Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

MARCH 26, 2020

Marketers must always be evolving and adapting to markets and consumer trends, and digital marketing to Gen Z is no different. We’ve seen Generation Z coming for a while. Sure, it’s easier said than done, as many things are, but if you plan to market effectively to Gen Z it’s time to get to know your audience.

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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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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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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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Scoop.it!

AUGUST 17, 2023

Whereas marketers once lived and died by Millennial content consumption, a new challenger has entered the field. As Gen Z emerges into adulthood, we’re seeing businesses devote more time and resources toward catering to this younger demographic. Of course, content geared to Gen Z will differ from content created for Millennials.

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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). Marketing to Gen Z vs. Millennials. How to market to Gen Z: 7 best practices.

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ConsumerTalk

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Millennials and Gen Z account for more than $600 billion in retail sales, so these are crowds you want to engage with. It takes some know-how to get younger consumers to engage with your brand when you're not part of that generation, but it can be done if you make the effort to learn what makes Gen Z tick.

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Hubspot Marketing

JANUARY 31, 2024

Case in point: The Gen Z caviar bump. A TikTok trend that’s helping brands tap a $465 million global market. 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. Don’t ignore Gen Z. A caviar what now?

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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? What is user-generated content?

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Hubspot Marketing

AUGUST 22, 2022

To be honest, Gen Z can feel like foreign territory to all. Although I'm smack in the middle of the TikTok, middle-part wearing generation, I don't always fully understand the trends we start, stop, or totally cancel. 5 Gen Z Myths, Debunked. Gen Z is obsessed with fast fashion.".

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Martech

JULY 15, 2021

Some 79% of referrals through the program represent the Millennial or Gen Z age groups – and a statistic like that can hardly be a coincidence. The post Gaining referrals from Millennials and Gen Z: Thursday’s daily brief appeared first on MarTech. Why we care. Yelp has long served local businesses.

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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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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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Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Your boss is about to ask you how to market to Generation Z. You know Generation Z is a huge group with spending power of over $143 billion in the United States alone. And the answers will help you do more than just market to Gen Z. Everything you need to know about Generation Z.

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Martech

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Brands suffering from a trust deficit might be wary of adding new tools to customer experience. Sixty percent of customers said because of advances in AI, brands need to improve trustworthiness, according to a new Salesforce survey, “State of the AI Connected Customer.” ” The trust gap. .” Why we care.

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Moz

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Posted by stewartfussell Generation Z's behaviors differ from the cohorts that came before it, creating a new challenge for businesses marketing to consumers within it. Who is Generation Z? For context, Baby Boomers now account for a smaller proportion of just 21.8%, and Millennials around 22%.

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Martech

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The problem with generational labels We’re all familiar with the language of generations: Gen Alpha. Millennials. And the often-forgotten Gen X. Familiar” might even be an understatement — references to generations, especially the coveted Gen Z, appear in nearly every marketing article.

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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

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In this article, we’ll uncover key holiday shopping trends on social, like platforms consumers turn to for customer service, the types of content that drives sales and the brands who consistently deliver memorable end-of-year campaigns. This is especially true for younger consumers, as 57% of Gen Z will use social more for gift inspiration.

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Hubspot Marketing

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

General benchmarks and statistical data, like those below, can inform a strategy you later test and refine. According to research firm Beano Brain , they think YouTube is “the coolest brand.” Many of the objects and experiences available for purchase in these games mimic those into real life; they’re often even branded.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Which social media networks should your brand focus on? And they expect your brand to meet them where they already are. In this article, we’ll explore how to prioritize social media networks so your brand shows up where it matters most. But half of all users also interact with brands there at least once per day.

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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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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. A bit about each generation: Baby Boomers (1946 - 1964): This classic generation enjoys the finer things in life.

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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. Still, 40% understand it and 30% think more brands should leverage it. 28% of Gen Z/Millennials have used a VR headset. Who is using it?

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Sprout Social

JULY 22, 2021

Brands caught on to this upward trend and are engaging social media users to drive awareness, clicks and sales. Consequently, understanding how different generations use social media is critical to shaping a social strategy that gets results. Millennials (survey respondents ages 24-39). Social media usage is on the up and up.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

For many brands today, marketing to Gen Z might feel like trying to talk to aliens. Because at a glance, the so-called “smartphone generation” is a totally new species of consumer. Listen: Gen Z’s massive spending power and dependence on social media speak for themselves. The reality, though? Translation?

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Search Engine Land

MAY 16, 2023

Amazon continues to be the most popular starting point for online shoppers with one exception – Gen Z, according to a new survey. Retail or brands websites: 14% Reviews websites: 2% Social media: 2% But. For Generation Z, Google bested Amazon (38% vs. 36%, respectively). Why we care. Reviews and ratings.

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Backlinko

OCTOBER 22, 2024

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. Among US and UK Gen Z respondents, 30% reported shopping at Shein in the past 12 months.

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SocialPilot

JANUARY 15, 2024

While some critics are busy forecasting the demise of Snapchat, the platform is booming with the GenZ crowd, adamant about keeping their streaks alive. ” Brands looking to get hold of the younger generation must pay attention to Snapchat. But is Snapchat the right platform for your brand? Sounds interesting!

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Sprout Social

JULY 23, 2024

With more brands revisiting the platform, marketers have a chance to make the platform a worthy addition to their marketing strategies in 2024 and beyond. This article will look at five of the best brands on Pinterest, discuss successful strategies and explain how to maximize your brand’s efforts on the platform.

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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

JULY 21, 2022

consumers (51%) say they’d be less loyal to a brand if the digital experience isn’t as enjoyable as in-person, according to PwC’s Customer Loyalty Survey 2022. For Gen Z, that number soared to 69%. Thirty-two percent of Gen Z stopped using a brand in the last year. More than half of U.S. Why we care.

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Neil Patel

MARCH 15, 2021

Millennials are something of a mythical bunch in society. Even narrowing down what age group millennials represent is challenging, and many people have differing views. This confusing picture makes it challenging to target millennials through paid ads, but don’t let it put you off. When Were Millennials Born?

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Econsultancy

AUGUST 8, 2022

GlobalData’s GlobalData’s Q1 2021 Consumer Survey revealed that 30% of Gen Z and 32% of Millennial consumers stated that direct engagement with a brand is a key driver of a purchase – this is compared to just 17% of consumers in older.

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Hubspot Marketing

APRIL 10, 2023

And is TikTok still just for Gen Z? But, the real story is how it's taken off with Gen Z. Due to BeReal's format , it also might not be the most welcoming channel or community for brands, as people join to see the "real" versions of their friends and aim to use the platform to amplify authenticity and human connection.

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Hubspot Marketing

APRIL 5, 2024

More importantly, should your brand give it a try? Here‘s what I’ve found: What is TikTok Live Shopping Why should brands experiment with TikTok Live Shopping? TikTok live shopping allows brands to showcase and sell products in real time during live streams on the platform. Why should brands experiment with TikTok Live Shopping?

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