Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

There’s no question about it: Gen Z is built different. But the definition of who qualifies as Gen Z varies depending on who you ask (for example, if you ask me, it’s anyone who has never had to rewind a VHS). Marketing to Gen Z vs. Millennials. How to market to Gen Z: 7 best practices.

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illumin

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Canadian consumers plan to spend an average total of $1,853 on gifts, travel, and entertainment this holiday season, a 13% increase over last year. Gen Z are hard to please Younger generations are usually a key demographic for retailers. But in 2024 Gen Z is a difficult advertising target.

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illumin

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Top 6 holiday shopping trends in 2024 Some of the biggest trends impacting retail for the 2024 holiday season include Gen Z , travel, and frugality, just to name a few. Even with strict budgets, self-love is a priority for many Gen Z and millennials with 47% of Gen Z and 56% of millennials planning to participate in this trend in 2024.

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Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Your boss is about to ask you how to market to Generation Z. You know Generation Z is a huge group with spending power of over $143 billion in the United States alone. And the answers will help you do more than just market to Gen Z. Everything you need to know about Generation Z.

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Set Up

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

For years, Millennials and Gen Z sat at the forefront like a favorite child, piquing the marketing world’s interest. Now, Gen Alpha is the belle of the ball, and marketers need to prepare for what comes next. Millennials (Gen Y) (1981 - 1996): Millennials were young when the internet and digital advancements began.

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Hubspot Marketing

AUGUST 22, 2022

To be honest, Gen Z can feel like foreign territory to all. Although I'm smack in the middle of the TikTok, middle-part wearing generation, I don't always fully understand the trends we start, stop, or totally cancel. 5 Gen Z Myths, Debunked. Gen Z is obsessed with fast fashion.".

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SmartBrief - Marketing

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Our analysis of additional syndicated data reveals that young Hispanics comprised of Generation Z and younger millennials are fully embracing social media for news and information.

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Vertical Response

JULY 7, 2024

Collaborations with influencers or creators can significantly amplify your reach and resonate with Gen Z and Millennial audiences. Brands that balance educational and entertaining content tend to perform well, as they can cater to the diverse preferences of YouTube users. With over 2.5

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Gen Z Branding User-Generated Influencer Marketing 101

Sprout Social

JULY 22, 2021

We surveyed 500 British and Irish consumers comprised of: Generation Z (survey respondents ages 18-23). Millennials (survey respondents ages 24-39). Generation X (survey respondents ages 40-55). The score on Generation Z and social media. What Gen Z consumers expect from brands on social media.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

For many brands today, marketing to Gen Z might feel like trying to talk to aliens. Because at a glance, the so-called “smartphone generation” is a totally new species of consumer. Listen: Gen Z’s massive spending power and dependence on social media speak for themselves. The reality, though? Translation?

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Sprout Social

MAY 12, 2025

Users are most interested in entertaining content, influencer partnerships, contests and giveaways. What primarily began as an entertainment platform has transformed into a source of information, an outlet for cultural connection and a driver for social change. TikTok is expected to reach 35 billion users by 2029.

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illumin

AUGUST 27, 2024

This number was higher for millennial respondents, where three-quarters said they considered sustainability when making purchase decisions. This is a unique experience where awareness, decision-making, and purchasing all happen on the same platform – shopping and entertainment all in one. A recent survey from McKinsey & Co.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Brands targeting Gen Z and younger Millennials may need to prioritise other platforms. Brands targeting Gen Z and younger Millennials may need to prioritise other platforms. Consider incorporating both entertaining and informative content to cater to the diverse usage patterns within this demographic.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 12, 2024

According to The 2024 Content Strategy Report , almost half of Gen X and Millennials use LinkedInyet, theres only one incredibly memorable cereal brand on the platform. The brand boasts 345 million followers on TikTok, YouTube and Instagram, the top platforms for Gen Z. Note: This method isnt reserved for Gen Z.

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Hootsuite

APRIL 23, 2025

Millennials dominate, but theres multigenerational appeal. While 2534-year-olds make up the largest slice of the LinkedIn pie, Gen Z and Gen X users arent far behind. LinkedIn users are millennials Millennials are the largest generation of U.S. falling into this generation.

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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? What is user-generated content?

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Hubspot Marketing

JULY 28, 2020

Unsurprisingly, video content's current popularity is due in part to millennial and Gen Z consumers. These age groups are more connected to the internet than older age groups,, and prefer to be entertained or learn new things from online videos. Each new generation has watched more online video than the last.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 27, 2025

TikTok TikTok is a go-to platform for brands looking to partner with creatorsespecially when they want to tap into Gen Z audiences and leverage short-form video. On TikTok, the name of the game is entertainment (even more than other platforms), so brands have the opportunity to lean into product edutainment with influencers.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 16, 2023

What younger consumers want from brands Depending on your company and industry, appealing to younger consumers doesn’t always mean marketing to Gen Z or Gen Alpha. Even legacy brands that once catered to older generations have to pivot and address the younger generations who will eventually age into their target audience.

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Hootsuite

APRIL 22, 2025

And dont let clickbait news headlines sway you: Gen Z and Millennials are using Facebook. The 80/20 rule : 80% of your content should inform, entertain, and educate, and the remaining 20% can be promotional. For brand posts, we focus on content that resonates with millennials and Gen X.

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Hubspot Marketing

MARCH 18, 2020

If you're trying to connect with younger audiences, like millennials or Gen Z , odds are you've thought about creating a podcast for your brand. One-third of millennials regularly listen to podcasts. ( Millennials and Gen Z are 5% more likely to listen to podcasts for professional reasons than older generations. (

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Sprout Social

MARCH 26, 2025

Users may be sharing weekend updates or seeking entertainment before the start of a new week. So it makes sense that 63% of Instagrams large and active UK user base seek entertainment, follow trends and explore their interests when they use the network. Overall, Saturdays have longer periods of low engagement on average.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 13, 2025

Their behaviours on these networks, such as the time spent and the networks used, differ.According to a 2024 report , heres how much time each generation spends on social media: Gen Z: 10 hours and five minutes. Millennials: seven hours and 45 minutes. Gen X: six hours and five minutes. With over 8.5

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Sprout Social

APRIL 10, 2025

Gen Z and Millennials trust influencers even more than older generations, and some research suggests they trust them more than doctors. Over 70% of Gen Z and Millennial Americans didnt receive an annual physical exam in 2024, and another 52% of all Americans admitted turning to social for health advice.

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Contently B2C

JUNE 30, 2016

“How do I talk to Gen Z?” “Gen Z isn’t anti-corporate or anti-brand,” she said. Based on new research , Goldman Sachs recently stated that “ Gen Z matters more than Millennials.” Gutterman’s response? “They just have an amazing nose for B.S.”

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Hubspot Marketing

APRIL 5, 2024

If your live stream is engaging and entertaining, viewers will want to follow your account to tune in for more. All of this keeps your audience entertained and will attract followers. Most TikTok users are Gen Z, making up 44.7% Moreover, 46% of Gen Z consumers in the U.S. Increase sales. of TikTok's users.

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SocialPilot

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Blueskys younger audience, mainly those aged 18-34, makes it a good choice for businesses targeting Gen Z and millennials. Known for its quick updates and trending topics, Twitter is widely used for news, entertainment, and global conversations. Gender Distribution: More than half of Bluesky users are male.

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Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

In TikTok's first year, all we really knew was that an odd-ball video app was going viral, topping global app store charts, and gaining a huge fanbase from Gen-Z. As of late October 2019, TikTok was the Top Free App in the Entertainment section of the Apple App Store. Business Insider ). Apple App Store ). Demographics.

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Hubspot Marketing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Social Media Search Trends to Watch Younger Generations Embrace Social Search Social media is deeply embedded in our daily lives, especially for Gen Z and Millennials. Additionally, our Consumer Trends Survey found that most Gen Z prefers social search over traditional search engines.

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Sprout Social

MAY 9, 2024

Our report shows only 35% of Gen Z consumers rank authenticity as a top trait they care about when it comes to influencers. While older generations, like Millennials, seek out influencers who align with their personal values, younger consumers are more discerning. They aren’t loyal to brands. trillion impressions.

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Hubspot Marketing

JULY 23, 2019

But, if your role specializes in social media, audience growth, or online engagement -- or if your company targets the early-adopters in Gen-Z or millennial age groups -- you'll still want to be on the lookout for platforms that could gain momentum later on. playing in the background. Houseparty. Year Launched: 2016.

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Hubspot Marketing

APRIL 8, 2025

Reddit ) Reddit users skew younger, with Millennials and Gen Z making up the majority, at 43.3% The top three categories are Entertainment & Pop Culture, Memes & Humor, and Technology. With that in mind, before I go any further, here are a few stats to help you understand who is using Reddit: 101.7 respectively.

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Hubspot Marketing

APRIL 8, 2025

Reddit ) Reddit users skew younger, with Millennials and Gen Z making up the majority, at 43.3% The top three categories are Entertainment & Pop Culture, Memes & Humor, and Technology. With that in mind, before I go any further, here are a few stats to help you understand who is using Reddit: 101.7 respectively.

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Hubspot Marketing

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Throughout the past two years, two of the most popular apps used by Gen Z and younger millennials were Instagram and TikTok. Both networks have solid benefits and entertainment factors. But, late this summer, as countries including the U.S.

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Hubspot Marketing

APRIL 13, 2020

In 2019, as mobile-first mindsets grew in millennial and Gen Z audiences, Tencent transformed the QQ website into a standalone app. millennials like me were children, we raced home from school to message our friends on AIM. To help you better visualize how people have used QQ and QZone, here's a quick analogy: When U.S.

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Businesses Grow

APRIL 1, 2024

Research shows that 37% of consumers trust influencers over brands, with Gen Z and Millennials being twice as likely to do this compared with their Boomer counterparts. Further, 32% of Gen Z rely on social media influencers to help them discover brands and products. That sure is a lot of people!

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Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

An entertaining and informative podcast is an opportunity to build brand awareness among Millennials and Gen Z. The number of people listening to podcasts on mobile apps increased 60% between 2018 and 2019, and millennials drive that growth. Podcasts reach younger audiences. Podcast listeners are growing fast.

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