It really is that damn phone
the thing that shaped Gen Z the most Welcome to the latest edition of The Gen Zer. This week we’re taking a deep dive into how phone use has affected young people and what we should be doing about it now. Read on below . . . Over the past few months...
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Gen Z’s winter arc
tis the season for... wellness? Welcome to the latest edition of The Gen Zer. This week, we look into a new winter trend focusing on wellness and self-improvement. We also take a look at the latest Gen Z news from around the web this week, from media bros to what we...
Everything is a membership now
cool clubs and malty memberships Welcome to the latest edition of The Gen Zer. This week, we take a look at Tom Holland’s new NoLo beer brand and discuss why every brand seems to have a membership programme at the moment. We also discuss trouble at some American universities, disturbing insights...
Does Gen Z smell better?
Gen Z are changing the fragrance industry Welcome to the latest edition of The Gen Zer. This week we discuss how Gen Z are changing the fragrance industry. (Smells like teen spirit, anyone?) We also take a look at how bars are trying to entice Gen Z out, a few things...
Gen Z loves a podcast
behind the podcast craze. Welcome to the latest edition of The Gen Zer. This week we dive into Gen Z’s love for a good podcast. We also cover health advice on TikTok, an unlikely Gen Z hero, and more . . . If you haven’t been hiding under a rock for the...
Why is everything a vibe trend now?
it’s a tomato girl brat-but-very-demure glazed donut season y'all. Welcome to the latest edition of The Gen Zer. This week we take a look at the “vibe trends” that are seemingly everywhere at the moment. We also take a look at how celebs are boosting voter registration, controversy around the thumbs...
Dopamine Autumn
What’s trending this autumn? Welcome to the latest edition of The Gen Zer. This week, we take a look at Dopamine Autumn and the various trends that have been emerging recently, from YouTube’s New Wave to ‘dopamine menus’ on TikTok. Read on for more :) My colleague Sofia recently wrote a piece on the ‘dopamine fasting’ trend and whether there’s any evidence backing it up. In short,...
How Spotify are winning with Gen Z
daylists & immaculate vibes. Welcome to the latest edition of The Gen Zer. This week, we take a deep dive into the world of Daylists, Blends and the annual Wrapped as we look at how Spotify is winning with young users. We also cover some big changes to young users’ Instagram accounts, the National Gallery’s attempts to attract Gen Z, and more. Ask Gen Z what their favourite brand is, and there’s...
deep dives + flashing lights
a twist on the usual Hello pumpkin! I don’t know about you, but I can hardly believe it’s newsletter day again. September – everybody’s favourite month – is flying by. Lucky for us, there’s a bunch of juicy snippets to serve up in this newsletter, which will be a little different content-wise from previous editions. We’ll explore a couple excellent Substacks, some exciting developments taking place in European cities, and galleries containing captivating...
Vinyls, CDs and… cassettes?: Why Gen Z is bringing back analogue music
an analogue renaissance. Welcome to the latest edition of The Gen Zer. This week, we take a dive into the world of analogue music and look at why Gen Z are splashing on CDs, vinyls and cassettes. We also discuss the rise of social searching, the plight of iPad kids, and why Gen Z need their own Delia. Read on for more . . . It’s been a few years since Millennials...
