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In today’s ever-changing consumer landscape, it’s crucial for businesses to understand the Gen Z mindset, particularly if they aim to be the most stylish student accommodation in town.
As a company, CampusKey understands the significance of keeping up with the latest market trends. To gain more insights into the complex behavior and preferences of Gen Z, we invested in Youth Dynamix training. This has enabled us to create an ideal environment for this generation to thrive and grow.
Unbranded and Experience-Driven:
Gen Z is known for rejecting the traditional symbols of success, such as brand names, and instead prefer experiences that align with their values. They value authenticity and unfiltered truthfulness, and brands that offer unique and meaningful experiences are what they like. To cater to this trend, CampusKey has recently shifted its focus to creating and cultivating experiences for its residents. With the introduction of a new position, the Experience Manager, the CK team is committed to ensuring that every student’s time at CampusKey is replete with unique and enriching life experiences that positively impact their university years.
Access over Ownership:
Gen Z’s risk-averse and frugal nature places a premium on access rather than ownership. Brands that prioritise providing access to transportation, content, music, and efficient office spaces with fast Wi-Fi are well-positioned to meet the needs of this generation. That’s why when you step into a CampusKey, you will always be met with fast, uncapped Wi-Fi and state-of-the-art study and co-working spaces to ensure our environment gives GenZs access to the lifestyle they crave without breaking the bank.
Peer Power and Word of Mouth:
Trust is crucial in Gen Z circles and is established through peers’ recommendations. Word of Mouth (WOM) holds immense power, and opinions, reviews, and recommendations are highly valued. Authenticity is of utmost importance, as Gen Z prefers to receive advice from individuals who belong to their peer group. As a brand in today’s market, the most effective tool for winning over Gen Z consumers is providing exceptional service and ensuring your team cares. There are no shortcuts to gaining the trust of Gen Z consumers; the key is to offer unreasonable hospitality and put in the effort.
Individuality to the Core:
Gen Z embraces individuality and independence, eschewing cookie-cutter lifestyles. They seek personalisation, diversification, and genuine human interaction. Brands that cater to their desire for choices, self-reliance, and the opportunity to stand out from the crowd are better poised to connect.
Collective Strength and Cancel Culture:
Gen Z is a powerful group that thrives on being authentic and real. They use cancel culture to call out inauthenticity and demand brands that align with their values. This generation relies on individual voices rather than paid marketing. As a brand, we prioritise investing in our current students to ensure that we deliver on the promises we made to our residents. Our slogan, “Live your best life”, is a guiding principle we strive to achieve for every CK student.
As we uncover the intricacies of Gen Z, CampusKey is committed to applying these insights to create the perfect space for this generation to thrive. We understand their unbranded, access-driven, peer-driven, individualistic, and collectively assertive nature. Our mission is to provide an environment that resonates with their values, where unique experiences, authentic connections.
