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Pride is More Than a Month

One in five Gen Z and Millennials identify as LGBTQ.

Are you paying attention?

Often underrepresented, LGBTQ+ Gen Z and Millennial consumers are shaping trends, influencing conversations, and revolutionizing consumer behaviors. 

Their presence and influence cannot be ignored. 

Keep reading to learn how you can reach young LGBTQ+ consumers in an authentic and meaningful way.

The Latest LGBTQ+ Youth Headlines

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YPulse interviews over 85,000 LGBTQ+ Gen Z and Millennial consumers in 7 countries annually on the trends, behaviors, and brands shaping their lives. We ask them:

What are your favorite brands? Which social media platforms are you on? What do you want to see in advertising? Where do you shop? And much, much more.

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One in five members of Gen Z identify as LGBTQ+ both in terms of gender and/or sexuality.

They’re gaymers

COMPARED TO NON-LGBTQ GEN Z, THEY ARE MORE LIKELY TO:

  • Identify as gamers (+8 pts)
  • Think it’s cool to play video games (+8 pts)
  • Play a game that’s trending on social media (+8 pts)

They’re highly engaged with social

COMPARED TO NON-LGBTQ GEN Z, THEY ARE MORE LIKELY TO:

  • Spend more time on social media daily (+23 minutes)
  • Shop via social media regularly (+6 pts)
  • Follow brands (+4 pts)

Especially with TikTok

COMPARED TO NON-LGBTQ GEN Z, THEY ARE MORE LIKELY TO:

  • Spend more time on TikTok (+8 pts)
  • Recall seeing ads on TikTok (+15 pts)
  • Be influenced by an ad on TikTok (+9 pts)

They prioritize wellness

COMPARED TO NON-LGBTQ GEN Z, THEY ARE MORE LIKELY TO:

  • Spend more on wellness monthly (+$8.99)
  • Be influenced by brands when it comes to their wellness habits and purchases (+6 pts)
  • Feel excluded from wellness conversations (+9 pts)

They don’t feel seen by brands

COMPARED TO NON-LGBTQ GEN Z, THEY ARE MORE LIKELY TO:

  • Feel brands use stereotypes about their gender (+10 pts)
  • Think brands don’t understand people their age (+15 pts)
  • Be tired of only seeing overly perfect images in ads (+10 pts)

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The top 10 brands according to LGBTQ+ Gen Z and Millennials in North America and Western Europe.

North America

  1. YouTube
  2. Amazon
  3. TikTok
  4. PayPal
  5. Target
  6. Nike
  7. Netflix
  8. Google
  9. Cash App
  10. Coca-Cola

Region: North America Age: 13-39 Audience: LGBTQ+ Date Range: 5/2/2022-4/30/2023 Weeks: 52 Base Size: 100 Total Interviews: 31,498

WESTERN EUROPE

  1. Nike
  2. Netflix
  3. PayPal
  4. Apple
  5. YouTube
  6. Nivea
  7. IKEA
  8. Amazon
  9. Kinder
  10. REWE

Region: Western Europe Age: 13-39 Audience: LGBTQ+ Date Range: 5/2/2022-4/30/2023 Weeks: 52 Base Size: 100 Total Interviews: 25,633

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