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Gen Z is turning this CEO's business model upside down

Hubspot Marketing

"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.

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How Gen Z uses social media and what that means for brands

Sprout Social

They were the largest and most influential generation in the history of modern consumerism, yet their social movements and corporate distrust confounded advertisers who had to completely rethink their playbooks. After decades of consistently marketing to young people, marketers are again mystified by a new generation. Sound familiar?

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A guide to choosing the most effective social media networks for your brand

Sprout Social

Social media management is evolving rapidly, and consumers are becoming more discerning about where they engage. Feeds and timelines have become entirely unique to the individual, based on user preferences. Users’ primary reasons for scrolling Instagram are to connect with friends and family and alleviate boredom.

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How millennials use social media: What marketers need to know

Sprout Social

We could only be talking about one generation: Millennials. After dominating the headlines for over a decade, the generation—born between 1981-1996—took a step back as Gen Z sauntered into the limelight. We built the culture Gen Z now thrives in.” Skinny jeans. The Valencia filter.

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2025 advertising trends cheatsheet: the future of marketing in a rapidly evolving world

illumin

In the coming years, agencies will rely heavily on AI for campaign management, media buying , content personalization, and performance measurement. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Pinterest are already integrating shoppable ads that allow users to purchase directly within the app.

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6 effective influencer marketing examples in Australia (& why they work)

Sprout Social

According to The 2025 Sprout Social Index™ Australia , 91% of Aussie social media users use it to stay abreast of trends and cultural moments. The Index also found that 24% of users plan to increase their social media use in 2025. Similarly, this figure increases among younger users (76% of Gen Z and 74% of Millennials).

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The 2025 guide to (aesthetic) Pinterest marketing

Hootsuite

Case in point: Pinterest users spend twice as much time shopping every month as non-Pinners. Unlike paid social ads, Pinterest content seamlessly blends into user feeds, making it an effective tool for building brand awareness, driving traffic, and boosting conversions. ICYMI: Pinterest is more than a social network. The strategy?

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