Demographics

The number of LGBTQ+ consumers in the US is growing, and they seek authentic inclusivity from brands trying to reach them.

New languages like Punjabi and Afar expand Google Translate’s reach, despite ongoing AI reliability concerns.

Gen Alpha is “very savvy when it comes to brands,” said Dani Mariano, president of Razorfish. But the young generation has different attitudes toward technology and learning than their older counterparts. They’re open to learning from brands, especially when creators are involved. And they’re eager to interact with others, both on and offline. Here are five key stats from Razorfish’s recent report on Gen Alpha.

We look at the social media trends that hold Gen Zers’ limited attention spans.

Young consumers want faster, easier access to funds than traditional lending options currently offer.

New York law ushers in a new age of social media regulation: The SAFE Act bans the use of addictive, algorithmic feeds for minors.

87.9% of US Gen Zers are social network users, according to our forecast.

Tobacco-like labels on social apps acould warn young people about potential harms, but any regulation would need congress approval which faces a block of lobyists.

Gen Z’s media consumption, digital behavior, and attitude toward ads is a reflection of their upbringing in the app age. That’s why advertising to Gen Zers requires a unique approach—one that prioritizes privacy, encompasses multiple channels and screens, and leverages new formats. Here are five key stats advertisers should know about targeting Gen Z.

Not all assumptions about how Gen Z consumers shop are correct. While it’s true that they’re motivated by sustainability, they’re also limited by their budgets. It may be difficult to earn their loyalty, but they still have brand affinities. Here are four assumptions about Gen Z and whether there’s any truth to them—straight from members of Berns Communications’ Z Suite network of Gen Z consumers.

Today’s podcast episode of The Banking & Payments Show discusses why financial literacy is so important in younger generations (Gen Z and Gen Alpha), not only for individuals but also for financial institutions and society. In ‘Headlines,’ we examine Gen Z’s low functional knowledge of personal finances and then shift gears for the ‘In Argument’s Sake’ segment to debate whether improving financial literacy among young people is outdated. Listen to the conversation as host, Rob Rubin, welcomes our analyst Maria Elm and Sumit Arora, Global Head of Consulting at Persistent Systems, to the podcast.

he streaming service is expected to bypass the video-centric social media giant by 2026. Nonetheless, Netflix use is influenced by social media: 45% of Gen Zers choose what to watch based on trending content, according to Tubi.

Gen Z and millennials shift to social media: Both cohorts prefer TikTok and Instagram over traditional search engines.

Pride products are plentiful this year: Walmart, JCPenney, Kohl’s, and Abercrombie push past the right-wing backlash to offer Pride-related products.

New York targets algorithms in social media regulation: The SAFE Act would ban automated feeds for minors without parental consent.

Retailers turn to virtual experiences to boost engagement, awareness: Walmart, Ikea, and Skechers are among the many trying to increase their appeal to younger shoppers while driving sales.

Consumers worldwide want more from their mobile banking apps. Here are three charts that examine what consumers are looking for and how meeting demand benefits banks.

In today’s episode, host Bill Fisher is joined by analysts Paul Briggs, Paola Florez-Marquez, and Minda Smiley to discuss the role that social media platforms are being asked to play in protecting children online. Is regulation, and subsequent heavy fines, about to force them to get more serious about this?