Student Beans Press Office & Media Requests

Culture & TrendsMegan Cushnahan3 min read
Student Beans Press Office & Media Requests

Student Beans is the top-rated discount app for students, empowering students to thrive since 2005.

Press Team

Contact the press team for our exclusive student / Gen Z insights, expert commentary, latest campaigns, or for information on our newest brand signups and limited edition offers.

Megan Cushnahan, PR Manager

press@thebeansgroup.com

megan.cushnahan@thebeansgroup.com

About Student Beans

Student Beans, the number one student loyalty network, was founded in 2005 and is on a mission to empower students to thrive, helping them save money with exclusive deals from the top brands.

Three of the ways students can unlock discounts are in-app, via the website, or its chrome extension.

The Student Beans app rounds up all the exciting savings and offers available for verified students, from freebies, to money and percentages off the total spend. All students have to do is flash their Student Beans iD card on the app or redeem their exclusive promo code to unlock app exclusive deals. The app also offers opportunities to win big with its weekly Winsday competition, as well as sending bespoke instant deal alerts from students' favourite brands.

Since its conception, Student Beans has revolutionised the concept of the student iD and launched an award-winning verification technology, enabling brands to ensure its student discounts are only available to verified students. Today, Student Beans has partnered with thousands of the world's biggest brands across fashion, technology, food, entertainment and more, powering a global network of students in over 160 countries.

The Student Beans blog onsite creates important resources across all pillars of the student experience, from finances to careers to lifestyle. Curated by and supported by our team of experienced and passionate writers, the content works to empower students to feel more confident navigating student life.

Our Student Stats

Utilising both its internal student surveys and research from youth insights experts, Pion, Student Beans uncovers the truth behind student spending, as well as their attitudes and opinions on trending topics.

Some key statistics from surveying verified students throughout 2024 include:

  • 43% of students do not feel confident managing their money at uni.

  • 82% of students say the education system did not prepare them for managing their own money.

  • 29% of students rely on money from family

  • Spending money makes 59% of students feel stressed

  • 44% of students say one of their biggest concerns is paying their rent. Less were concerned about getting bad grades (33%) or their future graduate prospects (29%).

Please contact the press office if you require more information on the data i.e. methodology, response rate, or date conducted.

Our Gen Z & Student Experts

Izzy, and Alex live and breathe Gen Z and student insights and are passionate talking about this next generation of changemakers.

Izzy Hall, B2B Senior Content Exec at Pion

Izzy is a creative communicator and Gen Z expert specialising in youth trends, influencer marketing and accessible marketing.

She is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring her content and practices align with the highest inclusivity standards.

Izzy has spoken at events such as Pion's YMS LDN and the Affiliate Links conference.

Her insights have been highlighted in This Is Money and she has also been featured on industry podcast TheHear It.

Alexandra Haider, B2B Senior Content Exec at Pion

Alexandra brings lived experience to talking about the behaviour of her generation and helps brands understand the cultural nuances that define it.

As the author of Pion's Youth Trends Report, she has forecasted major trends shaping youth culture, working closely with industry experts, researchers, and creatives to bring these insights to life.

Her insights have been featured in Vogue Business, Hypebae, CNBC & TechRound. She has been a guest speaker at events for UNICEF, JCDecaux, IPM & TTG Media and has delivered keynote talks for Pion in London and New York.

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Unlock even more with Student Beans

All your favourite brands at your fingertips, from fashion and beauty to food and drink, available to college and uni students aged 16 and over. Dive into our blog to find tips and advice to help you navigate student life, from applying to uni to life after graduation.

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