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! And why not? Faux-stalgia!

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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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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. In this post, we’ll walk you through a nine-step plan to create a winning strategy for social media marketing. We’ve even got expert insights from Amanda Wood, Hootsuite’s Senior Manager of Social Marketing.

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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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Scoop.it!

JULY 18, 2024

These days, you can’t just bombard your target audience with tons of generalized content and hope something sticks. You need to do what your competitors are doing: deliver tailored, personalized marketing messages. To access the insights you need, collect data from marketing research, social analytics, and your CRM.

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Businesses Grow

OCTOBER 12, 2022

I am endlessly fascinated by Gen Z. Every generation is different. Connecting in these spaces will require efforts to entertain and captivate far beyond any marketing we’re doing today. Alexa, play the latest episode of The Marketing Companion.”. Complete Marketing Companion Episode Guide.

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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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Sprout Social

JULY 23, 2024

.” This quote from Megan Thee Stallion during a recent chat at Social Media Week captures the buzz we’ve been hearing in marketing circles: Pinterest is having a moment. 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.

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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

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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Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Key takeaways Pinterest marketing is the practice of using the platform as a visual search engine to help relevant audiences discover products or services. What is Pinterest marketing? Affiliate marketing on Pinterest is a revenue-sharing process where Pinners earn a small commission from the clicks or sales they generate for a brand.

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Litmus

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Litmus is a proud industry leader, trusted by 700,000 marketing professionals including 80% of the Fortune 100. 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.

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Martech

OCTOBER 1, 2024

This is good news for retailers with a solid digital marketing strategy. Shopping by generation. The same percentage (34%) of Gen Z and Baby Boomer shoppers plan to shop online and in-store. The differences between generations lie in the disparities among the other two-thirds. This represents a 8.4%

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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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Hootsuite

APRIL 9, 2025

100% of marketers who read these social media statistics will have the data they need to plan and optimize their social strategies in 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.

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Hubspot Marketing

MAY 9, 2023

Welcome to HubSpot Marketing News! Tap in for campaign deep dives, the latest marketing industry news, and tried-and-true insights from HubSpot’s media team. In its first decade, the company experienced a period of steady growth, expanding its product line, opening its own retail spaces, and finding some success in digital marketing.

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Hubspot Marketing

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Would you start thinking about how to use memes in your marketing too? Meme marketing leverages the power of humor to get attention on the internet, but humor-based marketing isn’t a new thing. Meme marketing is just the newest internet-native version of it. Memes are the highest leverage marketing on earth.

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Martech

MAY 3, 2023

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. Join marketing experts from Zeta Global as they reveal extensive research and insights into the newest consumer trends.

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Vertical Response

JULY 7, 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. If your brand thrives on visuals and targets a younger demographic, Instagram is a must-have in your social media strategy.

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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. Does BeReal.

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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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Aspiration Marketing

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Millennials and Gen Z are taking over the workforce, and this younger generation prefers B2B purchases to flow more like B2C eCommerce. There are many things a B2B marketer can learn from a good eCommerce marketing strategy; the eCommerce business model has just evolved.

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SmartBrief - Marketing

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

In the marketing and advertising sector specifically, a 2024 survey in the UK-based Marketing Week found that, on average, female marketers’ full-time pay was 16% less than that of men working full-time in the sector. Talk about what’s happened to formal mentorship in the marketing industry.

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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. This high level of trust underscores the potential for effective marketing to young Hispanics through social media influencers.

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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? Organic marketing, however, pulls people in.

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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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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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Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

When I first heard I had to write about D2C marketing, I did what many professionals do when presented with something they know nothing about — I quietly panicked and then asked ChatGPT. To my surprise, however, I learned D2C marketing isn’t as foreign to me as I thought. Table of Contents What is D2C marketing?

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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? Before I do, let me provide InMobi Insights with equal time.

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Sprout Social

MAY 7, 2025

Digital marketing is about more than creating content and managing campaigns. To connect with these potential customers directly, you need to learn how WhatsApp can be used as a marketing and communication tool. Weve also outlined available WhatsApp marketing software tools to help you streamline your approach.

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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? Consumers proved with their loyalty, engagement and purchasing power that influencer marketing is here for the long-haul. Creator marketing is now an essential part of digital marketing playbooks in the increasingly crowded social landscape.

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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. Today, I’m going to show you exactly how to take your luxury brand online with the best luxury marketing strategies. Good doesn’t cut it in the luxury category; a brand has to be at the very top of the market.

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Hubspot Marketing

OCTOBER 30, 2022

If the last few years taught us anything, the real test of a marketer’s skill is how well they adapt to change. In fact, in our most recent research, nearly 80% of marketers say their industry changed more in the past three years than in the last 50. Our Biggest Finding: Agile, Data-Driven Marketers Will Win 2023.

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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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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. If you liked this article, sign up for SmartBriefs free email newsletter on Marketing Innovation. Opinions expressed by SmartBrief contributors are their own.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

We want to provide you with the key data and insights needed to navigate these social media marketing trends in the United Kingdom and make informed decisions that drive real results. Social media advertising statistics in the UK The UK’s social media advertising market is booming, with strong growth projected for 2025.

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 12, 2020

I’m a big believer in making the content you publish the hub around which your content marketing strategy revolves. However, to rock content marketing in today’s omni-channel world, social media plays a key supporting role. Here are several ways to make your social strategy put in an Oscar-winning performance.

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