Nielsen Names Generation C as Digital Audience
Posted by Camden Smith on Mar 1, 2012 in Advertising, Blog, Branding, Social Media Bug BitesEndorse Us With Google+
Generation C Becomes Powerful Online Audience
A new generation is born called Generation C short for the “connected” generation.
Assumptions may have business owners thinking this is a generation outside of the target audience traditionally 25 to 54-years-old, but according to Nielsen and NM Incite’s U.S. Digital Consumer Report released in February, Generation C is the primary digital consumer audience.
Between the ages of 18 and 34, Generation C, formerly known as Generation Y, is connecting with brands and products in new and unique ways. More than 58 percent of Generation C members use mobile phones to access social media accounts compared to 36.3 percent of users between the ages of 35 and 54.
This spend-happy audience makes decisions on wants not necessarily needs, and frankly their needs are defined a lot looser than those of us planning for retirement soon.
Although Nielsen’s Generation C may appear to have less buying power than Baby Boomers, they are now the primary target audience, because of their diverse media habits making them an impossible captive audience.
Businesses in all industries will have to garner the attention of Generation C members, because without their attention and money businesses will begin to slide down a slippery, profitless slope.
Challenge to Target Generation C With Marketing
The challenge is to captivate this audience within your budget, and we have some tips to help you connect.
Interesting Facts About Generation C and Digital Audiences
- They visit blogs to learn and read news more than they visit valid news websites
- Facebook is their top website search engine as well as Google
- WordPress ranked as the 4th top site visited with 24.5 million unique visits in 2011
By the end of 2011, NM Incites reports there were 181 million active blogs across the globe online.
- Generation C audience trusts advertising most if it appears on a brand-connected website
- Trusts advertising the least on social media sites and on mobile applications for less known brands
- 38% of mobile shoppers use mobile applications to compare prices and read reviews about your business
- Females account for 64% of all time spent on Netflix and Hulu to watch movies
- Hispanic consumers, all ages, are more likely to Netflix than Hulu
- Hulu users are more likely to have a Bachelor’s or advanced degree and over 50-years-old
Interesting Facts
Study participants gave more weight to ads with products placed in television programs than they did to social media website ads providing real insight for building trust with Generation C. Tablet users are twice as likely to click online ads than mobile users in this age group.
Simple Ways to Have an Audience With Generation C
- Create ongoing blog to attract Generation C visitors with relevant topics
- Write as a guest bloggers on popular blogs on WordPress.com, EzineArticles and other blogs relevant to your industry
- Target online advertising on well-known websites rather than buying a “blanket” online campaign
- Pay to be listed as a sponsored link in Google results under the Local Business AdWords area
- Post information online that is interesting – not just a pat on YOUR back!
- Consider ads on sites that rank at the top, but consider social media sites with caution if your strategy is to produce sales at a bricks and mortar location
Learn about general consumer media habits, will teach you how to target your marketing at Generation C members.
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