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Gaga, Bieber, Beyonce, and Swift represent Generation Y.
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Mark Zuckerberg. Lady Gaga. Justin Bieber. These are among some of the top influencers among Millennials since they’ve induced innovation across society and paved the way for a generation of individuals who seek to make a name for themselves too. Ypulse recently surveyed 400 14-34-year-olds asking who they believe defines their generation, and it’s no surprise that some of the most creative, active, and cause-driven stars were the ones they mentioned the most.
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The full list:
Mark Zuckerberg
Justin Bieber
Taylor Swift
Lady Gaga
Steve Jobs
Demi Lovato
Barack Obama
Selena Gomez
Beyonce
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Believe it or not, but Bieber is also someone who they feel represents their generation since he’s led the way in using social media to become a star. Many young people feel responsible for his fame as they found him on YouTube, contributed to his videos going viral, and were part of the inescapable phenomenon that’s become Bieber Fever. To many, he proves that anything is possible and you can use platforms like YouTube and Twitter to create a brand. His story is also very transparent since the public was part of his journey, and his rise to fame was depicted in the movie “Never Say Never.” But most of all, he’s shown that it’s possible to get recognition without going the traditional route towards fame, and he’s enabled other stars to do the same.
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Taylor Swift is also an icon for many Millennials since she writes sincere and personal songs that are often compared to pages of a diary. Fans feel a close connection to her because of how open and vulnerable she is through her music. They also recognize how she’s brought country music to the masses, blending it with pop, but exposing many to a genre they may not have otherwise considered. She’s had impressive accomplishments, becoming the fourth female artist ever to sell a million albums in its first week, and she continuously produces songs that reflect her fans' emotions too.
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Few public figures celebrate differences as much as Lady Gaga, and her enormous efforts to make everyone proud of who they are certainly makes her a role model for Gen Y. “Born This Way” has become an anthem for Millennials as we’ve reached a point where young people are more accepting of differences. She's given young people a way to understand this through song, and she stands up for causes she believes in such as LGBT rights, anti-bullying efforts, and more. She even launched the Born This Way Foundation and makes her fans, known as little monsters, feel special for being individuals.
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Moreover, Demi Lovato is someone who teens in particular admire since she’s admitted her weaknesses, overcome struggles, and become a stronger person because of it. They find her inspiring for publicly addressing her flaws and seeking help. Her music, particularly her song “Skyscraper,” resonates with them in highlighting her experiences, and she’s since become involved in many causes such as Love Is Louder Than The Pressure To Be Perfect. We predicted that she (along with Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez) would be a Millennial woman of the year and she’s definitely lived up to this.
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Many mentioned other artists, including Beyonce and Katy Perry, whom they admire for giving back or standing up for their generation. Both these women encouraged young people to vote, Beyonce was a huge part of World Humanitarian Day, and Katy Perry is involved in everything from disaster relief to gay rights. It’s clear that these women connect with young people while also trying to make the world a better place. Moreover, others mentioned influential athletes such as Tim Tebow, Michael Phelps, and Jeremy Lin as people who define their generation since they've accomplished so much and are individuals that young people admire.
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