Marketing to Millennials has been fun, but now it’s time to shift our focus to the up and coming generation, Generation Z, a cohort consisting of anyone born between 1996 and 2009. Of course, we still have to market to Millennials for years to come, but as Generation Z is starting to enter the workforce and gaining buying power, it’s time to understand their mindset and build our Generation Z customer base. The first thing you’ve got to know is that marketing to them will not be easy. This generation is unique and different from the previous ones. They are the first generation to grow up immersed in technology. Unlike millennials who are tech-savvy, Gen Z’s are tech natives, who grew up with iPads and mobile devices, and do not remember a time before the internet.
Wait till you hear this: They don’t check their emails, have an attention span of 8 seconds, and basically ignore any business that isn’t online!
Don’t worry or feel pressured though, we are here to help!
Here are five marketing strategies you can use to reach out to Generation Z and increase your brand awareness, leads, and sales.
