5. Baby Boomers
Born 1945 -1964
(Age 55-74)
Retiring &
Downsizing
Loyal to Brands
Purchase
important items
in-store
Will shop online
& in-store
6. Baby Boomers
More than half of new household
items and furnishings are purchased
by people over 50.
*Source: www.WPPAUNZ.com – Secrets & Lies Study 2019
8. Born 1965 -1980
(Age 39-54)
More buying
power than other
generations
Preference for
personalised
experience
Highly values in-
store service and
experience
Research
purchase on a
device, prefers
to purchase
online via PC
Generation X
10. Born 1980 -1994
(Age 25-39)
Buying decisions
influenced by
social media and
reviews
Design is more
important than
function
Strong preference
for product
personalisation
Prefer to shop and
buy on mobile
(not PC)
Generation Y
“Millennials”
11. Currently represent the largest
demographic of consumers
known to mankind.
Generation Y
“Millennials”
15. Spending Preferences
MILLENNIALS
are spending
more of their
income on
GENERATION X
are spending
more of their
income on
BABY BOOMERS
are spending
more of their
income on
SOCIALIZATION EDUCATION CLOTHING SERVICES EATING OUT EATING IN TRANSPORT
PERSONAL
INSURANCE
HEALTH CARE
SAVINGS ENTERTAINMENT
SERVICES PERSONAL
CARE
PRODUCTS
READING MISCELLANEOUS
SPENDING
*Source: University of Southern California - https://appliedpsychologydegree.usc.edu/blog/psychology-of-successfully-marketing-to-millennials/
16. Shopping Preferences
MILLENNIALS
Shop Online
GENERATION X
Shop Online
BABY BOOMERS
Shop Online
53%
28%
10%
*Source: University of Southern California - https://appliedpsychologydegree.usc.edu/blog/psychology-of-successfully-marketing-to-millennials/
17. Device Preferences
*Source: University of Southern California - https://appliedpsychologydegree.usc.edu/blog/psychology-of-successfully-marketing-to-millennials/
● MILLENNIALS ● GENERATION X ● BABY BOOMERS
Baby Boomers are more likely to use their computers
Gen X are more likely to use their computers & tablets
Millennials are more likely to use their computers & smartphones
22. Priorities
have evolved
(or delayed)
by financial &
other
constraints
*Source: https://www.deloitte.com/milleninalsurvey - 2019
Millennials Ambitions:
57%
52%
49%
46%
39%
travel the world
earn high salary
buy a home
make a positive impact
start a family
29. preference for
personalised
experience
buying decisions
are made using
online research
buying decisions
influenced by
social media and
online reviews
design is just as
important than
function
strong preference
for product
personalisation
highly values in-
store service and
experience
35. 68% of market leaders have adopted a
customer journey strategy as part of
their overall business strategy
*Source: Salesforce Research 2016 State of the Market Report - www.salesforce.com/research