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Debunking Gen Z Myths

 

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 ACCEPTED BELIEF: 
Gen Z all want to be influencers.

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 NEW REALITY: 
Only 12% aspire to be an influencer.

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 ACCEPTED BELIEF: 
Gen Z are bold, bullish activists.

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 NEW REALITY: 
66% believe that sharing is a form of activism (and it’s not radical).

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 ACCEPTED BELIEF: 
Gen Z mobilizes cancel culture.

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 NEW REALITY: 
It’s about accountability. 1 in 3 want brands to take responsibility for wrongdoing.

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 ACCEPTED BELIEF: 
In TikTok they trust.

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 NEW REALITY: 
YouTube is the most trusted, while TikTok ranks #5.

 

 How we help clients

Instant Surveys & Data Hub

In addition to our ongoing research driven by Edelman’s powerful human intelligence tools, we also conduct instant surveys and information sessions, gleaning the latest POVs from Gen Z on any topic.

Inspiration & Immersion

We leverage a curated bench of cultural thought leaders from across industries to bring external perspective and strategic insights to brands. As Gen Z changes the world, we bring the world in.

Insights & Strategy

A team of real Gen Z’ers across Edelman’s network of sectors and expertise are ready to influence strategies, ideas, and offer real perspective. We publish a regular cadence of POVs on pressing, real-time issues and opportunities for clients.

Creative &
Ideas

Tap the mind of Harris Reed and our Gen Z squad for cultural touchstone and creative inspiration. They advise on creative strategy with purpose and business impact at the heart.

Reputation & Cultural Protection

See the crisis before it happens. The Gen Z Lab can help identify potential pitfalls before they happen, and ensure brands build authentic cultural caché to back it up.

The Lab in Action

 

Latest Gen Z Insights

 

Building a Resilient, Trustworthy Brand for the Next Generation

Resiliency seems to be the mantra of our moment. In a volatile world rife with complexity and crisis, consumers are facing new pressures.

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Why influencer marketing hits home for Gen Z

Influencer marketing is the new way to connect with younger audiences, but authenticity is of paramount importance, argues Edelman’s Jasmine Jordan.

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The best way to earn Gen Z’s trust is to do what they do: Question everything

They have the power to influence for the greater good, and you have the power and scale to help them.

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4 Crucial Business Trends According to Gen Z

As business leaders begin (and continue) to set course for 2023, they face more uncertainty than ever.

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Meet Our Gen Z Ambassadors

Representing their generation and local region this super squad of Gen Zers has expertise across retail, influencer marketing, energy, brand purpose, strategy, brand reputation, content creation, and more.

 

APAC

Alison Lau

Hong Kong, China, Brand

Bethanie Tsang

Hong Kong, China, Brand

Aliya Mahimtura

Mumbai, India, Brand

Vaidehi Bhatia

Mumbai, India, Brand

Lilac Lo

Singapore, Integrated Client Leadership

Serina Doi

Tokyo, Japan, Brand

Nazir Fuad

Malaysia, Digital

Miya Huang

Guangzhou, China, Brand

Hoang Anh Vu

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Planning

Kityee Wu

Guangzhou, China, Brand

Ha Cao Son

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Digital

Riyaz Rangwala

Mumbai, India, Brand

Canada

Evan Wong

Toronto, ON, Digital

Shania Simon

Toronto, ON, Health

Kellie Williamson

Toronto, ON, Corporate/Digital

Mollie Giroux

Toronto, ON, Health

Gabriel Lee-Steed

Montreal, QC, Influence Marketing

Albert Gunnison

Toronto, ON, Corporate

 
 
EMEA

Sébastien-Nicolas (Nico) Chiffrin

London, UK, Brand

Bianca Brown

London, UK, Digital

George Baines

London, UK, Corporate

Jet Mulders

Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Brand/Corporate

Yahia Tamer

Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Brand/Corporate

Emma Camerino

Milan, Italy, Brand

Maria Jose Cerqueiro

Madrid, Spain, Brand

Konstantin Koutros

Brussels, Belgium, Global Advisory

Maeva Bardet

Paris, France, Brand

Rebecca Rego

Abu Dhabi, UAE, Brand

Ashley Namachanja

Nairobi, Kenya,Corporate

Cwenga Nkunzana

Johannesburg South Africa, Brand

Ayabulela Sogayise

Johannesburg, South Africa, Advisory, Research & Media Relations

Angela Parmisser

Johannesburg, South Africa, Brand

Latam

Fortuna Osorio

Mexico City, Mexico, Global Advisory

Camila Garabito

Buenos Aires, Argentina, Digital

Camila Garay

Buenos Aires, Argentina, Corporate

Mariana Rojas Álvarez

Bogota, Colombia, Corporate

Juliana Arciniegas

Bogotá, Colombia, Corporate

Caroline Sargologos

São Paulo, Brazil, Brand

Thomas Galvão

São Paulo, Brazil, Brand

USA

Nicholas Budler

San Francisco, CA, Digital

Kali Yonowitz

New York, NY, Digital

Laura Montilla

Los Angeles, CA, Digital

Allen Pham

Austin, TX, Corporate

Destiny Bowen

Houston, TX, Energy

Margot Ricketts

Chicago, IL, Influence Marketing

Sapphira Glemaud

Seattle, WA, Corporate

Arielle Roberts

New York, NY, Digital

Caroline Tortorella

Washington, D.C., Social

Nicole Bowen

Miami, FL, Digital

Masa Najjar

Chicago, IL, Digital

Alecsandra Fitzwater

New York, NY, Brand;

Matt Winnek

Dallas, TX, Business Development

Olivia Tompkins

Washington, D.C., Corporate

 

Lab Leadership

 

Harris Reed

ZEO of Edelman’s Gen Z Lab

Jackie Cooper

‪Founder, Edelman’s Gen Z Lab
Senior Advisor and Global Chief Brand Officer

Amanda Edelman

Chief Operating Officer, Edelman’s Gen Z Lab

Courtney Miller

‪Global Strategy Lead, Edelman’s Gen Z Lab

 

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