Hootsuite

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

And once you do, you’ll be able to create a smart Instagram marketing strategy that will create leads, sales, and an audience devoted to your brand. Instagram general demographics. That’s up from 59% in 2016. In the 50- to 64-year-old demographic, 23% say they’re using Instagram, up from 18% in 2016. Ages 25–29: 57%.

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Hubspot Marketing

JULY 25, 2022

Influencer marketing has proven an incredibly effective strategy for brands over the past few years — in fact, as of 2021, almost 60% of marketers said influencer marketing was the most effective marketing trend , ahead of SEO, experiential marketing, and short-form video content. billion in 2016 to $9.7 billion in 2020, and $13.8

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Sprout Social

MARCH 12, 2024

A proof point that illustrates what many social marketers already know: Presidential elections make social media a hard place to navigate, even if your brand isn’t inherently political. In a typical year, running social media for a brand account is complex. Will brands sit this one out? Will brands sit this one out?

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Hubspot Marketing

APRIL 4, 2024

billion in 2016. How to Find the Right Instagram Influencers to Promote Your Brand How to Work With Instagram Influencers What is Instagram influencer marketing? Instagram influencer marketing is a social media tactic in which brands collaborate with influencers to feature or review a sponsored product or service with their followers.

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Hubspot Marketing

OCTOBER 11, 2023

2016 - TikTok was launched in China as a short-form video platform, attracting millions of users. 2016 - TikTok was launched in China as a short-form video platform, attracting millions of users. Our Consumer Trends Report shows that 73% of Gen Z currently use TikTok. 2014 - Musical.ly 2014 - Musical.ly

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Hubspot Marketing

MARCH 8, 2021

As brands scrambled to offer more products and services online , social media platforms -- such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp --began rolling out ecommerce tools to help businesses sell more items directly from their social pages. When the COVID-19 pandemic began, many consumers raced online to buy products they couldn't get in-store.

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Search Engine Land

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The line between creators and their audiences is blurring Marketers should think twice before using Gen Z, millennials, Gen X, and baby boomers to segment their target audiences. Conversations about generations often focus on differences instead of similarities.” In 2016, 18.1 trillion views. In 2015, 14.8

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

In fact, most companies spent more on digital marketing in 2015 than they did in 2014, and plan to increase spending in 2016. H ere are 7 things we’ve learned about digital advertising, especially from big brands : 1. It’s an especially great place to reach Gen Z and Millennial customers. Digital Advertising is Targeted.

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Hootsuite

MARCH 4, 2020

Then, in 2016, Vine’s parent company Twitter announced that the platform would be shutting down. TikTok is most popular among Gen Z, with 41% of users between ages 16 to 24. Byte seems to be popular with Gen Z audiences too, judging by the self-reported ages of users. How brands can use Byte.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

In fact, most companies spent more on digital marketing in 2015 than they did in 2014, and plan to increase spending in 2016. H ere are 7 things we’ve learned about digital advertising, especially from big brands : 1. It’s an especially great place to reach Gen Z and Millennial customers. It’s Where Everyone Is.

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Hootsuite

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Doing so encourages more people to follow you, and increases your brand awareness. And yes, I mean brand awareness. Remember: Your school — like a business — is a brand. How people perceive your brand depends a lot on the content you put out into the world. Remember: Your school is a brand. Run Hide Fight.

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Hubspot Marketing

APRIL 29, 2024

Brands understand this and use the emotional connection to link their product with our memories and "manipulate” us to buy. What brands can learn: Your hosts are arguably the most important part of your show. What brands can learn: Sometimes, you can’t snag a celebrity to host your podcast. And that makes sense. Wanna watch it?

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Hubspot Marketing

APRIL 25, 2022

In 2019, we saw brands like Guess experimenting with TikTok by creating their own unique viral video challenges. We predicted more industries and brands would start getting creative with their marketing tactics and dabble with TikTok over time. However, in 2022, brands are still struggling to find their place on TikTok.

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Martech

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Since its launch in 2016, the platform has multiplied and boasts over one billion monthly active users worldwide. TikTok has tapped into this trend, allowing marketers and brands to tell their stories and capture consumer attention. are under 30, accounting for the Gen Z audience and younger millennials. are 50 and up.

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Hubspot Marketing

JULY 15, 2020

Although millennials watch more videos on a regular basis than Gen X and the Boomer generation, the age group's consumption still pales in comparison to Gen Z. At this point, we've seen millions of brands boost awareness by going live on Facebook and LinkedIn. How Consumers React to In-Stream Video Ads.

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Hootsuite

JULY 8, 2019

An Instagram takeover is when someone temporarily takes over another account to create and share content—usually on behalf of a brand. As with a crossover episode of two great shows (like the COPS episode of X-Files ), it adds excitement and novelty to your content calendar , and gives your brand a big boost in the process.

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Spiralytics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

For many years, brands and marketers have used marketing tactics to pull their target audiences by the heartstrings by creating sappy and sentimental pieces of advertisement and product re-introductions. It creates a relationship between consumers and brands through associations. Millennials and Gen Z.

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Hubspot Marketing

APRIL 11, 2022

Here's what brands need to know about TikTok's algorithm and the unique path to purchase on the app. Why Brands Need to Be on TikTok in 2022. And brands have been hesitant to adopt TikTok into their existing social strategy. TikTok transforms how brands connect with their audiences, drive purchases and find success.

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Hubspot Marketing

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Since then, YouTube has opened up avenues for brands to advertise on their videos and, in turn, let content creators earn a living just by making videos. 59% of Generation Z (16-24-year-olds) have increased their YouTube usage since last year. The most popular branded YouTube channel is LEGO, which has over 7.1

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Hootsuite

AUGUST 18, 2020

It’s Facebook’s attempt to compete with TikTok , which is also aimed at short-form video creation and is especially popular for Gen Z. Despite being criticized as a “TikTok copycat,” Instagram Reels has gained positive responses from influencers and brands. Brands like Sephora , Walmart , and Beardbrand are already using Reels.

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Rock Content

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Since its start in China in 2016, the social media channel has quickly gained market share worldwide, and by 2020 it had more than 2 billion members worldwide. The platform has been designed with Gen Z in mind, including their language, values, and interests. It has even become a popular non-Google tool to search for content.

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Sprout Social

JULY 12, 2019

It’s already hard to churn out videos, but it’s a lot harder to make sure your content resonates for the right reasons – you want to get customers excited about your brand. Posted by Shinola on Thursday, September 8, 2016. This example from luxury watch brand Shinola is engaging in many dimensions.

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Spiralytics

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Since its launch in 2016, the viral app has shown steady growth, with many of its large tech competitors racing to create their versions. TikTok’s success also paved the way for an online cultural reset that is now shaping a generation. TikTok brand collaborations can either be in paid or reward-based campaigns.

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Rock Content

MAY 10, 2024

Consumers love it because it’s easy and convenient, and brands are on board with it because it allows them to close sales without also having to lure customers away from the original point of discovery. But what is social commerce, and how can brands use it to drive conversions?

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Neil Patel

JANUARY 12, 2021

While Google Plus had success initially, with 395 million active accounts in 2016 and Facebook seeing the network as a threat , it soon fizzled out. Getting on GMB can help you appear as a business profile and on Google Maps, both on desktop and mobile, when users search for brands like yours. The only problem?

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Sprout Social

APRIL 22, 2019

This is why you want to learn the best tips and tricks for managing a brand on Instagram. This percentage has increased from 59% to 64%, showcasing just how popular Instagram is with younger generations. If your brand is targeting Gen Z and Millennials, Instagram just might be the perfect spot for you.

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SocialPilot

JANUARY 15, 2024

A study from Hubspot shows that 54% of video consumers are willing to see video content from their favorite brands. Since 2016, the number of businesses using video content for marketing has increased by 41%. YouTube helps about 90% of the viewers to discover new brands or products.

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Content Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Successful purpose-driven content marketing must feel like an integral part of the brand, not a one-off. A successful strategy is built for the long haul and speaks to the goals and interests of the brand, its employees, and the customers (or prospects). Purpose-driven brands also resonate with their employees.

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Hootsuite

JULY 9, 2019

Even the most-loved brands get a one-star rating now and then. Review sites are goldmines for glowing tidbits about your brand, so make sure to compile some of the best feedback! They can introduce your brand to new audiences and strengthen your reputation. Ask your customers to share their feedback on these platforms.

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Neil Patel

MARCH 14, 2023

Brand Your Visuals By Adding Your Brand Colors, Fonts, and Logo According to data from Pinterest , pins with subtle branding tend to perform better than those without. This allows you to quickly apply your branded elements to any designs you create in the editor. Let’s look at the best practices for social media design.

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Search Engine Land

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Compare that to the measly 36 words per minute the average mobile phone user can type into a search bar and it stands to reason that 62% of Gen Z and Millennial consumers want visual search capabilities, more than any other new technology. As of 2016 Facebook was processing 2 billion daily searches.

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Dana Nicole

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

In the Chinese market, TikTok is known as Douyin and was launched in September 2016 by its owners, ByteDance. Gen Z’s spend more per transaction compared to Millennials and average more transactions. Although younger, Gen Z is a powerful and profitable segment. In 2018, ByteDance merged with Musical.ly

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Spiralytics

JANUARY 22, 2023

From eco-friendly packaging to corporate philanthropy, many brands are now incorporating social responsibility business plans. One reason is the increasing consumer demand for sustainable products and socially responsible brands in response to the worsening global warming phenomenon. One example of a green brand is IKEA.

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Power Digital Marketing

DECEMBER 3, 2022

What started as an app for short-form video sharing in 2016 has exploded into a worldwide social media phenomenon. Initially, the platform seemed to cater to a younger audience, with Gen-Z teenagers participating in the now-infamous dance trends. After that, select which category best represents the brand and click Next.

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Econsultancy

DECEMBER 6, 2021

As remote work and business continues, it is evident B2B brands are investing in Instagram and other (perhaps typically neglected) social platforms to connect with their employees and potential customers in new and creative ways. Marketing spend across other channels jumped in this year in comparison to 2020’s recordings.

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Econsultancy

DECEMBER 13, 2021

In fact, 20% of budgets are spent on newspapers, magazines and OOH – well above the 13% budget ringfenced for these formats by the average brand. billion, as brands battle it out with their headline Christmas ads. Meanwhile, spend by online car brands like Carwow and Cinch has collectively grown by 235% to reach £36.3

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Martech

MAY 3, 2022

Social platforms enable word-of-mouth, brand authenticity, brand trust, community and more. All of this comes with a degree of brand risk because it is very easy to stumble given the speed with which information travels on social media. This can help you stand out from the plethora of brand competitors and competing influencers.

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