Gen Z’s control era reshapes brands—dumb phones, opt-out AI and other trends
Culture Index
Score Breakdown
Relevance
9/25
Freshness
25/25
Authority
18/20
Brand Signal
3/15
Depth
4/15
5-Axis Cultural Radar
As Gen Z prioritizes control across choices, reporters on Ad Age Insider discuss how credibility and physical ownership are reshaping brands.

