Hubspot Marketing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

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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Martech

APRIL 19, 2022

Younger Gen Z gamers have a particular emotional connection with the online world, and are looking for metaverse experiences in their virtual worlds, according to a study by agency Razorfish and VICE Media Group. One third of Gen Z gamers want virtual stores to shop at in the 3D worlds they explore. Why we care.

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Set Up

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

For years, Millennials and Gen Z sat at the forefront like a favorite child, piquing the marketing world’s interest. Now, Gen Alpha is the belle of the ball, and marketers need to prepare for what comes next. Usually preferring products with high quality and value, they tend to be loyal for years to the Brands they like.

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Hootsuite

AUGUST 30, 2022

How do you adjust your marketing strategy to include Gen Z without turning away your existing audience, or worse, looking like you’re trying too hard? Here’s what you need to know about Gen Z to effectively market to this savvy, smart, and social-first generation. General Gen Z stats.

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SmartBrief - Marketing

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Our analysis of additional syndicated data reveals that young Hispanics comprised of Generation Z and younger millennials are fully embracing social media for news and information. That number increases for 37% for those age 18 to 29, and even higher for Hispanic youth, along with women, Asian American and those with a lower income.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 15, 2025

You get affiliate influencer marketing: a high-impact strategy for boosting brand awareness and sales. Affiliate influencer marketing, or influencer affiliate marketing, is a type of brand partnership where influencers earn a commission for driving product or service sales through their content. What is affiliate influencer marketing?

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Martech

JANUARY 17, 2025

It should automate fixing website health issues, reducing the need for ongoingtechnical SEOwork. Many brands rely on paid ads to make up for poor organic discovery, even though consumers trust organic content more. Prioritizing SERP saturation and discovery features is essential for any brand.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

But at the same time, brands and influencers must be upfront about partnerships to avoid hefty penalties. In this article, we’ll break down the FTC influencer guidelines, why they matter and the branded content policies for each major social media network. Claims of health benefits or results need to be supported by proof.

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Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Dollar Shave Club, Blue Apron, and Glossier are all well-known brands built on the business model and considered masterclasses in marketing — let alone D2C marketing. Many D2C brands are digital or ecommerce -focused, so they thrived in this climate. Speaking of which … Lower Costs By cutting out the “middlemen,” D2C brands save money.

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Hootsuite

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Yup, these influencers and brand ambassadors have been under your nose all along. Employee advocacy is when employees share their company’s content or values on their personal social media accounts to boost brand awareness and build trust. Fifty-six percent of millennial and Gen Z consumers trust influencers more than brands.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Even the most well-known legacy brands need to adapt to attract audiences over the years. For any business to be successful long-term, they need to be able to evolve to meet the needs and expectations of the next generation. For example, a life insurance brand may want to appeal to both older and younger generations.

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Businesses Grow

OCTOBER 3, 2022

I looked it up, and this is an upscale Parisian brand. GenZ media. I am obsessed with GenZ. They are so unlike any other generation and endlessly fascinating. Nearly every day, I see a stat about GenZ that makes me go “wow.” One GenZ writer: “You should know that we will not be stressed.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, social reckonings and natural disasters, consumers demanded brands take action. In a flash, brands went from staying out of it to being at the center of social media activism. Consumers began to see brand activism as performative. Do consumers want companies to take a stand on social issues?

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Hubspot Marketing

JULY 30, 2023

Making good content isn’t even half the battle for brands today. Brands with an engaged social media community will win audiences. Facebook and Instagram are the most effective platforms for community building overall, but TikTok would be best for a Gen Z audience. Consumers slide into brands’ DMs for customer service.

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

The findings explain some of the live events and tie-ins that brands are launching in the metaverse, on platforms like Decentraland and Roblox. Dig deeper: How brands are joining the metaverse. The survey was distributed relatively evenly across Gen Z (88 participants), Millennials (101), Gen X (136) and Boomers (76).

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Sprout Social

MARCH 21, 2024

Looking to build buzz for your UK-based brand? The platform, known for its fast-moving trends and authentic content, is often tough for brands to break into. Most of these purchasers are Gen Z, likely to identify as female and spend around 41% of their total beauty spend on the platform. Run and measure campaigns.

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Hubspot Marketing

DECEMBER 16, 2024

"In 2024, we saw people wanting more music and more connection, so this was a great opportunity to bring two iconic brands together and do something fun that brought value to our customers." Lesson Two: Don't sleep on podcasts as a lead gen opportunity. Gen Zers don't just like listening to podcasts they like buying from them, too.

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SocialPilot

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

For brands looking to maximize visibility through paid campaigns, Twitter remains a solid option. It creates a space that reflects its brand values. For instance, a local artisan brand might use Bluesky to host a customer server because it can create a direct connection with its audience. We’ve only scratched the surface.

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Sprout Social

MAY 9, 2024

The brands are the DJs, guiding the tone of the party with music (products) while consumers are the crowd. Brands will need to be aware of the dance floor if they want to disrupt the music in a way that resonates with influencers and consumers alike. They aren’t loyal to brands.

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Neil Patel

DECEMBER 28, 2021

While a blog post about the permanence of the cottagecore aesthetic might be popular, this topic may not align with your brand. This part of the Search Trends report breaks down searches by different topics, including: culture economy entertainment environment health and wellness news and events philanthropy representation sports.

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Content Marketing Institute

JANUARY 22, 2019

An update to one of our most popular e-books, this year’s edition features novel creative formats and platforms, shares insights on the latest technology-driven approaches, and illustrates new ways brands are igniting the flames of long-lasting consumer passion with a spark of ingenuity. Click To Tweet.

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Businesses Grow

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The future of text-based content seems bright because Gen Z loves to read. According to research published by Forbes , 35% say they read more today than they did two years ago, 55% of Gen Z now read every week, and 40% read daily. People post over 75 million new comments on WordPress.com blogs every month.

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SmartBrief - Marketing

JANUARY 21, 2024

Our focus on making everything we produce bigger, faster and more profitable has led us to prioritize material gain and brand or corporate status over our objectives as a society. Facing global warming, pandemics, mental health issues and much more, the time has come for us to pause and reflect.

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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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Martech

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The data will be connected, enabling brands to offer more ways for shoppers to discover and purchase, either digitally or in physical stores. “If Brands need to be everywhere. Using AI for optimal tone and brand consistency Ecommerce brands can only approximate the human warmth experienced by a successful in-store purchase.

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Hubspot Marketing

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

80+ Instagram Stats Click on a category below to jump to the stats for that category: Instagram's Growth Audience & Demographics Brand Adoption Instagram Post Content Instagram Posting Strategy Instagram's Growth & Usage 1. Gen Z-ers also ranked Instagram as their favorite social media app in 2022. billion users by 2025.

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Hubspot Marketing

APRIL 10, 2023

HubSpot Blog Research found that 17% of social media users bought a product based on an influencer’s recommendation, and this number goes up to 32% among Gen Z. Online word-of-mouth marketing is infectious, and brands that acknowledge the power of influencer recommendations have a lot to gain in 2023. Image Source 3.

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Rock Content

JULY 16, 2024

Throughout this article, we’ll delve into the factors driving Reddit’s growing influence (especially among Gen Z), including a significant new partnership with Google, and discuss what this means for businesses, marketing professionals , and the broader landscape of digital content discovery. It makes a lot of sense, right?

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Hootsuite

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The benefits of social media in healthcare Build a positive brand image Healthcare organizations arent usually what most people associate with brands, like remembering a Coca-Cola commercial from their childhood. Social listening can also identify key public health concerns and sentiments about current outbreaks or health events.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 16, 2023

Soon, subsequent Tweets questioning the health of SVB went viral. But refraining from social media altogether only creates more room for crises to snowball and brand health to plummet. By employing brand safety tools like social listening, teams can jump into action at the first sign of trouble.

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Buffer Marketing

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

  As content creation continues to blossom into a viable, lucrative career path, so too do the networks of support that can help you level up — whether you’re an influencer, personal brand builder , or just looking to get your work out into the world.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 7, 2020

So we’re left wondering what is appropriate to share on social media, how businesses can contribute to the conversation and what this means for brands moving forward. The conversation saw a 9% uptick in overall sentiment; Millennials and Generation Z posted 87% of all positive content posted in March.

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Hootsuite

MAY 31, 2022

Unlike other social networks, though, there’s less of a generational divide on Pinterest. There’s a near-even split between Generation X, Gen Z, and Millennials. There are close to 21 million Gen Z users on Pinterest — and that number is still growing. Source: Statista. People come to Pinterest for guidance.

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Girl Power Marketing

AUGUST 24, 2023

That means there is still substantial room for growth, particularly for brands striving to effectively convey their marketing messages to women. Below are some statistics and insights that delve into the power of influencer marketing and why some brands outperform others in this area. The primary reason for this is authenticity.

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SmartBrief - Marketing

DECEMBER 10, 2024

For 40% of millennials and members of Generation Z, video games are the primary social outlet , a Deloitte study revealed. Brands can set up experiences with in-game rewards, like the huge coffee cup Circle K sponsored , which had a 76% engagement rate and 96% completion. Thats starting to change.

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Gen Z Transform Entertainment Millennials 111

Spiralytics

JANUARY 23, 2025

In 2024, content creators have cemented their role in marketing, evolving from passionate hobbyists to full-time professionals who drive brand engagement and influence consumer behavior. Brands now rely heavily on content creators to craft authentic, relatable content that resonates with audiences personally.

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Hubspot Marketing

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

General Visual Content Stats Video Marketing Stats Emerging Visual Marketing Stats Infographic Stats Social Media Stats 52 Visual Content Marketing Statistics You Should Know General Visual Content Statistics Video is the most popular and effective media format. HubSpot ) 91% of consumers want to see more online videos from brands.

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