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How Can a Brand Show Gen Z They’re Cool?

Being a cool brand is one thing, but proving it to Gen Z is another…

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team
KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • According to teens and young adults, keeping up with trends and trying new things are the top two ways for brands to show they’re “cool”
  • Teens are more likely to say that diversity / inclusion efforts show a brand is a cool indicator
  • For 18-24-year-olds, prices are a huge signal of coolness
It can be tricky to measure what makes a brand cool to Gen Z. This elusive label can mean a lot of things to young consumers, and showing those qualities outwardly is an entirely separate feat for brands. But YPulse’s Brand Tracking data shows the brands at the top of Gen Z’s “cool” ranking have broken molds throughout their lifetime and are constantly trying new things. YPulse tracks young consumer’s affinity for over 1,200 brands and our latest Cool Brands Special report examines specific metrics like “coolness”—which young people themselves define as “unique and stands out from their competitors.” To...

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