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Navigating social media marketing in an election year

Sprout Social

According to Harvard Business Review , “Business has become enmeshed with politics and social issues…By 2018, CEO activism was seen as the ‘new normal.’” For example, Gen Z voters are particularly interested in mental health , while Gen X is more concerned about employment opportunities.

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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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21 Snapchat Stats That Matter to Social Media Marketers

Hootsuite

Tracking essential Snapchat user stats, familiarizing yourself with the most up-to-date Snapchat business statistics, and learning interesting facts about the social media platform can take your social media marketing strategy to the next level. 55% of Gen Z have ad recall after watching 0 to 2 seconds of an ad.

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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. 1 billion users worldwide by 2018, according to Instagram CEO Kevin Systrom. More than 1 billion monthly active users (last updated by Instagram in 2018). Instagram age demographics. adults: Ages 18–24: 75%. 43% of U.S.

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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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Social Media Marketing: The Ultimate Guide

Hubspot Marketing

Frye’s Instagram account is a great example of successful social media marketing — it’s attractive, distinctly Frye, engages their 197K followers, and promotes their products. But why is social media marketing so important? Why should you spend time creating social media accounts for your business?