Sprout Social

OCTOBER 10, 2024

That number climbs even higher for Gen Z. LinkedIn LinkedIn’s user base primarily consists of Gen X and Millennial corporate professionals, making it the go-to platform for everything career-related—jobs, networking, professional development and personal brand building. For Gen Z especially, TikTok is more than a social network.

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Gen Z Branding Millennials Entertainment 123

Litmus

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In order to help email marketers better understand the marketing landscape, we surveyed 1,000 U.S. Less than 50% of Gen Z think they receive too many emails. Yet, less than half of Gen X share the same concern. This data suggests companies should carefully calibrate their email marketing strategies based on age.

Gen Z 75

Gen Z Millennials Shipping User-Generated 75

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.

Gen Z 118

Gen Z Transform Direct Mail Outbound Marketing 118

Vertical Response

JULY 7, 2024

Instagram – Visual Content and Influencer Marketing Hub Instagram has cemented its place as the go-to platform for visual content and influencer marketing. Influencer marketing is another area where Instagram shines. Snapchat – Engaging Gen Z with Ephemeral Content Snapchat is a favorite among Gen Z, with 58.8%

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Gen Z Branding User-Generated Influencer Marketing 101

Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Where ads on other social platforms disrupt the flow of content, Pinterest marketing blends seamlessly into a feed of aesthetic content — making it a worthy option to add to your social media marketing strategy. In this case, developing affiliate marketing efforts or a paid marketing strategy for Pinterest may be your forte!

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Gen Z Affiliate Marketing Fashion Social Media Marketing 122

Hootsuite

APRIL 9, 2025

23% of Facebook users are Gen Z A total of 23% of Facebook users are between ages 18 and 24. 85% of B2B marketers say LinkedIn delivers the highest ROI Perhaps unsurprisingly, B2B marketers love LinkedIn, with 85% naming it their highest performing channel. Source: Statista 17. Key Instagram statistics 18. 35% of U.S.

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Gen Z Social Media Marketing Millennials User-Generated 114

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. Does BeReal.

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Gen Z Millennials User-Generated Marketing 106

Hootsuite

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Understanding key YouTube stats and figures is the best way to develop a YouTube marketing strategy that works and lasts. General YouTube stats Harness the power of YouTubes global network with these stats. What takes first place? This is a jump from last year when it sat in third place, behind both TikTok and Netflix.

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Gen Z User-Generated Marketing Marketers 109

Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

It’s not hard to see why— Influencer marketing can increase your brand’s reach, engagement and overall credibility. But that’s only if marketers understand how to hire an influencer in the first place. For example, Cadbury partnered with Xiensscran, a London-based food influencer with an audience of millennials and Gen Z.

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Gen Z Health Influencer Marketing Food 113

Sprout Social

MARCH 27, 2025

A creator and influencer marketing strategy is no longer a nice to have, its an absolute necessity. As marketers craft their creator marketing strategies, theyre trying to meet their audience where they are, while delivering the content types that resonate most on each distinct platform.

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Gen Z Affiliate Marketing Influencer Marketing User-Generated 97

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

Sprout Social

MARCH 14, 2025

Like QVC for Gen Z, brands and influencers can showcase their products via a livestream shopping platform. A live social shopping event typically takes place on a social media platform like TikTok, YouTube or Instagram, or a dedicated live shopping platform (more on these later). What is live social shopping?

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Branding Gen Z Energy Shoppers 121

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. It’s so easy.

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Gen Z User-Generated Marketing Marketers 94

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Food & beverage brands making a splash where its least expected When you picture food and beverage marketing, usually mouth-watering professional images come to mind. But our favorite, most memorable brands this year found their stride on emerging networks and unexpected places. Note: This method isnt reserved for Gen Z.

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Gen Z Branding Retail Education 91

Hubspot Marketing

JANUARY 22, 2025

Lets go over what organic marketing is, how it compares to paid alternatives, and how to create your strategy. Table of Contents What is organic marketing? Organic Marketing Channels Organic Marketing Examples Organic Marketing vs. Paid Marketing Organic Marketing Strategy So, wait does organic marketing still work in 2025?

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Gen Z Social Media Marketing User-Generated Inbound Marketing 117

Neil Patel

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

That’s because luxury marketing strategies don’t follow the same rules as mass-market brands. Today, I’m going to show you exactly how to take your luxury brand online with the best luxury marketing strategies. All that’s to say: digital marketing must be a key part of a luxury brand’s strategy going forward.

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Marketing Strategy Gen Z Marketing Marketers 145

Hootsuite

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Fifty-six percent of millennial and Gen Z consumers trust influencers more than brands. And hey, creating a great place to work has many other benefits. Step 5: Get employees involved in your strategy Once you have goals and guidelines in place, it’s time to reach out to employees.

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PR Gen Z Thought Leadership Communications 114

Sprout Social

APRIL 28, 2025

Reddit’s users lean young, making it a great social network to reach Gen Z and younger millennials. Reddit is a popular place for real information. million members (share financial guidance) Marketing and advertising industries r/marketing: 1.8 As of the third quarter of 2024, 59.8%

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Branding Gen Z Pharmaceutical Health 84

Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

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. Table of Contents What is D2C marketing? If you’re running a D2C business or considering it, familiarize yourself with D2C marketing strategy. Enable social shopping.

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Manufacturing B2C Non-Profit eCommerce 123

Hubspot Marketing

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Which of the seemingly infinite metaverses are worth including in your marketing strategy? And how can the metaverse help marketers navigate data privacy regulations? At the moment, Gen Z and Millennials are the most excited about exploring the metaverse, with around 15% of them having visited a metaverse at some point.

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Gen Z Millennials Branding User-Generated 138

Hootsuite

APRIL 23, 2025

While 2534-year-olds make up the largest slice of the LinkedIn pie, Gen Z and Gen X users arent far behind. Smart marketers should tailor their content to resonate with a broad age range, especially when aiming for both reach and relevance. LinkedIn users are millennials Millennials are the largest generation of U.S.

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Gen Z Millennials User-Generated Analytics 72

Sprout Social

MARCH 13, 2025

Takeaways: With such strong projected growth, Australian businesses must incorporate social media advertising into their overall marketing strategy to facilitate long-term growth. As a result, brands will need to prioritise compelling visuals, strong targeting and data-driven strategies to maintain a competitive edge.

Gen Z 59

Gen Z User-Generated Influencer Marketing Law 59

SocialPilot

MAY 8, 2025

of Gen Z prefer short videos, while Baby Boomers like elaborate posts. Location: Knowing where your audience is located will shape your social media strategy. Income Levels: Your audience’s income affects their spending power, which can guide you in adjusting your marketing strategies to fit their budget.

Gen Z 59

Gen Z Customer Whitepaper Analytics 59

Hubspot Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Only 44% of Gen Z-ers trust endorsements from a celebrity or athlete. The Gen Z crowd, in particular, values authenticity over appearing too polished online. From a marketing perspective, the biggest problem with audio chat rooms is that users prefer to speak with people — not brands.

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Gen Z Market Trends Millennials Marketing 138

Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

It’s employee-generated content (EGC) – the secret sauce that can transform your content marketing strategy beyond your wildest dreams. You even use visuals to break up your text, just as all the top digital marketing gurus say to do it. Skeptical Gen Z and millennial consumers have lost trust in official messages.

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Gen Z Whitepaper Millennials Transform 110

Sprout Social

APRIL 22, 2021

TikTok users are aged 10-29 , proving that the younger generations are the most avid TikTok users. This segment includes Gen Z and younger Millennials, so it’s an important cross-section of social media users. TikTok was the number 1 downloaded app in the Apple app store and in fourth place on the Google Play store.

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Gen Z User-Generated Millennials Marketing 145

Search Engine Land

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

For many, especially younger audiences, TikTok is a go-to place to search and discover information. So, while we argue semantics within the SEO community, brands that are not considering TikTok as part of their search strategy risk losing visibility and engagement opportunities. And, please, don’t take my word for it. Dig deeper.

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Gen Z Transform Millennials SEO 121

Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 17, 2023

Why Mass Marketing Will Not Work On Gen Z By Auntoinette Siu It comes as a surprise that as each generation evolves, so do their marketing preferences. Gen Z is rejecting mainstream media and quickly soaking up niche content – a stark shift from consumer preferences of the past.

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Gen Z Content Marketing Marketing Marketers 145

Businesses Grow

APRIL 1, 2024

Short form and influencers Brian Piper , Content Consultant, Author, Speaker To market to young people, you have to learn how to deliver your message on the channels where they are. Further, 32% of Gen Z rely on social media influencers to help them discover brands and products. There are 3.32 That sure is a lot of people!

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Gen Z Marketing Marketers User-Generated 127

Buffer Marketing

AUGUST 26, 2024

In fact, a level of authenticity is par for the course in this post style (thanks, Gen Z). That said, there is a time and place (and platform) for link-only posts. Edit the first image to stay on brand, and the rest can be a little more raw and authentic. In: Messy, authentic, candid snaps. Link post ideas 27.

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Social Media Marketing User-Generated Gen Z Thought Leadership 115

Girl Power Marketing

AUGUST 25, 2021

For years, well before adopting the moniker of influencer marketing, brands have sought endorsements from celebrities and people of note. Generations that came before Millennials, Gen Z and Gen Alphas—notably Generation X and Baby Boomers—can also be swayed by the right message from the right person at the right time.

Gen Z 52

Gen Z Influencer Marketing Marketing Strategy Millennials 52

Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Why Community Is The Last Great Marketing Strategy written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with Mark Schaefer In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Mark Schaefer. 14:26] Why do you call this book the last great marketing strategy? [16:32]

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Marketing Strategy Gen Z Marketing Marketers 96

Hubspot Marketing

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Throughout the past two years, two of the most popular apps used by Gen Z and younger millennials were Instagram and TikTok. We place multiple bets across our family of apps to test and learn how people want to express themselves. Both networks have solid benefits and entertainment factors.

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Gen Z Entertainment Marketing Marketers 145

Girl Power Marketing

AUGUST 25, 2021

For years, well before adopting the moniker of influencer marketing, brands have sought endorsements from celebrities and people of note. Generations that came before Millennials, Gen Z and Gen Alphas—notably Generation X and Baby Boomers—can also be swayed by the right message from the right person at the right time.

Gen Z 52

Gen Z Influencer Marketing Marketing Strategy Millennials 52

Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Our 2022 State of Inbound Marketing Trends Report found that 88% of brands have a dedicated budget for working with influencers and creators. We also found community will be a top priority for marketing strategy in 2023. Gen Z is becoming a growing generation within the creator economy.

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Gen Z Millennials Inbound Marketing Entertainment 103

SocialPilot

APRIL 17, 2025

Instagram stories: Short video clips (often 15 seconds or less) that are generally casual, low-pressure, and easy to make. That makes Stories a great place to experiment. There is a time and a place for everything even your Instagram posts. They also disappear within 24 hours unless you pin them to your Instagram highlights.

User-Generated 91

User-Generated Gen Z Entertainment Education 91

Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Our spotlight shines on the freshest data from the recent years, peppered with some evergreen insights, ensuring your marketing strategy remains both current and informed. So, let’s jump right in and explore these 300+ digital marketing stats to supercharge your marketing strategy.

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Digital Marketing Marketing Strategy Shoppers User-Generated 122