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Navigating social media marketing in an election year

Sprout Social

The dawn of social media activism—from #OccupyWallStreet to #ArabSpring to the 2016 US presidential election—changed people’s expectations of brands. For example, Gen Z voters are particularly interested in mental health , while Gen X is more concerned about employment opportunities.

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Instagram Demographics That Matter to Social Media Marketers in 2020

Hootsuite

That way you can make the best decisions when it comes to your social media marketing strategy. 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. That’s up from 59% in 2016. Ages 25–29: 57%.

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The History of Social Media Since 2003

Hubspot Marketing

Instagram was the first social media app available on iOS, and it was the first mobile-only platform and the second visual-first platform. Social media marketers in 2023 say Instagram has the highest ROI and engagement of all other apps. Our Consumer Trends Report shows that 73% of Gen Z currently use TikTok.

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Maximizing Sales with Social Media Shopping: A Comprehensive Guide

Rock Content

Things picked up speed the following year when digital marketers first started making their way to top platforms like Facebook. By 2016, Instagram had joined the party with its product-tagging feature, and the rest is history. Marketing to younger customers and Gen Z consumers? Include LinkedIn in your strategy.

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Stats roundup: How social media marketing has changed after Covid-19

Econsultancy

In a May 2021 blog post , SVP Products at Pinterest, Naveen Gavini revealed that the social app now sees more than 5 billion searches on its platform every month, spurred on by an increase in activity throughout the pandemic. Social Quarterly: Q4 2021.

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5 New Social Media Platforms Marketers Should Watch in 2019

Hubspot Marketing

Aside from Facebook and Snapchat, we've also been watching platforms like Reddit and Pinterest aim to improve on advertising and marketing features. Watching the growth of young, promising social channels will help you determine which are worth joining and which aren't worth your time. Year Launched: 2017 (Founded in 2016).

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Where Are These Viral Social Media Platforms Now?

Hubspot Marketing

Through our own surveys, we found that 65% of social media marketers who leverage TikTok plan on increasing their investment in 2022. Leveraging TikTok Influencer Marketing. If you’re a marketer looking to start leveraging the app , or increase your investment, a great way to do so is via influencer marketing.

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