Digital Millennials: R U Ready

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Right now, an entire generation, larger than the Baby Boomers and with unprecedented discretionary spending power, is growing up knowing only a world that is always electronically connected, always portable and always customizable. How will this generation's immersion in today's technology challenge the world as we once knew it? Understanding digital millennials is critical to maximizing and sustaining growth. The good news? Through extensive research, Resource Interactive has mapped the Millennials' daily digital interactions to shed light on their attitudes and behaviors. Review this presentation and discover: • Who digital millennials are • How millennials perceive philanthropy • How they are shaping the political landscapes • What millennials expect from their shopping experiences • What you can do to maximize your interactions with digital millennials

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PRESENTED BY:

Jessica Ried, Assoc. Director, Research & Insights

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TODAY’S PRESENTATION

» Who they are

» Why they matter

» What appeals, what you can do

» Who they are

» Why they matter

» What appeals, what you can do

» Studied 72 Millennials over an 8-week period: one-on-one interviews, in-home video diaries, online focus groups, eye tracking

» Incorporated quantitative data by JupiterResearch, Harris Interactive, Forrester, MTV, etc.

» Reviewed topical books: Millennials Rising, Pop Culture, and Generation Me

» Survey with Communispace community

OUR APPROACH

OUR DIGITAL MILLENNIALS

» 14-24 years old

» Digital lifestyle focus

» 10 hours online/week

» 30 min mobile phone/day

» 6-10 text/IM day

» Social networking

» Distribution of age, race, gender, spending and geography

Who they areWho they are

GEN Y

IM GENERATION

BLING GENERATION

GENERATION ME

ECHO BOOMERS

HOW THEY CAME TO BE

Strauss and Howe, 2006

ERA OF THE CODDLED CHILD

NO LOSERS, JUST WINNING-CHALLENGED

DEFINING TRAITS OF DIGITAL MILLENNIALS

Perpetually Connected

Multi-tasking and “Productive”

Filtering for Immediacy and Control

Self-Expressive yet Assimilative

Self-Entitled and Optimistic

PERPETUALLY CONNECTED

DEFINING TRAITS:

DIVERSE ACTIVITIES ONLINE

Forrester, 2008

70% of teens use their cell phones to take photos and videos. Sulake, 2008

High school kids typically dash off

35-40 text messages a day. The Score & More Campus Writers, 2007

62% of 18-25 year olds used a social networking site in the past 30 days.Resource Interactive iCitizen Motivational Survey, 2007

STAYING CONNECTED VIA MOBILES

Forrester, 2008Q: How frequently do you do the following activities on a cell phone / Smartphone or handheld wireless device?Age group: 18-28 year olds

EMAIL USAGE IS FLAT - NOT PREFERRED

Harris Interactive, 2007Q: Yesterday, how many emails did you get/send?

I facebooked her.

— Micky, 16

MULTITASKING AND “PRODUCTIVE”

DEFINING TRAITS:

24-HOUR MEDIA CONSUMPTION

Harris Interactive, 2007Q: What did you do yesterday?

Age Group: 15-21 year olds

57% of teens simultaneously watch TV and surf the web.OTX and eCrush, September, 2007

Unstructured free time has decreased by 37% since 1981. Strauss and Howe, 2006

61% of young consumers feel that video ads are too long and occur too often.Forrester, 2007

FILTERING FOR IMMEDIACY AND CONTROL

DEFINING TRAITS:

37% of 18-24 year olds feel their review should be posted and unedited. JupiterResearch, 2006

62% wish mobile phones could be ordered with just the features they choose. Harris Interactive, 2008

31% of Millennials have customized a product online.Forrester, 2008

NEED MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES AND VIEWS

JupiterResearch, 2008

Pop-ups are the devil.

— Anna, 15

SELF-EXPRESSIVE YET ASSIMILATIVE

DEFINING TRAITS:

64% of online teens

(12-17) have participated

in one or more content-

creating activities online.Pew Internet, 2007

46% of Gen Y often tell their friends about products that interest them. Forrester, 2008

59% prefer WOM over any other vehicle to learn about new products and services. Harris Interactive, 2008

Together EveryoneAchieves More

T.E.A.M.

OPTIMISTIC AND SELF-ENTITLED

DEFINING TRAITS:

HIGH HOPES AND ASPIRATIONS

Harris Interactive, 2007 Q: If you could do any of the following, which would you like to do?Age Group: 15-21 year olds

36% of American teens want to become famous - and half that believe they will be.MTV, 2007

61% of teens indicate they download music illegally.Piper Jaffray, 2008

66% of 13 – 21 year olds want to travel the world.Harris Interactive, 2007

— Matthew, 21

I will influence more people than you can imagine so show me what I want

and then you’ll be just fine.

Why they matter

WHY THEY MATTER

Their Size Mirrors Boomers

Spending Power & Influence

Impact on the Purchasing Cycle

Effect on the Political Landscape

Behaviors on Charitable Giving

US Census Bureau, 2007

MILLENNIALS’ SIZE MIRRORS BOOMERS’

US Census Bureau, 2007

MILLENNIALS’ SIZE MIRRORS BOOMERS’

MILLENNIALS INFLUENCING ALL OTHERS

US Census Bureau, 2007

SPENDING POWER OF MILLENNIALS

»$200,000,000,000+

»15%-17% spent online

INFLUENCING HH PURCHASES

Harris Interactive, 2007Q: What role do you play when your family buys the following?Age Group: 13-21 year olds

OFFLINE PURCHASING DRIVEN BY ONLINELearn about products online, and then buy them at a store

Harris Interactive, 2007

ONLINE PURCHASING HAS TRACTION

» 72% of 18-24 year olds purchased or researched products online

JupiterResearch, 2008

AWARENESS CONSIDERATION SELECTION PURCHASE LOYALTY

Go to store

View TV or print

ad

Compareoptions

Choose best

option

Buy itemJoin/align with brand

MILLENNIALS ARE CHANGING SHOPPING

Search for brand

Research product

View designer

video

Visit a store

Order outfit

Send mobile pic

Upload pics of

purchase

Read a review or

blog

A NEW CUSTOMER JOURNEY1. A proliferation of engaging digital touchpoints 2. Non-linear, cross-channel3. Web-first for many consumer buying decisions

ReadFacebook

feeds

SHIFTING OF THE POLITICAL WINDS

Pew Internet, 2008Party identification among young voters.Age Group: 18-29 year olds

%

The economy, energy and the environment, as

well as healthcare are the most important issues for Millennials this election.RI survey of Communispace Community, 2008

85% of Gen Y

voters plan to vote this election cycle.Experience, Inc, October 2008

54% plan to vote for Barack Obama.RI survey of Communispace Community, 2008

LEVERAGING THE YOUTH VOTE

LEVERAGING THE YOUTH VOTE

LEVERAGING THE YOUTH VOTE

UNPRECEDENTED IN-GAME ADVERTISING

Xbox 360 racing game, Burnout Paradise

— Samantha, 23

I think our generation will play a big role in the upcoming election.

BEHAVIORS ON CHARITABLE GIVING

SPIRIT GIVERS NOT THERE YET

ÜBER GIVERS CONSISTENT GIVERS RI

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“I think helping a group make their fundraising goals possible would be a great motivator…I also would like to see where and what my money is going towards.”

“I donate used items to the Goodwill every three months or so, but haven't donated money because I just don’t have any to spare.”

“I donate money every week directly out of my paycheck to the local United Way.”

“I donate to about 2-3 charities monthly…I am compelled to give because of knowing what is going on in the world.”

50% of Gen Y said a retailer’s environmental policy influenced their shopping behavior. Martiz, September 2007

50% of Millennials agree that regularly donating your time to help others in need is a sign of success and accomplishment. Yankelovich Moniyor, 2008

61% agree with the statement I don’t trust companies that brag about all of the good they do. Yankelovich Monitor, 2008

I hate to be skeptical but I wonder sometimes if they do it because it would

look bad if they didn’t (role of brands and charitable giving).

— Alyssa, 24

What appeals, what you can doWhat appeals, what you can do

KEEP IT REAL.

KEEP IT REAL: VS PINK

» Authentic to the brand

» Uses web as a hub to elevate products, events and promotions

KEEP IT REAL: VS PINK

» Authentic to the brand

» Uses web as a hub to elevate products, events and promotions

HEAR ME OUT.

HEAR ME OUT: Netflix

» Easy to read and post reviews

» See what your friends recommend

HEAR ME OUT: Amazon

» Easy to read and post reviews

» Tip: need to solicit and delineate by affinity group

BE ORIGINAL OR DON’T BE.

BE ORIGINAL OR DON’T BE: Reebok

» White board tennis shoe

» Allows consumers to customize and express themselves

BE ORIGINAL OR DON’T BE: Converse

» Making available limited edition merchandise

» Voice is synchronized with the offering

BE ORIGINAL OR DON’T BE: Rugby

» Customizable products

» Socially responsible

» News room blog

MY WAY…NOW.

MY WAY…NOW: Google Checkout

» Consumer control

» Efficient

MY WAY…NOW: Taaz

» Can sample the assortment

» Upload and edit images

MY WAY…NOW : Amazon

» Universal shopping List

» Lives in toolbar

» Customizable and sharable

ENTERTAIN ME.

ENTERTAIN ME: Funny and Fun

KEEP IT REAL.HEAR ME OUT.

BE ORIGINAL OR DON’T BE.MY WAY…NOW.

ENTERTAIN ME.

Millennials are demanding

R U Listening?

Q&A

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