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Gen Z in Europe is Most Likely to Buy This Because of Online Celebs

Online celebrities are influencing young consumers in Europe and America to buy different things…

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team
KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • Gen Z Europeans are far more likely than those in North America to say an online celeb has influenced them to buy clothes
  • European young adults are also more likely to buy books because of influencers than their NA peers
  • But young Americans are more likely than young Europeans to buy subscription services that influencers recommend
While the creator economy is certainly undergoing some shifts, online celebs still have massive influence over Gen Z. Most young adults 18-24-years-old in Western Europe and North America have purchased something that an online celebrity (e.g., blogger, vlogger, YouTuber, Instagrammer, etc.) had spoken about or recommended—and young adults in Western Europe are even more likely to have done so: 68% vs 65%. Plus, in both regions, online influencers are the top public figures 18-24-year-olds trust. Both mega-influencers and nano-creators are vital to any brand’s marketing strategy, and their influence leads to actual purchases from Gen Z. But what type of...

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