
Obsessing Over Gen Z Kills Financial Marketers’ Opportunities
Banks and credit unions can't treat generational traits as the final word in how to serve consumers. Try looking at who heads the households.
Articles about Gen Z banking trends, habits and payments preferences, with insights into how the next generation of banking consumers feels about credit cards, cash, fintechs and digital banking tools.
Banks and credit unions can't treat generational traits as the final word in how to serve consumers. Try looking at who heads the households.
The industry assumes Gen Z will only be attracted to fintechs, but they still have a soft spot for traditional banking providers.
The two generations have some similar banking preferences, but banks and credit unions shouldn't assume both age groups are alike.
Studies are great, but hearing directly from members of this up-and-coming generation provides a virtual focus group of marketing insights.
Revamping banking to fit the 'customers of tomorrow' may not actually pay off for banks and credit unions in the long run.
If financial institutions keep marketing to Gen Z like they did Millennials and Gen X, they'll keep coming up short.
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Money is their #1 stress. Teach these young consumers about personal finance without any slant and you'll earn their trust and loyalty.
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