Embrace Gen Z’s demand for authenticity in content
Embrace Gen Z’s demand for authenticity in content
About the speakers
- Jason FallsSenior Influence Strategist at CornettJason Falls is one of the leading thinkers in the digital marketing space with a particular focus on influencer marketing. He is a practitioner as a strategist for Cornett, an agency in Lexington, Ky.; a journalist covering the industry for Entrepreneur and hosting his own podcast on the topic; and is a niche influencer himself. He's the author of three books, executive producer of a podcast network, and loves sports, bourbon and his family. Not in that order.
- Lenox PowellContent Director at SemrushLenox is the Content Director at Semrush. She‘s a seasoned content marketer and strategist with over 10 years of experience in B2B & B2C writing, editing and content leadership. When she isn‘t reading, learning or thinking about all things content, she can likely be found on a hiking trail in her home state of Colorado.
- Deanna RansomFounder & CEO at A.R.I.A. PartnersDeanna Ransom is Founder & CEO of A.R.I.A. Partners, a fractional CMO and former President of Women in Revenue with 20 years of leadership within both B2B and non-profit sectors, recently receiving the 2022 Titan Women in Business Gold Award for Female Executive of the Year. She is an executive leader and speaker that has consistently exceeded targets & driven efficient growth powering inclusive high-performance cultures, cross functional teams and communities. Deanna is a content creator that has also authored by-lines or been featured in publications such as Business Insider, Fast Company, Fortune, and Essence.
Key takeaways
Authenticity is the key to reaching Gen Z - it matters more than perfect production.
True authenticity means using empathy. Your audience will know whether you really care.
Many new content creators have their audience in mind first and the brand second.