Paula Ersly In AdAge: Why Absurdity Works for Gen Z on Social

We’re proud to share that Paula Ersly, Head of Social Strategy at Acadia, has been featured in AdAge in a thought-provoking article exploring why absurdism has become the dominant language of Gen Z on social platforms.

The feature highlights six strategies brands can use to thrive in this landscape, including:

  • Dropping polished perfection for playful, lowbrow creativity

  • Building secret-club-style communities rather than traditional marketing channels

  • Trusting younger creatives to tap into Gen Z’s ever-evolving cultural codes

You can read the full article in AdAge below.

Paula Ersly Ad Age

Paula also shared her thoughts in a post on LinkedIn. You can read it in full below.

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