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What’s the Deal with Millennials?

Retail Remix · November 28, 2022 · 31 min

Summary

Millennials, often overlooked by brands fixated on Gen Z, represent a powerful consumer segment with significant disposable income and evolving purchasing habits. This episode leverages new GWI data to reveal key millennial trends, their digital engagement, and what drives their brand loyalty, offering tangible strategies for retailers to capture this lucrative market. Neglecting millennials is a missed opportunity for substantial business growth and lasting customer relationships.

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Themes

retail & omnichannelbrand & contentanalytics & attribution

Topics covered

millennial consumer behaviorgenerational marketinggwi data insightsdigital engagement strategiesbrand loyalty factorseconomic impact on spending

Episode description

Every brand and retailer seems to be talking about Gen Z or Gen Alpha. But new data from GWI shows that there is more to millennial consumers than meets the eye...and businesses need to take note.

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
Businesses need to shift focus from solely Gen Z to include millennials, who possess significant purchasing power and brand loyalty.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Utilize GWI data and similar consumer insights to understand evolving millennial priorities such as sustainability, value, and experiences.
What does this episode say about analytics & attribution?
Brands should prioritize seamless online and offline experiences and tailor digital engagement strategies to millennial media consumption patterns.
What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
Develop marketing strategies that acknowledge economic factors like inflation and housing costs, which influence millennial spending and value perception.
What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
Invest in building lasting relationships with millennials through personalized experiences and by aligning with their values, rather than chasing every new trend.

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