ProSiebenSat.1 report says podcasts deliver higher Gen Z attention and trust than social media creators

By Public Technologies
  • ProSiebenSat.1 published Seven.One Audio Podcast Report 2026, flagging rising podcast usage in Germany, led by Gen Z engagement.
  • Daily podcast time for ages 18-69 rose to 13 minutes from 9; active listeners averaged 75 minutes, Gen Z 78.
  • Audio remained dominant at about 90% of consumption; video or hybrid formats held 9%-11% share.
  • Germany’s podcast ad load averaged 3.51% versus 7.8% in the U.S., suggesting headroom for monetization growth.
  • Ad-supported episodes rose 29% to 33,490 in H1 2026; new advertisers increased about 67%, active advertisers 34%.


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