Become a Destination or Disappear
“We are living in the age of attention inequality.” That’s what Zach Schwitzky, CEO of Limbik , told me when I interviewed him for my book Gen Z 360. At the time, I didn’t fully grasp how profound that statement…
Everything you wanted to know about Generations
In every interaction we have with clients, conference attendees, or participants in our research, we are being asked about generations: what they are, who defines them, and why it is important to study them. A recent article that pointed to…
What makes Gen Z Tik (and Tok)?
5 reasons why TikTok resonates with Gen Z and how your brand can can resonate too! The race to gain the trust and dollars of Generation Z is firmly on, with every brand eyeing up their slice of the pie.…
Once upon a timeline
How to engage Gen Z through brand storytelling In a world where attention is the most valuable commodity and content creation is exploding, capturing the attention of customers is increasingly difficult and maintaining that attention is a whole new level…
A dysfunctional family or a harmonious orchestra?
Gen Z and the multigenerational workforce The holiday dinner has long been a staple of American culture. Every Thanksgiving and Christmas, family members from across the country reunite, share turkey and eggnog, and spend quality time with each other as…
It’s not all about money: 7 things to know when hiring Gen Z
The importance of Gen Z to the workplace cannot be overstated. By 2030 they expect to account for 30% of the US workforce and with the current tight hiring market, and headlines like “the big resignation”, C-suite executives should have…
Small but Powerful – The Rise of Z Brands
Z Brands and the next wave of Direct-to-Consumer disruption There is a new breed of brands in town. They are gaining traction and accolades rapidly and as they grow, they are likely to present real challenges to established brands.…
Home Sweet Home
Gen Z’s favorable view of homeownership is set to create a new housing market reality. After years of headlines highlighting how Millennials were delaying homeownership, we are now facing a new reality in which young Gen Zers are not only…
The past is not in the past
How Gen Z’s obsession with nostalgia is creating future opportunities for brands. As one generation gives way to a new one, the familiar narrative is that of tension. Older generations complain about the tastes and actions of today’s youth and…
