Remove 2016 Remove Gen Z Remove Place Remove Product
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

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

Gen Z 134
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

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

article thumbnail

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 Marketers can host Q&A forums called Reddit AMA's (Ask Me Anything) to engage with their audience and answer questions about a product or service.

Gen Z 124
article thumbnail

The Rise of Rewatch Podcasts & Nostalgia Bait

Hubspot Marketing

This good feeling can make you believe the new product or media is as good as the original, even if it's not actually that unique or high-quality. Brands understand this and use the emotional connection to link their product with our memories and "manipulate” us to buy. What great times these were!” And that makes sense. The result?

Gen Z 95
article thumbnail

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.

Gen Z 145
article thumbnail

Nostalgia Marketing: Statistics, Benefits, and Examples

Spiralytics

For many years, brands and marketers have used marketing tactics to pull their target audiences by the heartstrings by creating sappy and sentimental pieces of advertisement and product re-introductions. Nostalgia is defined as the longing for the past, especially for people, places, and periods with favorable associations.

Gen Z 105
article thumbnail

Do Consumers Actually Shop Directly on Social Media Platforms [New Data]

Hubspot Marketing

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, many consumers raced online to buy products they couldn't get in-store. As brands scrambled to offer more products and services online , social media platforms -- such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp --began rolling out ecommerce tools to help businesses sell more items directly from their social pages.

Gen Z 143