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Digital gaming is popular across generations. But Gen Zers and millennials are more likely to game on multiple platforms, seek community around the hobby, and pass the habit on to their children.

Nearly three-fourths of Gen Zers discover new media content on social media (72%) and on YouTube (71%), according to December 2024 data from Toluna, Coraly Partners, and Halford Media Advisory.

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53% of US Gen Z adults say they have, are, or will participate in an economic boycott鈥攎ore than any other generation, per a March 2025 Harris Poll.

In its new study 鈥淕en Z and the American Dream,鈥� social and advertising agency Adolescent Content was surprised to draw similarities between Gen Z and Boomers鈥攖wo generations often perceived as being at odds.

81% of Gen Z and millennial consumers have switched brands in the past year, according to December 2024 data from Salesforce.

Digital banks lead in attracting Gen Z, with 54% preferring non-traditional providers for real-time payouts and aligned social values. However, traditional banks are adapting. They're boosting digital capabilities, like Truist's mobile ID verification, and personalizing experiences, such as U.S. Bank's targeted social media marketing and immediate rewards. Traditional FIs leverage existing strengths, emphasizing low fees and an omnichannel approach that blends digital convenience with in-person options. Winning Gen Z requires a strategic mix of digital excellence, relevant marketing that resonates, and human-centric personalization, delivering tailored and empowering financial interactions for long-term loyalty.

The news: Banks shouldn't use a single marketing strategy for all young people鈥擬illennials (born 1981-1996) and Gen Z (born 1997-2012) have distinct financial behaviors. Millennials, shaped by economic uncertainty, seek stability and pragmatic digital tools, valuing expert advice. Gen Z, digital natives, demand effortless speed, are influencer-driven, and focus on immediate experiences, often skeptical of traditional banks. Our take: Marketing must be tailored. For millennials, emphasize trust, reliability, and security for long-term goals, offering expert education. For Gen Z, highlight speed, flexibility, and convenience through engaging, short-form content on platforms like TikTok, utilizing influencers to build rapport.

The news: A new report indicates major banks committed a staggering $869 billion to fossil fuel companies in 2024, an increase of $162 billion over the previous year. Most large US banks have also pulled back from global climate alliances, signaling a broader industry shift away from sustainability commitments. While profitable, these investments risk alienating younger generations like Gen Z, who deeply value environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices and authenticity from financial institutions (FIs), and already demonstrate low trust in banks. This puts FIs at risk of further eroding crucial customer loyalty. Our take: FIs that remain committed to ESG should focus on these actions in their marketing campaigns targeting Gen Zers.

A new poll finds consumers in the US and UK are almost evenly split鈥�Gen Z is upbeat, Gen X is gloomy鈥攁mid a cost-of-living crunch and rapid tech gains. The results remind brand marketers that price, value, and purpose now collide at every purchase decision.

Over 80% of Gen Z want to unplug, according to new research from Quad and The Harris Poll, sparking demand for tactile brand moments like print catalogs, unboxing rituals, and pop-ups that feel more authentic than scrolling. Marketers who fuse these 鈥渞eturn of touch鈥� experiences with digital convenience can build deeper loyalty and lift sales.

The news: Pinterest is partnering with Instacart to allow advertisers to power their campaigns using the latter鈥檚 first-party data鈥攁 move that will enhance the value of both companies鈥� ad platforms while advancing Pinterest鈥檚 shoppable ambitions. Our take: Pinterest鈥檚 ability to engage the all-important Gen Z cohort, along with its role as a source of inspiration and product discovery, is making it a more strategic asset for brands and retailers. As economic uncertainty drives companies to be more careful with their ad dollars, Pinterest鈥檚 ability to reach audiences at every stage of their customer journey鈥攏ow bolstered by access to Instacart鈥檚 first-party data鈥攑ositions it as an even more valuable partner.