Press

Jenk feels very fortunate to have been included in more than 300+ press stories over the last few years. Most recently, Jenk was profiled in Forbes, Business Insider, Oracle for Startups, Just Entrepreneurs, Business Leaders, Enterprise Nation, The Telegraph, and The Guardian. In addition, he has appeared on BBC's CEO Secrets, CNN, MSN, SKY News, Channel 4, ITV and SKY Atlantic TV. A selection of national and international press can be found below.

Latest Press Articles

ADAGE MAGAZINE

The search to better understand and connect with the beliefs and behaviors of consumers has led many brands and agencies to hire “expert” influencers to consult on a wide array of topics. These include industry insights, product development, platform features, membership programs, brand experience, full-funnel marketing, customer service, sustainability initiatives as well as high-level aspirations such as brand positioning and purpose.

This type of co-creation is designed to uncover hidden insights and disruptive ideas and to gather new perspectives stemming from the faithful and familiar relationships influencers hold with their sector-focused micro-communities.

THE GUARDIAN

These teens and twentysomethings will patiently explain some of the features of Gen Z culture that may be baffling to boomer bosses, as well as pointing out that today’s young people aren’t quite as different as some pop management gurus would have people believe.

“Authenticity” is the buzzword for gen Z as consumers, and Oz believes that firms have relied too much on the belief that giving their product to a few social media influencers would be enough. But too often audiences don’t believe the promotions because they feel inauthentic.

FORBES MAGAZINE

Media & Marketing: The 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 list spotlights marketing executives, journalists, content creators and more who are shaping their industries with both novel technologies and old-school methods.

There’s no doubt that these 30 up-and-comers will make an impact on the world and their industries—whether that be financial or otherwise.

FORTUNE MAGAZINE

While some might scoff at young staff’s aversion to a rigid working pattern, a glance to anthropology might prove Gen Z has a point when they complain about traditional workplace schedules.

Sleep experts, for example, are concerned about the impact of forcing a human to wake up at a certain time—and subsequently back to sleep—as opposed to allowing a person’s body clock to synchronize with natural daylight hours.

MEDIA WEEK AND CAMPAIGN

Hearst UK, which owns more than 20 magazine titles, including Cosmopolitan, Elle, Esquire and Good Housekeeping, has partnered Campaign on Media Week 30 Under 30 for the past six years. Ryan D'Cruz, group strategy director at Hearst UK, said: “Campaign’s Media Week 30 Under 30 is a real highlight in our industry’s calendar, providing a platform to showcase and celebrate the exceptional emerging talent. This year saw such a high calibre of entries, with so many people showcasing strong entrepreneurial spirit, innovation and demonstrating the change they are making within the sector and wider society. Developing and nurturing talent is a fundamental part of our business at Hearst UK, and we’re proud to be a partner once again this year.”

FAST COMPANY

Gen Z is networking more than any other generation on LinkedIn—and they’re networking in new ways.

Historically, young people would create LinkedIn accounts because their schools told them it was a good idea for their careers. They would check their feed periodically, post the cliché “I’m happy to announce” post when they landed a job, and put on an insincere corporate persona. I know, because I’m a member of Gen Z myself, and because I have interviewed countless fellow members of my generation on the subjects of networking, job seeking, and interviewing. But now, Gen Z is changing what it means to network—especially on LinkedIn.

PPA NEXT GEN 30 UNDER 30 AWARDS

The PPA’s Next Gen Awards exist to champion 30 of the most exciting rising stars in UK specialist media. From dynamic data analysts, event experts, and driven sales teams; to marketing and insight stars, engaging writers, boundary-pushing people teams, and finance wizards these awards celebrate the individuals in the industry whose achievements and skills are shaping the future of the sector.. There’s so much aspiring and diverse talent in UK specialist media across both consumer and business media. As the industry accelerates and evolves, it’s important for us to recognise and nurture the people that represent the future of our industry. It’s great to see winners from data, marketing, events, and programmatic teams as well as creative, writers and content producers.”

STYLUS MAGAZINE

The news media needs a rethink: misinformation has deeply damaged trust, the polycrisis is turning people away from the bleakness of traditional coverage, and news consumption habits are being transformed by social media. A crop of disruptors is seeking to deliver more trust, clarity and personal control by employing artificial-intelligence-(AI)-based personalisation, non-partisan formats, Gen-Z-geared coverage and informal journalism. Video-based social media has changed expectations of what news looks like and who should deliver it. Whether it’s independent deep-dive journalism on YouTube or young Ukrainians creating dispatches on TikTok after a raid, audiences of all ages are responding to a new era of informal, direct social media news reporting.

SIMMONS GAINSFORD- ENTREPRENEUR WEEK

Global Entrepreneurship Week 2023: Meet the teenager who is harnessing the power of youth culture to drive social change.

In celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week, we spoke to our client Jenk Oz about his experience of entrepreneurship and why there is no time like the present when it comes to starting your own business. Jenk is a London-based entrepreneur, public speaker and social change activist, as well as the Founder & CEO of Thred Media – a publishing, consulting and production company aimed at Generation Z (those aged 16-25).

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LINKEDIN NEWS

A good mentor draws on their experience to help you navigate the challenges of professional life with confidence. Mentoring is a powerful tool that can help advance your goals, but how do you find the right mentor for you?

LinkedIn member Stephanie Steele says mentoring requires more listening than speaking to create a space where everyone can be heard without judgement. Jenk Oz talks about focusing on the four 'Cs' of mentorship: conversation, counselling, consultation and coaching. While Robert Hanna suggests it's worth investing time in networking and research to find the right mentor. link

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VODAFONE
BUSINESS

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Jenk Oz, Founder & CEO of Thred Media, won a mentoring session with entrepreneur and BBC Dragons’ Den star Steven Bartlett. Jenk won the prize by winning Vodafone’s Shout Out for Small Businesses comp. link

GREAT BRITISH ENTREPRENEUR

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The mentoring session Jenk won saw Steven use his years of business expertise and experience to provide Jenk with a personal assessment of Thred Media, allowing Jenk and Steve to identify development and growth opportunities. link

BUSINESS
LEADER

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Jenk Oz, the 16-year-old Founder & CEO of social enterprise Thred Media, was recently mentored by Dragon’s Den star Steven Bartlett after winning Vodafone’s latest edition of its Shout Out for Small Businesses comp. link

GREAT BRITISH ENTREPRENEUR

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GBEA Press - The Great British Entrepreneur Award finalists for greater London & the East of England have been announced today. 173 entrepreneurs from 123 businesses have been short listed across 16 different categories.. link

ORACLE FOR STARTUPS

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Gen Z are now disrupting business and building for the future- a round table chat with Jenk Oz and other young entrepreneurs about the shift in the new startup economy and their journeys. link

ORACLE FOR STARTUPS

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Giving entrepreneurs a voice and a platform- we are talking all things social entrepreneurship with the Founders of UpNext (Israel) and Thred Media (UK). link

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ORACLE FOR STARTUPS

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For this group of Gen Z entrepreneurs, the idea of cloud computing is just like electricity. A light bulb moment that is oh so scalable and incredibly cost efficient. link

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CRUNCHBASE
NEWS

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Zoomers are poised to drive entrepreneurship boom and the work place will look very different to Gen Z. What the future holds will look like. link

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National & International

FORBES

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Meet The CEO Who Holds Business Meetings During His School Lunch Break

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AD AGE

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For Gen Z, brand is what you share, not what you sell. Ogilvy x Thred Media explores Gen Z beliefs and behaviours. link

EVENING STANDARD

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Britain's youngest CEO talks global domination, pop star parties and fidget spinners. link

THE TELEGRAPH

Newspaper

Kids are making millions being social media influencers- but should their parents let them? link

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BRITISH ENTREPRENEUR

Press Release

Great British Entrepreneur Awards announcing the Vodafone Small Business Winner and Mentorship link

THE GUARDIAN

Press Release

These teens will patiently explain some of the features of Gen Z culture that may be baffling to boomer bosses. link

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VODAFONE BUSINESS

Press Release

Vodafone Business announcing the winner of the small business shout- out competition. link

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WARC RESEARCH

Research Report

WARC reported on a co-authored piece of Gen Z Research about brand marketing link

ADAGE

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The search to better understand the beliefs and behaviours of consumers has led many brands to hire 'experts'. link

BUSINESS WIRE

Press Release

Project Management Institute (PMI) announced its annual Future 50 list, which features next-generation leaders. link

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STARTUP AWARDS

National Series

Finalist announcement for the Startup Awards National Series- London division. link

KRPT STUDIOS

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From The Network is a series of interviews that highlights some of the most exciting individuals within our network. link

Newsbook Malta

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Resilience, innovation and creativity took center-stage at the National Skills Council’s SkillScape Malta 2024. Link

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FACEBOOK

Magazine/Website

Facebook Grow looks at the people in Jenk's life who have mentored him along the way.

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THE I Newspaper

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How should people behave on social media in an age of divisiveness and engagement metrics. Link

ORACLE STARTUPS

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Gen Z are disrupting business and building for the future- round table of young entrepreneurs talk about the shift in new startup economy and their journeys. link

CANVAS8

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Olivia Rodrigo and her deeply personal music have become a talisman of authentic storytelling for Gen Zers. link