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How Social Media Influences Young Viewers’ TV and Movie Picks

Young people are learning about TV shows and movies through social content, and for many it’s a true deciding factor in what to watch

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team
KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • Influencers and fan content play a huge role in awareness for new TV / movie releases
  • Half of teens have watched a TV show / movie after learning about it from an online celeb
  • While social media can take eyes away from TV, it can also boost TV / movie viewership (both things can be true!)
Influencers aren’t just recommending products to buy; they’re influencing young people’s media consumption habits, too. Raise your hand if you started binging Love Island USA this summer after seeing all the TikTok edits (we did!). The hype social media and influencers specifically (even the nano ones) bring to TV and movies is a major driver for viewership—especially when it’s organic, like making a line from a show a trending TikTok sound. While the curated content brought on by running trailers and previews helps, it’s the fan discussions, dreamy cast edits, and memes—along with unique press runs that blend traditional movie...

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