How a Nationwide Classroom Cell Phone Ban Would Affect Social Network Use

Most US States Now Restrict Cell Phone Use During School in Some Way

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Classroom cell phone bans are spreading fast, reshaping how teens use social media and when advertisers can reach them. The trend is shrinking opportunities to engage young audiences.
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Classroom cell phone bans stand to reshape teen social media habits. They’re reducing ad opportunities while signaling broader shifts in how young audiences engage online.

Key Question: How would a nationwide classroom cell phone ban affect time spent on social networks and social networks’ ad revenues?

Key Stat: A nationwide classroom cell phone ban would cost TikTok over $1 billion in ad revenues this year, per our estimates.

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Minda Smiley

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Rahul Chadha
Director, Report Editing
Zach Goldner
Senior Forecasting Analyst
Erika Huber
Director, Report Editing
Oscar Orozco
Senior Director, Forecasting
Sakina Thanawala
Copy Editor
Johann Valderrama
Data Visualization Editor
Jherr Daven Velasco
Data Visualization Editor
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