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The Changing Face of Content Consumption: How Can Businesses Stay Ahead?
For many companies, hearing the words ‘Gen Z customers’ can send a shiver of anxiety down their spine. Marketing teams worldwide are urgently trying to figure out how to connect with this generation as they emerge as a new and powerful commercial force.
While every generation has its slang and trends, emerging audiences are a bigger challenge because they consume and create content in a way that is different from any that have come before them.
One of the new generation’s defining features is cable-cutting – the act of disconnecting from cable television and traditional media outlets. They have grown up on the Internet and social media, rejecting traditional methods and, in many ways, being able to control the type of content they consume and create.
This rapidly changing landscape begs the question: What can a company do to stay ahead of the curve and adapt to these cultural changes? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but there are plenty of steps you can take to future-proof yourself, stay ahead of the market, and really capitalize on these changes.
My first and perhaps most obvious suggestion is to collaborate with the people driving these changes. If you are a Gen X or Millennial-owned business, you may not fully understand how a Gen Z audience operates, but working alongside a Gen Z influencer or someone who has a direct line to that audience definitely will.
Micro-influencers provide an excellent gateway to this. They have built dedicated communities around their brand that can provide a business with a direct link to their audiences. They have achieved this through the type of content they produce. Micro-influencers understand the type of content that resonates with their audience, and gaining insights into these preferences can be a key to unlocking the potential of Gen Z marketing.
It is also essential to be open to exploring the different content mediums. While video content is the biggest and most effective way of reaching younger audiences, podcasts are also continuing to have their moment. Being adaptable and open to these changes can be a game-changer in grabbing an audience’s attention.
At SGG Media, we have seen this first-hand with the success of Splash Sisters, our first-ever sports podcast. Audiences are looking for something they can engage and interact with, and these create the perfect opportunity for that.
Likewise, streaming is proving to be one of the most effective ways of connecting with Gen Z audiences. People are looking for authentic connections with brands, and live-streaming really strips away any of the polish and PR you find in other video formats and across other advertising. It provides a more candid and honest experience and can also really showcase a product in a way that other methods can not.
Audiences have taken control of the way content is produced, and companies that want to succeed with younger generations, regardless of their sector, need to embrace this change, not run from it.
At SGG Media, we have seen companies that feel they can not reach their desired audiences instantly connect with hundreds of potential customers simply by working alongside our dedicated network of content creators. Collaboration is essential, and companies that are not comfortable with newer content platforms should allow micro-influencers and content creators to guide them.
One piece of feedback we receive regularly is just how freeing this process can be. Utilizing newer content platforms and working in these emerging environments allows micro-influencers to share their honest opinions of a product and to promote it organically. For companies, this saves them a lot of time having to think up advertising campaigns that may or may not even connect with their intended audiences.
It is becoming increasingly clear that content consumption is changing rapidly, and if businesses want to remain competitive, they need to find ways to partner with the people driving these changes. It’s time to stop fear cord-cutting and to take the scissors by the handle and embrace it.
Author: Troy Paul, CEO and Co-Founder of SGG Media
International iGaming holding PIN-UP Global will participate in IGB L!VE, one of the industry’s premier events taking place July 2-3 in London. Booth K40, spanning 168 square meters, will feature two distinct zones – PIN-UP Global and PIN-UP Partners. The holding will create valuable networking opportunities for industry professionals.
Visitors to the PIN-UP Global booth will have the opportunity to meet with the holding’s teams to explore the B2B portfolio designed to boost operational performance and drive business growth in the iGaming sector. The holding’s team will focus on growing its partner network and demonstrating the company’s latest technological developments.
PIN-UP Global team will be on hand throughout the event to explore potential investment opportunities and discuss partnerships with promising startups. The holding continues to identify and support promising teams developing innovative solutions in MarTech, iGaming, FinTech, AI/ML, and analytics.
PIN-UP Partners is joining iGB Affiliate London with top-performing offers, exclusive merch, and proven partnership models. Recognized as the Best iGaming Affiliate Program by AW’2024, MAC’2024, and SiGMA’22, PIN-UP Partners team is ready to build strong, long-term partnerships.
For industry professionals seeking new career opportunities, HR representatives from PIN-UP Global will be present at the event. Interested candidates can book meetings to discuss current openings within the international holding.
With the holding growing rapidly — a remarkable 58% just over the past year — new opportunities and prospects are opening up every day, both for existing team members and for those looking to join. As a result, the holding is actively seeking strong specialists for managerial positions, as well as professionals in tech, marketing, media buying, and more. Visit our booth to become part of the PIN-UP Global team.
For convenient meeting scheduling with holding representatives, exhibition delegates can use the touchscreen booking system and conduct meetings in specially equipped meeting rooms.
PIN-UP Global welcomes all IGB L!VE London attendees – industry experts, potential partners, and talented professionals – to connect with their team during the event to discuss tech solutions, collaboration opportunities, and career prospects.
PIN-UP Global is an international iGaming holding company specialising in developing and implementing advanced technologies, B2B solutions, and innovative products for the iGaming industry.
Compliance Updates
BETBY ACHIEVES GLI CERTIFICATION FOR PERU, EXPANDING ITS FOOTPRINT IN LATIN AMERICA’S REGULATED MARKETS
BETBY, a top-tier sports betting supplier, has received certification from Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) to provide its sportsbook solution in Peru’s regulated market. This certification marks another significant milestone in BETBY’s continued expansion across Latin America.
With the Peruvian government formalizing its regulated sports betting framework, GLI certification has emerged as a crucial requirement for providers aiming to serve licensed operators in the country. BETBY is now authorized to deliver its innovative and tailored sportsbook solutions in Peru’s rapidly expanding regulated betting market.
GLI’s certification, recognized as a benchmark for excellence, validates BETBY’s ability to meet Peru’s strict technical requirements, including those related to sportsbook functionality, information security management systems, and information security standards. Peru’s regulatory framework is primarily based on GLI-33 certification, which BETBY successfully achieved in early 2025. As a result, the company was well-positioned to swiftly meet the country’s compliance standards.
“Peru represents a key step in our broader Latin American growth strategy, as the region continues to adopt clearer regulatory frameworks for online sports betting,” said Ilze Ramolina, Head of Legal & Compliance at BETBY. “Securing GLI certification for this market, which has a growing digital infrastructure and tech-savvy audience, allows us to support licensed operators in launching compliant and competitive offerings from day one. This is yet another step forward in our mission to deliver tailored, localized solutions that meet both local requirements and regional expectations across the region.”
This achievement follows BETBY’s previous certification for the Brazilian market, solidifying its presence in two of Latin America’s most promising jurisdictions. The supplier’s flexible and highly localised sportsbook platform, combined with its commitment to compliance, positions it as a trusted partner for operators looking to thrive in newly regulated environments.
By entering the Peruvian market, BETBY continues to demonstrate its strategic focus on Latin America, providing hyper-localized, engaging, and secure sports betting experiences for both operators and players.
To find out more about BETBY, visit: https://betby.com/
Global entertainment brand SkillOnNet is deepening its existing partnership with Stockholm-based game studio Thunderkick to launch the developer’s unique, engaging slot titles in Ontario.
The Canadian province is one of the most exciting regulated markets in North America, and the Ontario players will now gain access to Thunderkick’s full portfolio of highly acclaimed games via SkillOnNet-powered online casino brands such as PlayOJO, SlotsMagic, and SpinGenie.
Thunderkick is known for its independent, boundary-pushing slot games like Pink Elephants, Esqueleto Explosivo, and Beat the Beast and has established a strong reputation for creativity and originality in the iGaming space. The deal allows the studio to further expand its global footprint while giving Ontario players the chance to enjoy a fresh wave of premium content.
Ontario’s regulated online gaming market, which officially opened in 2022, has quickly become a key market for the iGaming industry, and SkillOnNet was among the first brands to secure licensing in the province. The expansion reinforces SkillOnNet’s commitment to delivering top-tier entertainment in regulated markets globally.
Jani Kontturi at SkillOnNet said: “Thunderkick has been a key partner of ours in other markets, and we’re delighted to bring their outstanding content to Ontario. This region is fast becoming a vital part of our operations, and we’re confident players here will respond just as positively to Thunderkick’s games as they have elsewhere.”
Mariam Dodosh, Account Manager at Thunderkick said: “We’re thrilled to expand our relationship with SkillOnNet and enter the Ontario market together. Our games have a track record of strong performance, and we’re excited to see them go live in one of the most dynamic new regions in iGaming.”
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