Gen Z marketing is value-conscious and realistic. This generation has a slightly different approach than millennials and is highly creative and bold.
Who Is Gen Z?
Gen Z is the first generation to have grown up with a smartphone, the internet, and social media. They are more likely to buy from brands with clear values, inclusivity, and a strong online community. They are the reason behind some of the biggest cultural shifts in today’s world and have a spending power of over $140 billion.
5 Gen Z Marketing Strategies to Implement in 2024
Here are some marketing strategies you can implement this year to connect with the generation of digital experts:
1. Establish Your Brand’s Personality
Establishing a brand’s personality that is real and not specially curated to be perfect is important to connect with Gen Z. This generation likes brands that are bold, creative, and not afraid to make waves. Your brand personality should have a strong voice and be bold enough to experiment with relevant trends.
2. Be Transparent and Accountable
Keeping it real means being transparent and taking accountability. Gen Z doesn’t go for perfect brands but the brands that are always trying to do better. This generation is well aware as it doesn’t hesitate to dive deep and research your brand’s history and online presence. That is why brands that make big claims but can’t live up to their standards may not survive in the market. Brand trust needs to be generated to appeal to this generation.
3. Establish Clear Values and Mission
It is of utmost importance for a brand to have clear values and mission before marketing to Gen Z. This new generation focuses a lot more than what the brand promotes using its products.
Gen Z is more likely to support brands that:
- Are socially responsible and practice ethical processes
- Support LGBTQ+ rights
- Support racial and ethnic diversity
They believe that companies can play important roles in improving society and support the companies that actively work towards that. Establishing clear brand values and mission and effectively communicating them is key to connecting with Gen Z.
4. Be Entertaining
The best way to get attention from Gen Z is to entertain them. However, this generation can filter content quickly and only check the relevant content that can grab their attention within seconds. You can create short fun videos or tutorials that are either valuable, entertaining, or educational. These videos offer fun ways of learning about your brand and other topics related to them and appeal to Gen Z to engage with them.
5. Build a Community
Gen Z is always actively looking for means to connect with like-minded people. Brands that provide a platform for connecting people and building a community get more support from Gen Z than brands that only focus on themselves. You can get real people to discuss your brand rather than just the influencers endorsing it. It strengthens your sense of community, inclusivity, and helps build brand trust.