Current in The Gen Zer

Gen Z are serious about 6pm dinner

Gen Z are serious about 6pm dinner

Gen Z has always been less chaotic than social media would have you believe, and the cohort’s penchant for 6pm dinner proves it. In a lot of ways, Gen Zers are unapologetically square. They’re having less sex than millennials, they’re gymming or running more often, and they’re moderating drink and drugs...

swipe
Gen Z is radically transforming the events space

Gen Z is radically transforming the events space

Welcome to the latest edition of The Gen Zer. This week’s newsletter is an exploration of how the events sector is being transformed by a new generation with new and novel demands. From niche interests to activity-based meet ups, affordable alternatives and silent events… the scene may never be the same (and that’s a good thing!). Over the last five years, event organisers went from being forced to move their operations...

By London, UK
How are Gen Z coping with climate anxiety?

How are Gen Z coping with climate anxiety?

With constant news coverage surrounding our hot summers and the collective failure to reach climate carbon targets, how are young people dealing with the uncertainty that surrounds their future? The climate crisis is back in the headlines this week. Experts now believe we have only two years left of our carbon budget if we’ve any hope of keeping global warming below 1.5C. That means countries have to drastically start scaling back...

By Bristol, UK
Why Gen Z gravitate toward niche social apps and communities

Why Gen Z gravitate toward niche social apps and communities

While young people use mainstream platforms like Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok, there is a growing appetite for smaller, niche communities. What’s drawing Gen Z to these smaller spaces? If you’re an older millennial, you’ll no doubt remember the days when Instagram, Twitter and Facebook first launched, promising novelty connections with friends and family. Since those early years, social media platforms have evolved into highly-addictive, complex, corporate spaces, where an increasing percentage...

By Bristol, UK
Navigating the surprising religious boom of Gen Zers

Navigating the surprising religious boom of Gen Zers

Although the evidence is circumstantial and incomplete, many outlets have reported a rise in religious association from Gen Zers, especially young men. What’s causing the numbers to rise in both the UK and US and what could this mean for the future? For the last several decades, religious association and church attendance has been on the decline. As living standards increased and our priorities shifted further toward careers and independent success,...

By Bristol, UK