It also found that 75% of those who plan to watch the games are more likely to watch coverage from celebrities, influencers, and digital creators than they were for the 2021 Summer Olympics.
"We found they're really excited to turn to social media for Olympic coverage because they think it will surface the most culturally relevant moments and create community," Emily Anatole, the senior director of cultural insights at UTA IQ, told Business Insider.
The data explains why broadcaster NBC is tapping more influencers this year and working with the major platforms to expand social-media coverage around the Olympics.
Gen Z and millennials will be tuning in to get creators' perspectives on the gamesThe involvement of more influencers this year also shows how Gen-Z and millennial viewers are changing the Olympics.
Anatole said many Gen Z and millennials will use social-media platforms like TikTok and Snapchat to get Olympic coverage because of content creators like Cenat and Duke Dennis, who will help capture content for the games.
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