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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Neil Patel

MARCH 17, 2021

Search interest in Gen Z has climbed so high that as of March 2021, searches for Generation Z surpassed searches for baby boomers and millennials. In order for your ads to be successful, you need to understand the demographics and characteristics of Gen Z so you can tailor your campaign accordingly.

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Martech

APRIL 28, 2025

But this isn’t just about adopting new tools it’s about bridging generations to make a real impact. Picture a Baby Boomer engineer with 40+ years of experience teaming up with a Gen Z digital marketer who instinctively understands TikTok’s algorithm. The potential is enormous. But how do we get there?

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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. This makes it a vital tool for brand engagement and growth.

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Gen Z Branding User-Generated Influencer Marketing 101

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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Businesses Grow

OCTOBER 12, 2022

I am endlessly fascinated by Gen Z. Every generation is different. It’s almost impossible for brands to show up in an authentic way. Connecting in these spaces will require efforts to entertain and captivate far beyond any marketing we’re doing today. Complete Marketing Companion Episode Guide.

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Hootsuite

OCTOBER 18, 2024

A social media marketing strategy is a summary of everything you plan to do and hope to achieve on social media. Key takeaways A social media marketing strategy outlines your goals, the tactics to achieve them, and the metrics you’ll use to track success. What is a social media marketing strategy?

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Sprout Social

MARCH 14, 2025

As the industry steadily gains popularity outside of Asia, more brands and creators are tapping into its potential. This article will break it all down: what live social shopping is, how it works, the latest trends and real-world brand examples. A self-hosted app gives you complete control over the branding and shopping experience.

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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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Scoop.it!

JULY 18, 2024

By listening to and valuing your customers on a more human level, you develop an authentic relationship that fosters not just regular buyers, but loyal customers who recommend, advocate, and interact with your brand. For example, Gen Z and millennial demographics tend to prefer short-form content in the form of videos or social media posts.

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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

DECEMBER 12, 2024

We unpack how your brand can use these examples to spark your own scroll-stopping ideaswhile maximizing your budget and doing more with less. In this end-of-year lineup, were sharing the best brands on social media in 2024, according to members of Team Sprout. Maybe the occasional irreverent or sexually explicit brand voice.

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Gen Z Branding Retail Education 91

Hubspot Marketing

MAY 9, 2023

was experiencing a plateau in sales , and closed its standing retail stores, priming the brand for a marketing pivot. 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.

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Hubspot Marketing

AUGUST 29, 2024

As AI reshapes marketing, the next generation of decision-makers is placing more trust in creators than in brands. Here’s how to use creator marketing strategies to keep your business relevant. In the early days of the internet, outbound marketing tactics like billboards and direct mail were the go-to approach.

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Gen Z Transform Direct Mail Outbound Marketing 117

Martech

MAY 3, 2023

To stay relevant and competitive, brands must keep up with technological advances and ever-evolving consumer behavior. However, adapting to these changes is not straightforward, as each generation has unique needs, values and expectations that brands need to consider when developing marketing strategies.

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Gen Z Millennials Transform Marketing Strategy 112

Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

It’s a visual search engine, productivity tool, and e-commerce powerhouse for brands of all sizes. pic.twitter.com/mQ1l5jbaJm — Stallion Stats (@MegansStats) April 10, 2024 The question is, should your brand tap into Pinterest’s unwavering potential in 2025? The strategy? Why is Pinterest a valuable platform for brands?

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Sprout Social

APRIL 28, 2025

The platform fosters passionate communities across countless interests, markets and target audiences. But unlike other social platforms, where engagement might be more straightforward, Reddit’s community-first culture requires brands to earn users’ trust by providing real value.

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Branding Gen Z Pharmaceutical Health 84

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. million users).

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 15, 2025

What happens when you combine the trust-building power of influencer marketing with the performance-driven results of affiliate marketing? You get affiliate influencer marketing: a high-impact strategy for boosting brand awareness and sales. What is affiliate influencer marketing?

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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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Hubspot Marketing

MAY 9, 2022

In April, BeReal – a social media app that hosts many Gen Z users, saw 315% YoY daily download growth. Meanwhile, another popular Gen Z app called Poparazzi is seeing 96,100 downloads per month (just from the Apple App Store.). 3 Newer Social Media Platforms With Large Gen Z Audiences. have brand potential?

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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. What is the creator economy?

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Hubspot Marketing

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

And what if I told you it wasn’t just meme pages, but some of Silicon Valley’s hottest startups and the world’s most iconic luxury brands are using memes to make millions, too? Would you start thinking about how to use memes in your marketing too? Meme marketing is just the newest internet-native version of it.

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Gen Z Finance Marketing Marketers 113

Search Engine Land

AUGUST 25, 2023

“Gen Z Significantly Prefers User-Generated Content, Older Millennials Lean Toward Streaming, InMobi Insights Survey Shows,” proclaims a press release I recently read. What types of content do Gen Z, younger millennials, and older millennials prefer? Before I do, let me provide InMobi Insights with equal time.

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Gen Z User-Generated Millennials Transform 88

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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Hootsuite

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Understanding key YouTube stats and figures is the best way to develop a YouTube marketing strategy that works and lasts. 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.

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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

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The term “ metaverse ” may have been coined back in 1992, but it could hold new and adventurous opportunities for both consumers and even brands that engage with them. Which of the seemingly infinite metaverses are worth including in your marketing strategy? Still, 40% understand it and 30% think more brands should leverage it.

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Gen Z Millennials Branding User-Generated 138

Search Engine Land

MAY 3, 2023

To stay relevant and competitive, brands must keep up with technological advances and ever-evolving consumer behavior. However, adapting to these changes is not straightforward, as each generation has unique needs, values and expectations that brands need to consider when developing marketing strategies.

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Gen Z Millennials Transform Marketing Strategy 84

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. With guided content marketing, link-building, and influencer marketing, she increased her revenue by 150%. Step 1: Make Some Skincare Marketing Technical Improvements.

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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. With D2C business sales predicted to reach nearly $230 billion by 2025, here’s what you need to know about the model and marketing within it.

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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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Gen Z Millennials Social Media Marketing User-Generated 86

Hubspot Marketing

JANUARY 22, 2025

Well, the same goes for organic marketing minus the juice part. Organic marketing is all about naturally attracting your audience to your brand or business. But how do you do that especially in a saturated market like 2025? Table of Contents What is organic marketing? A delicious juice, perhaps.

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SmartBrief - Marketing

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Additionally, a report at Statista indicated that 70% of Generation Z respondents were more likely to prefer watching sports through social media platforms. Putting the star in star power Social media has elevated athletes from mere players to influencers with personal brands. The result?

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Hootsuite

APRIL 22, 2025

Key takeaways Facebook marketing involves promoting your company on Facebook to build awareness for your products, grow an audience, and generate leads and sales. A Facebook marketing strategy can include various types of content such as organic posts, Stories and Reels, as well as paid ads. What is Facebook marketing?

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Gen Z User-Generated Marketing Marketers 94

Hootsuite

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Your employees are one of your biggest untapped marketing resources — and psst, they’re already on social media. Yup, these influencers and brand ambassadors have been under your nose all along. Sure, your employees are probably already posting about your workplace or brand without you asking. What is employee advocacy?

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Neil Patel

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

That’s because luxury marketing strategies don’t follow the same rules as mass-market brands. SEO, PPC, even some social media sites can drive online sales for your luxury brand. Today, I’m going to show you exactly how to take your luxury brand online with the best luxury marketing strategies.

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