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UK Digital Behaviors by Generation

Digital Video Surges Among Younger Generations, While Older Audiences Fragment

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Generational habits are diverging as younger audiences move deeper into video-first behaviors while older groups scale back. These shifts are reshaping where marketers can gain attention and how they compete for it.
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This report maps how UK generations diverge in digital habits. Video continues to surge, particularly among younger cohorts. But among older generations, wallets are tightening and platform preferences fragmenting. The report highlights where attention is growing, where it’s fading, and the trade-offs marketers must navigate now.

Key Question: Which digital platforms offer the greatest opportunities for reaching and influencing each generation?

Key Stat: Gen Zers and millennials dominate most digital behaviors, with Gen Z leading the charge for digital video at 96.7% penetration.

Clients can find the full version of this chart later in the report.

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Bill Fisher

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Paul Briggs
Principal Analyst
Chuck Rawlings
Senior Researcher
Heather Sprung
Senior Editor
Sakina Thanawala
Copy Editor
Matt Torpey
Senior Chart Editor
Jherr Daven Velasco
Researcher
Emman Velasco
Chart Editor
Paul Verna
VP, Content

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