Ad Age debuts Gen Z contributor column

Ad Age is launching a contributor series dedicated to exploring the Gen Z perspective on marketing, technology, social media and the future of the ad industry. We welcome young professionals or those studying marketing in high school or at the college level, who are 26 years old or younger, to submit fresh takes on their personal experiences. Submissions should be exclusive to Ad Age. Submit your essays here As a contributor, you will have the opportunity to share your insights and ideas with the Ad Age audience made up of CMOs, agency leaders and tech innovators. We encourage submissions that delve into various topics, such as AI, diversity, Web3, brand purpose, remote and hybrid work, creator economy, data privacy and the future of creativity—the list is endless. Bylines can also explore industry challenges confronting Gen Z at large and offer specific learnings, best practices and actionable insights stakeholders can immediately implement. Real-world examples that add context and understanding are encouraged. Please note that we do not accept content that references an author’s company, clients, research or specific line of work, even indirectly. We discourage excessive external links that require readers to navigate away from the article to see what’s referenced. And we also do not accept AI-generated content that is submitted as an author’s own work. We recommend essays be about 800 to 850 words, but submissions can be longer depending on the topic. To submit an essay please email genz@adage.com. Here are some examples of essay topics and formats: Metaverse marketing is bullshit—a Gen Zer explains what brands are doing wrong Why Gen Z wants to be brand co-creators Generational bias in the workplace—how to manage young creatives who have never worked in person What brands can learn from Gen Z’s environmental awakening TikTok de-influencer trend—how Gen Z can still be reached by marketers AANHPI Heritage Month—how brands can reach Gen Z and older generations

Ad Age debuts Gen Z contributor column

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