Sprout Social

APRIL 10, 2025

From comedy sketches to UK foods, here are the 15 UK TikTok trends impacting the app at the moment. If your brand wants to participate in a trend, time is of the essence. The influence of UK food TikTok and creative food recipes When it comes to TikTok trends, food is one of the most influential categories for UK users.

Gen Z 101

Gen Z Food Fashion Millennials 101

Hubspot Marketing

JUNE 17, 2025

But don’t overlook your consumers’ desire to align their identity to your brand, says Jason Hennessey , CEO of Hennessey Digital. If you’re selling to business buyers, you’ll be pressed to show value-per-dollar from day one, and you’ll really need to turn current users into internal brand champions. Here’s where to start now.

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Branding Price CRM Marketing 80

Sprout Social

APRIL 28, 2025

But unlike other social platforms, where engagement might be more straightforward, Reddit’s community-first culture requires brands to earn users’ trust by providing real value. Reddit’s users lean young, making it a great social network to reach Gen Z and younger millennials.

Branding 77

Branding Gen Z Pharmaceutical Health 77

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

MARCH 28, 2019

Consumers of all ages have come to expect certain types of communications from brands when they transact online. However, brands might want to think twice before sending text messages that ask for feedback about a purchase; one in four consumers said they don’t want them. Ranked No.

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Millennials Retail Entertainment Thought Leadership 130

Sprout Social

MAY 8, 2025

With the rise of social search, unprompted brand discourse and unfiltered consumer sentiment, Reddit has become a goldmine for real-time, organic insightsand a competitive advantage for brands that know how to harness it. Why tracking Reddit trends is important for your brand Reddit is built to spark trends.

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Gen Z User-Generated Industry Insights Health 123

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 10, 2015

Regardless of demographics, Bulbul pointed out some huge Gen C realities that every marketer today needs to know: The mobile screen is the first screen for Millennials , with 98% of them turning to smart phones first to view online video content. Gen C has a “curation mindset.” Purposeful ads influence purchase,” said Bulbul.

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Millennials Entertainment Food Education 108

Sprout Social

JUNE 18, 2025

The Gen X demographic Currently between the ages of 45 and 60, Gen X goes by many names, all for different reasons: The middle child generation: They fall between the Millennials that come after them and the Baby Boomers that precede them. Gen X’s loyalty to Facebook, and to the brands that show up well there, is worth investing in.

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User-Generated Influencer Marketing Marketing Marketers 120

Neil Patel

JUNE 10, 2025

And particularly for Millennials and Gen Z — the biggest spenders today — that kind of hands-on connection is exactly what they’re after. The most common examples of experiential marketing include pop-up experiences, product sampling and demos, brand activations, workshops, guerrilla marketing, and AR/VR initiatives.

Gen Z 69

Gen Z User-Generated Food Marketing 69

Sprout Social

MAY 12, 2025

Given that young people are Australias most active social shoppers, TikTok is an ideal platform for brands to connect with and sell to these users. Further, the 2024 Social Media Content Strategy Report reveals that 73% of Millennials have TikTok accounts. billion to Australia’s GDP and supported nearly 13,000 jobs during FY23.

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Gen Z Transform Fashion Food 63

Neil Patel

MARCH 25, 2021

American pet owners are some of the biggest spenders online , pet food and pet supplies being second only to vitamins for e-commerce. In fact, direct-to-consumer (DTC) pet brands have exploded in popularity: Over five years, the online pet product sellers saw a compound annual growth rate of 24 percent. Why do cats: Purr? Like boxes?

Millennials 143

Millennials Food Shoppers Health 143

Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

93% – that’s how many organizations said they rely on content marketing for brand building and demand generation this year according to the Content Marketing Institute. Which content marketing brands have rocked the boat and set the example? Need a lesson in brand storytelling? So who’s doing it really well? General Electric.

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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?

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Promotion Branding Entertainment Millennials 141

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. Food for thought: according to the most recent Sprout Social Index , live video was cited as a priority for a whopping 56% of brands. How exactly are brands using Twitch? Why does Twitch matter for marketers?

Gen Z 142

Gen Z Branding Millennials Real Estate 142

Sprout Social

APRIL 10, 2025

This time, were spotlighting healthcare organizations who are paving the way for brands in regulated industries. Like in many regulated sectors, conversations about medical conditions and healthcare brands are rampant with misinformation. For many patients, the first time they interact with your brand might be on social.

Gen Z 70

Gen Z Pharmaceutical Health Millennials 70

Buffer Marketing

JULY 22, 2024

In social media advertising, you create and run ads from your brand account.  Let’s say you aim to increase brand awareness via social media ads. There are three primary types of campaign objectives: Awareness is boosting the reach of your brand.

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Advertisers Advertising Gen Z Social Media Marketing 103

Buffer Marketing

APRIL 18, 2024

Some influence web design, some make their way onto packaging, and others become a staple for social media branding. In order to stay ahead of the curve, savvy business owners are constantly on the lookout for ways to keep their social media branding fresh, engaging, and relevant. One powerful strategy?

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Gen Z Branding Food Transform 129

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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Influencer Marketing Market Trends Gen Z Fashion 128

Neil Patel

MARCH 17, 2021

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. Just 52 percent of US Gen Zers are white, and almost one-quarter have at least one immigrant parent (compared to one in seven Millennials). Not necessarily. They also watch less TV.

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Gen Z Millennials User-Generated Fashion 145

Sprout Social

APRIL 7, 2020

So we’re left wondering what is appropriate to share on social media, how businesses can contribute to the conversation and what this means for brands moving forward. The conversation saw a 9% uptick in overall sentiment; Millennials and Generation Z posted 87% of all positive content posted in March. And more people began chiming in.

Branding 138

Branding Transform Gen Z Entertainment 138

Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

B2B brands are finding huge success in the digital marketplace industry and everyone wants a piece of the pie. In this blog, we’ll explore some of the best niche marketplaces for B2B brands and share insights into how you can increase conversions on these platforms. Kitmondo allows brands to buy and sell used machinery online.

Real Estate 141

Real Estate Manufacturing Millennials Shipping 141

Spiralytics

JANUARY 20, 2025

Todays consumers, especially Millennials and Gen Z, are looking for more. They want brands that speak to them as peoplenot just as a demographic box to check. Gender-neutral advertising is a modern approach to inclusivity thats reshaping how brands connect with their audiences. How can your brand get it right?

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Advertisers Advertising Gen Z Millennials 52

Hubspot Marketing

MAY 1, 2017

But how does that work, and how have other brands put it into practice? As Duhigg explains in his article -- which goes into much greater detail than I will here -- every Target customer is assigned a Guest ID number after the very first interaction with the brand. We’ve dug a little deeper, and shared what we found below. The Example.

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Personalized Marketing COS Branding Marketing 145

Martech

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

The findings explain some of the live events and tie-ins that brands are launching in the metaverse, on platforms like Decentraland and Roblox. Dig deeper: How brands are joining the metaverse. The survey was distributed relatively evenly across Gen Z (88 participants), Millennials (101), Gen X (136) and Boomers (76).

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Gen Z Millennials Fashion Food 122

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 31, 2018

The beauty of Twitter is that it’s a platform that’s fair game for brands in just about any industry. Twitter isn’t without its roadblocks for brands, though. Twitter represents a treasure trove of information and opportunities for brands to engage with fans and followers. The big one?

Branding 111

Branding Gen Z Food Millennials 111

Hubspot Marketing

MAY 9, 2022

Social media is one of the best ways to amplify your brand and the great content you’re creating. Keep this in mind as you review the information and see how that is applicable to your brand. However, when comparing B2C and B2B brands , the former report Saturdays as the best day while the latter say it’s Friday. 3 and 6 p.m.,

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Gen Z B2C Manufacturing Food 145

Hootsuite

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Indeed, social media is one of the best ways to connect with people who already love your brand. With these 11 simple social media marketing tips, businesses of any size can reach new markets, build brand awareness, and drive sales. Use the other 20% to promote your brand or sell your products. pic.twitter.com/Vj3fZWysRQ.

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Food Gen Z Social Media Marketing Millennials 145

Sprout Social

AUGUST 24, 2021

The trend might appear to some as creatives and brands lacking fresh ideas or mitigating risk by banking on past popularity to fuel future success, but it goes deeper than that. More often than not, the feeling of nostalgia clings to positive memories, so when a brand, event or product is a part of that memory, they’re at an advantage.

Food 142

Food Millennials PR Marketing 142

Girl Power Marketing

MAY 18, 2022

Millennials are the largest generation of pet owners, representing 32% of pet-owning households in America. Generation X is a bit more cynical and tends to see through branding and marketing tactics that aren’t authentic. Millennial Pet Shopping Habits. Pet Owners by Generation. Pet Marketing for Gen X.

Millennials 98

Millennials Gen Z Food Marketing 98

Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 14, 2016

5 Winning Strategies for Millennial Marketing written by Guest Post read more at Duct Tape Marketing. It’s no secret that millennials — young adults between 18-34 — are a hugely sought-after market segment. Every generation has had its share of quirks, but millennials require a different touch when marketing to them.

Millennials 52

Millennials Entertainment Marketing Marketers 52

Hubspot Marketing

JANUARY 31, 2024

A TikTok trend that’s helping brands tap a $465 million global market. And it's definitely not being ignored by restaurants, luxury brands, and even… Pringles? My favorite example of a well-timed mix of marketing and meme comes from the popular snack food brand. Case in point: The Gen Z caviar bump. A caviar what now?

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Gen Z Millennials Food Global Marketing 131

Sprout Social

MAY 21, 2019

With more than 1 75 billion Pins to browse through, there are opportunities for every type of brand on Pinterest. According to Pinterest statistics from the brand in 2018, about 80% of new sign ups came from outside the U.S. So, what does this mean for your brand? 50% of millennials use Pinterest every month.

Millennials 112

Millennials Shoppers Food User-Generated 112

Martech

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

I remember when the web was brand new, unknown and scary to many people. Because AI is unexplored territory and, in the wrong hands, can damage a company’s brand, people will need to know how to maintain ethical boundaries. I was recently at a restaurant where a robot brought out my food.

Millennials 124

Millennials Marketing Marketers Marketing Automation Platform 124

Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 3, 2017

If you are marketing for a visual-heavy industry, like travel, food and beverage, or the arts, or any brand that targets millennials, you can’t afford to ignore the latest force to join the social media leviathan line-up.

Millennials 97

Millennials Food Branding Marketers 97

Neil Patel

DECEMBER 29, 2020

That’s precisely why your brand should be including memes in your content marketing plan. If you can create and share on-target memes that engage your audience, you could create that same sense of community, develop brand loyalty , and even tap into new markets. However, you don’t necessarily have to create brand-related memes.

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Content Marketing Gen Z Entertainment Food 145

Hubspot Marketing

JANUARY 30, 2024

And while I don’t consider myself a food connoisseur by any means, I was a food journalist in a past life, so I continue to stay on top of the latest stories and trends surrounding the restaurant industry. That’s because I, like many millennials, grew up hearing the iconic “I want my baby back ribs” jingle on TV and the radio.

Food 124

Food Marketing Marketers Millennials 124

SocialPilot

APRIL 23, 2025

Social media can either make or break your brands image. One viral post that’s all it takes to ignite a movement, catapult your brand to global fame, or destroy its years of reputation in the blink of an eye. It helps you build brand awareness, attract potential buyers, and feature in posts by top creators in your industry.

PR 40

PR Branding Whitepaper Thought Leadership 40

Hubspot Marketing

JULY 30, 2023

Making good content isn’t even half the battle for brands today. Brands with an engaged social media community will win audiences. Currently, 47% of social media marketers say their brand sells directly within social media apps. Consumers slide into brands’ DMs for customer service. So, how’s it going so far?

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Social Media Marketing Gen Z Global Marketing Millennials 145