SmartBrief - Marketing

JANUARY 21, 2024

Our focus on making everything we produce bigger, faster and more profitable has led us to prioritize material gain and brand or corporate status over our objectives as a society. Let’s examine four ways that brands can echo the approach of Nike and others to embrace purposeful profits. What if we start doubting how we do things?

Product 81

Product Branding Gen Z Health 81

Hubspot Marketing

JUNE 16, 2021

Although the practices of marketing and branding have been around for centuries, the industries started to shift in the 1990s. The digital age came about and companies began to market their brands more than their products with the goal of giving their company a personality. What are the five brand pillars? Perception.

Branding 129

Branding Millennials Communications Education 129

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 3, 2015

If you’re in marketing or advertising, it’s no news that millennials are a big and extremely lucrative market, representing one fourth of the entire US population and over $200 billion in spending power. The bad news is that it’s hard to get millennials’ attention, and traditional advertising no longer works on this generation.

Millennials 91

Millennials Advertising Advertisers Content Marketing 91

Hubspot Marketing

DECEMBER 20, 2023

To promote the summer blockbuster, Warner Bros. Some of the highlights include: Ken’s Malibu Dreamhouse that was listed on Airbnb Barbie-themed co-branded products with brands like Crocks, XBOX, BEIS, and Homesick Candles An experiential Barbie-themed boat cruise in Boston The Barbie meme generator However, Warner Bros.

Millennials 100

Millennials Shoppers User-Generated Marketing 100

Hubspot Marketing

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Shaking off the dust of the past, we’re here to answer the most crucial question for you and your brand for the future: Which one should you use? Both are text-based social media networks that promote open dialogue. X users trend toward white male Millennials without a college degree. X vs. Threads: What’s the difference?

Gen Z 94

Gen Z Branding Advertising Advertisers 94

Jeff Bullas

JANUARY 10, 2023

Influencer marketing is a relatively new digital marketing strategy that involves using celebrities or influencers to promote a brand or product through social media. Whether it’s an endorsement or just a brand mention, influencer marketing is an extremely powerful tool. What is influencer marketing?

Inbound Marketing 309

Inbound Marketing Gen Z Influencer Marketing Millennials 309

Hubspot Marketing

JUNE 29, 2022

If your brand doesn't give consumers this option, then you're missing out on a big fraction of your audience — that's where the powerful tool of video comes into play. And where should I promote my videos? Shorter videos are great for establishing an initial connection where you can introduce your brand or product.

Branding 104

Branding Video Marketing Millennials B2C 104

Hubspot Marketing

APRIL 5, 2024

More importantly, should your brand give it a try? Here‘s what I’ve found: What is TikTok Live Shopping Why should brands experiment with TikTok Live Shopping? TikTok live shopping allows brands to showcase and sell products in real time during live streams on the platform. Why should brands experiment with TikTok Live Shopping?

Gen Z 91

Gen Z Millennials Entertainment Manufacturing 91

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 14, 2020

You don’t have to look hard to find an up-and-coming brand ambassador program on social media. With the growing popularity of unfiltered content and “everyday” influencers, brands are looking to build relationships with satisfied customers who can advertise for them. What is a brand ambassador program, anyway?

Branding 144

Branding Gen Z Millennials Promotion 144

Martech

APRIL 5, 2022

McKinsey) High growth brands (annual revenue increase of at least 10%) are 1.9x Harvard Business Review ) 69% of brands with the most diversity and inclusion in their in ads saw an average stock gain of 44% in a seven-quarter period ending in 2019. McKinsey) High growth brands (annual revenue increase of at least 10%) are 1.9x

Gen Z 116

Gen Z Millennials Customer Acquisition Advertising 116

Sprout Social

JULY 22, 2021

Brands caught on to this upward trend and are engaging social media users to drive awareness, clicks and sales. Millennials (survey respondents ages 24-39). But despite increasing Gen Z social media usage, these digital natives are the least likely to follow brands on social. What Gen Z social media usage means for your brand.

Gen Z 140

Gen Z Millennials User-Generated Entertainment 140

Hubspot Marketing

AUGUST 8, 2022

Check out this article to see how brands are getting creative on YouTube in 2022, plus this guide on YouTube marketing 101. All this to say, if you're looking to engage with your audience, build a community, and nurture brand loyalty with video, Instagram deserves a chance on your marketing roster. Instagram Video. Facebook Live.

Video Marketing 116

Video Marketing Branding User-Generated Millennials 116

Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 24, 2021

When you humanize your brand with authentic content, you can build the kind of trust that makes your company the go-to authority in its field. Gone are the days when a catchy commercial was all a brand needed to win a consumer’s business. Your brand doesn’t need a David Ogilvy or Phyllis Robinson to give it a human touch.

Branding 143

Branding Transform Whitepaper User-Generated 143

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 134

Gen Z Branding Millennials Real Estate 134

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

Martech

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

TikTok has tapped into this trend, allowing marketers and brands to tell their stories and capture consumer attention. Not only does video content humanize a brand, but it also stimulates several senses at once, which is critical for buyers to retain information. are under 30, accounting for the Gen Z audience and younger millennials.

Gen Z 116

Gen Z Millennials User-Generated Marketing 116

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. Before today’s visually-focused platforms like TikTok and Instagram existed, we eldest Millennials only had web forums with text posts to connect with others around common interests.

Branding 100

Branding Gen Z Affiliate Marketing User-Generated 100

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.

Gen Z 145

Gen Z Millennials User-Generated Fashion 145

Hubspot Marketing

JULY 26, 2023

In a business climate where VCs are pulling back investment from direct-to-consumer brands, this accomplishment is quite the feat for a four-year-old business. The brand experienced mega-growth through smart positioning in front of its ideal customers, 70% of whom are millennials and Gen Z. With over 5.2

Gen Z 87

Gen Z Millennials Law User-Generated 87

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 18, 2023

With Sponsored Updates , brands can reach members with their News Feed, bringing them valuable information and insight wherever they are, on their desktop, mobile or tablet device. Its software integrates branded content from marketers like Intel and Pepsi into the feeds of publishers like Forbes and Time Inc. Why Sponsored Updates?

Gen Z 93

Gen Z Millennials Advertising Advertisers 93

Businesses Grow

MARCH 18, 2024

I skipped out on the celebrities, the movie debuts, and the glitzy brand activation parties in favor of relevant topics, smaller discussions and intimate dinners. Gen Alpha is 0-10 years old so this came through interviews with their Millennial parents. ” An interesting idea: Imagine your brand as a character.

Gen Z 126

Gen Z Transform Energy Thought Leadership 126

Content Marketing Institute

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Whenever someone mentions the term “branded content,” my mind still drifts back to the original inspiration for my love of the technique: BMW’s The Hire. Branded content is the best vehicle for marketers to bridge the gap b/n awareness and affinity, says @joderama. In the name of brand love. Click To Tweet.

Branding 99

Branding Millennials Entertainment Transform 99

Sprout Social

JANUARY 10, 2017

You need to figure out how to promote your YouTube channel if you want to be successful. Here are 16 ways to promote your YouTube channel like a pro: 1. As a result, organic search is one of the best ways to promote your YouTube channel. A good way to promote your YouTube channel is to join in on the conversations.

Promotion 110

Promotion User-Generated Millennials SEO 110

Marketing Insider Group

MAY 1, 2023

From brand storytelling to product demos, we’ve all seen how quickly video has revolutionized the way businesses communicate with their customers. in 5 years Source: Wistia That’s because 91% of consumers want to see more online video content from brands. Millennials are 1.9x But how powerful is it really , you ask?

Video Marketing 126

Video Marketing Millennials User-Generated Education 126

Hootsuite

OCTOBER 27, 2022

1 in 3 customers (32%) will leave a brand forever with one bad customer service experience. Many brands are using these tools to talk to more customers online: Conversational AI chatbots. Through automation, a chatbot allows customers to connect with a brand instantly. An AI chatbot is a robot customer service agent.

Branding 98

Branding eCommerce Shoppers Social Media Marketing 98

Hubspot Marketing

AUGUST 18, 2022

Everyone has loyalties to their favorite brands, but there's a good chance your favorite products result from two separate brands working together. One of my own beloved childhood memories was a product of co-branding: Betty Crocker partnered with Hershey's to include chocolate syrup in its signature brownie recipe.

Branding 145

Branding Fashion Shoppers Food 145

Hubspot Marketing

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Statista , 2021) 47% of social media marketers say their brand sells directly within social media apps. Statista , 2021) Social Commerce Stats by Demographic Over 1 in 5 Gen Z, Millennial, and Gen X social media users bought a product directly in a social media app in the past 3 months. dollars in 2022. dollars in 2022. million people.

Gen Z 115

Gen Z Millennials eCommerce Social Media Marketing 115

Hubspot Marketing

JANUARY 16, 2023

With influencer marketing , brands employ online influencers to promote their products or services. This makes influencers the middleman between brands and their audience. Typically, nano influencers work with brands for little to no pay, instead receiving free products in exchange for a review or endorsement on social media.

Influencer Marketing 134

Influencer Marketing Gen Z Millennials Price 134

Rock Content

AUGUST 19, 2020

A big part of succeeding in Digital Marketing is finding out the right channels to promote your brand. By the end of this article, you will be able to understand: Why does a brand need a social media presence? What social media channels should your brand be present? Why does a brand need a social media presence?

Branding 100

Branding Millennials Fashion User-Generated 100

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 5, 2020

It will not be about spending more on blatant self-promotion to out-dated notions that no longer fit the reality of the world we live in. Generation Z Will Influence Marketing More than Millennials. The marketing industry has been obsessed with Millennials for the past two decades. million for the previous “generation x”.

Millennials 135

Millennials Gen Z Retail Marketing 135

Hubspot Marketing

MAY 8, 2023

Traditional examples of earned media include getting your brand spotlighted by a news publication or rated by a review site. Not only is it free, but the fact that it comes from an independent source adds credibility to your brand. Nowadays, authenticity and relatability go much further, especially with Gen Z and Millennials.

Gen Z 120

Gen Z Millennials Marketing Marketers 120

Girl Power Marketing

MAY 18, 2022

Following are some tips for helping to understand how to speak to consumers and convert them. Pet Owners by Generation Millennials are the largest generation of pet owners, representing 32% of pet-owning households in America. Like Generation X, Millennials value authenticity, but in somewhat different ways.

Millennials 52

Millennials Gen Z Food Marketing 52

Martech

JULY 18, 2022

In fact, 46% of customers will pay more for products and services from brands they trust, according to a Salsify survey. With such a focus on trust-building, you also must represent diversity in your ads and promotions. Consumers want advertisements and promotions that represent them and their needs and interests.

Gen Z 90

Gen Z Millennials Customer Acquisition Education 90

Neil Patel

MARCH 18, 2021

Generation X has often been ignored as marketers instead targeted the larger baby boomer and millennial generations. There are about 65 million Generation X, and they outspend millennials by 41 percent and baby boomers by 18 percent. What brands does Generation X like right now? What is Unique About Generation X?

Millennials 127

Millennials User-Generated Shoppers Transform 127

Neil Patel

MARCH 25, 2021

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. Paid ads on search and social let you bid on relevant keywords to hyper-target an audience that perfectly fits your brand. 9 Ways to Target Pet Owners Using Paid Ads.

Millennials 129

Millennials Food Shoppers Health 129

Hubspot Marketing

AUGUST 12, 2022

This is likely why consumers have noticed a big push for sustainable marketing from brands. So, how does a brand leverage sustainable marketing to appeal to a growing, socially conscious audience? Green marketing focuses on strategies that promote environmental awareness and protection. We’ll cover that and more below.

Gen Z 140

Gen Z Education Marketing Marketers 140

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.

Gen Z 52

Gen Z Influencer Marketing Marketing Strategy Millennials 52