Businesses Grow

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Over the past year, my research on generational differences in perceived digital authenticity has found a few golden marketing nuggets. Grab your favorite caffeinated beverage and settle in, because I will share my findings concerning the four consumer generations, from Gen Z to Baby Boomers.

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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. Who is Generation Z? Most raised by Gen X. Understand the importance of digital marketing to Gen Z.

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Gen Z Entertainment Thought Leadership Millennials 174

Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Social has evolved into consumers’ favorite holiday marketing resource: a one-stop destination for discovering gifts, finding the latest deals and seeking customer service. This is especially true for younger consumers, as 57% of Gen Z will use social more for gift inspiration. This number goes up to 21% among Gen Z.

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Neil Patel

AUGUST 30, 2021

Gen Z’ers, which includes those born between 1996 and 2012, now make up 20 percent of the US population and account for $143 billion in direct spending. If you are still focused on millennials, it’s time to start paying attention to a new generation of consumers. Here are five ways to attract and keep Gen Z customers.

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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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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

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Salesforce found that consumers are favorable toward AI along generational lines. Gen Z is the most receptive, while Boomers and Silent Generation-ers are the most cautious. Thirty-four percent of Gen Z consumers said they would share their personal information with an AI agent, 37% are neutral about it.

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Gen Z Branding Millennials Retail 119

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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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Gen X leads the way in Facebook usage, followed closely by Boomers and Millennials. That number climbs even higher for Gen Z. As the leading platform for B2B marketing, it’s also an excellent place to source leads. In fact, recent LinkedIn statistics show that 62% of B2B marketers generate leads through LinkedIn.

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Gen Z Branding Millennials Entertainment 123

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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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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Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

World events and economic conditions impact how each generation behaves as consumers and business owners. A decade ago, millennial consumers were constantly making headlines for “ killing ” certain products. What Makes Chamberlain Coffee Uniquely Gen Z So what makes Chamberlain Coffee distinctly Gen Z compared to other beverage brands?

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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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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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Gen Z Branding Retail Content Placement 131

Duct Tape Marketing

MARCH 27, 2025

Build a Brand Gen Z Wants to Work (and Buy) From written by Jarret Redding read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with Len Silverman In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interviewed Len Silverman, a veteran marketer, former Learning Center owner, and author of Mesh: Aligning Your Personal Brand with Gen Z.

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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. How do Marketers Advertise to Gen Alpha?

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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. Source: Statista 16.

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Gen Z Social Media Marketing Millennials User-Generated 114

Backlinko

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Shein is one of the largest fast-fashion retailers worldwide, shipping to customers in over 150 markets. 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. billion in sales worldwide in 2023.

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Hubspot Marketing

JANUARY 31, 2024

If you’re a marketer, you cannot ignore meme culture. They might seem silly on the surface but– when timed right– jumping on the right meme can mean marketing magic. Case in point: The Gen Z caviar bump. A TikTok trend that’s helping brands tap a $465 million global market. Case in point: The Gen Z caviar bump.

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illumin

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Gen Z are hard to please Younger generations are usually a key demographic for retailers. But in 2024 Gen Z is a difficult advertising target. The problem is that loyalty programs aren’t as big a draw for Gen Z customers. Shopping starts early for Gen Z Gen Z is a critical demographic for retailers.

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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. 5 Gen Z Myths, Debunked. Even myself, born in 2001.

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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

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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Martech

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

In B2B marketing, simply sticking to traditional channels may limit your potential. This article discusses strategies to help you better understand your audience, develop a clear and effective media plan and explore some overlooked platforms that can give your B2B marketing a fresh edge.

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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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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.

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Martech

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

In this article, Ill explore how ChatGPT search a leading generative AI tool reshapes the B2B buying process, share my hands-on findings from a simulated buyer journey and offer actionable strategies for marketers looking to stay ahead. What does this mean for marketers? What is ChatGPT search?

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Gen Z Transform Millennials User-Generated 136

Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Either way, it seems like all of our favorite channels are actively competing for gold, which presents quite the range of social media marketing challenges for us. In fact, our latest social trends report shows that they’ve manifested into the biggest challenges social media marketers are facing this year. Is it Instagram?

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Martech

MARCH 10, 2025

Examples include awarding points for email opens or white paper downloads and deducting points for factors like a personal email address or being outside the target market. “Well, 85% of Gen Z finds direct mail useful for capturing their interest,” Tudor said.

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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. Influencer marketing is another area where Instagram shines.

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Gen Z Branding User-Generated Influencer Marketing 101

Martech

JANUARY 22, 2025

Change is the only thing you can rely on in digital marketing. The zero consumer: A new breed needs a new approach Today’s consumers, particularly the younger generations, defy conventional marketing wisdom. So, traditional marketing, relying on broad targeting and impersonal messaging, won’t work.

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Gen Z Retail Food Millennials 109

Sprout Social

JULY 22, 2021

We surveyed 500 British and Irish consumers comprised of: Generation Z (survey respondents ages 18-23). Millennials (survey respondents ages 24-39). Generation X (survey respondents ages 40-55). The score on Generation Z and social media. What Gen Z consumers expect from brands on social media.

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Search Engine Land

AUGUST 19, 2024

A proven market base to optimize, improve, or take over. One piece of advice I give to brands that have been around for 8-15 years, succeeding through the COVID ecommerce boom, is that trying new creative can help reach different generations in different ways. A low bar of regulation for test-and-fail projects and companies.

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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. Understand the process of hiring influencers Marketers rarely stumble on the perfect influencer for their brand by chance.

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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. From video necessity to content strategy and production value here are the YouTube ad questions B2B marketers ask most, answered. It’s not just for Millennials or Gen Z Gen Xers alone account for 1.5

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Hubspot Marketing

JANUARY 31, 2025

Jaguars recent rebrand has people talking, but not in the way most marketers hope for. Marketing legend Mark Ritson called it f ing lunacy, while Rory Sutherland is reserving judgment, saying, Its too early to call. The Tropicana Effect Most marketers can recount a long list of failed rebrands. Delete ordinary. Rory Sutherland?

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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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