How These 5 Brands Got Hotter for Gen Z in 2024

YPulse’s brand tracker data shows the brands with the biggest hotness boosts in 2024 are rooted in viral moments… 

  • Social media drove the top risers in “hot” brands this year, with Love Island clips doing wonders for Peacock’s “hot” score
  • Nostalgia also fueled a “hot” surge for Fortnite and UGG
  • Even negative publicity made brands like Nickelodeon and Bumble a “hot” topic
Being named one of the “hottest brands” by Gen Z is a coveted title for many companies. But what makes a brand truly “hot”? Is it their marketing, cultural buzz, the products themselves, or something else entirely? YPulse data shows that for Gen Z, the definition of a hot brand is one that is trending on social media, and that factor is even more important now than it was in previous years. And when it comes to how brands can show that they’re hot, it’s by keeping up with the latest trends, creating great social media content and partnerships, and getting their marketing spot-on. Simply put, a brand is “hot” when it quickly captures Gen Z’s attention and delivers products / services that align with current trends—or start new ones. So, looking at which brands Gen Z rated as hotter this year than they did last year gives a big insight into what works for becoming one of the “hot” brands.   YPulse’s Brand Tracker monitors the brand health of...

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