Do you think you have a solid understanding of Baby Boomers, and some of their beliefs and outlook on life? Read the following ten statements or quotes and decide whether they were made by or about a Baby Boomer or a Millennial. Put your generational knowledge to the test and take our short quiz. Record your answers and compare them to …
Why Your Marketing Isn’t Resonating With Baby Boomers
Most marketers these days have realized the value in targeting Baby Boomer audiences. They are a massive market with the most spending power – accounting for more than 70% of the disposable income in the U.S. But this very lucrative segment is more than just another target audience. Baby Boomers are a complex blend of people who have lived through …
Facebook Marketing Strategies for Reaching Baby Boomers
There’s a perception that Baby Boomers avoid going online and are not active in the social media space. This is simply not true. The fact is a recent study by Google revealed Boomers and seniors spend more time online than watching TV. Moreover, of those Boomers going online, 82% have at least one social media account. It’s true that they’re …
Baby Boomer Trends Marketers Must Watch Over The Next 5 Years
Baby Boomers may be the most studied consumer segment in history. Because of its size (and therefore influence), this generation has had a huge impact on the nation’s culture and economy over the last fifty years. And that influence will continue. Currently, the 55+ age group controls more than three-fourths of America’s wealth. Just as astounding, that disparity will remain …
Boomers & Older Customers Are Writing a Brand New Book
Many marketers today are not prepared to reach baby boomers and the fifty-plus, a class of customers who have more money to spend than any other group in history. “Boomers and older customers today are affluent, and they are disproportionately represented among most retailers’ customer bases,” says Sandra Gudat, president of Customer Communications Group. “It’s typical for a company to …
Ten Behavioral Distinctions of Older Customers
Marketers continually look for ways to group targeted customers to connect efficiently with them. The following offers insights into understanding better older customers. 1. Increased individualism Older customers are less subject to peer influence than younger customers are. Keeping up with the Joneses is not as important as it once was; thus advertising that invokes social status benefits does not …
Checklist for Creating a Website for the 50+
Baby Boomers, seniors and 50+ consumers interact with brands online and use the internet when making purchasing decisions on a daily basis. One of the first and most important interactions with your brand is a visit to your website, and designing your site to increase the satisfaction quotient and reduce the frustration quotient for aging audiences is essential. In Alice …
How to Design Your Website for Seniors, Boomers and the 50+ Audience
Know Your Target Computer usage by those 50+ is soaring. Statistics show that the rate of internet use has been rising for all ages, and older adults are now among the fastest growing groups of internet users. The 50+ age group has made the internet an integral part of their everyday lives. According to a 2016 Pew Research poll, roughly …
Coming of Age Receives Multiple Awards from Clutch
In a report released this month, Coming of Age was recognized by Clutch for our distinguished talent as an advertising and marketing agency, with particular emphasis on our experience working with clients in the business services, healthcare, financial services, hospitality, retail, and real estate industries. Clutch conducts ongoing, extensive research on agencies in the B2B space. The Coming of Age …
Coming of Age Wins Two Awards at the 2018 CADM Tempo Awards
Coming of Age took second place in two categories at this year’s Chicago Association of Direct Marketing (CADM) Tempo Awards – in the Pharma/Healthcare and the Automotive sectors. CADM honors Chicago’s best multi-channel response marketing campaigns and professionals at the annual Tempo Awards. These awards give marketers the opportunity to showcase outstanding marketing strategy, creativity, innovation and results. Coming …
