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Chili's Creates A Nostalgic Marketing Moment to Reach Millennial Customers

Hubspot Marketing

The ad depicts a waiter named Brian who closely resembles McKnight (but insists he isn’t) serenading his customers to the tune of the singer’s 1999 hit “Back At One.” If the video’s comment section on YouTube is any indication, Chili’s knocked it out of the park connecting with its ideal customer.

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How to Target Millennials Through Paid Ads

Neil Patel

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?

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9 Advertising Trends to Watch in 2024 [New Data + Expert Insights]

Hubspot Marketing

Advertising is an ever-changing beast — with those on ad and marketing teams working hard to stay ahead of trends. As a seasoned content marketer working in tech, I’ve noticed that advertising trends in 2024 seem to respond to the trends we saw in 2023. Check out this blog on AI in Digital Marketing for more information.

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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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Mobile leads growth in the expanding in-game advertising industry

Martech

This year, mobile gaming is set to surpass a 60% market share of global in-game advertising, according to a new study by marketing intelligence firm IDC and app analytics platform data.ai. This makes mobile gaming advertising 3.2 The post Mobile leads growth in the expanding in-game advertising industry appeared first on MarTech.

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Why so serious? Why many ads just aren’t that funny, and how humor can be a marketer’s greatest asset

illumin

Humor makes the advertising world go round, or at least it used to. Research conducted by Kantar shows that humor has declined in advertising since the early 2000s. Research conducted by Kantar shows that humor has declined in advertising since the early 2000s. A good laugh is known to drive sales and boost viewership.

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10 Benefits of Advertising on Instagram

Sachs Marketing Group

There are several unique benefits of advertising on Instagram. Instagram advertising opens doors to a world where visual storytelling meets precision targeting, offering businesses a unique opportunity to captivate a global audience. Here are ten benefits of advertising on Instagram: 1.