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TWO-THIRDS OF CONSUMERS WANT ‘EDUTAINMENT' CONTENT FROM BRANDS

66% of consumers find “edutainment” content to be the most engaging form of brand content. Instagram leads in usage, with 84% of social media users, especially Gen Z and Millennials. Despite the social media ecosystem becoming more complex, 48% of consumers have engaged more with brand content in the last six months. TikTok is favored by Gen Z for news (63%) and product discovery (77%). Facebook remains a top platform for customer care amongst Baby Boomers and Gen X.

‘KINDNESS CONTENT' ON TIKTOK IS GETTING HATE

Critics argue that recording strangers for social media clout is exploitative. Many creators film individuals without their consent, often capitalizing on vulnerable situations for views and donations. This raises ethical questions about the authenticity of their actions and whether they genuinely help those in need. Despite the controversy, these videos have popularized philanthropy among younger audiences.

WHY BLOG POST TEMPLATES KILL CREATIVITY AND BETTER WAYS TO COMPETE FOR ATTENTION IN 2025

The average blog read time is 52 seconds, despite typical posts being over 2,000 words which take 7+ minutes to read in full. This reflects a disconnect between content creators and audience preferences. Consumers increasingly seek concise, engaging formats like quizzes and interactive tools rather than long-form blogs. In that context, adapting content packaging with no-code tools and custom designs can help brands compete effectively for attention.

HOW TO OPTIMIZE PPC CUSTOMER ACQUISITION COST FOR B2B

Customer acquisition cost (CAC) is key to determining how much to invest in advertising for B2B lead generation. PPC leads often take 12-18 months to convert into sales, requiring tracking multiple touchpoints across long sales cycles. Use offline conversion imports from CRM platforms like Salesforce and HubSpot to measure the true cost of acquiring customers and optimize for CAC. Use Google Ads features like Smart Bidding, microconversions, and funnel stages to improve advertising efficiency.

IS THE BUBBLE FINALLY POPPING? WILLINGNESS TO PAY (WTP) IN MARTECH SAAS PRICING

61% of businesses cited price as the main reason for switching MarTech tools. The shift toward cost-consciousness puts pressure on SaaS companies relying on Willingness to Pay (WTP) pricing models, which previously allowed them to charge based on perceived value. As market conditions evolve, WTP faces challenges, with cost-plus pricing emerging as a more stable alternative in saturated markets.

GROWTH TEAMS SHOULD STAY IN A FOUNDER MODE

Founder Mode is a growth mindset where teams prioritize hands-on creativity and rapid decision-making instead of managerial tasks to drive innovation. Growth teams benefit from this approach, as constant adaptation and bold experimentation are needed to prevent stagnation in fast-changing markets. By staying nimble, connecting with customer insights, and fostering collaboration, growth teams can unlock new opportunities and prevent performance plateaus. Relying on best practices alone leads to mediocrity, while bold, out-of-the-box thinking fuels category-defining success.

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