The Gen Z Frequency by Gregg L. Witt & Derek E. Baird Summary
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The Gen Z Frequency unlocks the $600 billion spending power of history's largest consumer demographic. Named a "definitive playbook" by TikTok's global marketing head, this guide reveals why authenticity trumps traditional marketing. How will your brand survive when 40% of consumer spending shifts to Gen Z by 2020?
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Connecting on a Different Wavelength: The Gen Z Revolution
Imagine a world where the largest generation on earth speaks a language most brands can't understand. This is today's marketing reality. Gen Z-born between 1996-2011 and comprising 27% of the global population-has never known life without smartphones, social media, or instant access to information. They're not just digital natives; they're digital interpreters who can instantly fact-check claims, research alternatives, and broadcast opinions worldwide from their pockets. What makes Gen Z truly distinctive isn't just their technology use but their characteristics: fiercely independent, diversity-embracing, politically engaged, financially pragmatic, information-filtering experts who carefully manage their personal brands across multiple platforms. They're balancing complex online and offline identities while navigating the fundamental tension between youth and adult cultures. This generation is truly global, with most growth happening outside Western countries. India leads with 373 million Gen Zers (20% of the global Gen Z population), followed by China (260 million), Nigeria (68 million), and Indonesia (65 million)-the United States ranks fifth with just 62 million. For marketers, this means your next big opportunity might be in Lagos rather than Los Angeles. And diversity isn't just a buzzword for Gen Z-it's their lived reality, with multicultural identities and fluid gender expressions normalized in their worldview.
The Visual Language and Community Building
The Five Foundational Truths of Youth Marketing
Finding Your Bull's-Eye Audience Through Research
Co-Creation and Engagement Strategies
Measuring Success and Future Outlook
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