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What\u2019s more, six in 10 teens and young adults surveyed say they\u2019re likely to share a positive experience with a product sample on social media.<\/p>\n<p>Sampling is a very effective way to influence Gen Z purchases, with seven in 10 survey respondents saying food samples are very influential or &#8220;often a deciding factor&#8221; in post-sampling purchases. Two-thirds of female teens and young adults are swayed by beauty samples and nearly 60% of males say beverage samples are often a deciding factor in their purchases.<\/p>\n<p>This highlights a powerful opportunity for brands to elevate consumer engagement by rethinking how samples are distributed, personalized, and integrated into omnichannel experiences.<\/p>\n<p>Among the report&#8217;s other key findings are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gen Z consumers are most likely to try a sample while at a physical mass retail, club or grocery store, but half or more say they&#8217;re likely to try one nearly anywhere and any way they&#8217;re offered, including at an event, such as a concert or sporting event; at a venue, such as a health club; or delivered with a subscription box or online order for clothing or other non-grocery items.<\/li>\n<li>Six in 10 Gen Z consumers said simply liking a sample is one of their Top 3 motivators for buying the product, though females (64%) are more likely than males (52%) and teens (74%) are more likely than young adults (59%) to say so.<\/li>\n<li>Nearly six in 10 said a product&#8217;s price or value is a top motivating factor to make a purchase post-sampling.<\/li>\n<li>Unwanted or &#8220;not relevant&#8221; samples are most likely passed along to a friend or family member (74% of Gen Z consumers do this) or donated (26%).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most Gen Z consumers enjoy receiving product samples, which are often a deciding factor in their purchase decisions, according to &#8220;Gen Z Wants Product Samples \u2015 With a Few Changes, Please,&#8221; based on a July 2022 survey of more than 1,000 consumers ages 13 to 25 by Advantage Solutions. 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