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France, Germany, and the UK Time Spent With Media 2025

Digitalization Accelerates as Total Media Time Declines

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Total media time is decreasing in all three countries. The decline is slightly less pronounced in France and Germany, where relatively strong traditional media usage and steady growth in digital time help balance the drop.
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The post-pandemic media landscape is driven by changing consumption preferences and rapid digitalization. While the headline trend is declining total media time, the underlying dynamics are distinct in each market. The UK is the digital leader. But France and Germany will surpass the UK in total media time due to enduring traditional media habits coupled with steady levels of digital engagement.

Key Question: How are consumers splitting their time across an ever-complicated media landscape?

Key Stat: Total media time is declining across the board. But digital growth and the endurance of traditional media mean Germany will be the only country to remain above its pre-pandemic level in 2027, up by 2 minutes.

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  • Develop media strategy and allocate budget for campaigns (brands and agencies)

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  1. Executive Summary
  2. Total media time is declining despite digital’s continued rise
  3. France leads in total media time due to a balanced media diet
  1. The UK is the digital pioneer, with a video-driven future
  2. Germany’s digital shift sustains total media time
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Bill Fisher

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Paul Briggs
Principal Analyst
Diego Dell’Orco
Donte Gibson
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Chuck Rawlings
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Naomi Rebuelta
Copy Editor
Heather Sprung
Senior Editor
Sakina Thanawala
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Matt Torpey
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Emman Velasco
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Paul Verna
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