While much has been written about Millennials’ decreasing alcohol consumption and what it means for those in the drinks business, what are the generation that follow them doing? In this talk, we unpacks the behaviours and attitudes of a generation radically different to those who preceded it, exploring along the way what these shifts mean for the drinks’ industry.
3. Youth ReportIntroduction
16 to 24 years old
Creative / Networked
Open-minded / Tastemakers
The first to develop trends and
influence the masses
4. Youth ReportMethodology
We used a mixed method research approach:
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Observational
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10. In 2015, we asked Millennials about
their approach to being healthy:
Youth Report
40%
Said I do healthy things to
offset unhealthy things
Restrain & Abstain
11. In 2017, we asked Gen Z about their
drug taking and drinking habits:
Youth Report
63%
Have never taken, or recently
stopped taking drugs
55%
Are starting to drink less, or
recently stopped drinking
Restrain & Abstain
12. Youth Report
21%
The pictures and
videos on Instagram
20%
Spending too
much money
29%
Damaging my
health
30%
Being too hungover
to be productive
We asked if they got wasted at a party,
what would they be most worried about?
Restrain & Abstain
13. Audience Quote:
“A lot of my friends are
embracing sobriety because
there isn't a way to escape
what's going on around us”
— Tracy Boachie, 23
Youth ReportRestrain & Abstain
16. Youth Report
Expert Quote:
“Young people are drinking less, but venues aren’t
keeping up. Club Soda is a mindful drinking
movement. It’s about changing the way you think
and feel about alcohol.”
— Laura Willoughby, founder, Club Soda
Restrain & Abstain
17. Youth Report
What are Gen Z focused on developing in their spare time?
43%
Social Currency
57%
Professional Currency
Restrain & Abstain
18. Audience Quote:
“Instagram used to be about just
showing what I was up to, but now I
use it to develop and advertise myself -
build my personal brand.”
— Ariel Diaz, 19
Youth ReportRestrain & Abstain
23. In 2016, we asked Millennials, which of the
following define who you are:
Youth Report
61%
Said gender
59%
Said class
New Identities
24. In 2017, we asked Gen Z the same thing:
17%
Race
14%
Class
22%
Sexuality
40%
Gender
61%
Interests
New Identities Youth Report
25. Audience Quote:
“We’re complex. Previously people
were boxed into certain identities,
but we’re redefining ourselves and
our culture”
— Liam Rubik, 20
New Identities Youth Report
27. What do Gen Z think about brands introducing cultural
diversity and political statements into their campaigns?
35%
It's positive, but
they miss the mark
23%
It's positive and they're
progressing culture
New Identities Youth Report
28. Pepsi - Live for Now
New Identities Youth Report
30. Expert Quote:
“The phrase ‘nothing about us without us’ is
pretty common in social justice circles right now”
— Abaki Beck, Founder of POC Online Classroom
Youth ReportNew Identities
31. Which of the following institutions do you trust?
22%
Brands
28%
Media
18%
Government
51%
None of them
For Us By Us Youth Report
32. Youth Report
Expert Quote:
“Diversity is not limited to the colour of skin or personal
appearance, but inclusive of individuals’ backgrounds,
interests and work outside of the image industry. These
are all the elements that contribute to our identity”
— Campbell Addy, founder of Niijournal
New Identities
35. 28%
Said connecting with friends and family IRL
In 2016, we asked Millennials about their social behaviours:
Youth ReportVirtual Worlds
36. In 2017, we asked the Gen Z about their social behaviour …
Youth ReportVirtual Worlds
19%
Said connecting with friends and family IRL
37. Youth Report
Expert Quote:
“A lot of it comes down to the fact that you can now
socialise with your friends without seeing them.
You can do it online, you can do it on your phone.
That is why I call them the stay-at-home generation”
— Chloe Combi, author, Generation Z: Their Voices, Their Lives
Virtual Worlds
40. When a celebrity or influencer endorses a brand or product
on social media, what does Gen Z think?
38%
They must like the
product/brand
62%
They just want to
get paid
Youth ReportVirtual Worlds
41. Audience Quote:
“I think it's cool when brands work
with virtual characters, because it
sets the stage for what can happen
in the near future”
— Brandon Walker, 17
Youth ReportVirtual Worlds
45. Youth Report
Expert Quote:
“People don’t just want to get blind drunk, they want to have
fun with each other while doing other things. Mixed reality
will just be a tool for younger generations — as natural to
them as using an iPhone”
—James Beveridge, co-founder at Pebble Studios
Virtual Worlds
49. Authentic Youth Report
Key Takeouts
Millennials consumed alcohol by
binging and abstaining
Gen Z are consuming less, so
they can be more productive
Millennials helped to
champion diversity
Millennials sought out small
and intimate venues
Gen Z use online worlds to explore
new ideas, identities and realities
Gen Z want representation
with participation
Consider how to incorporate
professional betterment into
products, campaigns and experiences
To cut through, you should support
marginalised communities by
engaging them on their terms
Think about how you can use
avatar influencers and create new
virtual venues to be relevant
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