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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. 6 Factors That Differentiate Millennials and Gen Z.

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4 Reasons You Should Act on Influencer Marketing

Content Marketing Institute

Other research found that 57% of all internet users over age 16 have made a purchase based on an influencer recommendation and 69% of millennials report buying products that influencers recommend. HANDPICKED RELATED CONTENT: Influencer Marketing: Lessons From One of the World’s Largest Software Brands. Conclusion.

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An expert’s guide to influencer marketing

Sprout Social

A decade ago, the influencer marketing arena was limited only to celebrities and a few dedicated bloggers. Now, it seems like we’ve seen influencers rise, saturate the market and even get caught up in fraud. Read on for our tips to determine if influencer marketing is for you.

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The Top Shopping Trends of 2022 & Beyond [State of Consumer Trends Data]

Hubspot Marketing

Influencer recommendations matter more than recommendations from friends and family. If I follow a makeup influencer, it's safe to assume he or she knows more about makeup than most of my friends. When it comes to millennials and Gen X, retail stores and searching the internet are two popular options for discovering new products.

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9 YouTube stats to inform your marketing strategy in 2019

Sprout Social

3. Millennials prefer YouTube over TV. In 2018, YouTube viewership grew by its fastest rate in recent years, increasing by 60% year-over-year. This means that YouTube is an ideal network to include in any influencer marketing strategy you’re planning across social media. In 2018, video on YouTube generated around $3.36

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

Econsultancy

The app’s biggest spike in global popularity occurred between January and December 2018, when it first began its ascent to social media fame in the West, jumping from 54m to 271m MAUs. in 2019 and nearly 50% in 2018, however the amount of investment in this format has almost tripled in the last three years.

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Where do Shoppers Research Products? We Asked 300 Consumers [New Research]

Hubspot Marketing

In 2018, 40% of people used social media channels for aspects of product research. In fact, a 2018 survey revealed that 62% of people were more interested in a product after learning about it in a Facebook Story. It's estimated that 2 million businesses were advertising on the platform in 2018. Paid Promotion.

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