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7 statistics that prove the importance of social media marketing in business

Sprout Social

The Harris Poll, on behalf of Sprout Social, surveyed more than 1,000 US consumers and 250 business executives to better understand how they use social media, the importance of social media marketing, social’s impact on organizations and how its influence will change in the coming years.

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Millennials vs. Gen Z: Why Marketers Need to Know the Difference

Hubspot Marketing

In recent years, there's been a common misconception that Gen Z and millennials are essentially the same. When companies discuss reaching younger audiences, many often lump Gen Z and millennials into the same group and create one campaign strategy that they believe fits both groups. 6 Factors That Differentiate Millennials and Gen Z.

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How to edge out your competition with market research

Sprout Social

Be honest: when’s the last time you conducted market research? So much of modern marketing is about taking action and chasing immediate results. And taking the time to do research might not seem like much of a priority. Why is market research so important, anyway? First, let’s define what market research is.

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If Gen Z Changed the Game for Marketers, What Will Gen Alpha Be Like?

Hubspot Marketing

Gen Z's love for platforms like TikTok and Twitch caused many companies to switch up their marketing tactics —turning to strategies like influencer and social media marketing. However, there's a new generation that is expected to change the marketing landscape even more: Gen Alpha. What is Gen Alpha Like?

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5 ways to create better buyer personas with social media data

Sprout Social

Buyer personas are important to brands and social media marketers because they act as a guide to understanding the voice of their customers. When built on diligent market research , they can be helpful in a variety of circumstances in and beyond marketing, offering critical audience insights.

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What is Reddit, and Should Your Brand Be Using It?

Hootsuite

Before today’s visually-focused platforms like TikTok and Instagram existed, we eldest Millennials only had web forums with text posts to connect with others around common interests. Market research. Efficiency hack: Do Reddit research alongside all your other social media management inside Hootsuite with the Reddit app add-on.

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7 Proven Social Media Promotion Ideas That Don’t Suck

Hootsuite

How can you take advantage of the latest social media boom of more people and more money to go around online? Here’s your roadmap to social success (for your business, anyway). Step 1: Create a social media marketing strategy. Crafting a social media marketing plan doesn’t need to be complicated.

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