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: Mobile-optimized micro-dramas (90-second episodes) and short-form video remain the primary way teens discover new shows and artists. Teens and Screens 2025 Report

: Interactive content like polls, quizzes , and "choose-your-own-adventure" formats are more popular than high-tech VR, with nearly half of Gen Z engaging in these Participation tools.

Teenagers spend an average of nearly on entertainment media, with digital screens dominating most of this time.

: Teens are increasingly "over" forced romantic plots, preferring stories centered on platonic friendships and hopeful, uplifting narratives about people overcoming real-life challenges.

: YouTube remains the undisputed leader, used by 92% of U.S. teens. It is followed closely by TikTok (68%) and Instagram (63%).

The Long Paddock 4x4, 4WD, caravan, camper trailer, camping products reviews, tests, comparisons by Mark Allen