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Millennials vs. Gen Z: Why Marketers Need to Know the Difference

Hubspot Marketing

In recent years, there's been a common misconception that Gen Z and millennials are essentially the same. When companies discuss reaching younger audiences, many often lump Gen Z and millennials into the same group and create one campaign strategy that they believe fits both groups.

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The History of Social Media Since 2003

Hubspot Marketing

It shut down in October 2018. Our Consumer Trends Report shows that 73% of Gen Z currently use TikTok. 2018 - TikTok and Musical.ly We also can’t forget the rise of social media as a marketing platform, giving businesses a new and unique way to build brand awareness, interact with audiences, and inspire sales.

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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. In a typical year, running social media for a brand account is complex. Will brands sit this one out?

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

Hubspot Marketing

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. When the COVID-19 pandemic began, many consumers raced online to buy products they couldn't get in-store.

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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. In 2018, the lip-syncing app, Musical.ly playing in the background.

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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. But since Reels show up in this public part of the app, and can be seen by people who don't follow your brand, your business has the opportunity to reach new audiences across the globe.

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7 statistics that prove the importance of social media marketing in business

Sprout Social

55% of consumers learn about new brands on social. Social media is a place for discovery and now, it’s nearly as common for consumers to learn about brands or companies on social as it is through TV or radio ads. 68% of consumers agree that social media enables them to interact with brands and companies.