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

Sprout Social

They were the largest and most influential generation in the history of modern consumerism, yet their social movements and corporate distrust confounded advertisers who had to completely rethink their playbooks. After decades of consistently marketing to young people, marketers are again mystified by a new generation. Sound familiar?

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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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A guide to choosing the most effective social media networks for your brand

Sprout Social

Feeds and timelines have become entirely unique to the individual, based on user preferences. These networks include: Instagram According to the 2024 Social Media Content Strategy Report , 84% of social media users have an Instagram profile, making it the most popular social media network across ages.

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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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How E.l.f. Saw A 49% Increase in Sales by Focusing On Gen Z

Hubspot Marketing

With this in mind, the company shifted its marketing strategy to focus on TikTok’s user base (which was overwhelmingly Gen Z), leveraging short-form video and user-generated content in its #EyesLipsFace campaign. s newfound focus on a Gen Z audience. s pivot to focus on Gen Z?

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If Gen Z Changed the Game for Marketers, What Will Gen Alpha Be Like?

Hubspot Marketing

Right now, Gen Z is the main target audience for brands trying to stay relevant and attract new consumers. Gen Z's love for platforms like TikTok and Twitch caused many companies to switch up their marketing tactics —turning to strategies like influencer and social media marketing. Who is Gen Alpha?

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The Fastest Growing Social Media Platforms of 2023 [New Data]

Hubspot Marketing

And is TikTok still just for Gen Z? adults about the social media platforms they use in May 2022 and again in January 2023 to find out which apps are growing and which are slowing down. But, the real story is how it's taken off with Gen Z. Gen Z drove this increase, with their Twitch usage jumping from 13% to 17%.

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