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How to Target Generation Z Through Paid Ads

Neil Patel

Search interest in Gen Z has climbed so high that as of March 2021, searches for Generation Z surpassed searches for baby boomers and millennials. In order for your ads to be successful, you need to understand the demographics and characteristics of Gen Z so you can tailor your campaign accordingly.

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How E.l.f. Saw A 49% Increase in Sales by Focusing On Gen Z

Hubspot Marketing

was experiencing a plateau in sales , and closed its standing retail stores, priming the brand for a marketing pivot. With this in mind, the company shifted its marketing strategy to focus on TikTok’s user base (which was overwhelmingly Gen Z), leveraging short-form video and user-generated content in its #EyesLipsFace campaign.

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Audio is Popular Among Gen Z: Are Audio Chats Worth It for Marketers?

Hubspot Marketing

A 2022 study by Spotify found that 80% of Gen Z consumers enjoy audio content because it allows them to express their individuality and "explore different sides of their personalities." In our 2022 survey , we spoke to Gen Z consumers about their social media habits.

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10 Non-Obvious Social Media Trends You Need to Consider Right Now

Businesses Grow

According to information from Statista, Gen Z is now conducting almost as many product searches on social media as Google: This ties closely to the influencer marketing trend. The primary reason Gen Z visits social media is to catch up with their favorite influencers. But this isn’t just a GenZ trend.

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How different generations use social media: A complete guide

Sprout Social

Our Sprout Social Index™ 2021: UK & Ireland Edition report found 76% of consumers have used social media more in the past year, and 63% have bought from it. Brands caught on to this upward trend and are engaging social media users to drive awareness, clicks and sales. Generation X (survey respondents ages 40-55).

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Why Lifestyle Brands Are the New Media Companies

Hubspot Marketing

While prior media conglomerates focused heavily on amassing large audiences and monetizing through advertising, emerging media brands are finding success by creating their own lifestyle brands to generate growth and engagement. This strategy has paid off — in 2021 Hello Sunshine sold for $900M to an undisclosed buyer.

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Using the Google Search Trends 2021 Report to Generate Content Ideas

Neil Patel

While this report can certainly generate year-end nostalgia, it also offers a unique perspective into the terms that gained the most search volume and traction in the last year. Top Trends from the 2021 Google Search Trends Report. 2021 saw searchers looking for “how to heal” and “how to be hopeful.”

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