By Editor , 24 September 2026
Refuel Study: Young Adults, Not Teens, Now Drive Social Brand Discovery

Princeton, N.J. – September 24, 2026 -- Young adults aged 18-24 have overtaken teens as the primary drivers of brand discovery on TikTok and Instagram, according to Refuel Agency's newly redesigned 2026 Youth, College & Young Adult Explorer study of 1,545 respondents.