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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…

New privacy laws are rolling out across 5 states this year. What do we need to know?

Privacy legislation continues to expand and shift across the country. The OG consumer privacy standard bearer of all states, California, enacted The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) on January 1, 2023. This built upon the previous California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and gives consumers greater control over their personal information, including the right to opt-out…

Meta Rolls Out New Advertising Limits for Teens

Beginning February 20, 2023, Meta is changing how advertisers can target people under the age of 18 globally (and under 20 in Thailand and under 21 in Indonesia).  Specifically, Meta, inclusive of Facebook and Instagram, will remove the following options to target teen users (ages 13-17): This also includes locations smaller than cities, and DMA…

Brkthru Spotlight on Black History Month_
Loving vs Virginia

Each Black History Month I strive to learn something new – about a person, a group or more recently, an in depth-study into the landmark Loving vs Virginia Supreme Court case ruling unanimously that state laws banning interracial marriage were unconstitutional. Richard and Mildred Loving were legally married in Washington, D.C. in June 1958 and…