Friendship is getting a post-pandemic revamp among Gen Z
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7 Aug 2023
Friendship is getting a post-pandemic revamp among Gen Z

Gen Zers’ friendships really took a hit during the pandemic, resulting in periods of isolation that have filtered through to the post-pandemic era. Brands have an opportunity to help them navigate connections in new ways through strategies that feel natural and authentic.

Gregg Witt

Gregg Witt is a senior marketing strategist, youth, and creator specialist, best-selling author of The Gen Z Frequency (2018) and youth brand builder with over 25 years of experience. He helps co-create relevant brands, products, campaigns, and experiences that impact change, drive business growth, and resonate with young people and niche audiences.

Rayyan Ahmed

Rayyan Ahmed is the CEO of Rayze Consulting, a Gen Z consulting company that helps brands better understand, engage, and market to Gen Z. Rayze has helped many companies, including some Fortune 500s, better incorporate Gen Z into their business.

Lara Piras

Lara Piras is a copywriter, researcher, and brand strategist. Lara's expertise lies in creative copywriting, editing, trend and insight analysis and strategy, working with renowned global forecasting companies and brands including Nike, ASOS, adidas, IKEA and Peroni. Lara also writes features on wellness, diversity and inclusion, youth culture and future innovations for titles such as Vogue, Refinery29, and Included Magazine.