Cracking the Gen Z Code: how Authenticity, Digital Native Wisdom, and Social Justice are Shaping Tomorrow’s Brands for the first Digital Native generation.

Filiberto Amati
11 min readFeb 22, 2024

Why do we care so much for GenZ? Because Generation Z is poised to reshape the landscape of consumer markets with a staggering $271 billion in global buying power. This digitally savvy and socially conscious demographic is not just another consumer group; it’s a force that’s already setting new standards for how brands operate and engage. Born between 1997 and 2012, Gen Z grew up in a world of rapid technological advances, global connectivity, and heightened social awareness, making their buying behaviors different from the millennials before them.

What sets Gen Z apart is not just their comfort with the digital world but their demand for authenticity, their unwavering commitment to social and environmental issues, and their preference for brands that stand for more than just their products. As the first true digital natives, their approach to shopping, brand loyalty, and engagement reshapes global marketing strategies.

In this article, we aim to delve deep into the psyche of Gen Z consumers, unpacking the core values that drive their purchasing decisions and how they’re influencing the evolution of brand strategies. From their expectation for genuine brand…

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Filiberto Amati

Italian from Naples by birth, Global Citizen by Choice. Father of 3. Fractional CMO, Interim Director, Advisory Board, Growth Consultant