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Das Ende des Marketings, wie Sie es kennen – Wie die Generation Z im Jahr 2026 Süßigkeiten entdeckt und kauft | Event on the ISM - the world's largest trade fair for sweets and snacks

The End of Marketing as You Know It - How Gen Z Discovers and Buys Candy in 2026

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Koelnmesse GmbH
Messeplatz 1
50679 Köln
Germany
Talks & Tasting Stage, hall 10.1

The event

Gen Z is fundamentally changing how candy brands are discovered, evaluated, and bought. Traditional campaigns, TV ads, and pure reach are losing impact – relevance, culture, and social media now drive demand. In this keynote, Bastian Bretting reveals how Gen Z truly discovers candy, why TikTok and creators influence purchase decisions, and which marketing strategies will still work in 2026. Through real-world cases and clear takeaways, brands will learn how to win attention, build relevance, and succeed in the feed and not just on the shelf.

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