Opinion
Priyan DC
Aug 06, 2025

Gen Z doesn’t care you exist — until you speak their language

From bite-sized news to creator-fuelled buzz, marketing to Gen Z demands cultural fluency, sharp cohort focus, and digital-native intuition.

Unlike millennials and boomers, Gen Z prefers digital-first platforms—news apps, online publications, and social media over print or TV.

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