ENGAGE:BOOMERS
by Wayne Langley on May 22, 10:00 AM
Recently, I was speaking with a client about the issue of subtle ageism in adult marketing. She was particularly fascinated by the reactions that people had when they learned of her father's passing. The first question nearly everyone asked was, "How old was he?" Her response was brilliant: "Why does it matter?"
ENGAGE:BOOMERS
by Elizabeth Hellman on May 15, 10:30 AM
While many associate social media with Millennials and Gen Z, Baby Boomers are also heavy users of these channels, with Facebook being the biggest for the demographic. According to Pew Research Center, of the 79% of Americans who were Facebook users in 2016, 72% were between the age of 50 and 64. They are also highly engaged users. One survey found the group 19% more likely to share content on Facebook than any other generation.
ENGAGE:BOOMERS
by Holly Pavlika on May 8, 10:00 AM
Many of us will head to the grocery store for Memorial Day to pick up a few items and, inevitably, that includes grabbing beer, wine or a spirit product. We have our list in hand and a pretty good idea of what we're going to buy. But something happens to 21% of us while in the store: We change our mind.
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by Robin Elwick on May 5, 1:00 PM
Awhile back there was a wave of adorable grandmas tagging themselves as rapper Grandmaster Flash - albeit inadvertently. While simply a humorous footnote to those less adept at using technology, it brings up the important point that when designing for seniors we need to make recognize the difficulties they may face.
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by Mark Bradbury on May 4, 1:00 PM
Boomers are often credited with making 50 the new 30, but with more than half of this generation now over 60, they're making 60-something look pretty darn good, too.
ENGAGE:BOOMERS
by Jim Gilmartin on May 1, 10:00 AM
Much research about the science of emotion has materialized in the last few decades, resulting in a shift in thinking about decision theories. The studies reveal that emotions constitute powerful, pervasive, and predictable drivers of decision making. Across different fields, significant regularities appear in the mechanisms through which emotions influence judgments and choices. This conclusion represents the learnings from the past 35 years of research on emotion and decision making. It is likely you agree; if you do not agree, perhaps you should consider learning more.
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