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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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How to edge out your competition with market research

Sprout Social

Be honest: when’s the last time you conducted market research? So much of modern marketing is about taking action and chasing immediate results. And taking the time to do research might not seem like much of a priority. But consider that the majority of consumers today feel that brands don’t understand them.

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What is Reddit, and Should Your Brand Be Using It?

Hootsuite

That growth, combined with 40% of Gen Z searching social platforms for info instead of Google, makes Reddit a unique opportunity for brands. Find out if Reddit marketing is right for you, and how to get started on the self-proclaimed “ frontpage of the Internet. ”. Market research. redditors) to interact with each other.

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A Fishful of Dollars: What Marketers Can Learn from the Gen Z Caviar Bump

Hubspot Marketing

They might seem silly on the surface but– when timed right– jumping on the right meme can mean marketing magic. A TikTok trend that’s helping brands tap a $465 million global market. In 2023, global caviar sales were estimated at around $465 million , according to the market research firm Fact.MR. Wait, what?

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If Gen Z Changed the Game for Marketers, What Will Gen Alpha Be Like?

Hubspot Marketing

Right now, Gen Z is the main target audience for brands trying to stay relevant and attract new consumers. Gen Z's love for platforms like TikTok and Twitch caused many companies to switch up their marketing tactics —turning to strategies like influencer and social media marketing. Who is Gen Alpha? What is Gen Alpha Like?

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How contact tracking tech can reconnect brands with former customers

Martech

Whether you call it “labor market fluidity” or “job hopping,” the trend is clear — people change jobs more frequently now than in the past. In 2016, LinkedIn data revealed that people who graduated between 2001 and 2010 (aka millennials) worked for an average of 3-4 companies in the first 5 years post-graduation.

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7 Key Stats That Point to the Future of Marketing

Marketing Insider Group

Recently, we looked at quotes from CMOs and influencers on the future of marketing. so you can plot the right marketing strategy for your team’s future. Traditional market research often falls short when new technology and new ideas have the potential to become game-changers. Now let’s look at some of the hard data.