Hubspot Marketing

JULY 22, 2022

Imagine you’re scrolling through Instagram and see an ad for a product you might be interested in. While your first thought might be that ad targeting is getting too advanced, you still want to find out more about the product and the company that makes it. How Do Consumers Want to Learn About Products in 2022?

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Sprout Social

JULY 22, 2021

Brands caught on to this upward trend and are engaging social media users to drive awareness, clicks and sales. Consequently, understanding how different generations use social media is critical to shaping a social strategy that gets results. In this post, we’ll dive into the nuts and bolts of social media use by generation.

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Hubspot Marketing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In just one scrolling session, you might search Instagram for makeup tips, Facebook for products, or even TikTok for something niche — like bat videos. By consistently appearing in search results, you can amplify your brand awareness, engage with users, and gain a competitive edge in the market.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 16, 2023

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. 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.

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Hubspot Marketing

JULY 22, 2022

To help you determine where to meet audiences where they are, we surveyed thousands of US consumers of all generations across to learn about their shopping habits, media consumption, and the latest trends they're following. Gen Z Overview (ages 18-24). Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok are the top social media apps among Gen Z.

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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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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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Hubspot Marketing

JULY 30, 2023

Our consumer trends survey also backs this up -- 20% of social media users joined an online community in the past three months, and 22% actively participated in one. Facebook and Instagram are the most effective platforms for community building overall, but TikTok would be best for a Gen Z audience.

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Hootsuite

JANUARY 13, 2022

Or maybe you’ve received a fancy new product, and you post an unboxing video to your YouTube channel? Whether you know it or not, both of these examples are user-generated content (UGC). What is user-generated content? An example of user-generated content from Calvin Klein. Not clued in just yet?

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Power Digital Marketing

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Although the oldest Gen Zs are just now graduating college or entering the workforce, the newest generation is already having a major impact on all industries. Born between 1995 and 2009, Generation Z has developed distinct qualities that are making marketers rethink their strategies for the near future.

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Set Up

APRIL 16, 2024

There is no denying that Millennials and Gen Z have immense purchasing power. Even if they don’t have as much income compared to Gen X and Boomers yet, Millennials and Gen Z are spending. And the younger generations who are spending more happen to be into short form content.

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Hubspot Marketing

APRIL 16, 2024

As HubSpot's Global Director of Social Media, Bryna Corcoran , told me: "About seven months ago, we started to speak to the next generation of marketing or sales reps — we started to use the Gen Z and millennial tone-of-voice. Which led me to wonder: What's the reason behind the shift? What's the HubSpot way in?

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Hubspot Marketing

MARCH 20, 2023

What types of content do consumers prefer for learning about products and services? When learning about products and their features, consumers prefer searching the internet, retail stores and word-of-mouth tied for second place, and television ads in third place. Gen Xers prefer feed posts, online communities, and short-form video.

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Hubspot Marketing

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Channels like Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, and WhatsApp already have thousands of businesses marketing on their platforms, and many have adopted shopping and payment functions that allow people to buy a product or service directly on the platforms. HubSpot ) 67% of consumers have already bought through social media platforms.

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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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Spiralytics

JANUARY 31, 2023

As their popularity continues to rise, businesses are starting to leverage channels such as TikTok and Instagram Reels to showcase their content and products. Podcast marketing is a digital marketing trend rapidly gaining traction among web users, with the recent COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns playing a significant role in its popularity.

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Search Engine Land

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Audiences are receptive to AI, but content is still king Creators are utilizing AI to generate some amazing content, as I noted in a previous article, “ The best AI video generators for creators and marketers.” However, audiences are still evaluating the content, not the video production techniques.

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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.” When brands pander to this generation, that’s when they lose.”

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illumin

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Cross-channel approaches using CTV advertising Not only is CTV continuing to increase in popularity, but the number of users multi-screening is increasing as well. Multis-creening refers to users watching TV while using another device to scroll on social media or browse the internet.

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TechWyse

MARCH 28, 2023

Lastly, 81% of millennial women say that “social media” is the best way to communicate with brands. Take a look at some of the tips below: Establish user awareness of the brand, track potential user groups, and explore consumer motivations. Marketing Content to Gen Z? How does this work?

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Hubspot Marketing

JANUARY 16, 2023

With influencer marketing , brands employ online influencers to promote their products or services. 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. 72% of Gen Z and Millennials follow influencers on social media.

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Spiralytics

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

As the years pass, these distinct cohorts bring their own sets of priorities, aspirations, and generational traits into the consumer landscape. Today, the spotlight falls on Generation Alpha, the newest addition to the market, with its eldest members stepping into their teenage years. What is Generation Alpha?

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Search Engine Land

JULY 5, 2023

adults are beginning their product searches on TikTok than a year ago, according to a CivicScience study. Regardless, marketing and advertising budgets will continue to follow users. survey we reported on in Amazon beats Google as starting point for product search. Why we care. won’t be a big factor yet – and may never be.

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Hubspot Marketing

MAY 8, 2023

Also known as user-generated content , assets created by happy customers are a great way to promote your brand in an authentic and credible way. For example, embracing BeReal , a new social media platform popular among Gen Z, can make a splash with that demographic in a space brands haven’t yet saturated.

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Buffer Marketing

APRIL 4, 2024

  Here's why building a TikTok presence should be on the radar of B2B businesses: Reach a younger, decision-making audience As younger generations move into decision-making roles within companies and become B2B buyers (the oldest of Gen Z is turning 27 this year), B2B brands must meet them where they are. 

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Hubspot Marketing

JULY 26, 2023

The company has since expanded its product line to include clothing, loungewear, swimwear, and kid's items. The brand experienced mega-growth through smart positioning in front of its ideal customers, 70% of whom are millennials and Gen Z. It’s also worth noting the popularity of Skims products on TikTok.

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Sales Force: CMO

AUGUST 2, 2022

It should be, especially now with five generations currently in the workplace. Each of the five generations currently in the workforce — The Silent Generation/Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z — have different lived experiences that shape their perspectives, values and working styles.

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Faraday

APRIL 16, 2021

Millennials in particular have made their mark on the real estate business, as they now make up the largest share of home buyers in the country, according to the National Association of Realtors. Find millennial homeowners on the right channels Millennials are a digitally native generation.

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Hubspot Marketing

OCTOBER 11, 2023

1978 - The Bulletin Board System (BBS) is introduced, allowing users to upload and download software and data, read news online, and exchange messages with people in online communities. 1985 - America Online (AOL) is founded, and it lets users communicate online via email and messaging. billion monthly active users.

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Hubspot Marketing

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The TikTok below is a video from Topicals, a skincare company, which talks about the different uses for one of its products. Audio chat rooms are trendy among Gen Z. User-generated content. topicals Faded on a Monday? Don't mind if we do. Content that represents brand values. Content that represents brand values.

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Hubspot Marketing

JANUARY 16, 2023

Social media communities are on the rise: Over the past three months alone, 20% of social media users joined an online community, while 22% actively participated in one. Social media is quickly becoming an e-commerce platform with all the capabilities to purchase products or services directly in-app. Nowadays, things have changed.

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Hubspot Marketing

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

There's a whole lot of research out there about Instagram — everything from the demographics of its users and its reach, to how negative space affects the performance of your posts (hint, hint: #68). billion users by 2025. The Instagram app has over 78 million monthly active users. Only 7% of Instagram users in the U.S.

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Hubspot Marketing

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

When I scroll through my TikTok For You page, I come across videos with products that pique my interest, not realizing that the button for me to purchase that item is right above the caption. Here’s what I discovered: General Trends of Social Selling Social commerce is a growing channel for both buyers and sellers.

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Rock Content

APRIL 11, 2023

And to better understand the whole scenario of changes, across all generations, they surveyed over 1,000 individuals across the U.S., including Gen Z (18-24), Millennials (25-34), Gen X (35-54), and Baby Boomers (55+). You probably think Gen Z leads the number in this mobile survey, right?!

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Hubspot Marketing

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In the fiercely competitive landscape of online lifestyle and e-commerce brands, where promoting numerous products puts you in direct competition with retail giants like Amazon and Walmart, small businesses often face a daunting challenge. Though underrated next to TikTok or Instagram, Pinterest has 465 million active monthly users.

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Hubspot Marketing

JANUARY 10, 2023

In the same report, Drizly also noted products that were perceived as “lighter” such as clean wine and hard seltzer were some of the top-selling products last January. According to Gallup, alcohol consumption for American adults is on the decline and Gen Z’s drinking patterns may be influencing the shift.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 22, 2021

While TikTok is newer to the world of social media, there’s no denying its popularity – especially with younger generations. However, in order to know if TikTok makes sense for your brand , you need to understand some basic TikTok stats such as demographics and user behavior that can inform what opportunities exist for your brand.

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