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YPulse Research Calendar 2026

Every report.
Every trend.
All year long.

100+ reports published across North America and Western Europe — covering Gen Alpha, Gen Z and Millennials from every angle.

100+
Reports per year
7
Markets covered
15+
Years of longitudinal data
500k
Annual interviews
North America
Western Europe
Behavioral
Trend
Special
Webinar
Tweens
January 7 releases
1/7BR
Relationships & Dating
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Approaches to dating, what they want in a relationship, and how their views on commitment and dating culture are shifting.
1/8TR
Gen Z Myth Busting
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Debunking common stereotypes and headlines about the next generation with real data —what brands and marketers need to know instead.
1/8WB
2026 Trend Predictions Webinar
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How YPulse analysts are forecasting the year ahead — the youth trends brands can't afford to ignore in 2026.
1/14BR
Life Milestones & Future Plans
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Feelings about their lives right now, what goals they're setting for the year ahead, and what their long-term priorities look like.
1/21BR
Employment & Career Goals
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Navigating the job market, how they feel in their current roles, and how AI is reshaping the way they work.
1/28BR
Social Media Monitor
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Their top social platforms, which features they're gravitating toward, and how their social behaviors are evolving.
1/29WB
Gen Z Myth Busting Webinar
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Debunking popular Gen Z myths with data — and what the truth tells brands about reaching this generation.
February 6 releases
2/4BR
Sustainability
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Feelings about climate change, how they're trying to shop sustainably, and what eco-friendly actions would make them more likely to buy from a brand.
2/5TR
The YouTube Effect
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YouTube is shaping young consumers' media habits, cultural tastes, and purchasing decisions—learn why it's become the center of their entertainment universe.
2/11BR
Causes, Charity & Activism
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The top issues they care about, how they're showing their support, and what role they expect brands to play.
2/18BR
Sports & Athletes
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Sports participation and fandom, which athletes they trust and follow, and how fandom and live events fit into their lives.
2/25BR
Toys & Play
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Kidulting, why they're buying toys for themselves, and what immersive and nostalgic experiences they're seeking out.
2/26WB
The YouTube Effect Webinar
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YouTube is reshaping media, culture, and purchasing behavior for young consumers—what it means for brands showing up on the platform.
March 7 releases
3/4BR
Brand Loyalty
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Which brands they stay loyal to, what keeps them coming back, and what they actually want from loyalty and rewards programs.
3/5SP
Cool Brands
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How Gen Z defines what's cool, which brands are earning that status right now, and what separates the brands they love from the ones they ignore.
3/11BR
Finance / Spending Monitor
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POVs on money right now, how they're spending and saving, and what brands need to understand about their financial priorities.
3/18BR
Travel
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Planning and booking trips, what they're prioritizing at their destinations, and how travel fits into their broader lifestyle.
3/19WB
Cool Brands Webinar
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Cool brands rankings and what separates the brands young consumers love from the ones they ignore.
3/25BR
Weddings & Marriage
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Feelings about marriage, how many are already married or planning to be, and what they want their weddings to look and feel like.
3/31TW
Tweens: Tech & Social Media
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How tweens are using technology and social platforms, how much time they're spending online, and what parents think about it.
April 7 releases
4/1BR
Social Media Behavior
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What they're creating, consuming, and sharing on social media and how their relationship with public feeds is changing.
4/8BR
Ad / Marketing Effectiveness
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What actually influences their purchasing decisions, and what brands need to get right to earn their attention.
4/9TR
Teens Today
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Today's teens are different from generations before them—learn what's driving their behaviors and preferences.
4/15BR
Food Shopping & Trends
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Grocery shopping habits, what their fast food and restaurant preferences look like, and which food trends they're actually trying.
4/22BR
Education & College
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Views on the value of a college degree, how AI is reshaping their education and career plans, and what skills they wish schools were teaching.
4/29BR
Tech / Device Usage
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Device usage and screen habits, what's influencing their tech purchases, and how they're starting to unplug and reclaim their time.
4/30WB
Teens Today Webinar
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How today's teens are rewriting the rules of this life stage — from AI homework helpers to Roblox shopping sprees to nano-creator trust.
May 5 releases
5/6BR
Gaming
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How they play, spend, and identify with gaming, why open-world experiences are taking over, and how brands can show up in virtual worlds.
5/7TR
Post-Social Playbook
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How brands can earn young consumers' attention in an algorithm-driven world — from micro-series and podcasts to viral merch and community-building plays.
5/13BR
Artificial Intelligence
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AI use in everyday life, which platforms they're turning to, and what AI applications they welcome — and reject — from brands.
5/20BR
Media Consumption Monitor
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Video content habits, how social platforms are stealing TV's share of attention, and how they feel about ad-supported streaming.
5/28WB
Post-Social Playbook Webinar
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How brands can break through algorithm-driven feeds and build real community with young consumers using 10 post-social marketing plays.
June 6 releases
6/2SP
Gen Z's Most Recommended Brands
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Learn which brands Gen Z is recommending and why, how important word-of-mouth is right now, and what drives genuine advocacy.
6/3BR
Mental Health
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Attitudes toward mental health, how they're seeking support, and what role brands and employers play in their wellbeing.
6/10BR
Health & Fitness
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Approaches to health and fitness, which routines and apps they're using, and what wellness means to them beyond the gym.
6/17BR
Music
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Music discovery and listening habits, which platforms and formats they prefer, and how music shapes their identity.
6/25WB
Gen Z Recommended Brands Webinar
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Which brands they recommend, which are winning word-of-mouth right now, and what marketers can learn from the data.
6/30TW
Tweens: Gaming
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How tweens engage with video games, which platforms and genres they prefer, and how gaming fits into their broader media habits.
July 7 releases
7/1BR
Experiences
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Prioritizing experiences over things, what they're spending on, and which live events and activities matter most to them.
7/9TR
Going Analog Trend Report
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What analog and offline trends Gen Z is actually fueling and what their motivations are behind unplugging, going analog, and prioritizing IRL experiences over digital ones.
7/15BR
Celebrities & Influencers
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Celebrity and influencer engagement, who they actually trust, and how that trust translates into purchasing decisions.
7/22BR
Social / Mobile Marketing Preferences
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How they want to be reached on mobile and social, which formats and tones resonate, and what makes them engage versus scroll past.
7/29BR
Back-to-School Shopping Plans
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Back-to-school shopping behavior, which categories they're prioritizing, and which retailers they plan to use.
7/31TW
Tweens: Sports & Athletes
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How tweens participate in sports, which athletes they follow, and how fandom and physical activity show up in their daily lives.
August 7 releases
8/5BR
Friendship & Community
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Forming and maintaining friendships, what community means to them, and how digital life is shaping the way they connect.
8/6TR
10 Trends to Know
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Learn 10 trends Gen Z is fueling now—and how brands can connect to young consumers through them.
8/12BR
Halloween & Thanksgiving
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Plans for Halloween and Thanksgiving, from travel to decorating and all the traditions in-between.
8/19BR
Holiday Shopping & Winter Plans
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Holiday spending plans, which categories and channels they're prioritizing, and what influences their gift choices, plus their holiday traditions and celebration plans.
8/26BR
Shopping & Retail
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Product discovery and purchase habits, which channels they prefer, and what tips the balance between browsing and actually buying.
8/31TW
Tweens: Hobbies & Play
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How tweens spend their free time, which hobbies and creative pursuits they're drawn to, and how play is evolving for this age group.
September 7 releases
9/2BR
Fintech
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Managing money with fintech tools, which apps and platforms they trust, and where traditional banking is falling short.
9/3SP
Innovative Brands
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Which brands young consumers consider truly innovative, what innovation means to them right now, and how that perception shapes who they choose to buy from
9/9BR
Media Consumption Monitor
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Video content habits, how social platforms are stealing TV's share of attention, and how they feel about ad-supported streaming.
9/16BR
Snacking
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Snacking habits throughout the day, which categories and better-for-you options they're reaching for, and what drives impulse purchases.
9/23BR
TV and Entertainment
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TV and entertainment viewing habits, which streaming services they're subscribing to, and how their viewing habits are shifting.
9/30BR
News Consumption & Trust
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News consumption habits, which sources they trust, and how misinformation and media skepticism are shaping their worldview.
October 7 releases
10/7BR
Hobbies & Passions
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Free time and hobbies, which passion projects define their identity, and how those interests connect to brand loyalty.
10/8TR
October Trend Report (TBD)
Coming soon — title to be confirmed.
10/14BR
Personal Care and Beauty Shopping
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Building beauty and personal care routines, which brands they're loyal to, and what drives their product discovery.
10/21BR
Shopping for the Home
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Furnishing and decorating their spaces, which brands and channels they're using, and what home ownership means to their generation.
10/28BR
Fashion Preferences & Style
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Personal style attitudes, which brands they're loyal to, and how sustainability and self-expression shape their shopping habits.
10/30TW
Tweens: Shopping & Retail
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How tweens influence household purchases, how they're developing their own shopping preferences, and which brands are earning their attention.
November 6 releases
11/4BR
Mobile / App Behavior
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Phone usage and app habits, which apps they're spending the most time in, and how mobile habits are reshaping the way they shop and communicate.
11/5TR
November Trend Report (TBD)
Coming soon — title to be confirmed.
11/11BR
Social Media Monitor
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Splitting their time across platforms, which features they're gravitating toward, and how their social behaviors are evolving.
11/18BR
Drinking & Nightlife
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Approaches to alcohol and nightlife, how sober curiosity is reshaping the category, and what a night out actually looks like for them.
11/30TW
Tweens: Fashion & Style
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How tweens think about clothing and personal style, which brands they gravitate toward, and how peer influence shapes their preferences.
December 3 releases
12/2BR
Auto
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Views on car ownership, how interested they are in EVs, and how they're using rideshare and alternative transportation.
12/9BR
Parenting
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How parents 16-39-years-old are raising their Gen Z and Gen Alpha kids, what values they're prioritizing, and how their approach to parenting differs from previous generations.
12/16BR
Luxury
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Perceptions of luxury brands, how many aspire to own them, and what drives purchase intent in a generation redefining what luxury means.

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