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Vertical brain rot

Vertical brain rot

Still just cannot get on-board with vertical video Vertical video trumped traditional video ages ago in terms of engagement. In 2025, stats suggest it’s 2.5 times as popular as its predecessor. I remember the transition about half-a-decade back. Snapchat randomly had a big resurgence and ByteDance was absorbed into the monster...

Gen Z and the age of experiential marketing

Gen Z and the age of experiential marketing

Welcome to the latest edition of The Gen Zer. This week, we take a look at how brands are creating unique experiences to appeal to younger demographics. Plus, TikTok hosts a Trump inauguration party for influencers and new studies suggest Gen Z are burnt out at work. As any digital content manager is likely to tell you, successfully marketing your products to Gen Z can be an uphill battle. Thanks to the rise...

By Bristol, UK
on nazi salutes + ‘protecting’ your peace

on nazi salutes + ‘protecting’ your peace

Well, hello everyone. This week’s edition is especially long, not because there’s been a lot of insanity taking place around the world, but because I felt compelled to deliver on a vast and balanced range of topics in light of that. Variety is the spice of life, as they say. With the aim of levelling out the negative with the positive and insightful, we’ll be looking at the downsides of always...

By London, UK
Are dads more emotional?

Are dads more emotional?

Is there some ad hoc science to explain why I’ve become such a melt? I loathe my sudden inability to not become a snivelling mess. I’ve never been an outwardly emotional person, but I’m no tinman either. The best policy for me has always been to deal with stuff internally. Don’t make a fuss and don’t you dare draw attention to yourself. Healthy, right? It’s the typical case of working class lad grows...

By London, UK
tiktok refugees + anti-intellectualism

tiktok refugees + anti-intellectualism

if you're only learning mandarin because you can't live without tiktok... i'm judging you A day late and not a slay short… I’m finally writing to you from the Thred office in London. It feels great to be back with the team. The year has already started off with a bang, with a TikTok refugees (cringe), the $80 ‘Wirkin’ bag, a semi-sexy Nicole Kidman film that’s making everyone question their satisfaction...

By London, UK