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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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60 social media statistics marketers need to know in 2025

Hootsuite

People spend an average of 2 hours and 21 minutes a day on social media This is the first decrease in average time spent since 2018, though only by a few minutes. 23% of Facebook users are Gen Z A total of 23% of Facebook users are between ages 18 and 24. Global social media usage statistics 1. Source: Statista 2.

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36 Up-To-Date Ecommerce Statistics

Backlinko

Ecommerce has transformed the retail landscape. In fact, ecommerce is forecasted to capture 41% of retail sales worldwide by 2027, up from only 18% back in 2017. To help you learn about the dynamic landscape of online shopping, we’ve curated a list of recent ecommerce statistics to know in 2024. Let’s dive right in.

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

Hubspot Marketing

And, by July 2020, global retail ecommerce sites cumulatively saw a record 22 billion monthly visits. 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.

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8 Social Media Platforms That Weren't Founded in the U.S.

Hubspot Marketing

In 2018, North America discovered a viral new app called TikTok. In 2019, as mobile-first mindsets grew in millennial and Gen Z audiences, Tencent transformed the QQ website into a standalone app. After Douyin launched in early 2018, it grew to 150 million active users in year one.

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Ecommerce brands grappling with sustainability challenges have an opportunity to stand out

Econsultancy

Indeed, since 2018, Britons have increasingly listed the environment as a top-three issue facing the country. This peaked at 40% of the UK population during 2021’s COP-26 summit (a 400% rise on early 2018) according to YouGov. Consumer concerns about the climate crisis show no sign of abating.

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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 Social shopping is the new frontier for ecommerce. Let’s go dive into the timeline of events. 2011 - Keek , another video-sharing social media service, launched.

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