80% of Gen Zers say YouTube has helped them become more knowledgeable about something. Appears In Understanding Gen Z through the lens of YouTube Related Content Trending now on YouTube: #InMyFeelingsChallenge, BooktubeAThon, and study with me Why video creators need to keep it real with their audiences Why you should lean into how-to content in 2018 Related Data 89% of leading marketers use strategic metrics, like gross revenue, market share, or CLV, to measure the effectiveness of their campaigns. Leading marketers — who increased their business results by 10% or more last year — are 1.5X as likely as the mainstream to use CLV to measure the effectiveness of their marketing. 63% of smartphone users are more likely to purchase from companies whose mobile sites or apps offer them relevant recommendations on products they may be interested in. 51% of smartphone users are more likely to use a company or brand’s mobile app when browsing or shopping on a smartphone because they can get rewards or points. 50% of smartphone users are more likely to use a company or brand’s mobile site when browsing or shopping on a smartphone because they don’t want to download an app. 30% of smartphone users are more likely to use a company or brand’s mobile site when browsing or shopping on a smartphone when making a one-time purchase.