In 2024, 46 percent of 18 to 24-year-olds in Germany agreed that they are more likely to engage with advertisements on social media than on other websites. In contrast, only **** percent of respondents aged 55 and older agreed with this statement. Across all age groups in a nationally representative sample, the share stood at ** percent. These figures show a pronounced generational divide, with individuals under ** demonstrating significantly higher familiarity and engagement with social media ads than their older counterparts.
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