Sprout Social

JULY 22, 2021

Brands caught on to this upward trend and are engaging social media users to drive awareness, clicks and sales. Consequently, understanding how different generations use social media is critical to shaping a social strategy that gets results. Generation X (survey respondents ages 40-55). Social media usage is on the up and up.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

For many brands today, marketing to Gen Z might feel like trying to talk to aliens. Because at a glance, the so-called “smartphone generation” is a totally new species of consumer. Listen: Gen Z’s massive spending power and dependence on social media speak for themselves. The reality, though? Translation?

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Hubspot Marketing

APRIL 5, 2024

When I was growing up, QVC was the channel my mother would watch to discover new products and deals. I can't scroll for more than a minute without coming across a TikTok Live event showcasing products and services that viewers can purchase directly from the live broadcast. More importantly, should your brand give it a try?

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Sprout Social

MARCH 21, 2024

Looking to build buzz for your UK-based brand? The platform, known for its fast-moving trends and authentic content, is often tough for brands to break into. However, TikTok consumers are generally more interested in lighter topics such as celebrities and music. He’s worked with brands like Thomas Sabo and Just Eat.

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Hubspot Marketing

JANUARY 19, 2024

Content creators are individuals who craft media to entertain or educate viewers. Modern Millie is a content creator who occasionally features products and services in her YouTube videos, but her content is always sponsored by the items she's mentioning. In the video below, she reviews products sent from Makeup by Mario.

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Sprout Social

MAY 9, 2024

The brands are the DJs, guiding the tone of the party with music (products) while consumers are the crowd. Brands will need to be aware of the dance floor if they want to disrupt the music in a way that resonates with influencers and consumers alike. They aren’t loyal to brands.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

There isn’t much that gets consumers more excited than seeing a collaboration between their two favorite brands. Marketers are learning more about their target audiences and some of the most valuable information is what other brands they have their eyes on. What is a brand collaboration? How do brand collaborations work?

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illumin

MAY 16, 2024

One theory the study proposes for this is a generational shift and the prominence of “cancel culture” online. They suggest that millennials and Gen Z are increasingly willing to “cancel” brands on social media for perceived offensive humor. This gives brands a name value beyond their product offering.

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Hubspot Marketing

MAY 1, 2023

Two in three Facebook users are on it to keep up with friends and family, 43% use it to share pictures and videos, and 26% go to Facebook simply for entertainment. YouTube users seek out entertainment, education, and inspirational content. About one in five YouTubers use the app to keep up with brands and products.

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Martech

DECEMBER 29, 2022

We can expect to see a proliferation of technologies that enable brands to more efficiently connect with their audiences who are tuned in to live spaces,” said Oz Etzioni, CEO and founder of creative optimization company Clinch. “On On the backend (activation), this means new and innovative ways to feed ‘live event’ data into the creative.

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Girl Power Marketing

AUGUST 24, 2023

That means there is still substantial room for growth, particularly for brands striving to effectively convey their marketing messages to women. Below are some statistics and insights that delve into the power of influencer marketing and why some brands outperform others in this area. The primary reason for this is authenticity.

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Buffer Marketing

APRIL 4, 2024

TikTok has become the go-to platform for brands looking to let loose and connect with their audience in an authentic and fun way. After all, there's a fine line between being relatable and compromising your brand's integrity. But for B2B companies, the idea of getting playful on social media can be daunting.

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Hubspot Marketing

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Have you ever gone on social media with the intent of scrolling for entertainment, but left the app with a new purchase? When I scroll through my TikTok For You page, I come across videos with products that pique my interest, not realizing that the button for me to purchase that item is right above the caption.

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Buffer Marketing

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

  As content creation continues to blossom into a viable, lucrative career path, so too do the networks of support that can help you level up — whether you’re an influencer, personal brand builder , or just looking to get your work out into the world.

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Girl Power Marketing

AUGUST 25, 2021

For years, well before adopting the moniker of influencer marketing, brands have sought endorsements from celebrities and people of note. Generations that came before Millennials, Gen Z and Gen Alphas—notably Generation X and Baby Boomers—can also be swayed by the right message from the right person at the right time.

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Girl Power Marketing

AUGUST 25, 2021

For years, well before adopting the moniker of influencer marketing, brands have sought endorsements from celebrities and people of note. Generations that came before Millennials, Gen Z and Gen Alphas—notably Generation X and Baby Boomers—can also be swayed by the right message from the right person at the right time.

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Gen Z Influencer Marketing Marketing Strategy Millennials 52

Search Engine Land

APRIL 23, 2024

TikTok is no longer just an entertainment platform – it has rapidly evolved into a powerful search engine, particularly for the younger generation. With a staggering 74% of Gen Z using TikTok as their go-to search platform in 2024, brands can no longer afford to ignore it. Dig deeper: Is TikTok a search engine?

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Calvyn Lee Blog

JANUARY 28, 2023

Still, as it continued to attract users and became the de facto search engine of Gen-Z, TikTok spent the last year strategically courting advertisers with new tools and integrations. Late 2022 updates like Showtimes on TikTok, its movie theater ad experience, point to even more outreach to art and entertainment advertisers.

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Buffer Marketing

JANUARY 22, 2024

A new frontier for influencers and brands on LinkedIn LinkedIn hasn’t been the place to go “just to get a job” in a long time. He shared that he’s started to work with brands on sponsored content on LinkedIn and had more inquiries from companies interested in partnering with him on sponsored posts and newsletters. 

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Spiralytics

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Marketers must delve deep into the intricacies of the Gen Alpha mindset to effectively engage with this emerging demographic. What is Generation Alpha? Generation Alpha is the cohort born from 2010 to 2025 , succeeding Generation Z. Generation Alpha is doing the same for their parents’ purchasing decisions.

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Buffer Marketing

JANUARY 22, 2024

A new frontier for influencers and brands on LinkedIn LinkedIn hasn’t been the place to go “just to get a job” in a long time. He shared that he’s started to work with brands on sponsored content on LinkedIn and had more inquiries from companies interested in partnering with him on sponsored posts and newsletters. 

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Gen Z Entertainment Transform User-Generated 116

Martech

MARCH 30, 2023

I bet there was give-and-take, great insights and maybe even some entertaining moments. Perceived barriers : This is where the buyers tell you why they did not select certain products or vendors, including yours. Decision criteria : These are the reasons they decided to buy or the value they saw in the product or service features.

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Martech

JUNE 2, 2022

In a new partnership, Salesforce will make it easier for merchants using Salesforce Commerce Cloud to engage with TikTok users and make their products discoverable on the social platform. It’s where audiences are and the ability to help them discover and purchase products without sending them to a different channel is priceless.

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Search Engine Land

MAY 30, 2023

For as long as I’ve worked in SEO , I have been asked the same question by brands and businesses, big and small: Why should I use YouTube ? And it’s a huge missed opportunity in terms of video ROI, brand awareness, traffic and audience growth. Your YouTube channel doesn’t have to be a brand video graveyard.

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Search Engine Land

JANUARY 27, 2023

Brands must take their presence on social media search seriously – and as search marketers, our strategies should help set them up for long-term success. Showing up in social media search results is vital for brands. Gen Z users in the U.S. Search engine results generally provide information.

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Sprout Social

MAY 4, 2022

Perfect for building awareness and encouraging awesome user-generated content, brands are rightfully scrambling to find TikTok hashtags for their own challenges. Below we break down TikTok challenges work and the best practices for brands looking to leverage them. What are TikTok challenges? Using a filter.

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Branding Gen Z Fashion User-Generated 107

Bannerflow

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Not only does it provide entertainment and value, but video also boosts brand loyalty and conversions. Getting your brand noticed is challenging with so many display ads scrambling for attention. We’ll include best practices for in-banner video advertising to boost business growth and brand exposure.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Gen Z popularized TikTok, but the app has become a multi-generational channel where even senior influencers have entered the space. The branded hashtag challenge #AySauce encouraged users to show off their outfits in the United States and the United Kingdom. 5 top TikTok marketing agencies (with case studies).

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Gen Z Transform Retail Entertainment 111

Spiralytics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

For many years, brands and marketers have used marketing tactics to pull their target audiences by the heartstrings by creating sappy and sentimental pieces of advertisement and product re-introductions. It creates a relationship between consumers and brands through associations. Millennials and Gen Z.

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Hubspot Marketing

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A recent study found that 71% of Gen Z consumers will stay loyal to brands they trust. Olasimbo says the task was simply to go out and create a fun video without a script or production plan, which is what HubSpot host Medina did. “It You don't need a big budget production. And believe me, trust goes a long way.

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Gen Z Entertainment Education Social Media Marketing 98

Hubspot Marketing

MAY 16, 2023

Marketers commonly use social media to increase brand awareness, generate leads, and improve traffic. You might not want to spread yourself too thin by managing a channel on every imaginable platform, but you also don’t want to miss great brand-awareness opportunities. LinkedIn emphasizes career-related networking.

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Gen Z User-Generated Social Media Marketing Promotion 145

Rock Content

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Instead of traditional media celebrities, brands started to entrust their campaigns to internet personalities with a loyal and engaged audience. Influencer Marketing happens when brands establish partnerships with digital influencers to associate their image with those personalities who endorse their products and connect with their consumers.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

You can even use them for product research. Pairing that with a link that will take followers directly to your products is even better. Countdown a product launch. Creating a countdown leading up to an upcoming product drop or announcement builds serious hype. Share a good review of your product.

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Branding Gen Z User-Generated Promotion 122

Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

That growth, combined with 40% of Gen Z searching social platforms for info instead of Google, makes Reddit a unique opportunity for brands. For entertainment via memes, humor subreddits, or to discuss TV or movies. You can stay in stalker mode by just reading, or create a branded account to directly engage with users.

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Branding Gen Z Affiliate Marketing User-Generated 101

Rock Content

MAY 10, 2024

Consumers love it because it’s easy and convenient, and brands are on board with it because it allows them to close sales without also having to lure customers away from the original point of discovery. But what is social commerce, and how can brands use it to drive conversions?

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Shoppers Gen Z Digital Marketing User-Generated 52

Hubspot Marketing

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The most successful ones are quirky, creative, and entertaining — almost a reflection of the platform itself. When brands take the time to understand TikTok, it becomes much easier to develop concepts, jump on trends, leverage effects and audio, and, ultimately, connect with an audience. Second, the delivery. Kung Fu Tea.

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Gen Z Entertainment User-Generated Energy 109

Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

There’s no question about it: Gen Z is built different. But the definition of who qualifies as Gen Z varies depending on who you ask (for example, if you ask me, it’s anyone who has never had to rewind a VHS). Marketing to Gen Z vs. Millennials. How to market to Gen Z: 7 best practices.

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