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FuturistU > Demographics > Micro-Generations Matrix > Module 5 / 5

Gen Z Micro-Generations

Instructor: Armida Ascano
Gen Z
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Trend Hunter's Micro-Generations Matrix course caps off with a look at the youth generation, answering the question: which Gen Z trends are shaping our world, and how will they shape the future? This elusive generation of digital natives is known by their unmatched understanding of the Internet, expectations surrounding inclusivity and politics, and love of social communities.

That said, there is more to learn about Gen Z trends and the motivations shaping them. For this, we split the generation into two, allowing a better understanding of how things like influencer marketing or hashtag activism have impacted, and will continue to impact, this group. Perhaps the most integral of all, this module will help you understand how to better prepare for the future of generational study and consumercentricity.
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Workshop Questions:
1. What are you doing to prepare for Z-Tribe entering the workforce?
2. How could you better assist in Z-Alpha reaching their full potential?
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Featured Insights

Youthful Omnichannel
Older Gen Z's conflicting needs are consolidated through retail tech
Implications - The older half of Generation Z -- dubbed 'Z-Tribe' through Trend Hunter's research -- has conflicting appreciations for both in-store shopping, and streamlined digital experiences. Omnichannel consolidates these needs. Some retail brands are taking this a step further by explicitly targeting this youth generation through store design, experience, and integration of their social media habits.
Workshop Question - What demographic represents your biggest opportunity, and how can you more explicitly target them?
6.2
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Fan-Funded Influencer
Content creators are supported directly by peers as opposed to brands
Implications - Up until this point, the formula for successful influencer marketing was fairly cut and dry; a person becomes an influencer by creating engaging content, gains brand partnerships, and monetizes content as an ambassador. This model is turned on its head with peer-to-peer funding platforms that enable fans to send money directly to content creators. The shift to a many-to-many model speaks to the true intended nature of social media influence, placing more focus on truly entertaining content than the influence or exposure of a third party.
Workshop Question - How could consumer-generated content become a threat to your company, and how are you preparing?
5.5
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Autonomous Education
Kids gain autonomy with responsive technology that encourages self-education
Trend - As kids become increasingly accustomed to technology, parents are turning to products that feature heightened interactivity and responsive qualities to add an element of education to their early upbringing. More than just a source of entertainment, these toys offer smart, responsive technology to provide education in a more engaging, autonomous manner. Offering ways to learn through methods of playful engagement, these examples not only showcase the use of smart technology among kids, but also the move toward more autonomy and self-education.
Workshop Question - How could you adapt your product or service to offer your consumers more autonomy and independence?
4.6
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Insights by Trend Hunter AI

Mobile AI
Retailers are using AI to add unique features to their mobile retail apps
Trend - Retailers are launching mobile apps with AI-powered features designed to replace their existing apps. These apps offer recommendations, conversational support, image search, and features unique to certain retailers. These brands aim to improve customer retention while reducing ordering friction.
Workshop Question - How could your brand improve its customer satisfaction rates through AI features?
8.3
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AI Intro
Generative AI is introduced to children through engaging toys and products
Trend - Like other STEM subjects, generative AI is being introduced to children at a young age. These toys and kid-friendly experiences help children gain a fundamental understanding of AI via conversation, collaborative storytelling, and/or play.
Workshop Question - How could your brand simplify its use of AI to add the most value for customers?
7.8
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Decentralized Social
Developers are launching decentralized content platforms
Trend - Independent developers are using shared protocols to create decentralized content aggregator platforms. Companies do not own or moderate these platforms, which offers better privacy than large alternatives. Many of these platforms communicate with one another to form the 'Fediverse.'
Workshop Question - How could your brand adapt to, decentralized social media platforms to better reach modern consumers?
5.4
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Shoppable Short
Shoppable short-form video content enhances digital shopping experiences
Trend - Shoppable short-form video content and ads are becoming increasingly prominent digital strategies among brands across industries. This content merges traditional ads with modern tech habits--offering customers more engaging and convenient forms of online shopping.
Workshop Question - How could your brand more effectively engage customers with its online experiences?
7.7
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Latinx Platform
Content-based platforms are creating Latinx-specific offerings and benefits
Trend - Content platforms are catering to Latinx consumers with additional features and products, or reduced costs, in order to elevate these demographics on their platforms. This shift coincides with the cultural push towards inclusion and more accurate representations of different demographics.
Workshop Question - How could your brand better cater to demographics it currently overlooks?
4.6
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Gen Z Investing
Investing for young Gen Z consumers is made easier with apps and communities
Trend - Gen Z is entering a new world of fintech, and banking apps, community platforms and services are being designed to help them navigate investing in the modern age. These platforms ensure that young consumers are able to set themselves up for the future in today's changing financial landscape.
Workshop Question - How could your brand better prioritize customer education and support?
5.6
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Gen Z Neobanking
Fintech responds to new financial needs with neobanking solutions
Trend - As Gen Z seeks financial independence, fintech companies are creating new banking-alternative solutions to meet the young generation's tech-based needs. The neobanking platforms are app-based and allow users greater access to their financial services with fewer limitations.
Workshop Question - How can your company cater to the new generation of consumers?
5.8
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Private Socials
Emerging social media platforms are focusing on privacy
Trend - With criticisms around excessive social media use and the data-selling that goes along with it, some brands are releasing social media platforms with limited functions and privacy features that help protect users' data, while still enabling sharing between family and friends.
Workshop Question - How is your brand prioritizing the overall wellness of its customers?
2.5
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