Sprout Social

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Since then, marketers have been trying to reach a revolving door of youth generations—from Boomers to Gen X to Millennials, and now Zoomers and Gen Alpha. In this guide, we explain how Gen Z wants brands to show up on social media and what it takes to market to them the right way. What brand content does Gen Z engage with?

Gen Z 97

Gen Z Branding User-Generated Influencer Marketing 97

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.

Gen Z 91

Gen Z Branding Retail Education 91

Martech

APRIL 28, 2025

Many legacy companies still envision 60-year-old buyers when developing marketing strategies, yet over two-thirds of buyers involved in complex purchases valued over $1 million are millennials and Gen Z. However, Millennial and Gen-Z audiences are environmentally conscious and looking for casual rather than technical content.

Transform 114

Transform Gen Z Manufacturing Millennials 114

Sprout Social

APRIL 28, 2025

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. Reddit’s users lean young, making it a great social network to reach Gen Z and younger millennials.

Branding 84

Branding Gen Z Pharmaceutical Health 84

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.

Gen Z 101

Gen Z Branding User-Generated Influencer Marketing 101

Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Instead, it’s the first impression of what your brand offers. If those decision-makers are anything like me and have to research a product from all angles before purchasing, it means there will be double or triple the research notes before the group as a whole decides to purchase a product or service.

B2C 128

B2C Millennials Customer Journey User-Generated 128

Martech

AUGUST 6, 2024

The way customers make purchases and interact with brands is changing. And how does digital engagement connect back to branding? We recently spoke with Keith Farley, a marketer with experience at big brands like Coca-Cola and Stanley Black+Decker. Sometimes, as a brand, we meet people on their darkest day.”

Gen Z 118

Gen Z Millennials Health Food 118

Martech

OCTOBER 28, 2024

AI-powered social media monitoring (sentiment analysis) Then: In the late 2010s, AI was widely used for basic social media listening, primarily focused on monitoring brand sentiment through keywords and simple text analysis. This provided brands with a general understanding of how consumers felt about them, but it lacked depth and nuance.

Market Trends 130

Market Trends Transform Customer loyalty Millennials 130

Hubspot Marketing

JANUARY 23, 2025

I'm a consumer who falls somewhere between baby millennial and geriatric Gen Zer, and after hearing Hootsuite CEO Irina Novoselsky talk about my generation she gets it. My inbox is full , and I don't like companies playing on my phone, so I'd rather find my next favorite lip liner-gloss-combo on my own terms before giving any brand my money.

Gen Z 95

Gen Z Millennials User-Generated Traditional Marketing 95

Hubspot Marketing

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

When you hear the word influencer, its not uncommon to think beauty bloggers and Instagram models, but the professional space is also ripe with impactful voices that can help B2B brands build brand awareness, boost engagement, earn trust, and ultimately close more business. But where do you find them and get them on board?

Influencer Marketing 104

Influencer Marketing Branding B2C Marketing 104

Martech

MAY 1, 2025

YouTube has long been a go-to advertising platform for B2C marketers, but it’s often still a question mark for B2B brands. More B2B brands are waking up to YouTube’s potential, and I couldn’t be happier. It’s not just for Millennials or Gen Z Gen Xers alone account for 1.5 Processing.

Gen Z 114

Gen Z B2C Transform Millennials 114

Martech

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

This shift fundamentally changes how tech buyers evaluate SaaS brands, making AI-powered search critical in vendor visibility and sales conversions. First, brands appearing in AI-powered searches are gaining a massive edge. This trend isnt limited to just consumer brands. What does this mean for marketers? Are you ready?

Gen Z 137

Gen Z Transform Millennials User-Generated 137

Martech

JANUARY 22, 2025

RMNs let brands reach consumers with laser-like precision when they are ready to buy. ” Zero in the middle : Their spending habits tend toward extremes, either indulging in premium products or meticulously hunting for budget-conscious alternatives. Zero loyalty : They will switch brands after even a single negative experience.

Gen Z 110

Gen Z Retail Food Millennials 110

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.

Gen Z 76

Gen Z Branding Fashion Retail 76

Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

As a content marketer, I‘ve always been ready to team up to boost a brand’s vibe and reach. When one of my freelance clients needed some brand growth on a budget, I was pumped to jump into the influencer marketing game. percent of marketing agencies and brands invest 10 to 20 percent of their marketing budget into influencer marketing.

Influencer Marketing 125

Influencer Marketing Price Affiliate Marketing Millennials 125

Neil Patel

MARCH 25, 2021

It’s ideal for brands targeting a younger audience, as the majority of TikTok users are between the ages of 10 and 29. Tapping into this diverse market offers a lucrative opportunity for brands. Below, I’ll show you the strategies and tactics you need to sell products on TikTok. Why Should You Sell Products on TikTok?

Product 141

Product eCommerce Millennials User-Generated 141

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. Check out their profiles, posts and engagement rates.

Gen Z 113

Gen Z Health Influencer Marketing Food 113

Sprout Social

JULY 20, 2021

Despite having promoted the launch for weeks to upwards of 40 million followers on Instagram alone, Jenner launched her site with just 5,000 units of product. The lip kits sold out in under a minute, largely due to the disparity between the hype around the product and the amount available. Will Instagram Drops work for my brand?

Gen Z 141

Gen Z Product Retail Millennials 141

Hubspot Marketing

JUNE 16, 2021

Although the practices of marketing and branding have been around for centuries, the industries started to shift in the 1990s. The digital age came about and companies began to market their brands more than their products with the goal of giving their company a personality. What are the five brand pillars?

Branding 143

Branding Millennials Communications Education 143

Jeff Bullas

JANUARY 10, 2023

Influencer marketing is a relatively new digital marketing strategy that involves using celebrities or influencers to promote a brand or product through social media. Whether it’s an endorsement or just a brand mention, influencer marketing is an extremely powerful tool. What is influencer marketing?

Inbound Marketing 309

Inbound Marketing Gen Z Influencer Marketing Millennials 309

SmartBrief - Marketing

JANUARY 21, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, the pressure to constantly increase productivity has become an ingrained norm. 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.

Product 111

Product Branding Gen Z Health 111

Search Engine Land

AUGUST 19, 2024

Are you intrigued by the world of video production and creation within advertising and digital media? The evolution of video production and creation for advertisers To create such impactful, fast-moving change, a collection of advancements is needed: Technology needs to move quickly. Who should produce video for these platforms?

Advertising 102

Advertising Advertisers Gen Z Transform 102

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. You see, B2C works with third parties or “middlemen” like wholesalers, retailers, or distributors to get your product into consumer hands. Take Peloton , for one.)

Manufacturing 123

Manufacturing B2C Non-Profit eCommerce 123

Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

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.” Content has the same need to find product-market fit as products and solutions do.” Reaching their target audience. Read the room. Follow the trends.

Social Media Marketing 106

Social Media Marketing Gen Z Marketing Marketers 106

SmartBrief - Marketing

MARCH 28, 2025

Brands are learning they need to pivot quickly and decisively to changing consumer sentiments, especially today as economic uncertainty continues in the US and globally. For brands, this means leaning into transparent, value-based messaging that directly addresses consumers financial anxieties.

Millennials 83

Millennials Price CRM Marketing 83

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.

PR 114

PR Gen Z Thought Leadership Communications 114

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.

Gen Z 86

Gen Z Millennials Social Media Marketing User-Generated 86

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Even the most well-known legacy brands need to adapt to attract audiences over the years. A strategy that made a brand successful years ago may be obsolete in the future, that’s why building brand awareness remains critical for established and upcoming businesses alike.

Gen Z 133

Gen Z Millennials Branding Transform 133

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. And dont let clickbait news headlines sway you: Gen Z and Millennials are using Facebook. Facebook marketing is promoting your company or brand on the Facebook platform.

Gen Z 94

Gen Z User-Generated Marketing Marketers 94

Hubspot Marketing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In just one scrolling session, you might search Instagram for makeup tips, Facebook for products, or even TikTok for something niche — like bat videos. It’s imperative for brands to cut through the noise and get noticed by their target audience on social media. Establish Brand Awareness Your brand’s online presence matters.

Gen Z 142

Gen Z Product User-Generated Millennials 142

Hubspot Marketing

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Sticking with the printed song lyrics keyword: businesses selling printed lyrics might promote the product as a gift for the paper anniversary. Source SEO increases your brand visibility. If you do your research and strategically create content for SEO, you will undoubtedly increase brand visibility.

SEO 127

SEO Gen Z Finance Transform 127

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Co-branding is a marketing strategy for businesses to work together and reach a wider audience with new products. According to one survey, 71% (nearly three-quarters of consumers) enjoy co-branding partnerships and the new product options they bring about. Table of contents: What is co-branding?

Branding 130

Branding Millennials Promotion Price 130

Hubspot Marketing

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Brand voices will make each company recognizable in a world full of different streams of information. So how can you set your brand up for success? A powerful brand voice that can not go unnoticed, because it is strong enough to make people pay attention. This post explores the elements that create a brand’s voice.

Branding 143

Branding Millennials Fashion Communications 143

Set Up

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Their behavior indicates that they care about their physical and social impact on the world and demand transparency from Brands. How should Brands react to Gen Z? Brands must use subtle, value-driven messaging that seamlessly integrates into their content and doesn’t feel like advertising. And trust creates Brand loyalty.

Gen Z 59

Gen Z Millennials User-Generated Fashion 59

illumin

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Every generation is cost-conscious right now, with millennials, Gen X, and baby boomers switching brands and finding new loyalty programs to stretch their dollars as far as possible. In PWC’s report, 39% of Gen Z respondents said they were more likely to buy higher-quality products that last longer.

Shoppers 105

Shoppers Gen Z Retail Finance 105

Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 24, 2021

When you humanize your brand with authentic content, you can build the kind of trust that makes your company the go-to authority in its field. Gone are the days when a catchy commercial was all a brand needed to win a consumer’s business. Your brand doesn’t need a David Ogilvy or Phyllis Robinson to give it a human touch.

Branding 145

Branding Transform Whitepaper User-Generated 145

Martech

MAY 3, 2022

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. This can help you stand out from the plethora of brand competitors and competing influencers.

Social Media Marketing 144

Social Media Marketing Gen Z Branding Millennials 144