Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Hana Volfova Author-Name-First: Hana Author-Name-Last: Volfova Author-Email: hana.volfova@savs.cz Author-Workplace-Name: Skoda Auto University, Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic Author-Name: Anna Janku Author-Name-First: Anna Author-Name-Last: Janku Author-Email: anna.janku@savs.cz Author-Workplace-Name: Skoda Auto University, Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic Author-Name: Miroslav Landa Author-Name-First: Miroslav Author-Name-Last: Landa Author-Email: edu.miroslav.landa@savs.cz Author-Workplace-Name: Skoda Auto University, Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic Author-Name: Natalie Rausova Author-Name-First: Natalie Author-Name-Last: Rausova Author-Email: natalie.rausova@savs.cz Author-Workplace-Name: Skoda Auto University, Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic Title: The website through Gen Z's eyes: Key insights and important elements for effective online PR promotion of universities Abstract: The article builds on the theoretical foundations of online PR and marketing communication, focusing on the changing approaches and expectations of Generation Z, which is increasingly digitally savvy and influences trends in online marketing. We analyse how the digital competencies and preferences of Generation Z university students affect their perception of online PR elements of university websites such as clarity, trendy design, visual aspect, informativeness, and functionality of websites. The results of this research provide valuable insights for marketers and PR specialists striving to better understand how to communicate with Generation Z and how to effectively use online PR strategies for better engagement and building stronger relationships with this key demographic group. Classification-JEL: M31, M37 Keywords: cultural differences, education, digital, Generation Z, online PR, website Journal: Marketing Science & Inspirations Pages: 14-23 Volume: 19 Issue: 2 Year: 2024 File-URL: https://msijournal.com/the-website-through-gen-z-eyes/ Handle: RePEc:cub:journm:v:19:y:2024:i:2:p:14-23