From content marketing to paid media strategies, the habits of millennials have created a more social world of public relations. Three of these Generation Y-driven trends include:
- The shift to social media for news coverage: Social media is revolutionizing how we consume news coverage, due to its immediacy and comparative effectiveness to traditional media. Often seen as being more relevant than traditional news sources, social media is felt to be more engaging and provides for a greater mix of news.
-The transition to social ads: Compared to traditional (and often ignored) online banner ads, social advertisements are the new way to engage targeted millennials. According to Fast Company, Facebook and Twitter combined account for nearly three-quarters of a billion users. Social media users can quickly spread a positive message about a brand or campaign throughout their networks, making it a cost-effective way to amplify messaging.
-The rise of mobility: With the reliance on smartphones, it’s necessary for every platform to be optimized for mobile use.
-This is important, as the rise of mobility has created an expectation of immediacy among millennials that brands must be able to fulfill.