Observed Signal · Jun 3, 2026 · Study Publication · Source: Adzine · Impact: 3/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Video Is Everyday for Children and Adolescents — AGF Study
The AGF Next Gen Videostudie 2026, conducted by AGF Videoforschung and executed by Kantar, examines video consumption among German children and adolescents (ages 1–17). The study finds 85.3% of 1–17 year‑olds consume video daily and documents a shift toward individualized streaming and social‑media use on smartphones alongside a persistent role for the TV as a family social centre. The research is based on 5,250 quantitative online surveys and 24 qualitative interviews and for the first time includes children starting at age one. Key statistics: smartphone ownership rises to 84.3% for 11–13 year‑olds and 91.2% for 14–17 year‑olds; parents are present during TV viewing for 83.5% of 3–6 year‑olds and 50.1% of 14–17 year‑olds; 70.3% of parents support an overall social‑media ban. AGF says the results will help validate and evolve its measurement tools for the market.
Large, representative German study with detailed age-segment metrics across linear TV, streaming and social platforms — valuable for publishers, advertisers and measurement providers shaping youth video strategy and measurement.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- AGF Next Gen Videostudie 2026 reports 85.3% of 1–17 year‑olds in Germany watch video daily.
- Study sample: 5,250 quantitative online surveys and 24 qualitative interviews; includes children from age 1 for the first time.
- Study conducted by AGF Videoforschung and executed by Kantar.
- Smartphone ownership: 84.3% of 11–13 year‑olds and 91.2% of 14–17 year‑olds have their own smartphone.
- Parental presence during TV: 83.5% of 3–6 year‑olds are accompanied by parents always or often; 50.1% for 14–17 year‑olds; 70.3% of parents favour a general social‑media ban.
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