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How millennials use social media: What marketers need to know

Sprout Social

We could only be talking about one generation: Millennials. Once dismissed as unforgivably cringe, Millennials are making a pop culture comeback. Millennials were the earliest adopters of some of the networks that have become global behemoths. How to reach Millennials on social media On social, Millennials look for connection.

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Market by Generation: Data-Backed Content Consumption Habits To Shape Your Strategy

Hubspot Marketing

Keep this in mind as we discuss: Gen Alpha Content Consumption Habits Gen Z Content Consumption Habits Millennial Content Consumption Habits Gen X Content Consumption Habits Baby Boomer Content Consumption Habits What content consumption habits do all generations have in common? Aim to educate millennial audiences on social media.

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Top 6 Social Media Marketing Challenges in 2024, According to 1,500+ Marketers [+ How to Face Them]

Hubspot Marketing

Top 6 Social Media Marketing Challenges in 2024 1. Here it is with the blanks filled in: “ Give me five blog post ideas about social media that would appeal to marketers in 2024.” Lead generation is also proving to be a hurdle in 2024. The six biggest challenges that social media teams are facing in 2024.

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PPR special edition: The best brands on social media in 2024

Sprout Social

In this end-of-year lineup, were sharing the best brands on social media in 2024, according to members of Team Sprout. Without further adieu, here are our choices for best brands and campaigns of 2024, listed by industry. In 2024, Grimace (and McDonalds) partnered with the New York Mets baseball team.

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‘Tis the season for scrolling: 89% of consumers say social media influences their holiday shopping

Sprout Social

According to the Q4 2024 Sprout Pulse Survey*, a staggering 89% of consumers say social media impacts their holiday shopping decisions. This figure spikes even higher among younger consumers, with 78% of Gen Z and 70% of Millennials showing a readiness to invest in products that have captured the social spotlight.

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What winning video advertising creative looks like in 2024

Search Engine Land

Gen Z and Alpha consume content differently from Millennials and older generations. Some might say we have too much data to analyze today, but if you can ETL (Extract, Transform, and Load) all necessary details, the brand gains a true advantage. Thus, analytics play a vital role in video creation, optimization, and production.

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A guide to choosing the most effective social media networks for your brand

Sprout Social

These networks include: Instagram According to the 2024 Social Media Content Strategy Report , 84% of social media users have an Instagram profile, making it the most popular social media network across ages. Gen X leads the way in Facebook usage, followed closely by Boomers and Millennials.

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