Are brands finally understanding that Gen Z & Alpha see right through their curated social media facades? 🤔 The demand for authenticity is real! #Marketing #FutureOfBrands

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jun/14/gen-z-gen-alpha-social-media-inauthentic-brands?

Gen Z and gen Alpha brought a raw, messy aesthetic to social media. Why does it feel as inauthentic as ever?

The glossy perfection of millennial content gave way to something that felt more ‘real’. But that was a mirage – and brands quickly caught on, says brand strategy consultant Eugene Healey

The Guardian