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10 Non-Obvious Social Media Trends You Need to Consider Right Now

Businesses Grow

According to information from Statista, Gen Z is now conducting almost as many product searches on social media as Google: This ties closely to the influencer marketing trend. The primary reason Gen Z visits social media is to catch up with their favorite influencers. New products they love.

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How to Optimize Your Products & Services for Social Media Search

Hubspot Marketing

In just one scrolling session, you might search Instagram for makeup tips, Facebook for products, or even TikTok for something niche — like bat videos. 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.

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How Each Generation Shops in 2022 [New Data from Our State of Consumer Trends Report]

Hubspot Marketing

With new marketing channels and trends constantly popping up, it can be difficult to know where your target audience actually is. To jump to a broader side-by-side look at how all generations handle each stage of product discovery and purchases differently. Gen Z Overview (ages 18-24).

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By the numbers: Diversity and inclusion are good business

Martech

Catalyst ) Diverse companies are 70% more likely to capture a new market audience. 60% of consumers find the topic of diversity and inclusion to be important – Highest among parents with kids 2-12 (78%), African-Americans (80%), and younger generations (76% of Gen Z and 72% of millennials compared to just 46% of boomers).

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Speed Kills: Why Meme Marketing Rules the Internet

Businesses Grow

And it started something new. A new marketing day was born The “Dunk in the Dark” commercial catalyzed change in the marketing industry. It heralded a new era in advertising – an era where brands could no longer afford to rest on traditional campaign timelines. This requires incredible agility.

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Do Consumers Actually Shop Directly on Social Media Platforms [New Data]

Hubspot Marketing

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, many consumers raced online to buy products they couldn't get in-store. As brands scrambled to offer more products and services online , social media platforms -- such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp --began rolling out ecommerce tools to help businesses sell more items directly from their social pages.

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The Top Goals of Marketing Leaders in 2023 [New Data + Expert Insights from Uber, Dropbox, and ClickUp]

Hubspot Marketing

To effectively lead a marketing team, it's imperative you know your top goal. Whether your goal is to increase revenue or improve your customer's understanding of your products, starting with a clear objective will help you map out a strong strategy for 2023 and beyond. Advertising your products or services.

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