Social media is a must-have for Gen Z, but they crave time offline
TikTok and Instagram ramp up the battle for Gen Z’s attention as YouTube becomes a bigger threat
Gen Z is playing a large role in legitimizing and broadening the creator economy
Social media is woven into Gen Z’s shopping habits, but it’s only one part of the equation
While most Gen Zers use genAI, it’s not having a major impact on their social habits
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Social media is intertwined into Gen Zers’ day-to-day lives, used for everything from entertainment to messaging to searching. But they’re posting less than older generations and want to spend less time on it, though that’s easier said than done.
Social media is a must-have for Gen Z, but they crave time offline
TikTok and Instagram ramp up the battle for Gen Z’s attention as YouTube becomes a bigger threat
Gen Z is playing a large role in legitimizing and broadening the creator economy
Social media is woven into Gen Z’s shopping habits, but it’s only one part of the equation
While most Gen Zers use genAI, it’s not having a major impact on their social habits
Recommendations for marketers
EMARKETER Interviews
Sources
Media Gallery
Social media has become a fixture in Gen Zers’ lives. It’s a place to be entertained, search, catch up on news, and more. Despite Gen Z’s reliance on social, they’re increasingly tired of the amount of time they spend on it and try to limit usage.
Key Question: How can marketers best reach, engage, and resonate with Gen Z on social media?
Key Stat: Only 17% of Gen Zers have never tried to limit their social media usage, per The Harris Poll, a sign that this generation is hyperaware of their screentime and the negative effects of social media despite being avid users.
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