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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.

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

Sprout Social

The Harris Poll, on behalf of Sprout Social, surveyed more than 1,000 US consumers and 250 business executives to better understand how they use social media, the importance of social media marketing, social’s impact on organizations and how its influence will change in the coming years.

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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. It shut down in October 2018. 2018 - TikTok and Musical.ly

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

Econsultancy

This figure is up from an average 2 billion searches per month in 2016 – or a 150% increase –  according to Social Media Today. Findings from an IPA report confirmed that the social media platform more than doubled its reach to 15-24 year olds throughout the initial coronavirus lockdown, up from 14% to 30%.

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

Hubspot Marketing

Takeaways for Marketers. Instagram's shopping features might be useful to your brand if you already have a presence on Instagram, target the Gen Z or millennial audiences, and have engaging or intriguing photo or video assets to market your product, brand, or service.

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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. In 2018, the lip-syncing app, Musical.ly

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