
{"id":3846,"date":"2023-11-27T15:47:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T15:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toluna-2025.local\/?p=3846"},"modified":"2025-03-26T04:40:51","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T03:40:51","slug":"the-gen-z-social-media-equation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tolunacorporate.com\/es\/the-gen-z-social-media-equation\/","title":{"rendered":"The Gen Z &amp; social media equation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has--font-size\">Gen Z, post-millennials, iGeneration, zoomers\u2026there are many names for the generation born between the late 90s and early 2000s. Quirky names aside, Gen Z has quickly become a force to be reckoned with and an increasingly important target group for brands and marketers. They\u2019re expected to become the largest global cohort by 2030, taking up\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/truelist.co\/blog\/generation-z-statistics\/#:~:text=Gen%20Zers%20make%20up%2026%25%20of%20the%20global%20population.,-The%20Gen%20Z&amp;text=That%20translates%20to%202%20billion,is%20the%20largest%20cohort%20alive.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">26%<\/a>\u00a0of the world\u2019s population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/tolunacorporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/generations_graph.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3847\" style=\"width:877px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tolunacorporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/generations_graph.png 600w, https:\/\/tolunacorporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/generations_graph-300x118.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Appealing to Gen Z is easier said than done. To truly grab the attention of Gen Z, brands need to gain a thorough understanding of who they are, what their characteristics, values, and behaviors are, and what they expect from the brands they buy from.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-toluna-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3846_538781-bf, .wp-block-toluna-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3846_538781-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3846_538781-bf\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-toluna-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3846_538781-bf mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-toluna-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3846_538781-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3846_538781-bf\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading3846_538781-bf wp-block-toluna-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3846_538781-bf\">At Toluna (formerly MetrixLab), we believe in the power of insights and their ability to translate into meaningful action. We conducted a meta-analysis of various social media studies with Gen Z to uncover:<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-toluna-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3846_e19e5a-78:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-toluna-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3846_e19e5a-78 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-toluna-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3846_e19e5a-78 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-toluna-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3846_e19e5a-78 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items3846_e19e5a-78 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-toluna-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items3846_e19e5a-78 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-toluna-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3846_f248d5-e2\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-USE_PARENT_DEFAULT_ICON kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">What Gen Z\u2019s core values, interests, and purchasing influences are<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-toluna-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3846_bfdaad-3d\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-USE_PARENT_DEFAULT_ICON kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Where and how to grab Gen Z\u2019s attention<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-toluna-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3846_2de3b5-c4\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-USE_PARENT_DEFAULT_ICON kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">How to tap into existing online communities<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-toluna-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3846_efbe1a-97\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-USE_PARENT_DEFAULT_ICON kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">How to leverage emerging online trends<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We used statistical modelling and human enrichment to explore the different themes and topics predominant in the Gen Z social media landscape. All data derives from users aged 16+ years in compliance with GDPR regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding Gen Z<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-toluna-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3846_8baf7e-06, .wp-block-toluna-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3846_8baf7e-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3846_8baf7e-06\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-toluna-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3846_8baf7e-06 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-toluna-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3846_8baf7e-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3846_8baf7e-06\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading3846_8baf7e-06 wp-block-toluna-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3846_8baf7e-06\">A hyper-connected generation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gen Zers were born in the digital age. They grew up seeing exciting new technologies emerging \u2013 from Bluetooth and wireless internet to smartphones and tablets. They\u2019re tech-savvy, to say the least, and are accustomed to using digital communication for just about any and everything: education, work, entertainment, shopping, travel, you name it.<br>It should come as no surprise, then, that they spend an average of 3 hours per day online. Exposed to over 5000 ads daily, it\u2019s no wonder the average attention span of Gen Z is 8 seconds, according to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iabuk.com\/opinions\/rise-short-form-video-gen-z-social-revolution\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IAB UK<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gen Z values socially responsible brands<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gen Z is arguably the most&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrixlab.com\/portfolio\/navigating-the-consumer-landscape-a-compass-for-brand-builders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">socially conscious<\/a>&nbsp;generation out there. They care deeply about societal, environmental, and political issues, and they expect brands to care about these issues too:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3846_9374cb-cb > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3846_9374cb-cb > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-toluna-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3846_9374cb-cb > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id3846_9374cb-cb > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id3846_9374cb-cb > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id3846_9374cb-cb > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3846_9374cb-cb > .kt-row-column-wrap > 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kt-info-box3846_706944-d8\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-top kt-info-halign-center\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"toluna-info-box-number-container kt-info-number-animate-none\"><div class=\"toluna-info-box-number-inner-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-number\"><strong>66%<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">66%&nbsp;of Gen Z are willing to pay higher prices for sustainable products<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Having grown up experiencing recession, inflation, and a pandemic, Gen Z is skeptical about their spending, especially when it comes to brands that claim to be socially responsible but don\u2019t walk the talk. Authenticity is a key tenet of Gen Z \u2013 they don\u2019t fall prey to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrixlab.com\/portfolio\/how-to-develop-authentic-sustainability-communications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">greenwashing<\/a>&nbsp;and unbacked claims of social responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The impact of social media<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Social media plays an integral role in the everyday lives of Gen Z. The results from our study reveal a range of functions and prominent topics of conversation within the Gen Z social media landscape:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3846_7296fb-ce > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3846_7296fb-ce > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-toluna-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3846_7296fb-ce > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id3846_7296fb-ce > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3846_7296fb-ce > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3846_7296fb-ce > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3846_7296fb-ce alignfull wp-block-toluna-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.toluna-column3846_4a5c0f-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.toluna-column3846_4a5c0f-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.toluna-column3846_4a5c0f-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.toluna-column3846_4a5c0f-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.toluna-column3846_4a5c0f-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.toluna-column3846_4a5c0f-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.toluna-column3846_4a5c0f-f8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.toluna-column3846_4a5c0f-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.toluna-column3846_4a5c0f-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-toluna-column toluna-column3846_4a5c0f-f8\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Gen Z\u2019s high social media consumption offers opportunities and constraints at the same time. On one hand, social media enables Gen Z to interact with people and brands, build (online) communities, raise awareness about social and political issues that matter to them, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.toluna-column3846_79dced-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.toluna-column3846_79dced-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.toluna-column3846_79dced-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.toluna-column3846_79dced-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.toluna-column3846_79dced-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.toluna-column3846_79dced-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.toluna-column3846_79dced-1d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.toluna-column3846_79dced-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.toluna-column3846_79dced-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-toluna-column toluna-column3846_79dced-1d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/tolunacorporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/gen-z-social-media-landscape-768x441-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tolunacorporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/gen-z-social-media-landscape-768x441-1.png 768w, https:\/\/tolunacorporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/gen-z-social-media-landscape-768x441-1-300x172.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>However, the constant influx of information and content has its downsides. Constant exposure to global issues like war and climate change, fear of missing out (FOMO), and poor body image are a few reasons that account for the fact that&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/media\/gen-zers-highest-negative-impact-social-media-nonprofits-working-change-that\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">27%<\/a>&nbsp;of Gen Z feel social media has a negative impact on mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3846_26b0bc-ca > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3846_26b0bc-ca > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-toluna-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3846_26b0bc-ca > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3846_26b0bc-ca > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3846_26b0bc-ca > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3846_26b0bc-ca > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3846_26b0bc-ca alignfull wp-block-toluna-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.toluna-column3846_64bb8b-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.toluna-column3846_64bb8b-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.toluna-column3846_64bb8b-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.toluna-column3846_64bb8b-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.toluna-column3846_64bb8b-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.toluna-column3846_64bb8b-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.toluna-column3846_64bb8b-e1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.toluna-column3846_64bb8b-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.toluna-column3846_64bb8b-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-toluna-column toluna-column3846_64bb8b-e1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-primary-open-sky-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-624ce6616b584726fb6d3ad8b6427172\">Knowing who Gen Z is, what\u2019s important to them, and where they\u2019re active is the first step to winning them over.<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content creators and consumers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gen Zers are content creators and consumers, which differentiates them from older cohorts. As content consumers, they seek content that adds value, be it educational or for entertainment. As content creators, they leverage social media for self-expression, to showcase their creativity, or to entertain and educate others.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Gen Z uses social media to share opinions, habits, and interests, and to form communities with friends, like-minded people, and brands. For brands, social media opens avenues to learn about Gen Z, engage with them, and build brand loyalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Toluna\u2019s Social Insights solutions, brands can dive into the vast pool of social media data, tune into what consumers are saying online, and uncover valuable insights the drive long-term success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s what Arrow Fastener, iconic American DIY brand has done for the last decade. Using Brand Fame, our Social Insights solution designed to monitor and improve brands\u2019 digital performance, Arrow Fastener was able to grow into an undisputed market leader. Today, Arrow Fastener boasts the best brand perception amongst competitors. Read the full case study&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrixlab.com\/case-study-a-decade-of-social-insights-success-with-arrow-fastener\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-toluna-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box3846_7956b2-d7 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box3846_7956b2-d7 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid #00CAEB;border-right:5px solid #00CAEB;border-bottom:5px solid #00CAEB;border-left:5px solid #00CAEB;border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;background:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kt-info-box3846_7956b2-d7 .toluna-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box3846_7956b2-d7 .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, 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0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box3846_7956b2-d7 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid #00CAEB;border-right:5px solid #00CAEB;border-bottom:5px solid #00CAEB;border-left:5px solid #00CAEB;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-info-box3846_7956b2-d7 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid #00CAEB;border-right:5px solid #00CAEB;border-bottom:5px solid #00CAEB;border-left:5px solid #00CAEB;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-toluna-infobox kt-info-box3846_7956b2-d7\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-left kt-info-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"toluna-info-box-icon-container kt-info-icon-animate-none\"><div class=\"toluna-info-box-icon-inner-container\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check-circle kt-info-svg-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h2 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">Curious to know more about leveraging social media data?<\/h2><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\"><strong>Visit our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrixlab.com\/solutions\/social-insights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Social Insights solutions webpage<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategizing to win over Gen Z<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To successfully tap into Gen Z communities, here are 4 questions to keep in mind when shaping your social media strategy:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id3846_7ef8b3-59 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:10px;}.kt-accordion-id3846_7ef8b3-59 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;background:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id3846_7ef8b3-59 .wp-block-toluna-pane .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-right:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-bottom:0px solid 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#BE530B;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#BE530B;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#BE530B;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#BE530B;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-toluna-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id3846_7ef8b3-59 kt-accordion-has-4-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-toluna-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane3846_06fb91-fd\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Are you establishing 2-way communication?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Responding to users who interact with your brand makes them feel acknowledged and can boost engagement. Co-creating with Gen Z through creative challenges and giveaways is a great way to do this.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-toluna-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane3846_4c046a-10\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Are you up to date with new platforms, features, and trends?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The social media landscape is ever-evolving, and it\u2019s important to stay up to date with all that\u2019s available out there. Leveraging new features and identifying new opportunities is key to differentiation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-toluna-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane3846_7c26d0-b7\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Are you being authentic in your communications?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Authenticity is key to resonating with Gen Z. Traditional marketing &amp; sales tactics are less effective in drawing their attention. Which means brands must be smarter about how they target Gen Z.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-toluna-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane3846_38464f-48\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Are you humanizing your brand?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>It\u2019s important to show the people behind the brand and interact with users in a human way. This positively impacts brand perception.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:61px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-toluna-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box3846_be0f35-a2 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box3846_be0f35-a2 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid #00CAEB;border-right:5px solid #00CAEB;border-bottom:5px solid #00CAEB;border-left:5px solid #00CAEB;border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;background:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-top:50px;}.kt-info-box3846_be0f35-a2 .toluna-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box3846_be0f35-a2 .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box3846_be0f35-a2 .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:50px;}.kt-info-box3846_be0f35-a2 .kt-blocks-info-box-media{color:#00CAEB;background:#ffffff;border-color:#00CAEB;border-radius:200px;border-top-width:5px;border-right-width:5px;border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-width:5px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px;}.kt-info-box3846_be0f35-a2 .kt-blocks-info-box-media-container{margin-top:-75px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:20px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box3846_be0f35-a2 .kt-blocks-info-box-media .toluna-info-box-image-intrisic img{border-radius:200px;}.kt-info-box3846_be0f35-a2 .kt-infobox-textcontent h2.kt-blocks-info-box-title{color:#00CAEB;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box3846_be0f35-a2 .kt-infobox-textcontent .kt-blocks-info-box-text{color:#00CAEB;}.kt-info-box3846_be0f35-a2 .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box3846_be0f35-a2 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid #00CAEB;border-right:5px solid #00CAEB;border-bottom:5px solid #00CAEB;border-left:5px solid #00CAEB;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-info-box3846_be0f35-a2 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid #00CAEB;border-right:5px solid #00CAEB;border-bottom:5px solid #00CAEB;border-left:5px solid #00CAEB;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-toluna-infobox kt-info-box3846_be0f35-a2\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-top kt-info-halign-center\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"toluna-info-box-icon-container kt-info-icon-animate-none\"><div class=\"toluna-info-box-icon-inner-container\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_lightbulb kt-info-svg-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M272 428v28c0 10.449-6.68 19.334-16 22.629V488c0 13.255-10.745 24-24 24h-80c-13.255 0-24-10.745-24-24v-9.371c-9.32-3.295-16-12.18-16-22.629v-28c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12h136c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12zm-143.107-44c-9.907 0-18.826-6.078-22.376-15.327C67.697 267.541 16 277.731 16 176 16 78.803 94.805 0 192 0s176 78.803 176 176c0 101.731-51.697 91.541-90.516 192.673-3.55 9.249-12.47 15.327-22.376 15.327H128.893zM112 176c0-44.112 35.888-80 80-80 8.837 0 16-7.164 16-16s-7.163-16-16-16c-61.757 0-112 50.243-112 112 0 8.836 7.164 16 16 16s16-7.164 16-16z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h2 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">Did you know\u2026<\/h2><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">\u2026that social shopping is becoming increasingly popular among Gen Z? Social shopping offers consumers an immersive in-app shopping experience, while enabling brands to showcase and sell their products. It also provides users and creators to participate in affiliate programs, expanding the possibilities for brand and product promotion. Platforms like TikTok and YouTube are already starting to take advantage of social shopping, and no doubt others will soon follow suit.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:78px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"962\" height=\"548\" src=\"https:\/\/tolunacorporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/humanize-surface-level-connection-graph-1.png\" alt=\"The Gen Z &amp; social media equation\" class=\"wp-image-3883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tolunacorporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/humanize-surface-level-connection-graph-1.png 962w, https:\/\/tolunacorporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/humanize-surface-level-connection-graph-1-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/tolunacorporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/humanize-surface-level-connection-graph-1-768x437.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 962px) 100vw, 962px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From strategy to execution:<br>5 practical tips for social media success<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3846_554f85-1a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3846_554f85-1a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-toluna-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3846_554f85-1a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3846_554f85-1a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3846_554f85-1a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3846_554f85-1a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3846_554f85-1a alignfull wp-block-toluna-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.toluna-column3846_384674-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.toluna-column3846_384674-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.toluna-column3846_384674-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.toluna-column3846_384674-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.toluna-column3846_384674-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.toluna-column3846_384674-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.toluna-column3846_384674-86{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.toluna-column3846_384674-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.toluna-column3846_384674-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-toluna-column toluna-column3846_384674-86\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Stay active where your audience is<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.toluna-column3846_d57691-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.toluna-column3846_d57691-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.toluna-column3846_d57691-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.toluna-column3846_d57691-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.toluna-column3846_d57691-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.toluna-column3846_d57691-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.toluna-column3846_d57691-18{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.toluna-column3846_d57691-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.toluna-column3846_d57691-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-toluna-column toluna-column3846_d57691-18\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>As the first digital native generation, Gen Z is accustomed to multichannel digital retail and brand experiences. Stay top of mind by being active on multiple platforms. If you\u2019re unsure about which platforms to focus on, check out our article&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrixlab.com\/portfolio\/identify-the-right-social-media-platforms-for-your-brand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to identify the best social media platforms for your brand<\/a>. It should be noted that each platform has its own format and features, so your content should be tailored to each platform.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3846_c3c3eb-40 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3846_c3c3eb-40 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-toluna-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3846_c3c3eb-40 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3846_c3c3eb-40 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3846_c3c3eb-40 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3846_c3c3eb-40 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3846_c3c3eb-40 alignfull wp-block-toluna-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.toluna-column3846_1f9f7c-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.toluna-column3846_1f9f7c-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.toluna-column3846_1f9f7c-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.toluna-column3846_1f9f7c-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.toluna-column3846_1f9f7c-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.toluna-column3846_1f9f7c-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.toluna-column3846_1f9f7c-90{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.toluna-column3846_1f9f7c-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.toluna-column3846_1f9f7c-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-toluna-column toluna-column3846_1f9f7c-90\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Create compelling content<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.toluna-column3846_23445e-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.toluna-column3846_23445e-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.toluna-column3846_23445e-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.toluna-column3846_23445e-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.toluna-column3846_23445e-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.toluna-column3846_23445e-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.toluna-column3846_23445e-7f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.toluna-column3846_23445e-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.toluna-column3846_23445e-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-toluna-column toluna-column3846_23445e-7f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Creating content that resonates with Gen Z is key to grabbing (and keeping) their attention. Use a combination of educational and entertaining content to appeal to Gen Z, and don\u2019t forget to flex your creative muscle! Creativity is integral to differentiation and cutting through the content clutter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One way in which brands are doing this is through gamification. Gen Zers are big on gaming, with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.deloitte.com\/us\/en\/insights\/industry\/technology\/digital-media-trends-consumption-habits-survey\/summary-2021.html?icid=learn_more_content_click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">87%<\/a>&nbsp;claiming they play video games weekly. Leveraging gamification can be a great way to interact with Gen Z and build brand awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another way to stay ahead of the content curve is to collaborate with content creators and social influencers. Influencers are micro-celebrities, and their growing popularity is a testament to Gen Z\u2019s love for authenticity. By sharing real stories about their lives, influencers create content that audiences can resonate with.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3846_e42992-aa > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3846_e42992-aa > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-toluna-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3846_e42992-aa > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3846_e42992-aa > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3846_e42992-aa > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3846_e42992-aa > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3846_e42992-aa alignfull wp-block-toluna-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.toluna-column3846_310d22-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col,.toluna-column3846_310d22-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.toluna-column3846_310d22-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.toluna-column3846_310d22-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.toluna-column3846_310d22-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.toluna-column3846_310d22-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.toluna-column3846_310d22-cf{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.toluna-column3846_310d22-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.toluna-column3846_310d22-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-toluna-column toluna-column3846_310d22-cf\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Keep your content short and sweet<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.toluna-column3846_0418a1-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.toluna-column3846_0418a1-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.toluna-column3846_0418a1-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.toluna-column3846_0418a1-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.toluna-column3846_0418a1-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.toluna-column3846_0418a1-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.toluna-column3846_0418a1-7b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.toluna-column3846_0418a1-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.toluna-column3846_0418a1-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-toluna-column toluna-column3846_0418a1-7b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Platforms like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrixlab.com\/portfolio\/the-rise-of-tiktok-and-short-form-videos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TikTok<\/a>, YouTube, and Instagram cater to Gen Z\u2019s short attention spans. Short and snappy content that is designed to grab attention in the first few seconds works best.<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3846_1ad002-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3846_1ad002-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-toluna-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3846_1ad002-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3846_1ad002-ae > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3846_1ad002-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3846_1ad002-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3846_1ad002-ae alignfull wp-block-toluna-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.toluna-column3846_97bf00-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.toluna-column3846_97bf00-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.toluna-column3846_97bf00-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.toluna-column3846_97bf00-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.toluna-column3846_97bf00-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.toluna-column3846_97bf00-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.toluna-column3846_97bf00-42{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.toluna-column3846_97bf00-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.toluna-column3846_97bf00-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-toluna-column toluna-column3846_97bf00-42\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Address the causes that matter to them<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.toluna-column3846_e1ce1b-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.toluna-column3846_e1ce1b-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.toluna-column3846_e1ce1b-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.toluna-column3846_e1ce1b-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.toluna-column3846_e1ce1b-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.toluna-column3846_e1ce1b-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.toluna-column3846_e1ce1b-7c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.toluna-column3846_e1ce1b-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.toluna-column3846_e1ce1b-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-toluna-column toluna-column3846_e1ce1b-7c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Topics like mental health awareness, sustainability, and social justice are of deep importance to Gen Z. Incorporating practices and policies that address the issues and topics that matter to your audience will take you a long way. Prioritizing diversity &amp; inclusion, introducing sincere sustainable practices, and demonstrating accountability are a few examples of how brands can show Gen Z that their concerns are heard.<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3846_a97a54-e4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3846_a97a54-e4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-toluna-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3846_a97a54-e4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3846_a97a54-e4 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3846_a97a54-e4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3846_a97a54-e4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3846_a97a54-e4 alignfull wp-block-toluna-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.toluna-column3846_73b5a5-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.toluna-column3846_73b5a5-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.toluna-column3846_73b5a5-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.toluna-column3846_73b5a5-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.toluna-column3846_73b5a5-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.toluna-column3846_73b5a5-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.toluna-column3846_73b5a5-bc{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.toluna-column3846_73b5a5-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.toluna-column3846_73b5a5-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-toluna-column toluna-column3846_73b5a5-bc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Show, don\u2019t tell<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.toluna-column3846_61e74f-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.toluna-column3846_61e74f-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.toluna-column3846_61e74f-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.toluna-column3846_61e74f-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.toluna-column3846_61e74f-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.toluna-column3846_61e74f-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.toluna-column3846_61e74f-c8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.toluna-column3846_61e74f-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.toluna-column3846_61e74f-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-toluna-column toluna-column3846_61e74f-c8\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>We\u2019ve already discussed the importance of authenticity when it comes to engaging with Gen Z. The good news is that brands are recognizing and responding to this. Just look at BeReal, the social media app that asks users to post unfiltered photos of themselves at different times everyday. Users must post their photos within 2 minutes of receiving the notification, urging them to show their authentic, unfiltered selves in the moment.<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3846_73cb85-ed > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3846_73cb85-ed > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-toluna-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3846_73cb85-ed > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3846_73cb85-ed > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3846_73cb85-ed > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3846_73cb85-ed > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3846_73cb85-ed alignfull wp-block-toluna-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.toluna-column3846_66aa02-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.toluna-column3846_66aa02-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.toluna-column3846_66aa02-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.toluna-column3846_66aa02-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.toluna-column3846_66aa02-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.toluna-column3846_66aa02-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.toluna-column3846_66aa02-a7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.toluna-column3846_66aa02-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.toluna-column3846_66aa02-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-toluna-column toluna-column3846_66aa02-a7\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"849\" src=\"https:\/\/tolunacorporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lifestyle-young-friends-outdoors-768x849-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tolunacorporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lifestyle-young-friends-outdoors-768x849-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tolunacorporate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lifestyle-young-friends-outdoors-768x849-1-271x300.jpg 271w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.toluna-column3846_d4995b-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.toluna-column3846_d4995b-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.toluna-column3846_d4995b-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.toluna-column3846_d4995b-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.toluna-column3846_d4995b-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.toluna-column3846_d4995b-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.toluna-column3846_d4995b-57{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.toluna-column3846_d4995b-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.toluna-column3846_d4995b-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-toluna-column toluna-column3846_d4995b-57\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>We\u2019re also seeing the rise of deinfluencing, a trend centered on demystifying viral products. Deinfluencing challenges the hype around products and brands by offering honest reviews that don\u2019t necessarily adhere to what everybody else is saying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bottom line is that transparency and authenticity hold the ticket to Gen Z\u2019s hearts. So instead of making unsupported claims about your sustainability promises, you\u2019re better off showing the progress being made on those initiatives.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Social media is a goldmine when it comes to extracting valuable information about your target audience. At the same time, it provides opportunities to translate those insights into meaningful action. Leverage the relationship between Gen Z and social media to set yourself up for success. Learn more about how we can help you get there by contacting one of our Social Insights experts today.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-toluna-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box3846_486f6c-ab .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box3846_486f6c-ab .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid #007EE2;border-right:5px solid #007EE2;border-bottom:5px solid #007EE2;border-left:5px solid #007EE2;border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;background:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kt-info-box3846_486f6c-ab .toluna-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box3846_486f6c-ab .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box3846_486f6c-ab 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