Businesses Grow

MARCH 16, 2023

I’ve been accused of being obsessed with Gen Z! As marketers, we better pay attention. Gen Z is beginning to flex its muscle. They’re not kids any longer — here in America, we just had our first member of Gen Z elected to Congress! You can find The Brand Yearbook here.

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Vertical Response

JULY 7, 2024

Wondering which social media platforms to use to elevate your brand in 2024? Instagram excels in visual content and influencer marketing, providing numerous creative formats and strong e-commerce features, making it essential for brands targeting younger demographics.

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Hubspot Marketing

DECEMBER 11, 2019

In recent years, there's been a common misconception that Gen Z and millennials are essentially the same. When companies discuss reaching younger audiences, many often lump Gen Z and millennials into the same group and create one campaign strategy that they believe fits both groups.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 3, 2025

According to Sprouts Q1 UK Consumer Pulse Survey, which involved surveying over 2,000 consumers across the country, 90% of Gen Z now have Instagram profiles. Instagram popularity in the UK isnt limited to Gen Z; almost 35 million people of varying ages in the UK, according to Statista, have an Instagram account.

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Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

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). Read on to find out how to effectively market to this unique demographic with ever growing buying power.

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Hubspot Marketing

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

A 2022 study by Spotify found that 80% of Gen Z consumers enjoy audio content because it allows them to express their individuality and "explore different sides of their personalities." With that said, are content like audio chat rooms worth it for marketers? Twitter Spaces and Clubhouse are not very popular among Gen Z.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

As brands continue to rely on multiple social media accounts to reach audiences and grow, influencers have become a fundamental part of successful digital strategies. It’s not hard to see why— Influencer marketing can increase your brand’s reach, engagement and overall credibility.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 27, 2025

Remember a few years ago when op-eds used to claim influencer marketing was a fad? Fortunately for influencers, creators and brands, that turned out to be completely wrong. Consumers proved with their loyalty, engagement and purchasing power that influencer marketing is here for the long-haul.

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Jeff Bullas

JANUARY 10, 2023

Influencer marketing is a hugely popular marketing trend, with 93% of marketers stating they have used it in their marketing strategy. Influencer marketing has a substantial influence on consumer purchasing decisions. What is influencer marketing? Influencer marketing channels.

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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. Then, there’s influencers—the dancers commanding the room with their magnetic energy and vibrant moves. Trendsetters and culture drivers like Lia have made influencer marketing an essential piece to social media strategies.

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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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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Running influencer marketing campaigns that are engaging and FTC-compliant is a tricky balance. You want your influencer partnerships to feel natural and engaging. But at the same time, brands and influencers must be upfront about partnerships to avoid hefty penalties. DO: Be crystal-clear.

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Hubspot Marketing

JANUARY 16, 2023

Influencer marketing harnesses the power of word-of-mouth — and scales it via social media. As a result, it's become a leading marketing strategy in 2023. Here, we've rounded up 31 stats to give you a better picture of the influencer landscape, its effectiveness, and the platforms that get the most traction in this space.

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Hubspot Marketing

MARCH 26, 2025

In TikToks early days of mostly dance challenges and lip-syncing exchanges, Shola West , a Gen Z career advocate, speaker and educator, spotted a gap. The social media entrepreneur makes her money from brand partnerships, workshops, and other aligned collaborations. It was about adding value. Now, its her full-time business.

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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. Social media influencers are essential to the Hispanic market and should be included in any marketing strategy.

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Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Samuels adds, “As consumer preferences and expectations continue to grow, social marketers require greater investment in their teams and resources to be successful. Brands must ensure social is prioritized as a critical communication tool and provide their teams with the resources needed to produce creative, relevant, and authentic content.”

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Hubspot Marketing

APRIL 4, 2024

In the last five years, influencer marketing has come a long way from an experimental content-for-product swap to a full-fledged marketing tactic. Influence Marketing Hub estimates that the industry will total $24 billion by 2025, up from $1.7 What is Instagram influencer marketing? billion in 2016.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 13, 2025

Whether youre running a local business or a multinational corporation, social media marketing is a must for brands of all sizes. Takeaways: With such strong projected growth, Australian businesses must incorporate social media advertising into their overall marketing strategy to facilitate long-term growth.

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illumin

AUGUST 27, 2024

According to the Influencer Marketing Hub, 98% of customers plan to use social commerce to make a purchase at least once in 2024. It found that 20% of Gen Z expected same-day delivery and that 60% of them were willing to pay extra for it. The global resale market is estimated to grow to $350 billion by 2027.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

We unpack how your brand can use these examples to spark your own scroll-stopping creative ideaswhile maximizing your budget and doing more with less. We help you envision how social can increase your brands awareness, foster community engagement and grow the bottom line.

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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

JANUARY 8, 2024

According to information from Statista, Gen Z is now conducting almost as many product searches on social media as Google: This ties closely to the influencer marketing trend. The primary reason Gen Z visits social media is to catch up with their favorite influencers. New products they love.

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Hootsuite

APRIL 9, 2025

Influencer marketing is taking the lead In 2025, brands are expected to spend more on influencer marketing than on digital ads a big sign of shifting trust and impact. That means more chances for your brand to join the conversation. X and LinkedIn are heating up People are talking more on X and LinkedIn.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 11, 2024

It’s consumers who have changed what sports marketing looks like by putting their engagement and dollars behind female, para, BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ athletes, and athletes from a wide range of sport backgrounds. Which expands the opportunities for brands and athletes alike. They are athletes and students first, not influencers.

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Hootsuite

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

25-34 is the largest age group on YouTube Unlike competing platforms like TikTok, whose user base skews heavily Gen Z , YouTube remains a popular platform for users across generations. YouTube stats for business Ready to build your brand on YouTube? Discover top statistics surrounding YouTube influencer marketing.

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Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

To my surprise, however, I learned D2C marketing isn’t as foreign to me as I thought. 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. And it likely isn’t to you, either. Take Peloton , for one.)

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Neil Patel

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

This may make it the perfect time for brands to take a hard look at their skincare marketing strategies and seize on this growth. So, she signed up with a full-service marketing and SEO solution with my digital marketing agency. Step 5: Unleash the Potential of Skincare Content Marketing. That’s the key.

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SocialPilot

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Enter “Influencer Marketing,” an effective way to reach your target audience and generate leads. In this competitive social media generation, authenticity and engagement are the two alphas of the game. Let’s start with general statistics and trends to give you a wide overview of the industry: 1.

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Buffer Marketing

JANUARY 13, 2025

Creators and brands will be world-building Prediction : Creators and brands are moving beyond traditional strategies to create immersive, interconnected ecosystems — what some call the rise of the “cinematic universe” for content. In the same vein, Matt predicts that brands will face challenges with AI in 2025.

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Hubspot Marketing

JULY 30, 2023

Let’s face it - social media marketing in 2023 is harder than ever. Making good content isn’t even half the battle for brands today. Marketers also need to share it across a bunch of different apps and tweak it to fit the aesthetic and tone of each platform. Brands with an engaged social media community will win audiences.

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Martech

MAY 3, 2022

Social media is still one of the most powerful marketing channels. 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.

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Hubspot Marketing

JANUARY 19, 2024

Conversely, influencers are individuals who amass sizeable followings on social media and create content meant to promote or sell products and services. Influencers typically have partnerships or deals with brands and use their online presence to advertise on the brand's behalf. And they are very pricey to work with.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

As we move into 2025, several key themes are emerging: Authenticity and genuine connection: UK consumers are increasingly drawn to brands that communicate with sincerity and meaning. Personalised experiences: Consumers expect tailored content and interactions, making personalisation a key focus for brands.

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Hubspot Marketing

APRIL 2, 2025

For over a decade, Ive been creating social media content for brands, usually in exchange for complimentary products, ranging from skincare and makeup to spicy snacks and even water pitchers. This is an example of UGC or user-generated content , which can be an extremely valuable strategy for businesses of all kinds.

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Girl Power Marketing

AUGUST 24, 2023

One tactic that continues in importance is influencer marketing, especially as a strategy for marketing to women. More than 84% of influencers on Instagram are women, making them instrumental in generating a substantial portion of the revenue attributed to influencer marketing.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 21, 2024

Looking to build buzz for your UK-based brand? There’s never been a better time to invest in influencer marketing —especially UK TikTok influencers. The platform, known for its fast-moving trends and authentic content, is often tough for brands to break into. Use this platform to: Find the right influencers.

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Buffer Marketing

JULY 22, 2024

💡 Learn more : Organic Marketing and Why It’s Important One last thing: Social media advertising is also different from influencer marketing. In creator partnerships, influencers create the ad for you and post it from their social media accounts. Don’t run the same ad on every social media platform.

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