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Why brands are struggling to keep Gen Z spending

is anyone surprised?

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Selling love to Gen Z in the ‘sex recession’ era

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Living offline has become Gen Z’s quiet luxury

be right back (never)

Feb 5 • Charlie Coombs and Thred Media

Gen Z are turning thirty…do they look it?

thirty years young(er)

Jan 29 • Charlie Coombs and Thred Media

The rise of #RichTok, Gen Z’s latest escape

eat the rich or be the rich

Jan 22 • Charlie Coombs and Thred Media

How are publishers pushing Gen Z to read?

time to turn over a new leaf?

Jan 15 • Charlie Coombs and Thred Media

Why Marty Supreme’s Gen Z marketing worked

it’s not really about table tennis, guys

Jan 8 • Charlie Coombs and Thred Media

Millennial optimism? More like Gen Z cynicism

stomp, clap your way to economic hardship

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It’s a Wrap(ped): analysing Spotify’s Gen Z success

sharing stats and yearly recaps, baby

Dec 12, 2025 • Charlie Coombs and Thred Media

Examining the rise of Gen Z’s global, digital rebellion

from the screen to the streets

Nov 28, 2025 • Charlie Coombs and Thred Media

Spending this festive season: a Gen Z dilemma

throw out the wrapping paper this year, babe

Nov 20, 2025 • Charlie Coombs and Thred Media

Staying single and liking it…no, seriously

you’ll never catch me on the apps (maybe)

Nov 13, 2025 • Charlie Coombs and Thred Media

Are traditional broadcasters doing enough to attract Gen Z?

like and subscribe! no, seriously, please

Nov 6, 2025 • Charlie Coombs and Thred Media

Why are Gen Z unsure about having children?

like father like... son?

Oct 30, 2025 • Charlie Coombs and Thred Media

Examining Gen Z’s nostalgic love of disposable cameras

Oct 23, 2025 • Charlie Coombs and Thred Media

Are Gen Z social media apps sustainable long-term?

here for a good time, not a long time (apparently)

Oct 16, 2025 • Charlie Coombs and Thred Media

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