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A Gen Z Glossary

Term  Meaning Example Bae Stands for “before anyone else.” What Gen Zers use to refer to their crushes/partners/someone they think is attractive. Friend: “Are you guys dating?”You: “Yeah she’s bae.” Bet “Okay.” Is often used to agree with someone. Friend: “See you tomorrow, it’s going to be fun!”You: “Bet!” Big Yikes Something really embarrassing, disturbing…

Next in a Series “What’s Up with ChatGPT?”: How it Started

When ChatGPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) began development in 2018 by research organization OpenAI, its goal was to use A.I. for good. Prior to ChatGPT, language models were typically trained on limited amounts of text data, inhibiting their ability to understand and generate human-like language. ChatGPT was trained on an extremely large dataset, allowing it to…

What’s Up with ChatGPT?

A Marketer’s Guide to ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence. In November 2022 when ChatGPT was first released to the public at no cost, people quickly realized that the technology wasn’t a fluke; there could be real use cases for its services. Three months later, internet users are still discovering new ways to leverage this artificial intelligence…

Unlocking the Spending Power of Gen Z: What Marketers Need to Know

Who is Gen Z and What Makes Them Different from Other Generations? Generation Z is defined by anyone born between the years of 1995 and 2015. And with an estimated $360 billion (2021 Bloomberg) in disposable income, they are well on their way to becoming the most powerful consumer group of all time.  Marketers must…

TikTok Uncertainty: Our Take

At Brkthru, we approach any problem or roadblock with a solution for our clients. With TikTok facing scrutiny from the U.S. government and other contingents, our team of media experts are following the daily developments closely to ensure our clients are set up for success, no matter the changes on the horizon. TikTok’s Power: Attention…

Women’s History Month: Looking Up to the Future of Brkthru 

A Conversation between Director of Client Services Shelby Davisson and Associate Account Manager Lauren Somers As we enter National Women’s History month, I reflect on ways female leaders at Brkthru support me in my professional journey. I sat down with one of our fearless leaders, Director of Client Services, Shelby Davisson, to discuss her experience…

Digital Audio: Who’s Top Dog?

Digital streaming audio has become a staple in our daily lives, with more and more people opting to listen to music, podcasts, and other audio content online. In this article, we will delve into the current state of digital streaming audio, exploring the audience, how often they listen, and what the future holds for this…

Gen Z: Streaming TV is the Only TV They’ve Ever Known

Born between 1997 and 2012, Gen Zers represent about 20% of the population and as the first group of kids to grow up with immediate internet access, their media consumption habits are unique. While Millennials take the prize for being the biggest cord-cutters, Gen Zers gravitate toward short digital videos and online interaction. This generation…

Is Your Healthcare Ad Spend Due for a Check-Up? 

If you’ve tuned in to primetime TV at any time in the past few decades, you have surely run across a healthcare ad or two! From COVID awareness to Urgent Care Services, or fresh takes on insurance, healthcare is a large portion of ad spend across all global marketing.  Healthcare budgets historically reflect heavy investments…