article thumbnail

The History of Social Media Since 2003

Hubspot Marketing

2012 - Facebook buys Instagram. 2012 - Twitter buys Vine pre-launch. Consumers of all generations browse for products and make purchases within social media apps, with Millennials and Gen Z taking the generational lead. It had 45 million users in its prime and was only available on mobile devices.

Gen Z 132
article thumbnail

How to Target Generation Z Through Paid Ads

Neil Patel

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. For this article, I’m using the definition from Pew Research Center, which categorizes anyone born from 1997 to 2012 as part of Gen Z. What Is Unique About Generation Z?

Gen Z 145
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

5 Hacks to Attract Gen-Z Consumers

Neil Patel

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. Article sponsored by PayPal. Learn more here.

Gen Z 145
article thumbnail

Influencer Marketing Strategies for All Generations

Girl Power Marketing

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. In fact, on average, Boomers spend more time on social media than Millennials. Generation Z Gen Z — born 1997-2012 — now makes up 40% of consumers.

Gen Z 52
article thumbnail

Influencer Marketing Strategies for All Generations

Girl Power Marketing

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. In fact, on average, Boomers spend more time on social media than Millennials. Millennials. Gen Z — born 1997-2012 — now makes up 40% of consumers.

Gen Z 52
article thumbnail

Instagram Demographics That Matter to Social Media Marketers in 2020

Hootsuite

Here are a few key numbers to keep in mind for context: 30 million users in 2012 when Facebook bought the site. When it comes to Instagram, Gen Z takes center stage as the largest user base, followed by millennials who have also made a massive impact in shaping what the app is. Instagram age demographics. adults: Ages 18–24: 75%.

article thumbnail

10 Pinterest statistics marketers must know in 2019

Sprout Social

Pinterest was the fastest standalone site in history to reach 10 million unique users in 2012. Considering the power of Pinterest as a platform for showcasing products , these demographics are significant. Additionally, another 52% of Pinterest users spent $500 or more on beauty products for over six months. As of 2019, 79.5%