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Navigating social media marketing in an election year

Sprout Social

A proof point that illustrates what many social marketers already know: Presidential elections make social media a hard place to navigate, even if your brand isn’t inherently political. The dawn of social media activism—from #OccupyWallStreet to #ArabSpring to the 2016 US presidential election—changed people’s expectations of brands.

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11 Twitter Alternatives Marketers Can Consider [Data + Expert Insights]

Hubspot Marketing

Here are some alternatives if you want a backup in case Twitter changes too much or is no longer the place for your brand. Launched in March 2016, Mastodon has about 2.5 About 2 out of 5 users on Tumblr are between the ages of 18-25 and most media on the platform appeals to millennials and Gen Z. million monthly users.

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The History of Social Media Since 2003

Hubspot Marketing

2016 - TikTok was launched in China as a short-form video platform, attracting millions of users. 2016 - TikTok was launched in China as a short-form video platform, attracting millions of users. Our Consumer Trends Report shows that 73% of Gen Z currently use TikTok. 2014 - Musical.ly 2014 - Musical.ly

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The Rise of Rewatch Podcasts & Nostalgia Bait

Hubspot Marketing

Image Source Nintendo: NES Classic Edition In 2016, Nintendo presented the NES Classic Edition. It was great for reliving childhood gaming memories and introducing Super Mario and Donkey Kong to new generations. Image Source This especially resonates with older generations and reminds baby boomers of their past snapshots from youth.

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5 New Social Media Platforms Marketers Should Watch in 2019

Hubspot Marketing

But, if your role specializes in social media, audience growth, or online engagement -- or if your company targets the early-adopters in Gen-Z or millennial age groups -- you'll still want to be on the lookout for platforms that could gain momentum later on. These platforms were either launched or completely rebranded in 2016 or later.

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Nostalgia Marketing: Statistics, Benefits, and Examples

Spiralytics

Nostalgia is defined as the longing for the past, especially for people, places, and periods with favorable associations. Millennials and Gen Z. Nostalgia marketing is almost always targeted to younger generations like Millennials and Gen Z. What is Nostalgia Marketing? Millennials spend around $2.5

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Everything Marketers Need to Know About Instagram Reels

Hubspot Marketing

Throughout the past two years, two of the most popular apps used by Gen Z and younger millennials were Instagram and TikTok. While Instagram steadily pulled in more than 1 billion active users since its 2016 debut, TikTok made news when it surpassed 1 billion global downloads within 18 months of its launch.

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