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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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

This is especially true for younger consumers, as 57% of Gen Z will use social more for gift inspiration. Nearly two-thirds (60%) of consumers would pay more for products that have a favorable reputation on social, be it through user-generated content, influencer nods or viral posts.

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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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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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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Gen X leads the way in Facebook usage, followed closely by Boomers and Millennials. While still wanting to be entertained, consumers are also most likely to engage with educational product content and contests and giveaways. That number climbs even higher for Gen Z.

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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. Chamberlain Coffee, like other Gen Z-led brands , has opted for a deliberate omnichannel in the company’s early stages.

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Sprout Social

JULY 23, 2024

5 of the best brands on Pinterest More brands are using Pinterest as not only a place to upload shareworthy images, but to promote products and drive conversions. The brand’s Pinterest profile gets over 10 million monthly views using a mix of keywords and product-focused hashtags.

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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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Litmus

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Less than 50% of Gen Z think they receive too many emails. Nearly 50% of respondents and 66% of Gen Z ranked them first. Generational differences are also clear with Gen Z showing stronger enthusiasm—nearly 50% place promotional emails at the top of their inbox preferences.

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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

JULY 14, 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. We spoke with Jean Castanon, AmEx’s VP of Product Referral Marketing, to find out what’s behind the program’s success. It can even go higher for certain products and customers.

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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. These incentives can be product-based – for example, a Gold Card member might be offered a larger number of reward points – but also contextual.

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Hubspot Marketing

JANUARY 31, 2024

Case in point: The Gen Z caviar bump. 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. 45% of Millennials and 39% of Gen Z preferred to learn about products through social media, according to HubSpot research.

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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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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. Easy, straightforward omnichannel experiences are becoming an increasingly vital part of selling your product to appease these new buyers.

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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. What is Gen Alpha Like?

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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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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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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?

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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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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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Martech

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

With Millennials and Gen Z comprising 65% of B2B decision-makers by 2025, AI-driven tools are also shaping business purchases, mirroring already observed consumer habits change in genAI and social search. Audit your products visibility in AI-powered tools: Start by assessing how your brand appears in AI-driven search results.

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Vertical Response

JULY 7, 2024

Brands can use Stories to share behind-the-scenes content, product launches, and real-time updates. This makes Instagram an essential tool for brands looking to drive sales and showcase their products in a visually appealing manner. Snapchat – Engaging Gen Z with Ephemeral Content Snapchat is a favorite among Gen Z, with 58.8%

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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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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Brand and audience affinity If you’re marketing a health product, it’d be counter-productive to partner with an influencer known for reviewing fast food. For example, Cadbury partnered with Xiensscran, a London-based food influencer with an audience of millennials and Gen Z.

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Martech

JANUARY 22, 2025

Dig deeper: Amazons new Retail Ad Service brings RMN to the masses “When you’re Unilever and you’re selling products in the heat of the moment, in real-time when somebody is ready to buy, it’s not the right move to put something on Facebook or Snapchat or in a Google search result,” he said. .

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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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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. Influencer marketing can also be used to reach new audiences, increase sales, strengthen brand advocacy, and improve lead generation. What is influencer marketing?

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Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Content has the same need to find product-market fit as products and solutions do.” Let’s say you're running a campaign aimed at driving revenue towards a new product offering, create a product landing page and link to it on each of your social profiles. Reaching their target audience. Be spontaneous,” notes Melnikova.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Surreal Cereal: The unusual LinkedIn darling Surreal Cereal, the high protein, low sugar cereal, uses LinkedIn to draw attention to its latest product launches, brand partnerships, out-of-home advertising campaigns and to comment on the oddities of office culture. They weave in the product somehow, on one of the very last slides.

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Hubspot Marketing

JULY 22, 2022

Imagine you’re scrolling through Instagram and see an ad for a product you might be interested in. While your first thought might be that ad targeting is getting too advanced, you still want to find out more about the product and the company that makes it. How Do Consumers Want to Learn About Products in 2022?

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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. We earn a lot of traffic through their blog, products, and pages designed to educate or convert. AlsoAsked gives you the questions (think of these as keywords) people are typing into Google.

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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. What are Instagram Drops?

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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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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. Social Media Search Trends to Watch Younger Generations Embrace Social Search Social media is deeply embedded in our daily lives, especially for Gen Z and Millennials.

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Hubspot Marketing

JULY 28, 2020

Unsurprisingly, video content's current popularity is due in part to millennial and Gen Z consumers. Now, rather than relying on a commercial during our favorite sitcoms to learn about a product, we're inundated with marketing videos all over social media , streaming apps, and search result pages.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Brands targeting Gen Z and younger Millennials may need to prioritise other platforms. Brands targeting Gen Z and younger Millennials may need to prioritise other platforms. Its focus on specific interests and purchase intent makes it an ideal channel for driving traffic to online shops and product pages.

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