{"id":38660,"date":"2022-07-30T14:17:09","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T14:17:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=38660"},"modified":"2022-07-30T14:17:09","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T14:17:09","slug":"who-is-gen-z","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/who-is-gen-z","title":{"rendered":"Who is Gen Z?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1cf9f3289dc\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1cf9f3289dc\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1cf9f3289dc\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/who-is-gen-z\/#Who_is_Gen_Z\" title=\"Who is Gen Z?\">Who is Gen Z?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/who-is-gen-z\/#Gen_Z_tiktok\" title=\"Gen Z tiktok\">Gen Z tiktok<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/who-is-gen-z\/#TikTok\" title=\"TikTok\">TikTok<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/who-is-gen-z\/#Snapchat\" title=\"Snapchat\">Snapchat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/who-is-gen-z\/#Instagram\" title=\"Instagram\">Instagram<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/who-is-gen-z\/#YouTube\" title=\"YouTube\">YouTube<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/who-is-gen-z\/#Gen_Z_tiktoks_desire_for_fame\" title=\"Gen Z tiktok&#8217;s desire for fame\">Gen Z tiktok&#8217;s desire for fame<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_Gen_Z\"><\/span>Who is Gen Z?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/JXMLPCk.jpg\" alt=\"who is gen z tiktok\" align=\"left\" style=\"max-height:277px; width:auto; max-width:34% margin:0px 10px; height:auto;\">  <\/p>\n<p>If you are wondering, &#8220;Who is Gen Z?,&#8221; you&#8217;ve come to the right place. This article explores the social media app, TikTok, and how this new generation is using it to make videos and share them with the world. Read on for a look at this emerging video-sharing platform and why it&#8217;s gaining in popularity. This article will also discuss the similarities and differences between Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok, and how they can be used to enhance your marketing strategy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gen_Z_tiktok\"><\/span>Gen Z tiktok<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to a report by cm group, nearly half of the 13 to 19-year-old population uses tiktok. That&#8217;s a higher percentage than Millennials. But millennials aren&#8217;t immune to the trend, either: they have been using the app for about three years. But the growth of Gen Z on TikTok has been a bit slower than Millennials&#8217;, meaning the platform is catching up to them.<\/p>\n<p>In a recent survey, 41% of Gen Z users said they would be willing to give their data to an app that would tailor its experience to their preferences. The personalised discovery feed is a great way to attract this savvy audience. According to TikTok&#8217;s findings, Gen Zers are more likely to engage with brands that consider their interests and needs. And they know that the more they consume, the more they&#8217;re likely to become loyal to their favorite brands.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TikTok\"><\/span>TikTok<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The recent emergence of video apps like TikTok has made them incredibly popular among the Gen Z demographic. Gen Z values relatability, which is why the TikTok app selects videos based on the attention of the user and their interests. The result is that TikTok videos are much more likely to stay on the platform, even after the users have removed them from their feed. Here are some reasons why Gen Z is swarming with TikTok.<\/p>\n<p>Gen Z rejects traditional forms of advertising. Instead, they seek brands with a human element and purchase decisions that align with their values. In contrast, TikTok content is quick and user controlled, which may prove challenging for some brands. In addition to Gen Z&#8217;s preference for short form video content, this medium is also highly visual. Unlike traditional forms of content creation, the format&#8217;s popularity and accessibility make it attractive to brands.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Snapchat\"><\/span>Snapchat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Snapchat Generation report highlights the shopping habits of this new group of young consumers. It also reveals what Gen Zers value most in a brand, what makes them engage with it, and what they expect from companies that cater to their needs. This report is meant for marketers, media, and researchers, as it explains the priorities of this demographic and how to adapt your brand to meet their expectations. It will also highlight the hottest trends of the Gen Z demographic and give marketers tips on how to connect with this group.<\/p>\n<p>While TikTok is still a young app, it has gained immense popularity within the short period since its launch. Its massive user base is growing rapidly and is estimated to hit 2 billion mobile downloads globally by late 2020. With its playful features and creative approach, it&#8217;s no wonder why it&#8217;s becoming one of the most popular social media apps for Gen Z. It&#8217;s clear that the latter aims to foster a more personal experience while the former is more focused on fame.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instagram\"><\/span>Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>TikTok is an app gaining in popularity as the Gen Z generation continues to grow. It reached one billion monthly active users globally last year, making it a strong contender for the number one spot in the social media world. Although Instagram has been shifting focus to video-sharing features called reels, the Gen Z users seem to prefer the new app. Many Instagram users have also begun to move to TikTok, while others are limiting their usage to a small number of accounts.<\/p>\n<p>While Google is still the leader in search, TikTok is becoming an increasingly useful tool for younger generations. Google recently revealed that nearly 40 percent of Gen Z users prefer TikTok and Instagram to Google. The findings demonstrate that the younger generation is increasingly using TikTok as an information source, as well as a means to discover places, products, and healthcare appointments. Although the new app isn&#8217;t as advanced as Google&#8217;s own Search, the fact that it&#8217;s so popular among the Gen Z crowd demonstrates the importance of TikTok as a social media platform.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube\"><\/span>YouTube<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlike traditional YouTube, TikTok isn&#8217;t only popular among millennials, but Gen Zers as well. They enjoy lean-back experiences and fun videos. TikTok offers users an endless scroll of short video clips, providing a quick fix of content. Many TikTok videos are positive expressions of self, and Forrester found that millennials in particular are interested in finding fame.<\/p>\n<p>With more than 95% of the internet population using YouTube, the video sharing site has a huge reach. Although YouTube is popular with millennials, Gen Z is growing in popularity as well. The United States, Indonesia, and India are home to the largest audiences on the site. Among Gen Z consumers, TikTok is popular, with over half of users being 13 to 19 years old. Despite its youth-centric appeal, TikTok is catching up with other age groups, with 36% of users in the 35-54 age group using the video platform.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gen_Z_tiktoks_desire_for_fame\"><\/span>Gen Z tiktok&#8217;s desire for fame<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The adoption of TikTok by Gen Z seems to be similar to the social media craze of 15 years ago. One TikTok star became a multimillionaire in less than a year by uploading videos of himself dancing to popular songs. The platform is not revolutionary, but it does provide users with a steady stream of entertaining content. Gen Zers are increasingly becoming independent, and trying to find their own circle of peers.<\/p>\n<p>The growing importance of personalized content and personal brands is evident in Gen Z&#8217;s increasing usage of TikTok. According to the Barkley report, the Gen Z generation spends $143 billion a year. Brands looking to capture this audience should use TikTok&#8217;s algorithm, which delivers personalized selections to users based on their interests. 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