Marketers can attract Millennials by responding to their core values, realizing that the shopping priorities of their parents don’t apply to this group. Read More »
21st-Century Marketers Struggle with Things Millennials Aren’t Buying
The non-conformity of Millennial consumers challenges retail
The mid-20th century’s tried-and-true products and services do not appeal to Millennial consumers.
3 Things Commercial Banks Need to Know to Take Advantage of the Millennial Opportunity
How to adapt and think like this new generation of mobile-first customers
Millennial business decision-makers want to bank differently. Of course they do -- Millennials are a generation that defies convention. They want to do everything differently.
Banks who can simplify the lives of Millennial decision-makers will stand out from the crowd when the time comes to choose a new banking partner. Read More »
3 Generational Differences That You May Not Know
From a Millennial POV
Through this diverse frontline experience I’ve had the chance to interact with thousands of leaders on all sides the generational divide.
Here are the three things I’ve learned along the way speaking to all five generations of employees and influencers. Read More »
3 Actions that Set Apart the Leaders Who Are Winning Over Millennials
Empathize, Recognize, Adapt
Certified Speaker for The Center for Generational Kinetics, Alicia Rainwater, outlines 3 actions that will improve connection and engagement with Millennials.
In my work with leaders across industries, I have come to notice a pattern among the companies and organizations that are gaining Millennial clients and getting the most out of their Millennial employees. Read More »
Gen Z is Skeptical of Advertising
How can marketers get through to a generation who is used to skipping ads?
With shorter attention spans and a higher likelihood of avoiding advertising, Gen Z might be one of the hardest ever generations to market to.
According to a recent CNBC article, Gen Z, the generation after Millennials, looks for humorous commercials, likes to “co-create” with brands, and only wants to watch videos that are less than 10 seconds long. Most of all, they physically skip ads when they pop up. Read More »
Baby Boomers & Online Shopping: What You Need to Know
Baby Boomers are a force to be reckoned with in the online shopping space.
While marketers and advertisers have been trying to capture a generation of Millennial consumers for years, and are just now setting their sights on the up-and-coming Gen Z, Baby Boomers have remained a force to be reckoned with when it comes to spending, and a lot of it is done online.
In our research at The Center, we've discovered that technological trends are beginning to trickle upwards, meaning that older generations start adopting the smartphone and social media habits of younger generations. Read More »
What’s on the Menu for Gen Z: Restaurant Preferences for the Youngest Generation
Looking for more than just chicken nuggets, Gen Z has restaurant preferences that put forth a more mature outlook on food.
While Millennials may have grown up snacking on chicken nuggets, Gen Z children and young teens are opting for healthier options. Gen Z, the generation after Millennials, are already a force to be reckoned with in the restaurant, fast-casual, and fast food eating space.
Gen Z spends more on food than on any other category, including clothing, electronics, or concerts. Read More »
Millennials Spend More on Their Pets Than Any Other Generation
During the 2016 holiday season, Millennials are projected to outspend every other generation in pet supplies and accessories
It’s no secret that Millennials love their pets. Just look on Facebook on Instagram – nearly every Millennial that you follow will likely have at least one (and typically many more) pictures with their furry friends. In fact, many resist the title of pet “owner” and rather consider themselves pet “parents.”
But it’s not just their Instagram feed that Millennial consumers are devoting to their cats and dogs. According to Purina, a significant chunk of Millennials’ holiday spending budget will go towards pet accessories, gifts, and organic food. Read More »
Gen Z vs. Millennials: How to Tell the Difference
When brands talk about "Millennials" do they really mean "Gen Z"? Find out here.
While most people think the generation after Millennials consists of only kids, the truth is that the oldest members of Gen Z and iGen are now up to age 20.
The Center’s Gen Z Research Featured on Inc.com!
How old should you be when you get your first smartphone? What does the youngest generation expect from technology? Inc.com investigates.
Gen Z is quickly becoming the new buzzy generation to know, market and sell to, and employ.
Even though Millennials were the ones to truly shake things up on all fronts, Gen Z is shifting gears yet again, causing a stir up yet again. Read More »