Why Financial Firms are Pivoting Towards Instagram
As top college grads are swayed by Silicon Valley allure, firms like Goldman Sachs are taking their social media presence to the next level
In an age where companies can’t afford to be offline, even financial giant Goldman Sachs launched an official Instagram account in September 2018.
Will Gen Z Make Virtual Reality the Next Big Technology?
Does Gen Z see VR as a trendy gadget, or will VR be this generation’s iPhone?
As virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) mature, Gen Z is poised to become the first generation to truly adopt these new experiences
While immersing themselves in a digital world is already a part of their daily “normal” lives—VR and AR will intensify the degree of immersion. Read More »
Millennials Lead the $36 Billion Crafting Industry
Millennials make up almost half of all crafters in the US, so why isn’t the industry doing more to cater to them?
Sewing and crafting may sound like something only grandparents do—but think again.
Nearly two-thirds of U.S. households participate in at least one crafting hobby, with 45% involved in 5 or more creative hobbies. Read More »
Gen X Might Be First Generation to Recover from Great Recession
As Boomers and Millennials still struggle from its affects, Gen X seems to have bested the Great Recession
While it might seem like the economy is on an upswing, there are still many financial pitfalls holding people back prosperity—or even stability.
For nearly every generation, especially Millennials, the affects of the Great Recession, in addition to the above challenges, are still deeply felt. However, one generation might have finally recovered from the shock: Generation X. Read More »
5 FAQs about The Center’s Zconomy™ Services
Now is the time to prepare your organization and leadership for the emergence of Gen Z as consumers, employees, and trendsetters
The Center for Generational Kinetics is incredibly excited about the response to our Zconomy™ services and solutions.
We are passionate about applying our unique Gen Z behavioral research, consulting lens, strategic approach to solve client challenges. Read More »
Do You Need to Be a Millennial to Sell to Them?
Jason Dorsey explains exactly how any generation can successfully sell to Millennials
I was recently speaking for a client for the 7th time in 12 months(!) and I was asked a great question from an audience member.
The question was, "Jason, will Millennials buy from other generations or do you have to be a Millennial to sell to them?" Read More »
The Center’s Zconomy™ Services Solve Gen Z challenges for Clients
Generation Z is rapidly emerging and they are about to change everything.
Gen Z has different communication preferences, workplace styles, consumer habits, and worldviews.
The change and challenge—as well as the tremendous opportunity—that Gen Z brings to business leaders and the world is why we deliver multiple Zconomy™ services. Read More »
Venmo Offers Gen Z and Millennials Financial Control, But at What Cost?
Matt Beaudreau, Certified Generational Speaker at The Center, reveals how for Gen Z and Millennial users Venmo FOMO is real
Money-sharing app Venmo has tapped into a sweet spot for Gen Z and Millennials. It combines an easy way to take control of one’s finances and a social media experience (complete with emojis) into one platform.
According to a recent study, Venmo’s millions of monthly users sent each other a combined $40 billion in 2017. But for many, it also induced FOMO (fear of missing out). Read More »
What to Expect When Gen Z Enters the Housing Market
Jason Dorsey shares insights on what Gen Z will look for when buying a home.
The housing market might still be reeling from Millennials’ delay in buying homes, but Gen Z – the generation after Millennials – is already setting their sights on homeownership.
According to a recent report by Realtor.com, Gen Zers are expected to start buying homes within five to 10 years. Read More »
Millennials Want to Go to Space More Than Any Other Generation
Could Millennials be the first generation to make space travel a vacation option?
While they might not have the same spending power as Baby Boomers when it comes to vacations, Millennials are passionate about traveling and seeking out new life experiences.
According to a recent Pew Research Center survey on space tourism, Millennials were the most likely generation (63%) to say they would be interested in a space travel vacation. Read More »