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How social Media Ban Will Reshape Kids’ Discovery

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As governments introduce stricter under‑16 social media rules, new data from The Insights Family reveals a different reality: kids don’t rely on social feeds to discover content. Their discovery journeys are driven by friends, gaming environments and online video, forming a fluid ecosystem that continues to thrive even when platforms are restricted.

 

The findings show that peer influence, immersive play spaces and video‑led behaviours shape what kids watch, play and share. Roblox acts as a social hub, YouTube remains a constant across markets, and in‑person conversations still rank among the top sharing channels — proving that discovery is distributed, social and resilient.

 

In this exclusive white paper produced by The Insights Family for MIPJUNIOR 2026, the data makes one thing clear: banning platforms doesn’t stop discovery — it simply redirects it. Brands that understand these pathways gain a strategic advantage.

 

White paper cover titled Kids Content Discovery in a Changing World, highlighting peer influence, gaming platforms, online video and in-person conversations.

👉 Download the full white paper for cross‑market insights, behavioural data and strategic takeaways reshaping how 6‑15s discover entertainment today.

 


      

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The Insights Family provides kids, parents and families with a voice to shape their worlds. We have made it our mission to become the business-critical partner for world’s leading brands, providing them with clarity and confidence to make decisions. Since its launch in 2017, The Insights Family (formerly The Insights People) has established itself as the global leader in kids, parents and family market research and intelligence. We operate across 6 continents and 22 countries and are the only organisation which provides ethical real-time data, research and insight on a global, regional and local basis by surveying more than 750,000 family members every year, equivalent to one every 45 seconds! Clients include agencies, brands, governments, media and policymakers and include: Amazon, BBC, Formula 1, GAP, ICO, Kraft, LEGO, Ofcom, T-Mobile, Viacom, Walmart and Warner Bros. Our vision is to be the market intelligence company of the future, today – by innovating, being agile, utilising technology to provide clients with access to the most comprehensive and dynamic market intelligence. We specialise in the kids, parents and family sectors – and in a very short period of time, we have become recognised as the go-to insight people by some of the biggest brands and agencies in the world

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