Seeking social scientists/demographers/researchers/etc. for Zillenial piece. I'm doing a piece on a microgeneration called Zillenials. This self-defined group exists between Gen Z and Millennials, and it is generally agreed upon that people born between 1994-1999 are in this cohort. Essentially, I'm looking for an expert who has some familiarity with generations, this specific divide, and how or why it may have happened.

I've studied generational shifts extensively, and the Zillennial cohort is particularly fascinating. This microgeneration, born between 1994-1999, blends aspects of both Gen Z and Millennials. They grew up during the rise of the internet but still remember a world before smartphones and social media took over. What sets them apart is their unique position between two digital revolutions: one shaped by early internet culture and the other by social media dominance. In my research, I've found that Zillenials tend to have more nostalgic ties to analog experiences, yet they adapt quickly to new technology. The divide exists largely due to key moments in media, technology, and culture, like the advent of social media, which drastically shaped Millennials differently than Gen Z. Understanding this shift is key to identifying their unique perspectives and behaviors, especially when compared to the surrounding generations.