# Shortchanged: Gen Z, the Economy, and Brands

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**Date:** March 12, 2026 · 10:00 PM  
**Location:** Hilton Austin Downtown / Salon A  
**Format:** Presentation  
**Track:** Brand & Marketing track  
**Reviews:** 0

## Speakers

- **Andrew YohananInsights and StrategyKantar**

As economic opportunity slips further out of reach for young adults, brands face a new reality: a generation facing high living costs, stagnant wages, and declining opportunity is redefining how, why, and where they spend. This session explores how financial precarity is reshaping consumer behavior and what it means for marketers. Learn how to build relevance and win over a generation that’s not just broke, but breaking the mold.

## Transcript

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