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How Gen Z uses social media and what that means for brands

Sprout Social

Casey Lewis, social media consultant, author behind the After School newsletter and expert of social trends among younger audiences, sums it up like this: “Any brand not actively trying to reach Gen Z and Gen Alpha is doing themselves a disservice. Which platforms does Gen Z use and why? Data backs this up.

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‘Tis the season for scrolling: 89% of consumers say social media influences their holiday shopping

Sprout Social

A significant 42% of shoppers are turning to social to find the perfect gift more this year compared to 2023. This is especially true for younger consumers, as 57% of Gen Z will use social more for gift inspiration. This number goes up to 21% among Gen Z. And positive online buzz has premium payoffs.

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As retail evolves, so too do physical stores and retail tech

Martech

The report found new associates must master an average of 16 different systems they will use daily up from 12 in 2023 and spend 26 hours on technology training in their first month on the job. Gen Z is three times more likely than baby boomers to value exclusive experiences. 29% plan to introduce one in the next 24 months.

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Marketing to Gen Z: How to Get It Right in 2023

Hootsuite

There’s no question about it: Gen Z is built different. But the definition of who qualifies as Gen Z varies depending on who you ask (for example, if you ask me, it’s anyone who has never had to rewind a VHS). Marketing to Gen Z vs. Millennials. How to market to Gen Z: 7 best practices.

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2025 advertising trends cheatsheet: the future of marketing in a rapidly evolving world

illumin

According to a 2023 McKinsey study , 88% of marketing professionals believe AI will fundamentally change how advertising works. Example : In 2023, Coca-Cola used an AI-powered system to tailor its advertisements to different regions, adjusting creative elements like language, design, and messaging in real-time based on audience data.

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A Fishful of Dollars: What Marketers Can Learn from the Gen Z Caviar Bump

Hubspot Marketing

Case in point: The Gen Z caviar bump. In 2023, global caviar sales were estimated at around $465 million , according to the market research firm Fact.MR. And while TikTok and Gen Z can’t account for all of that, another market research study shows that caviar sales have grown 76% since only 2020. Mind the memes.

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Shein Revenue and Usage Stats

Backlinko

Known for its relatively low-priced apparel and wide variety, Shein became one of the most popular shopping destinations among Gen Z and millennial consumers across the world. The Shein app was downloaded more than 260 million times in 2023 alone and Shein’s annual sales are forecasted to reach $50 billion in 2024.

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