“Midterm voter turnout reached a modern high in 2018, and Generation Z, millennials and Generation X accounted for a narrow majority of those voters, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of newly available Census Bureau data.”
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Younger Americans Prefer Mini-Vacations
“Last year, two-thirds (66%) of Americans took at least one trip shorter than five nights, driven by younger generations (72% of millennials and 69% of Gen X’ers, vs. 60% baby boomers), according to a new Ipsos poll. For some, these short breaks are the longest vacations they take: about three in ten Americans (29%) indicated their longest trip last year was lasted less than five nights.”
Yes, There are More Digital Ways to Advertise to Millennials
Since Nintendo debuted the first console in 1985, video games have taken America by storm and can now be played pretty much anywhere now that they’ve expanded from consoles and computers to mobile devices. This is great for the 67% of millennials who never outgrew their childhood gaming habits and play games monthly. But what good is that for advertisers who are targeting millennials, but aren’t selling video games?
Here’s How Young Luxury Product Shoppers Make Buying Decisions
“Millennial and Gen Z consumers are embracing luxury fashion. The average luxury consumer in these generations owns nine luxury fashion items across accessories, apparel, and footwear, according to A Millennial Approach to Luxury, a recent report from The NPD Group and Stylitics. But, they have a different style when it comes to the purchase journey. This younger luxury consumer favors the convenience and extensive browsing ability afforded to them by online shopping, but also appreciates the luxury in-store experience.”
Restaurants to Promote Convenience to Millennial Parents
“Millennial parents, just like parents from the generations that preceded them, are increasingly looking to restaurants to take on the task of cooking for their families. Millennials with children increased their restaurant visits by 5% in 2018 compared to prior year, reports The NPD Group. Their visit increase is in comparison to flat traffic growth for the total foodservice industry in 2018, according to NPD, which tracks on a daily basis U.S. consumers’ use of restaurants and other foodservice outlets.”
How to Get Work-Life Balance Right for Your Millennial Employees
Have you been beating yourself up about not finding the magic formula that will help your younger employees achieve a good work-life balance? You’re not alone
33% of Americans Want to Buy 5G-Enabled Smartphones
“According to the latest Mobile Connectivity Report from NPD Connected Intelligence, 5G awareness has reached nearly two out of three consumers, totaling 64%, at the end of the second half of 2018. This is up from 44% at the end of the first half of 2018.”
Millennials and Gen Z Driving Demand for Non-Traditional Health Care
“Unsatisfied with health care’s status quo, millennial and Gen Z consumers in the U.S. are paving the way for non-traditional care models, such as retail clinics, virtual and digital services, according to results of an Accenture survey.”
Fast Food Restaurants to Target Gen Z by Promoting Convenience and Health
“The oldest of Generation Z will be 22 years old this year and they are just beginning to make their mark on dining out and eating trends, finds The NPD Group, which tracks on a daily basis all aspects of how consumers eat. Gen Zs made 14.6 billion restaurant visits in 2018 and now represent 10% of total food service traffic. A large percentage of this generational group have been raised to put a greater emphasis on the quality of food, whether it’s clean, fresh, or nutritionally beneficial, as well as its flavor and function. Their attitudes and behaviors about the foods they consume are now being reflected across grocery shelves and cases.”
Food Marketers to Promote Shelf-stable Breakfast Food and Boxed, Prepared Dinners to Millennials
“Compared with Generation X and older generations, millennials are at the start of their adult buying journeys,” reports Nielsen. “And as a result, this generation’s spending power is only going to increase over time. So while some of the buzz around this group’s digital savviness has faded, this group’s growing spending prowess isn’t something that marketers should lose sight of.”
31% of Consumers Prefer Email When They Contact Businesses
There is a generational difference in the content that influences people to visit a company’s website from social media, according to a new survey from Visual Objects, a portfolio website that showcases work from top creative firms from around the world.
Manage Smarter 59: Overcommunication is Impossible!
Lee Caraher is the best-selling author of two books titled The Boomerang Principle–Inspire Lifetime Loyalty from Your Employees and Millennials & Management. She’s also the CEO of Double Forte, a national PR/Communications agency headquartered in San Francisco and New York. In this episode, we discuss: how your career can suffer from poor communication; managing to hold teams accountable for information they receive; and managing how you talk to millennial workers.
