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Digital transformation begins when tradition meets innovation

Martech

But this isn’t just about adopting new tools it’s about bridging generations to make a real impact. Picture a Baby Boomer engineer with 40+ years of experience teaming up with a Gen Z digital marketer who instinctively understands TikTok’s algorithm. The potential is enormous. But how do we get there?

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How Gen Z values are changing marketing

Martech

In two decades of guiding B2B enterprises through digital trends and transformations, I’ve witnessed seismic shifts in consumer behavior. None of them quite compare to what we’re seeing with Gen Z. As they do, their impact is fundamentally transforming what we market and why.

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How Gen Z is using AI to build personal brands — a guide that helped me build a LinkedIn presence that’s reached over 140 million

Hubspot Marketing

Why Gen Z Should Be Building Personal Brands A lot of people underestimate just how digitally fluent Gen Z is. I found other Gen Z creators who were killing it speaking at conferences, working remotely, running their own businesses. With rounds of iteration, that plan transformed my career.

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As retail evolves, so too do physical stores and retail tech

Martech

The report said retailers are transforming their stores more than shopping destinations, delivering elevated retail experiences. New roles mean new responsibilities for retail associates Retail location transformation means the stores’ roles are also changing. Source: Salesforce Connected Shoppers report, 2025.

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

illumin

As we dive into 2025, the advertising landscape is undergoing a massive transformation driven by new technologies, evolving consumer behavior, and changing regulatory frameworks. As of 2024, 62% of Gen Z consumers are already shopping through social media, and this number is expected to rise. Dont feel like youre prepared?

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The Rise of B2B eCommerce: Top 3 Reasons to Start Selling Online Today

Aspiration Marketing

More importantly, the average B2B customer has also transformed. Millennials and Gen Z are taking over the workforce, and this younger generation prefers B2B purchases to flow more like B2C eCommerce.

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What winning video advertising creative looks like in 2024

Search Engine Land

Let’s explore the powerful forces driving its continuous transformation. 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. Gen Z and Alpha consume content differently from Millennials and older generations.