartphone remains Gen Z’s favorite device, as it’s the quickest way to access digital video and social media. But adoption of CTV and VR continues to rise.
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Generation Z
Smartphone Users
Social Media Usage
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Executive Summary
Gen Z has diverse interests but limited digital platforms to explore them
Gen Zers juggle screens and prioritize social media
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Gen Zers are currently ages 12 to 27, and thus have widely varying interests. But there is a lot of overlap in the technology and platforms they use to access information.

Key Question: What are Gen Z’s technology and media preferences in 2024?

Nearly All Gen Zers Watch Digital Video, but Social Media Remains Close Behind
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Key Stat: In 2024, 87.9% and 96.0% of Gen Zers will watch digital video or use social media, respectively.

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  1. Executive Summary
  2. Gen Z has diverse interests but limited digital platforms to explore them
  1. Gen Zers juggle screens and prioritize social media
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Nearly All Gen Zers Watch Digital Video, but Social Media Remains Close BehindGen Zers Outnumber Millennials on 3 of the Top 5 Digital Platforms
Penetration of Select Devices Among US Gen Zers, 2024-2027 (% of population)Penetration of Connected TV (CTV) vs. Traditional TV Among US Gen Zers, 2021-2025 (% of population)
Penetration of Select Digital Platforms Among US Gen Zers, 2024 (% of population)Ways in Which US Internet Users Are Informed About a Product or Service, by Age, Nov 2023 (% of respondents)
Platforms on Which US Social Buyers Have Made a Purchase in the Past 12 Months, by Generation, March 2024 (% of respondents in each group)

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Paola Flores-Marquez

Contributors

Zach Goldner
Forecasting Analyst
David Morris
Principal Analyst
Jennifer Pearson
Minda Smiley
Senior Analyst, Social Media

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