Sprout Social

MAY 24, 2022

Soon enough, features like direct messages and @-mentions arrived, changing the trajectory of social media forever. Today, social media marketers aren’t solely focused on strategizing content for posts and social feeds. Social messaging plays a pivotal role in customer care and brand reputation.

Social Media Marketing 131

Social Media Marketing Gen Z Direct Mail Communications 131

Hubspot Marketing

MARCH 11, 2019

Their posts are on-brand, creative, and aesthetically pleasing. Frye’s Instagram account is a great example of successful social media marketing — it’s attractive, distinctly Frye, engages their 197K followers, and promotes their products. But why is social media marketing so important?

Social Media Marketing 98

Social Media Marketing Millennials Gen Z User-Generated 98

Hubspot Marketing

DECEMBER 11, 2019

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.

Gen Z 145

Gen Z Millennials Finance Education 145

Hootsuite

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

And once you do, you’ll be able to create a smart Instagram marketing strategy that will create leads, sales, and an audience devoted to your brand. After all, the social media platform boasts more than 1 billion users all over the world (more than 1/10th of Earth’s population). But that’s a little easier said than done.

Social Media Marketing 145

Social Media Marketing Gen Z Millennials Fashion 145

Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Fast forward to present day where a social presence is an expectation for businesses, with 80% of marketers relying on social media to raise brand awareness. If you’re starting from scratch, the following list of social media marketing basics can help get your presence off the ground.

Social Media Marketing 106

Social Media Marketing Marketing Marketers eCommerce 106

Hubspot Marketing

APRIL 4, 2024

How much does Instagram influencer marketing cost? How to Find the Right Instagram Influencers to Promote Your Brand How to Work With Instagram Influencers What is Instagram influencer marketing? Most Instagram influencer campaigns are paid and require the influencer to generate original or co-created content around the brand.

Influencer Marketing 98

Influencer Marketing Branding Gen Z Marketing 98

Econsultancy

DECEMBER 6, 2021

As remote work and business continues, it is evident B2B brands are investing in Instagram and other (perhaps typically neglected) social platforms to connect with their employees and potential customers in new and creative ways. Marketing spend across other channels jumped in this year in comparison to 2020’s recordings.

Social Media Marketing 54

Social Media Marketing Millennials Gen Z Advertising 54

Hubspot Marketing

MARCH 20, 2023

According to our Consumer Trends Survey, the most interesting and memorable content brands can share is funny content, relatable content, and content that reflects brand values. Image Source How Marketers Measure Up According to our 2023 Social Media Marketing Report , 36% of marketers already share funny content on social media.

Gen Z 145

Gen Z Millennials User-Generated Social Media Marketing 145

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 5, 2023

“Who do consumers think runs brand accounts?” The results are telling: According to our Q4 2023 Sprout Pulse Survey, respondents believe the average social media manager is: white (65%), female (73%), 25-40 years old (55%), and a part-time employee or freelancer (40%). What does it say about the way brands co-opt BIPOC culture?

Millennials 123

Millennials Education Social Media Marketing Management 123

Hubspot Marketing

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Social Commerce Stats for 2023 General Social Commerce Stats Social Commerce Stats by Demographic Social Commerce Purchasing Stats Social Commerce Stats by Platform Social Commerce Stats for Business General Social Commerce Stats 27% of consumers prefer to discover new products through social media over any other channel.

Gen Z 114

Gen Z Millennials eCommerce Social Media Marketing 114

Hubspot Marketing

MARCH 8, 2024

Table of Contents General Ecommerce Statistics Social Media Ecommerce Statistics Ecommerce Growth Statistics Consumer Behavior and Demographics Ecommerce Statistics B2B Ecommerce Statistics B2C Ecommerce Statistics Mobile Ecommerce Statistics General Ecommerce Statistics The average number of products bought per online order is 4.95.

eCommerce 90

eCommerce Gen Z B2C Shoppers 90

Hubspot Marketing

JANUARY 31, 2023

And if so, what does this mean for your social media marketing? What does it mean when a social media platform "dies?" Influence with Millennials Instagram is the sweet spot for Millennials. Across the board, brands, influencers, and every day users report low engagement on Instagram.

Gen Z 118

Gen Z Millennials User-Generated Shipping 118

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? X users trend toward white male Millennials without a college degree. Image Source X is a social media platform specializing in short-form text content with photos, links, and videos.

Gen Z 94

Gen Z Branding Advertising Advertisers 94

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 92

Gen Z Millennials Entertainment Manufacturing 92

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

Digital Marketer

JUNE 7, 2023

Social media has become an indispensable tool for businesses in today’s digital age. You need it to connect with your target audience, boost your brand’s visibility, and drive sales. But most businesses and even beginner marketers don’t fully understand how to use social media for ecommerce.

eCommerce 85

eCommerce Gen Z Millennials Social Media Marketing 85

Sprout Social

JULY 22, 2021

Social media usage is on the up and up. Our Sprout Social Index™ 2021: UK & Ireland Edition report found 76% of consumers have used social media more in the past year, and 63% have bought from it. Brands caught on to this upward trend and are engaging social media users to drive awareness, clicks and sales.

Gen Z 140

Gen Z Millennials User-Generated Entertainment 140

Hubspot Marketing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

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?

Gen Z 115

Gen Z Millennials Fashion Manufacturing 115

Girl Power Marketing

OCTOBER 20, 2022

What did other CPG brands do to weather the last recession? Which brands increased profit and exposure when consumer spending was down? Which marketing tactics helped them gain traction, and which were a bad use of their budget? Make the Most of Organic Social Media. Tweak Your Paid Social Strategy.

Influencer Marketing 97

Influencer Marketing Branding Millennials Retail 97

Buffer Marketing

JULY 3, 2023

When did you last pay attention to a generic brand video that wasn’t for research purposes? Many social media users share my perspective, so many brands struggle to create content that connects with their audience in popular formats like short-form video. People want people, not brands or ads.

Branding 97

Branding Fashion Millennials Education 97

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. Find out if Reddit marketing is right for you, and how to get started on the self-proclaimed “ frontpage of the Internet. ”. Social listening. Now that’s a social ROI to get behind.

Branding 100

Branding Gen Z Affiliate Marketing User-Generated 100

Girl Power Marketing

JUNE 27, 2022

Even at first glance, TikTok is a no-brainer for marketing, and brands are starting to notice. While the app does have a reputation as a social platform for younger generations—think Generation Z and even some older members of Generation Alpha—the truth is that TikTok appeals to people from all ages.

Gen Z 52

Gen Z Branding Millennials User-Generated 52

Girl Power Marketing

JUNE 27, 2022

Even at first glance, TikTok is a no-brainer for marketing, and brands are starting to notice. While the app does have a reputation as a social platform for younger generations—think Generation Z and even some older members of Generation Alpha—the truth is that TikTok appeals to people from all ages. Powerful Algorithm.

Gen Z 52

Gen Z Branding Millennials User-Generated 52

Hubspot Marketing

AUGUST 15, 2022

Rather than going to a brand's online retail store or Facebook/Instagram Shop, prospective customers can now shop and search for products with help from brand representatives on messenger. Social media is Gen Z’s preferred channel for discovering new products.

Gen Z 94

Gen Z Millennials Shoppers Retail 94

Hubspot Marketing

MAY 8, 2023

Tapping Into Earned Media over Paid Media Tapping into earned media is a great (and free) opportunity to expand your reach when budget cuts are on the horizon. Traditional examples of earned media include getting your brand spotlighted by a news publication or rated by a review site.

Gen Z 120

Gen Z Millennials Marketing Marketers 120

SocialPilot

JANUARY 15, 2024

” Brands looking to get hold of the younger generation must pay attention to Snapchat. Snapchat has all the bells and whistles to get your brand engaged with its amazing user-generating content-creating community. But is Snapchat the right platform for your brand? Does your social media marketing plan go beyond Snapchat?

Gen Z 70

Gen Z Millennials User-Generated Advertising 70

Hubspot Marketing

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Instagram was the first social media app available on iOS, and it was the first mobile-only platform and the second visual-first platform. Social media marketers in 2023 say Instagram has the highest ROI and engagement of all other apps. Let’s go over some ways that social media could evolve next.

Gen Z 122

Gen Z User-Generated Transform Social Media Marketing 122

Lynton Web

JANUARY 29, 2024

Fifty-six percent of marketers plan to increase their investment in TikTok this year, which is the most out of all the social platforms. With social media being the No. Marketing Trend 3: Social Media for E-Commerce Related to short-form video marketing is the increased use of social media for e-commerce.

Market Trends 59

Market Trends Gen Z Millennials Marketing 59

Martech

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

TikTok has tapped into this trend, allowing marketers and brands to tell their stories and capture consumer attention. But data suggests marketers invested more in video content creation in 2022. Creating videos that effectively tell a story helps keep consumers engaged and entertained while providing valuable brand messaging.

Gen Z 113

Gen Z Millennials User-Generated Marketing 113

Spiralytics

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

They have unprecedented access to information, online content, and social networks, allowing them to form opinions and make choices independently. Marketers must recognize that, although they’re not currently primary consumers, Gen Alpha is laying the groundwork for future brand preferences and loyalties.

Gen Z 52

Gen Z Millennials Health Transform 52

Hubspot Marketing

DECEMBER 26, 2023

They’re ranked by effectiveness for 2023 based on statistics from our most recent survey of over 1,200 marketing professionals. Because those statistics point so clearly to the growing shift toward social media marketing, we’ll also share data and tips on leveraging the top four social media channels for lead generation.

Gen Z 103

Gen Z Direct Mail User-Generated Millennials 103

illumin

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This massive marketplace can be hard to dive into, especially as it continues to become crowded with competing brands. The first thing to note is that there are two main ways to engage with users on social media: Paid social: Paid social refers to ads created for social media sites.

Gen Z 98

Gen Z Millennials Social Media Marketing Communications 98

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. But for B2B companies, the idea of getting playful on social media can be daunting. But for B2B companies, the idea of getting playful on social media can be daunting.

Gen Z 84

Gen Z User-Generated Entertainment Millennials 84

Hootsuite

MARCH 8, 2023

Reset Social media marketers wear all the hats and do all the jobs. That’s why we built this easy-to-use caption creator designed for social media power users and beginners alike. It writes compelling, on-brand Instagram captions in a matter of seconds. Thanks, robots!

User-Generated 134

User-Generated Millennials Copywriting Social Media Marketing 134

Hubspot Marketing

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

But what about businesses — what do they think about social commerce? To help brands navigate social commerce features and determine if they fit into their strategy, I surveyed 512 social media marketers who leverage social commerce tools like active community engagement and user-generated content to learn if they’ve provided ROI.

Gen Z 107

Gen Z Inbound Marketing User-Generated Entertainment 107

Girl Power Marketing

OCTOBER 20, 2022

What did other CPG brands do to weather the last recession? Which brands increased profit and exposure when consumer spending was down? Which marketing tactics helped them gain traction, and which were a bad use of their budget? Are they exclusively on Instagram, like most Millennials?

Influencer Marketing 52

Influencer Marketing Branding Millennials Retail 52

Hubspot Marketing

MAY 9, 2022

Social media is one of the best ways to amplify your brand and the great content you’re creating. But it isn’t enough to just post content to social whenever you feel like it – posting at some times performs better than others. So, what are the best times to post on each social media channel in 2022?

Gen Z 145

Gen Z B2C Manufacturing Food 145