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. Key demographic details include: 44% of Reddit users fall into the 18-29 age group. of users identified as male and 39.1%

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Branding Gen Z Pharmaceutical Health 85

Sprout Social

MAY 14, 2025

million social media users, its estimated around 76% of Australians are actively engaged on social networks. But how can brands effectively reach these users? From generational trends to platform preferences, we cover the must-know details about Aussie social users and their online behaviours.

Gen Z 71

Gen Z Millennials User-Generated Entertainment 71

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.

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Gen Z Millennials Finance Education 145

Hubspot Marketing

JANUARY 23, 2025

"This whole entire generation is about to turn all of our business models on its head." I'm a consumer who falls somewhere between baby millennial and geriatric Gen Zer, and after hearing Hootsuite CEO Irina Novoselsky talk about my generation she gets it. Gen Z is a generation of contradictions. And she's right.

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Gen Z Millennials User-Generated Traditional Marketing 94

Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Instead, it’s the first impression of what your brand offers. For example, influencer partnerships are a fantastic idea for promoting your brand, but they work best for B2C brands, as they can be more persuasive to the individual. Content marketing works for B2C brands, and 86% of B2C marketers include it in their strategy.

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B2C Millennials Customer Journey User-Generated 127

Scoop.it!

JULY 18, 2024

This optimizes your content for conversions and generates engagement like click-throughs, comments, likes, and shares. By listening to and valuing your customers on a more human level, you develop an authentic relationship that fosters not just regular buyers, but loyal customers who recommend, advocate, and interact with your brand.

Gen Z 111

Gen Z Millennials Fashion Marketing 111

Hootsuite

JANUARY 13, 2022

Whether you know it or not, both of these examples are user-generated content (UGC). What is user-generated content? User-generated content (also known as UGC or consumer-generated content) is original, brand-specific content created by customers and published on social media or other channels.

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User-Generated Transform Gen Z Social Media Marketing 145

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 12, 2024

We unpack how your brand can use these examples to spark your own scroll-stopping ideaswhile maximizing your budget and doing more with less. In this end-of-year lineup, were sharing the best brands on social media in 2024, according to members of Team Sprout. Maybe the occasional irreverent or sexually explicit brand voice.

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Gen Z Branding Retail Education 92

Martech

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Generative AI is transforming how B2B buyers research and make purchasing decisions. Up to 90% of B2B buyers already use generative AI tools , according to Forrester. This shift fundamentally changes how tech buyers evaluate SaaS brands, making AI-powered search critical in vendor visibility and sales conversions.

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Gen Z Transform Millennials User-Generated 134

Martech

OCTOBER 28, 2024

AI-powered social media monitoring (sentiment analysis) Then: In the late 2010s, AI was widely used for basic social media listening, primarily focused on monitoring brand sentiment through keywords and simple text analysis. This provided brands with a general understanding of how consumers felt about them, but it lacked depth and nuance.

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Market Trends Transform Customer loyalty Millennials 127

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.

Gen Z 114

Gen Z Industry Insights User-Generated Health 114

Neil Patel

MARCH 15, 2021

Millennials are something of a mythical bunch in society. Even narrowing down what age group millennials represent is challenging, and many people have differing views. This confusing picture makes it challenging to target millennials through paid ads, but don’t let it put you off. When Were Millennials Born?

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Hubspot Marketing

MARCH 9, 2023

Comments on the video are overwhelmingly positive, with users commenting on how nostalgic the video was. In recent years Chili’s has zeroed in on millennials , particularly those with young families, as its target demographic. If there’s anything marketers have learned about reaching millennials, it’s that nostalgia sells.

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Millennials Customer User-Generated Marketing 127

Hootsuite

APRIL 23, 2025

What the data tells us LinkedIns user base is professional, affluent, and global. With over half of US users in high-income brackets and a significant presence outside the US, the platform is uniquely positioned for brands targeting decision-makers and executive audiences worldwide. users on LinkedIn, with 35.8%

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Gen Z Millennials User-Generated Analytics 72

Search Engine Land

AUGUST 19, 2024

Some might say we have too much data to analyze today, but if you can ETL (Extract, Transform, and Load) all necessary details, the brand gains a true advantage. Brands will need to expand their creative across multiple agencies as the continual testing of content will help garner interest and conversion.

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Advertisers Advertising Gen Z Transform 102

Martech

JANUARY 22, 2025

RMNs let brands reach consumers with laser-like precision when they are ready to buy. The zero consumer: A new breed needs a new approach Today’s consumers, particularly the younger generations, defy conventional marketing wisdom. Zero loyalty : They will switch brands after even a single negative experience.

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Gen Z Retail Food Millennials 106

Hootsuite

APRIL 22, 2025

Key takeaways Facebook marketing involves promoting your company on Facebook to build awareness for your products, grow an audience, and generate leads and sales. With over three billion active monthly users , Facebook is still the worlds most-used social platform. in the public eye) or a well-known brand. Capture B2B leads?

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Gen Z User-Generated Marketing Marketers 94

Hubspot Marketing

DECEMBER 10, 2024

SEO should get you to the top of Google for your most desired keywords, including money-generating keywords. Source SEO increases your brand visibility. If you do your research and strategically create content for SEO, you will undoubtedly increase brand visibility. The primary purpose of marketing is sales.

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SEO Gen Z Finance Transform 125

Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Dollar Shave Club, Blue Apron, and Glossier are all well-known brands built on the business model and considered masterclasses in marketing — let alone D2C marketing. Many D2C brands are digital or ecommerce -focused, so they thrived in this climate. Speaking of which … Lower Costs By cutting out the “middlemen,” D2C brands save money.

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Manufacturing B2C Non-Profit eCommerce 121

Hootsuite

APRIL 9, 2025

With nearly 139 million Instagram Reels watched every minute and TikTok turning almost half its users into buyers, short videos arent just populartheyre powerful. Influencer marketing is taking the lead In 2025, brands are expected to spend more on influencer marketing than on digital ads a big sign of shifting trust and impact.

Gen Z 114

Gen Z Social Media Marketing Millennials User-Generated 114

Search Engine Land

AUGUST 25, 2023

“Gen Z Significantly Prefers User-Generated Content, Older Millennials Lean Toward Streaming, InMobi Insights Survey Shows,” proclaims a press release I recently read. What types of content do Gen Z, younger millennials, and older millennials prefer? Older millennials (ages 35-44) enjoy TV the most.

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Gen Z User-Generated Millennials Transform 88

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

For social media professionals in the UK or targeting its highly engaged user base, staying ahead of the game requires a solid grasp of the latest stats and trends to make smart decisions. Personalised experiences: Consumers expect tailored content and interactions, making personalisation a key focus for brands.

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Gen Z Millennials Social Media Marketing User-Generated 87

Neil Patel

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

User-generated content (UGC) is a marketing goldmine and knowing how to use it properly can create a snowball effect of higher engagement and more social media followers. Taking advantage of the right opportunities will let users do most of the work for you—generating product interest, conversation, and even revenue.

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User-Generated Gen Z Transform Promotion 123

Set Up

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Once upon a time, we wrote a blog and made a video about Gen Z: Marketing Mysteries Uncovered for Generation Z. Their behavior indicates that they care about their physical and social impact on the world and demand transparency from Brands. How should Brands react to Gen Z? And trust creates Brand loyalty.

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Gen Z Millennials User-Generated Fashion 59

Hootsuite

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Yup, these influencers and brand ambassadors have been under your nose all along. Employee advocacy is when employees share their company’s content or values on their personal social media accounts to boost brand awareness and build trust. Fifty-six percent of millennial and Gen Z consumers trust influencers more than brands.

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PR Gen Z Thought Leadership Communications 114

Buffer Marketing

JULY 22, 2024

In social media advertising, you create and run ads from your brand account.    You might use influencer-generated or user-generated content within your ads, but the ads are displayed from your own account (except in influencer whitelisting, where you run ads using a creator’s account).

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Advertising Advertisers Gen Z Social Media Marketing 102

Hubspot Marketing

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The term “ metaverse ” may have been coined back in 1992, but it could hold new and adventurous opportunities for both consumers and even brands that engage with them. Still, 40% understand it and 30% think more brands should leverage it. 28% of Gen Z/Millennials have used a VR headset. Who is using it? Why do they use it?

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Gen Z Millennials Branding User-Generated 137

Hubspot Marketing

DECEMBER 12, 2024

However, businesses, entrepreneurs, and marketers like me usually create digital content to drive traffic and awareness, generate new leads, and convert new customers. Depending on your goals and the platform, this could mean analyzing the clicks, views, and leads generated or likes, shares, and comments.

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Tentpole Gen Z Thought Leadership User-Generated 103

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Even the most well-known legacy brands need to adapt to attract audiences over the years. For any business to be successful long-term, they need to be able to evolve to meet the needs and expectations of the next generation. For example, a life insurance brand may want to appeal to both older and younger generations.

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Gen Z Millennials Branding Transform 134

Sprout Social

MAY 12, 2025

According to The 2025 Sprout Social Index , 39% of Australian social users turn to TikTok to keep up with trends in many areas, from finance to fashion, technology to travel. In 2024, Australian Android users spent an average of 42 hours and 13 minutes per month on the app, equating to roughly an hour and a half per day.

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Gen Z Transform Fashion Food 69

Sprout Social

MARCH 26, 2025

Is your brand struggling to get the traction you expected from your social media strategy? After that, the quality of your brands content and how you engage with followers are what makes businesses stand out to consumers on social media. Users may be sharing weekend updates or seeking entertainment before the start of a new week.

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Entertainment Gen Z Millennials User-Generated 95

illumin

MAY 15, 2025

Geotargeted marketing lets brands identify and target consumers based on certain demographics and behavior, aside from just location. Its also worth capitalizing on putting your brand out there and launching your campaigns during or even before peak seasons. Consider geotargeting options when running your campaigns.

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Advertising Advertisers Customer Acquisition Transform 97

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.

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Branding Transform Whitepaper User-Generated 145

Sprout Social

APRIL 10, 2025

Success on the platform is about consistency, quality and keeping up with the always-changing TikTok trends UK users watch the most. Understanding the UK TikTok Ecosystem TikTok is reliably one of the top 4 most used platforms in the UK today, with millions of daily active users, and it also has a notably young user base.

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Gen Z Food Fashion Millennials 106

Litmus

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Customer retention suffers when brands focus only on the first sale, ignoring differences in customer journeys. In this article, we’ll cover what customer lifecycle marketing is and how you can implement it to convert casual browsers into loyal brand advocates. Personalized messages keep customers engaged and loyal. New visitor?

Health 93

Health Customer Journey User-Generated Marketing 93

Martech

MAY 3, 2022

Social platforms enable word-of-mouth, brand authenticity, brand trust, community and more. All of this comes with a degree of brand risk because it is very easy to stumble given the speed with which information travels on social media. This can help you stand out from the plethora of brand competitors and competing influencers.

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Social Media Marketing Gen Z Branding Millennials 144

SocialPilot

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Amid these changes, Bluesky has gained attention as an exciting alternative for businesses and users. Both platforms let users share posts, images, and videos while interacting through replies and likes. However, their different content moderation and user control approaches have stirred debates about their impact on communities.

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Gen Z User-Generated Advertising Advertisers 110