From Nike Dunks to NBA slam dunks, find out the top brands that 33,377 teen across North America and Europe say best reflect diversity.
Why Diversity Matters to Gen Z
Gen Z is redefining brand relationships through the lens of diversity. As the most diverse generation in history—with 50% identifying as people of color—they’re not just hoping for representation; they’re demanding it. Their purchasing power is guided by authenticity, representation, and genuine commitment to inclusion.
Our Top 25 Diverse Brands list showcases the companies that are getting it right. But what about your brand?
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Three Things You Need to Know Now About Gen Z, Brands, and Diversity Right Now
Gen Z and Millennials expect brands to reflect diversity across all offerings and operations - it's not a trend, but a core value that drives their purchase decisions
Success means going beyond marketing to create products and services that serve diverse customers, backed by genuine DEI initiatives and transparent practices
Top-performing brands like Nike and Savage x Fenty demonstrate that authentic commitment to diversity creates competitive advantage with young consumers
These insights and the data below are collected from the 2024 Diverse Brands Report, exclusive to YPulse enterprise subscribers. Learn how you can become one. Already a subscriber? Download the report here.
The Teen Top 25 Diverse Brands in North America
AGES 13-17
n=23,133
USA, CAN
INTERVIews conducted 08.21.24-08.18.24
01
Nike
55%
02
YouTube
54%
03
TikTok
53%
04
Instagram
47%
05
Savage x Fenty
50%
06
NBA
50%
07
PINK
48%
08
NFL
47%
09
Temu
46%
10
Coca-Cola
45%
11
Target
45%
12
TikTok Shop
44%
13
Fenty Beauty
44%
14
The Home Depot
44%
15
Doritos
43%
16
Duolingo
44%
17
Amazon
43%
18
PBS Kids
43%
19
Netflix
42%
20
Gatorade
42%
21
Google
42%
22
Victoria’s Secret
41%
23
Ben & Jerry’s
41%
24
Ulta Beauty
41%
25
Apple Pay
40%
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