Spiralytics

JANUARY 23, 2025

In 2024, content creators have cemented their role in marketing, evolving from passionate hobbyists to full-time professionals who drive brand engagement and influence consumer behavior. Brands now rely heavily on content creators to craft authentic, relatable content that resonates with audiences personally.

Gen Z

Neil Patel

MARCH 15, 2021

Millennials are something of a mythical bunch in society. Even narrowing down what age group millennials represent is challenging, and many people have differing views. This confusing picture makes it challenging to target millennials through paid ads, but don’t let it put you off. When Were Millennials Born?

Millennials

Hootsuite

MARCH 2, 2020

And with the advertising floodgates wide open, brands are too. Download the full Social Trends report to get an in-depth analysis of the data you need to inform your social strategy in 2020. — Taylor Lorenz (@TaylorLorenz) February 3, 2020. — Cowbelly (@CowbellyTV) January 26, 2020. What is TikTok?

Branding

Hubspot Marketing

JULY 28, 2020

In 2020, video is more important to consumers than ever before. Unsurprisingly, video content's current popularity is due in part to millennial and Gen Z consumers. As consumers have seen this content become more available at our fingertips, brands have discovered a number of new ways to implement video in their marketing.

Gen Z

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 5, 2020

For example, nobody could have predicted how 2020 would change the face of marketing. So let’s check out these 5 trends for the future of marketing in 2020. Generation Z Will Influence Marketing More than Millennials. The marketing industry has been obsessed with Millennials for the past two decades.

Millennials

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

So, where does Snapchat stand as a social media platform and marketing tool in 2020? By the end of Q1 2020, Snapchat still has 229 million daily active users around the world. If your brand caters to Gen Z or younger millennials, then Snapchat can have a considerable impact on your business. increase in usage since 2019.

Gen Z

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Millennials – also referred to as digital natives or Gen Y – created the art of consuming copious amounts of content across multiple devices at all times. That according to a new study, “Content Marketing Best Practices Among Millennials,” by Yahoo and Tumblr, in partnership with Razorfish and Digitas. trillion by 2020.

Millennials

Hootsuite

MARCH 9, 2020

Microsoft reported that LinkedIn’s revenue grew 24% in Q2 2020.). Read on to get a handle on the hard facts, high-level trajectory, and new trends that we’re seeing for 2020. If you’re new to the platform for work or personal use, these stats will help you decide if this platform is a no-brainer or a no-go for your brand.

User-Generated

Hootsuite

DECEMBER 10, 2019

If you want to be successful on social media in 2020, you need to base your strategy on the latest real-word data and social media trends. As we sifted through this huge mountain of information, five key trends emerged that we predict will shape the social media space in 2020 and beyond. Top 5 social media trends for 2020.

Gen Z

Hootsuite

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

And once you do, you’ll be able to create a smart Instagram marketing strategy that will create leads, sales, and an audience devoted to your brand. A decade later, the site has grown into a social media powerhouse with the world’s top brands leveraging the account to create engagement, build an audience, and increase sales.

Social Media Marketing

Hootsuite

MARCH 2, 2020

We’ve rounded up the most important Pinterest stats, including proprietary data from Pinterest itself, so you can see how your marketing efforts measure up in 2020. Pinterest rates as the 10th most relevant brand in the U.S. Roughly 62% of GenZers and millennials would like to be able to search by image.

Marketers

Hubspot Marketing

MARCH 18, 2020

If you're trying to connect with younger audiences, like millennials or Gen Z , odds are you've thought about creating a podcast for your brand. With these tactics, you can identify podcasters with a price-point and audience target that makes sense for your brand. One-third of millennials regularly listen to podcasts. (

Gen Z

Hubspot Marketing

JANUARY 27, 2020

As a marketer, I'm curious to see how brands could leverage smart technology. Meanwhile, experts have also thought that augmented reality , a partially immersive but still interactive experience, will thrive in the world of branding and marketing. A quarter of VR users believe it has a strong potential for brands and marketers.

Millennials

Hootsuite

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Competition is fierce out there for brands and creators. This stat—straight from YouTube itself—implies that brands should spend more time getting to know their audience and what they care about, and spend less money trying to dazzle them with lowest-common-denominator tactics (like celebrity guest stars). YouTube usage statistics.

Advertising

Hootsuite

JANUARY 15, 2020

That means choosing the right social platforms for their brands. The best way to choose the right platform for your brand is by taking a look at the demographics. Brands on Snapchat are unlikely to reach the oldest generations. One out of every two millennials use Pinterest every month. Okay, maybe some.). Get Started.

Gen Z

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

And slowly but surely, brands are finding fresh ways to get on board with Twitch and engage its rabid user-base. — Suto (@HalieAtisuto) August 28, 2020. Food for thought: according to the most recent Sprout Social Index , live video was cited as a priority for a whopping 56% of brands. Yep, all of the above. Good question!

Gen Z

Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Nike and Colin Kaepernick said that in 2018 , and even in the short time since then, consumers’ expectations for brand activism have continued to evolve. Yet, since the wave of black squares and transformative commitments, many brands haven’t had much to say publicly. It’s sharing how your brand is making good on its promises.

Branding

Hootsuite

JANUARY 7, 2020

the closest thing to free reach and engagement an Instagram brand can get). Shop is a personalized feed of shoppable posts from brand accounts. And beside that (the storefront icon) is a list of brand accounts you follow—along with some pertinent suggestions as to ones you might want to follow. Millennials did!

Millennials

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

By keeping an eye on some of the top event trends expected for 2020, you can make sure you plan an event to remember. Sustainability and corporate responsibility will be key for events run in 2020 and the foreseeable future. Brands must focus on highly personalized events and forging a personal connection with attendees.

Millennials

Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

In fact, around nine in ten consumers say they will buy from a brand that they follow on social media. We’ve worked with huge global brands on their audience targeting, messaging and creative across multiple social channels. They’ve worked with major brands, such as Victoria’s Secret, Aston Martin, Baidu and Match.com.

Social Media Marketing

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Co-branding is a marketing strategy for businesses to work together and reach a wider audience with new products. According to one survey, 71% (nearly three-quarters of consumers) enjoy co-branding partnerships and the new product options they bring about. Table of contents: What is co-branding?

Branding

Sprout Social

JANUARY 16, 2020

Because brands rightfully want to get their names and content in front of as many people as possible. In fact, raising brand awareness is number one among the top social media goals of marketers today. Shouldn’t brands be focusing on social media as part of a bigger marketing funnel instead? Good question! For example.

Gen Z

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

As we’re rapidly approaching the end of the year, it’s a great time to look ahead at where we’re going and the marketing trends we’re likely to see more of in 2020. However, there’s also a pushback against the increased digitization and automation of interactions between brands and consumers, and a desire to make marketing more human again.

Market Trends

Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

To help you make informed decisions about your strategy and whether TikTok is right for your brand, I've compiled a list of 26 interesting stats and facts to know before venturing on to the app. While TikTok's user base is dominated by Gen-Z in the United States , many millennials have adopted it around the world. Apple App Store ).

Gen Z

Hubspot Marketing

DECEMBER 5, 2019

The user-influenced platform , which embraces discussion and community engagement, rather than content creation or branding is vastly different from other networks -- like Facebook or Instagram -- where brands naturally find their niche. But, in the past few years, Reddit's made attempts to gain more attention from brands.

Gen Z

Hootsuite

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Mostly, social media stats are a great starting point for brands looking to create an effective social media strategy. If your brand is planning to use Snapchat for business , be sure to incorporate Snapchat statistics into your social media plan. These are all important Snapchat statistics in 2020 for businesses and brands.

Social Media Marketing

Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Here, we dive in deep to explore the Facebook stats that will matter to marketers in 2020. Facebook turns 16 in 2020. Millennial use increased from 82% to 84%, while Boomer use increased from 59% to 60%. Table of contents. General Facebook stats. Facebook user stats. Facebook usage stats. Facebook stats for business.

Marketers

Neil Patel

JANUARY 28, 2021

In a Tenor survey , two-thirds of millennials said gifs did a better job conveying emotions than text. With gifs, brands can entertain and engage their target audiences in a way plain text or static images just can’t. On Giphy, brands can create channels for their gifs, much like YouTube. How ow does this relate to marketing?

Promotion

Hubspot Marketing

MARCH 2, 2020

The video-based social app has incredible potential for marketers, particularly since it's so popular with the Gen-Z and millennial demographic. Some brands are already making headway on TikTok, of course — for instance, Chipotle has over 55K fans on TikTok, while the NBA has an impressive 5.1 Authentic brands attract quality leads.

Gen Z

Hubspot Marketing

JULY 25, 2022

Influencer marketing has proven an incredibly effective strategy for brands over the past few years — in fact, as of 2021, almost 60% of marketers said influencer marketing was the most effective marketing trend , ahead of SEO, experiential marketing, and short-form video content. The Top Shopping Trends of 2022.

Gen Z

Sprout Social

JUNE 29, 2021

In short: creators are hot—and it’s no surprise brands want in. If brands are serious about working with content creators, they need to first understand how the creator economy operates. Creators are well positioned to lend a human voice, personality, perspective and expertise to a brand. billion in funding.

Branding

Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

A decade ago, millennial consumers were constantly making headlines for “ killing ” certain products. From a business standpoint, millennial entrepreneurs in the 2010s saw notable success marked by increased access to venture capital and early adoption of social media to acquire customers.

Gen Z

Sprout Social

APRIL 21, 2020

Lyst used Good On You ratings to define what makes a sustainable brand. Read their full 2020 Conscious Fashion Report at the link in our bio. A post shared by Good On You: Ethical Fashion (@goodonyou_app) on Apr 8, 2020 at 4:12pm PDT. Red: Fast Fashion | Blue: Sustainable Fashion (2015-2020).

Retail

Hubspot Marketing

JUNE 29, 2022

If your brand doesn't give consumers this option, then you're missing out on a big fraction of your audience — that's where the powerful tool of video comes into play. Shorter videos are great for establishing an initial connection where you can introduce your brand or product. Believe it or not, longer videos are also on the rise.

Branding

Sprout Social

APRIL 22, 2021

Although TikTok content is more specific with its narrow focus on short, viral-ready videos there are many ways brands can still see success. Take a look to see if you need to get serious about putting together a TikTok strategy for your brand. TikTok generated $1 billion in revenue in 2020. 62%–over half–of all U.S.

Gen Z

Hubspot Marketing

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Statista , 2021) 47% of social media marketers say their brand sells directly within social media apps. Statista , 2021) Social Commerce Stats by Demographic Over 1 in 5 Gen Z, Millennial, and Gen X social media users bought a product directly in a social media app in the past 3 months. dollars in 2022. dollars in 2022. million people.

Gen Z

Sprout Social

JULY 14, 2022

Or is it something brands can genuinely take advantage of? Major companies and startups alike are becoming early adopters, collaborating with metaverse companies to create branded activations and more. But let’s look at the opportunities that already exist for brands in the near future. Brand activations in the metaverse.

Branding