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Employee advocacy: How it works + how to get started

Hootsuite

It aids in PR crises and issue management. Fifty-six percent of millennial and Gen Z consumers trust influencers more than brands. Who is the public face of your company, either in their role (speaking engagements, PR, etc.) Employee advocacy can also aid in PR crises and issues management.

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The creator economy: Making dollars and sense out of social partnerships

Sprout Social

TikTok TikTok is a go-to platform for brands looking to partner with creatorsespecially when they want to tap into Gen Z audiences and leverage short-form video. Snapchats fast-paced, immersive and ephemeral content is a strong draw for younger audiencesparticularly Gen Z and Gen Alpha, who connect with the unique storytelling style.

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Gen-Z Demand Racial Justice, Not Just Diversity, Equity And Inclusion From Brands

CMO Network

Gen-Z demand racial justice, not just diversity, equity and inclusion. The brands that can make inclusivity part of their core mission—not a PR statement—will win the hearts and minds of a new generation of citizens. Not consumers.

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Crayola’s YouTube content strategy colors outside the lines

Sprout Social

A good example of this is Crayola’s Campaign for Creativity, the brands advocacy initiative that reaches across social, PR, digital, and product and brand marketing efforts and uses YouTube as a key channel. We were surprised to learn that their vast pipeline of YouTube content is primarily created in-house.

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Harness the Hype: Wicked Melted Audiences With Marketing Magic

Set Up

This self-aware approach helped Wicked capture the attention of younger generations like Gen Z, a demographic that values humor and authenticity. The PR campaign to get this impactful story about women friendship by highlighting the actresses’ friendship does not go unmissed. The result?

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Influencers vs. Creators: What's the Difference & Which Should Marketers Invest In?

Hubspot Marketing

For example, beauty and lifestyle influencer Jackie Aina is often sent PR packages from makeup and skincare companies to review the products on camera and influence viewers to purchase. When You're Trying to Tap into Gen Z One thing you need to know about Gen Z is that they hate blatant advertising.

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Secrets of Organic Marketing in 2025: Why Paying for Ads Isn’t the Only Answer

Hubspot Marketing

Read : How to Create an Email Newsletter [+ Expert Tips & Checklist] Public Relations/Media Relations With Public Relations (PR) , were discussing media coverage you didnt pay or ask for. The American restaurant chain credits its cheeky humor on social media for helping it connect with Gen Z audiences and boosted business.

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