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Monetized Recreation

Gen Z consumers are turning their creative hobbies into job opportunities

Trend - Known as being highly creative and tech-savvy, Gen Z consumers are increasingly likely (and able) to monetize their creative and recreational hobbies. This generational quality is being made more accessible with platforms that help them learn about and ultimately monetize their passions.

Insight - Having been raised at a time when the Internet and social media became part of people's everyday lives, Gen Z is collectively more savvy and creative in the world of digital interactions than preceding generations. This fact, coupled with this generation's disillusionment about the state of the global economy and traditional workplace cultures, has resulted in them prioritizing the monetization of the very digital habits that they were raised to be so passionate about.
Workshop Question - How could your brand better cater to Gen Z's sense of creativity and/or tech-savviness?
Trend Themes
1. Monetization of Hobbies and Passions - Gen Z is increasingly likely to monetize their creative and recreational hobbies with the help of platforms that connect them to audiences and offer monetization opportunities.
2. In-app Monetization Through Digital Currency - Apps are increasingly looking to monetize through in-app digital currencies, such as Yubo's Pixel Reward Program, which allows users to buy and send digital collectible images with monetary value to content creators.
3. Gamification of Donations and Tipping - The gamification of donations and tipping, such as through Yubo's Pixel Reward Program or Twitch's tipping system, creates a more engaging and fun experience for users while also benefiting content creators financially.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media and Content Platforms - Companies in this industry have a major opportunity to tap into Gen Z's desire to monetize their passions and hobbies by offering platforms that provide monetization opportunities and allow for the creation and sharing of engaging content.
2. Digital Currency and Fintech - Companies in this industry can take advantage of the growing trend of in-app monetization through digital currency by developing innovative solutions and platforms for buying, selling, and using these currencies within apps.
3. E-sports and Gaming - The e-sports and gaming industry can benefit from the rise of educational courses related to gaming, such as those offered by the IESF and NASEF, by tapping into the growing demand for formal training and education in this field.
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Social Live Streaming Applications
Social Live Streaming Applications
TikTok is Launching a Monetizable Live Streaming Service
TikTok is launching a monetizable streaming service for creators, currently titled TikTok Live Stream. This is a separate service from the TikTok Live functionality that currently exists, as they... MORE
AI-Powered Course Creators
AI-Powered Course Creators
Kajabi's AI Creator Hub Simplifies the Whole Course Creation Process
Kajabi is on a mission to help people successfully create and distribute their course and this process is becoming even simpler thanks to the platform’s AI Creator Hub. This new artificial... MORE
Gen Z-Targeted Creator Applications
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Yubo Has Debuted the Pixel Reward Program to Pay Its Creators
‘Yubo,’ the video-based social media platform targeted towards the younger generation that allows creators to stream and upload short and long-form videos, has debuted the ‘Pixel... MORE
Educational Esports-Focused Courses
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The IESF and NASEF Launch an Online Series of Esports Courses
The International Esports Federation (IESF) and the North America Scholastic Esports Federation (NASEF) have announced the arrival of a new online platform dedicated to providing gamers with over 3,... MORE
Creator-Based Marketing Opportunities
Creator-Based Marketing Opportunities
TikTok Announces its Branded Mission Ad Product for Creators
Branded Mission is TikTok’s initiative to provide creators with branded marketing opportunities through its video-sharing app. The new ad product will allow creators to connect with brands to... MORE
Expressive Styling Communities
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Express Community Commerce Lets Users Style & Earn Commission
Express Community Commerce is a new program that unites entrepreneurial style experts, formally known as Express Style Editors, and the experience lets them style, inspire others on the platform and... MORE
Dream Job Camping Contest
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SleepJunkie Will Pay Fans $1,500 to Go Camping for its New Study
SleepJunkie, the renowned source for “sleep tips and mattress reviews,” recently launched a new contest that will pay fans $1,500 to go camping. The purpose of the new contest is to... MORE

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