Listeners: Trend No. 1
Sound Escape
Millennial and Gen Z listeners are seeking a more fulfilling and balanced media diet – and audio is the answer.
Millennials and Gen Zs are seeking the right mix of content to match or make their mood, whether they’re escaping into a true crime podcast, getting hyped with a pop playlist, or soothing themselves with ambient noise.
For Gen Zs, audio is all about offsetting their digitally saturated lives.
72% of millennials in the U.K. see audio as a mental health resource.
Millennials in the U.K. sought comfort in nostalgic playlists during the pandemic.
Increase in podcasts focused on mental health on Spotify, among global Gen Z unique users in 2021, compared with the year prior.
Audio isn’t just entertainment – it’s an integral part of listeners’ DIY wellness menu.
Music has been a massive lifeline for me.
77% of millennials and 67% of Gen Zs in the U.K. agree that they use audio to reduce their stress levels.
In the U.K., 71% of millennials and 64% of Gen Zs agree that they feel more centred and generally happier when they listen to their favourite music on a daily basis.
As millennials and Gen Zs incorporate audio into their self-care routines, brands have an opportunity to become a part of their daily practices through Spotify Advertising.
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