What are the best ways to use social media to reach younger audiences?

To effectively reach younger audiences on social media, focus on authenticity and engagement. I did this in reverse for Aunty Acid which I grew totally organically to 12 Million fans. Create compelling, visually appealing content that resonates with their interests and values. Utilise platforms popular among younger demographics, such as Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat. Leverage user-generated content and influencer partnerships increasing credibility and relatability. Implement features like polls, quizzes, to foster a sense of community. Consistency and frequency in posting to maintain relevance and visibility. Finally, regularly monitor analytics to track performance and adjust strategies accordingly to optimize engagement.

You first know your audience and see the recent social media trends and the participation of your audience in those trends. Through analytic tools you can then filter out the interest areas of your target audience.

It's a good idea to do brand research via surveys or focus groups to understand the influences your social community likes best. You can test video concepts, article topics etc. to short cut the creative writing time. Consider using AI tools like Chat GPT 4 to create some of the content to short cut the process.

Understanding how your audience responds and communicates is the key, Tools like: Answethepublic.com Quara Reddit SurveyMonkey These resources help in delving deep into audience demographics and persona avatars.

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A recent source from Statista indicates the average social media usage by age range: 18-29 years – Snapchat (41%), TikTok (35%), Instagram (32%) 30-39 years – LinkedIn (34%), Twitter (34%), Snapchat (33%), Instagram (32%) 40-49 years – LinkedIn (25%), Facebook (22%), Twitter (21%) 50-59 years – Facebook (29%), LinkedIn (24%), Pinterest (24%) Understanding where the audience spends the most time and what types of content they consume provides advanced tactics for personalizing content and messages that gain high visibility.

Younger audiences are smarter nowadays, and they don't have a short attention span; rather, they have a short consideration span. To capture their attention, it's essential to showcase content that is relevant, entertaining, and educational. Using their language is a plus, as it makes them feel extra like a friend posting on their feed.

Never sleep on community management, and that includes UGC. Show up and engage with your audience when they mention and tag your brand. The more love you put out, the more love you get in return. UGC is also a strong e-commerce tool as it serves as a word-of-mouth tool. After gaining content rights for the UGC, use it on your website product pages to help shoppers ‘see’ themselves with your product before they buy.