A new study has revealed how teens and twenty-somethings are using mobile, and what they want from brands.

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The Coming of Age on Screens report from Crowd DNA surveyed the mobile and Facebook habits of users aged 13 – 24 across 13 countries.

It found that young people use five devices on average, while 75% own a smartphone.

Hybrid world

Over half (60%) of respondents would rather give up TV than their phones, while 72% admitted they can't leave home with their trusty mobile.

Young adults are also masters at multi-screening – 79% of those surveyed use their mobile device while watching TV. 

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Crowd DNA also discovered that young adults express themselves on Facebook predominantly through sharing photos, videos, information about themselves, and jokes.

It also found that 53% of respondents were happy to hear from brands on social media, while 56% only pay attending to ads from brands they trust.

A similar number said they would share interesting ad content served on their mobiles. 

To find out more visit insights.fb.com. 

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