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What Happens When Millennials Get The Wallet?
in partnership with
October 2013
between Millennials and non-‐Millennials
-‐Jeff Fromm and Christie Garton
Marketing to Millennials
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Table of Contents
Background Page 4Page 5
About Berglass + Associates Page 6Hypothesis Page 7Methodology and Respondent Profile Page 8
Key Findings Page 10
Level of Attention Being Paid to Millennials Page 13
Degree of Understanding of Millennials Page 19
Marketing in the Millennial Age Page 25Overview Page 25In-‐Store Page 32Digital Page 42Listening to Millennials Page 52
Millennials and the Modern Retail Organization Page 58
Appendix Page 64
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BACKGROUND
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For 100 years, Women's Wear Daily (WWD), a property of Fairchild Fashion Media, has
been the daily media of record -‐ and the industry voice of authority -‐ for senior
executives in the global women's and men's fashion, retail and beauty communities
and the consumer media covering the market. Often referred to as "the fashion bible,"
WWD provides a balance of timely, credible business news and key fashion trends to a
dedicated readership of retailers, designers, manufacturers, marketers, financiers, Wall
Street analysts, media executives, ad agencies, and tastemakers around the globe. As an
increasingly complex marketplace heightens the need for information and competitive
intelligence, WWD delivers with frequency, integrity, independence, spirited coverage
and a long tradition that demands staffers get the story and get it first.
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About Berglass+Associates
Berglass+Associates is the premier executive search firm serving both the pure-‐play
and brick-‐and-‐mortar retail universe. By combining a substantive history with a
significant leadership placements. Its clients include Neiman Marcus, ModCloth,
Avon, Coach, Restoration Hardware, Fanatics, Rue La La, Target, Warby Parker and
Under Armour.
Berglass+Associates was the first retail focused search firm to recognize that the digital
world was going to redefine retail leadership. Now, as the Millennials
they will dominate the shopping landscape and change the very nature of retail. As the
Berglass+Associates
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Hypothesis
We know from outside research that the Millennial generation (currently ages 14-‐33) is approximately 80 million strong, representing 25% of the U.S. population (larger than the Baby Boomers, and 3 times that of Generation X).2 They are responsible for $200 billion in spending annually and are set to outspend the Baby Boomers by 2017.5
Because the motivations, values, and attitudes of Millennials are different than those of previous generations, current business strategies and tactics do not apply. 1
We hypothesize that the retail industry may not be adapting at the pace necessary to remain viable now and in the years ahead, because:
1) They underestimate the size and spending power of the Millennial generation
Millennials
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Methodology & Respondent ProfileTargeted online survey conducted in September 2013121 U.S. business leaders professionally involved in retail
Type of Retail Organizations84 brick-‐and-‐mortar (61 with e-‐commerce)
37 multi-‐ Sephora)24 single-‐brand specialty stores (e.g., Ann Taylor, H&M)13 single-‐brand luxury stores (e.g. Prada)3 mass volume retailer/buying club (e.g., Walmart, Costco)
17 direct mail order catalog3 TV home shopping
Roles/Titles100% Director or above33% CEO/President86% involved in marketing for their organizations
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Primarily apparel/accessories/footwear/beauty sectors87 involved in apparel 80 involved in accessories (including jewelry/watches) 65 involved in footwear 44 involved in beauty 30 involved in other consumer goods (e.g., toys, electronics, appliances, health/wellness, home decor, etc.)
Note: Total is greater than 121 due to respondent involvement in multiple areas.
Annual revenue breakdown:
All responses were anonymousThis is a qualitative research study; results reflect the responses of the retail executives surveyed and are not meant to represent the entire population of retailers9
Annual RevenueTotal Retail
Online Retail (including mobile & tablet apps)
$1 billion and above 20 4Between $100 million and $999 million 17 13Under $100 million 58 68Prefer not to answer/don't know 26 36
KEY FINDINGS
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Approximately half of respondents are unaware that Millennials are expected to outspend Baby Boomers annually within 5 years.
More than a quarter of respondents mistakenly believe that the #1 influencer of Millennialsas opposed to the opinions of friends which is known to be the greatest driver.
Of those respondents who target a broad base of consumers, less than half have distinct marketing strategies for reaching each generation.
60% of respondents are not conducting any kind of research on -‐ or analysis of -‐ Millennials.
Only 36% of respondents from companies with both physical stores and e-‐experience.
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Key Findings
With only a couple of exceptions, respondents from companies with both physical stores and e-‐commerce websites appear to be on par with those from pure play companies as it relates to serving the needs of Millennials.
However, less than a third of respondents with physical stores are employing in-‐store apps, QR codes, mobile checkout, or promotions tied to GPS enabled devices (geo-‐targeting).
83% of respondents whose companies are active in social media state that a senior executive is responsible for their social media content.
Based on survey responses from Presidents and CEOs, 7 new digitally-‐oriented senior management positions are quickly emerging in the retail sector, several of which will report directly to the CEO within 3 years.
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Level of Attention Being Paid to Millennials
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What We Know
Approximately 80 million strong, Millennials represent 25% of the United States population.2
The annual spending power of Millennials in the U.S. is $200 billion.5
The Millennial generation is expected to out-‐spend Baby Boomers by 2017.5
By 2030, the Millennials will be larger in volume than all other generations combined. 3
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Respondents overwhelmingly agree that Millennialsare important to their businesses.
93% of respondents stated that Millennials are important to their businesses today.98% of respondents stated that Millennials will be important to their businesses in 3 years (2016).
15 n=121
93%
7%
Respondents Who Say Millennials are Important
Important Not Important
Though 89% of respondents understand the size of the Millennial generation, 75% underestimate their spending power.
16 n=12175% underestimate CORRECT
8%
27%
40%
21%
3%
0%5%
10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%
$10 Billion $50 Billion $100 Billion $200 Billion $300 Billion
Respondents' Estimates of U.S. Millennials Annual Direct Spend
Approximately half of respondents are unaware that Millennials are expected to outspend Baby Boomers annually within 5 years.
17 n=121
CORRECT
51% 49%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
True False
Millennials will Outspend Baby Boomers within 5 Years
60% of respondents are not conducting any kind of research on -‐ or analysis of -‐ the Millennials.
18 n=121
21% 18% 18% 14%
60%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Qualitative Research
Quantitative Research
Segmentation Analysis
Other Research No Research
Research on Millennials
Degree of Understanding of Millennials
What We Know
Millennials are digital natives Internet, and social media.1
Millennials embody contradictions.2
They want instant gratification yet they are financially cautious.6
They are narcissistic12 yet they are involved in social causes and charity.8 & 14
Opinions of friends are the strongest influencer of Millennials 5
Millennials are socially and environmentally aware and responsible.5
Millennials value experience over material goods. 5
While Millennials say they value privacy, they are willing to share some private information in exchange for added benefits or discounts.1
Millennials are savvy consumers who value authenticity and transparency; they 3
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At least 7 out of 10 respondents correctly identified certain key traits of the Millennial generation.
21 n = 121
But only about half correctly identified their other most distinctive traits.
Source: Fromm, J. and C. Garton. (2013). Marketing to Millennials. AMACOM, New York; Time Magazine, May, 20, 2013.
Percentage of Respondents Who Associate Trait with Millennials
Innovative 90%Influence Their Peers and Parents 88%Socially Conscious and Involved 80%Narcissistic/Self-Involved 75%Positive/Optimistic 75%Nice 70%
Percentage of Respondents Who Associate Trait with Millennials
Lack respect for authority 54%Financially cautious 55%Value experience over material goods 53%Lazy 48%Pragmatic 46%
Most respondents missed two important differences between Millennials and prior generations.
n=12122
Almost half of respondents overestimate Millennials79% of respondents overestimate Millennialssavvy as they are).
Source: Fromm, J. and C. Garton. (2013). Marketing to Millennials. AMACOM, New York.
46%
54%
Millennials
The same or more so than prior generationsLess so than prior generations
79%
21%
Millennials
The same or more so than prior generationsLess so than prior generations
More than a quarter of respondents mistakenly believe that the #1 influencer of Millennialspurchasing decisions is online brand advertising.
23 n=121
CORRECT
1%
26%
1%
0%
72%
0%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Traditional Brand Advertising
Online Brand Advertising
Price-driven Promotional Advertising
Out of Home Advertising (e.g., billboards, kiosks)
Opinions of Friends
Opinions of Parents
Respondents' Ideas on #1 Influencer of Millennials Activity
More than 1/3 of respondents mistakenly believe that privacy is not at all important to Millennials.
24 n=121CORRECT
34%
56%
10%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Not at all important Somewhat important Very important
Importance of Privacy to Millennials
Overview
Marketing in the Millennial Age
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What We KnowMarketing strategies that have been highly effective in the past do not work with Millennials.1 & 10
Millennialsshareworthy
2 & 21
Millennials respond well to stories and humor. 4
Millennials prefer images and videos to words.9
Millennials expect benefits in exchange for their personal information. 6
Millennials place high value on their unique identity and therefore seek out products and solutions that are personalized and customized. 6
Millennials are socially/environmentally aware and responsible8; as such, they -‐ 6
37% of Millennials say they are willing to purchase a product or service to support a cause they believe in, even if it means paying a bit more. 6
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Of those respondents who target a broad base of consumers, less than half have distinct marketing strategies for reaching each generation.
27 n=120
48%53%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Yes No
Different Strategies for Each Generation
Less than half of respondents say that their companies and merchandise are environmentally friendly and sustainable.
28 n=121
45%
8% 9%
26%
12%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Now In 12 months In 24 months Not in the Works Not Sure
Focus on Environmental Sustainability
-‐marketing.
29 n=121
45%
18%
1%
19% 17%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Now In 12 months In 24 months Not in the Works Not Sure
Employ "Cause-Related" Marketing
Less than half of respondents offer custom and/or personalized products/solutions.
30 n=121
45%
17%
7%
21%
10%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Now In 12 months In 24 months Not in the Works Not Sure
Offer Personalized Products/Solutions
Less than half of respondents offer special values or
information.
31 n=121
44%
15%
0%
22% 19%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Now In 12 months In 24 months Not in the Works Not Sure
Offer Benefits in Exchange for Personal Information
In-‐Store
Marketing in the Millennial Age
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What We Know
Millennials value experiences over material goods; they therefore seek in-‐store experiences that are stimulating, satisfying, unique and memorable. 6
For millennials, technology (e.g., QR codes, mobile messages, apps, etc.) is part of the shopping experience. 6
Online, mobile and in-‐store technology must be integrated and seamless. 6 & 15
Critical components for physical stores in the Millennial age include:
Extended online product assortment11
The ability to pick up online purchases in store11
Shared/common inventory fulfillment across physical stores and the web11
Online, mobile and in-‐store technology must be agile so that retailers can adapt to the rapidly changing environment. 13
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74% of respondents with physical stores believe they are creating exceptional in-‐store experiences that are unique, memorable and fun.
34 n=84
74%
17%
2% 2% 5%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Now In 12 months In 24 months Not in the works Not sure
Exceptional/Unique In-Store Experience
However, only 37% of respondents with physical stores are employing branded entertainment to impact the in-‐store experience.
35 n=84
37%
19%10%
26%
8%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Now In 12 months In 24 months Not in the works Not sure
In-Store Entertainment
26% have no plans to do so in the next two years.
Furthermore, less than a third of respondents with physical stores are employing in-‐store apps, QR codes, mobile checkout, or promotions tied to GPS enabled devices (geo-‐targeting).
36 n=84
26%
32%
25%
11%
30%
17%
29%25%
2%0%
10%6%
26%30%
26%
33%
15%
21%
11%
25%
0%5%
10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%50%
Apps QR Codes Mobile Checkout GeoTargeting
In-Store Technology
Now In 12 months In 24 months Not in the works Not sure
Approximately half will be employing all of these tactics except for geo-‐targeting within one year.
64% of respondents with physical stores and e-‐commerce are offering a broader and/or different mix of products online vs. in store.
37 n=61
64%
16%
3%10% 7%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Now In 12 months In 24 months Not in the works Not sure
Broader/Different Product Mix Online
Another 16% expect to begin doing so within one year.
Almost half of respondents with physical stores and e-‐commerce are offering the ability to order online from inside the store.
38 n=61
49%
26%
3%
18%
3%0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Now In 12 months In 24 months Not in the works Not sure
Ability to Order Online While In Store
Another 26% expect to begin doing so within one year.
Approximately 1/3 of respondents with physical stores and e-‐commerce are offering the ability to purchase online and pick up in store.
39 n=61
34%25%
10%20%
11%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Now In 12 months In 24 months Not in the works Not sure
Ability to Pick Up Online Order In Store
Another 25% expect to begin doing so within one year.
Almost half of respondents with physical stores and e-‐commerce are leveraging/utilizing common/shared inventory.
40 n=61
49%
23%
5%11% 11%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Now In 12 months In 24 months Not in the works Not sure
Shared/Common Inventory
Another 23% expect to begin doing so within one year.
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With only one or two exceptions, hybrid companies* appear to be on par with pure play companies as it relates to serving the needs of Millennials.
Marketing Tactic
Percentage of Respondents Who Say Company Is Engaging in Tactic Now Or Will Be Doing
So Within 12 Months
Hybrid* (n=61)
Pure Play (n=37)
Optimized mobile site for e-commerce 80% 81%Mobile app for e-commerce 67% 68%Tablet app for e-commerce 54% 62%Invite consumers to help create product 43% 49%Listen to consumers and take action on insights 82% 86%Offer exclusive deals/discounts via social media 75% 86%Provide customer service via social media 75% 76%Offer benefits in exhange for customer info 64% 59%Provide a seamless online experience (across all screens) 70% 70%Environmentally friendly 46% 57%Engage in cause-related marketing 62% 62%Offer custom/personalized products 70% 49%
-commerce operations
Digital
Marketing in the Millennial Age
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What We Know
Millennials are digital natives and avid social media users. 6
Millennials expect instant gratification: speed, ease, efficiency, security and convenience in all of their transactions, whether they be online, mobile, or in-‐store.6 & 15
Millennials expect the online experience to reflect the physical shopping experience; they do not differentiate between screens and expect a seamless experience from one device to the next and from their devices to the store. 3 & 17
Millennials follow brands on social media in order to obtain deals and coupons, and they expect the rewards they receive via social media to be exclusive to the channel.6
95.2% of U.S. Millennial adults will be mobile phone users -‐-‐ and ¾ of that group will be mobile internet users -‐-‐ by the end of 2013.7
70% of Millennials check their phones every hour.12
67% of Millennial smartphone users have used their devices to shop; 55% say smartphoneshave influenced their decision to make a purchase.16
Millennials expect mobile advertising to be useful, entertaining, informational, and/or valuable (e.g. discounts, added value, etc.)6 and they expect to receive the right message at the right place at the right time.1
43
81% of respondents sell merchandise through their own e-‐commerce websites and/or apps.
44 n=121
81%
19%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Yes No
Conduct e-Commerce
73% of respondents whose companies have physical stores also engage in e-‐commerce.
45 n=84
73%
27%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Yes No
Have Physical Stores + e-Commerce
Almost half of respondents whose companies conduct e-‐commerce have not yet optimized their e-‐commerce sites for mobile devices.
46 n=98
Within one year, 81% of respondents whose companies conduct e-‐commerce will have optimized their e-‐commerce sites for mobile devices.Only about 1/3 of respondents whose companies conduct e-‐commerce have launched mobile or tablet e-‐commerce apps; the figures will increase to 67% (mobile app) and 57% (tablet app) within one year..
Now Within One Year
Optimized Mobile Website 54% 81%
Mobile App 33% 67%
Tablet App 31% 57%
36% have integrated their e-‐commerce channels with their physical stores for a seamless customer experience.
47 n=61
Another 31% plan to integrate their in-‐store and e-‐commerce channels within one year.
36%31%
15%8% 10%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Now In 12 months In 24 months Not in the works
Not sure
Seamless Offline/Online Experience
-commerce operations
94% of respondents state that their companies are active in social media.
48 n=114
94%
6%
Active In Social Media
Active Not Active
Of those respondents whose companies are active in social media, 68% are offering deals and discounts via social media.
49 n=114
Another 12% expect to do so within the next 12 months.
68%
12%1%
14%4%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Now In 12 months In 24 months Not in the Works
Not Sure
Offer Deals/Discounts via Social Media
Less than half of respondents involved in marketing have optimized their mobile/tablet websites or launched mobile/tablet apps.
50 n=104
The percentage of respondents with optimized mobile/tablet sites and/or mobile/tablet apps will increase significantly within the next year.
48%
35%
20% 18%
74%64%
54%44%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Optimized Mobile Website
Optimized Tablet Website
Mobile App Tablet App
Optimized Mobile/Tablet Sites and Apps
Now One Year From Now
Less than half of respondents involved in marketing who report that Millennials are important to their businesses say that SMS/text is very important in reaching them.
51 n=97
6% 5% 6%
27%
46%
9%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Not at all important
Not very important
Neither important nor unimportant
Somewhat important
Very important Don't Know/Not Sure
Importance of SMS/Text in Reaching Millennials
Listening to Millennials
Marketing in the Millennial Age
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What We KnowMillennials like to participate in influencing and shaping brands, from social media/website content to advertising to product development and enhancement. 6
Millennials expect companies to take their comments on social media to heart and act upon them quickly. 6
Millennials expect brand engagement in social media to be non-‐intrusive (i.e., listening) and authentic (i.e., responding).6
Millennials believe in crowd-‐sourcing advice and shopping collaboratively. 2
Engaging with customers one-‐to-‐one via social media and taking their comments to heart is expected to be standard practice by 2016.6
53
71% of respondents say their companies listen to consumer input and take action based on their insights.
54 n=121
12% expect to begin doing so within one year.
71%
12%3% 7% 7%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Now In 12 months In 24 months Not in the works Not sure
Listen To/Take Action on Consumer Input
However, less than 1/3 of respondents say their companies invite consumers to participate in creating product/service offerings.
15% plan to start doing so within the next 12 months, but 32% have no plans to do so within the next 2 years.
55 n=121
30%
15%
2%
32%21%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Now In 12 months In 24 months Not in the works Not sure
Invite Consumers to Co-Create Products/Services
Of those respondents whose companies are active in social media, 62% are offering customer service via social media.
An additional 15% will begin to offer customer service via social media within 12 months.
56 n=114
62%
15%4%
12%6%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Now In 12 months In 24 months Not in the Works Not Sure
Customer Service Via Social Media
More than 1 in 5 respondents overestimate the length of time remaining before one-‐on-‐one engagement with consumers via social media will become standard practice.
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35%
45%
12% 9%
0%5%
10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%50%
1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Never
How Long Until One-on-One Engagement Via Social Media Becomes Standard?
n=121CORRECT
Millennials and the Modern Retail Organization
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What We Know18
The roles of chief marketing officer and chief information officer are blending.18
Some companies are structured so that their e-‐commerce teams report into marketing. 18
Many companies are adding key new digitally-‐driven positions to the C-‐suite, including Chief Innovation Officer, Chief Cloud Officer, and Chief Social Media Officer.19
in Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and mobile technology as they are in merchandising, marketing, and the balance sheet.20
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Based on survey responses from Presidents and CEOs, 7 new digitally-‐oriented senior management positions are quickly emerging in the retail sector.
60 n=40
Exist Today
Will Exist In 3 Years % Change
Chief Cloud Officer 0 7 N/A
Chief Content Officer 5 14 180%
Chief Customer Officer 9 19 111%
Chief Digital Officer 4 15 275%
Chief e-Commerce Officer 11 23 109%
Chief Experience Officer 3 12 300%
Chief Social Media Officer 7 22 214%
At least half of the Chief Customer Officers, Chief e-‐commerce Officers, Chief Experience Officers and Chief Social Media Officers will report directly to the CEO within 3 years.
61 n=40
In 3 Years
Role will exist
Direct Report to
CEO/ President
% Direct Report
Chief Cloud Officer 7 2 29%Chief Content Officer 14 4 29%Chief Customer Officer 19 12 63%Chief Digital Officer 15 4 27%Chief e-Commerce Officer 23 15 65%Chief Experience Officer 12 6 50%Chief Social Media Officer 22 11 50%
83% of respondents whose companies are active on social media stated that a senior executive is responsible for social media content.
62 n=114
83%
17%2%
1%10%
4%3%
2%35%
1%19%
7%
0% 20% 40%
Other
VP
Chief Financial Officer
Head of eCommerce
Chief Merchandising Officer
Chief Information Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Executive Officer
Owner/Founder
Who's In Charge of Social Media Content
35% state that the CMO is in charge of social media content.
80% of respondents whose companies are actively listening/responding via social media state that a senior executive is responsible for this activity.
63 n=113
80%
20%2%
1%8%
4%4%
1%35%
1%16%
8%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%
Other
VP
Chief Financial Officer
Head of e-Commerce
Chief Merchandising Officer
Chief Information Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Executive Officer
Owner/Founder
Who's In Charge of Social Media Listening/Responding
35% state that the CMO is in charge of social media listening/responding.
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65 n=121
5% 1%
34%
11%3%3%2%2%1%
19%
19%
Respondent Breakout By Title
ChairmanBoard MemberCEO/PresidentOwner/Founder/PartnerChief Financial OfficerChief Operating OfficerChief Marketing OfficerChief Merchandising OfficerChief Information OfficerEVP/SVP/VPDirector
66 n=121
12%
23%
28%
24%
6%7%
Respondent Breakout by Age
25-3435-4445-5455-6465+Prefer Not to Answer
67 n=121
40%
21%
39%
Respondent Breakout by Type of Retailer
Vertical Specialty Retailer
Retailer Selling Branded Goods Purchased From WholesalersBlended Wholesaler/Retailer
68 n=84
8%
44%29%
15%4%
Respondent Breakout By Type of Store(Respondents with Physical Stores Only)
Multi-Brand Department StoreMulti-Brand Specialty StoreSingle Brand Specialty StoreSingle Brand Luxury StoreMass Volume Retailer/Buying Club
69 n=98
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30
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Apparel Accessories Footwear Beauty Other Consumer Goods
Respondent Breakout by Type of Goods Sold
Most respondents missed two important differences between Millennials and prior generations.
n=12170 Source: Fromm, J. and C. Garton. (2013). Marketing to Millennials. AMACOM, New York.
Character TraitACCORDING TO OUTSIDE
RESEARCH
ACCORDING TO RESPONDENTS
More so than Prior
Generations
About the same as
Prior Generations
Less so than Prior
Generations
Accepting of others (ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, etc.)
Millennials are MORE so than prior generations
93% 5% 2%Believe self-actualization (developing one's own unique identity/potential) is more important than money 64% 27% 8%
Burdened with student loan debt 79% 18% 3%
Have a global perspective 61% 26% 12%
Brand loyal
Millennials are LESS so than prior generations
12% 34% 55%
Naive 29% 50% 21%Burdened with household debt (e.g., mortgage, car) 23% 43% 34%
Patient 4% 31% 65%
Of respondents involved in marketing whose companies actively seek the opinions of consumers, less than half are engaging in crowd-‐sourcing or soliciting input on advertising or website content.
71 n=90
82%
14%
63%
19%
39%
18%
86%
37%
81%
61%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Use social media channels to gather
feedback
Engage in crowd-sourcing
Solicit input on product/service enhancements
Solicit input on advertising
Solicit input on website content
yes no
82% are using social media channels to gather feedback.
63% are soliciting input on product/service enhancements.
Of those respondents whose companies conduct e-‐commerce, 39% have integrated one or more e-‐commerce channels (e.g., web + app) to create a seamless online customer experience.
Another 32% plan to integrate their e-‐commerce channels within one year.
72 n=98
39%32%
3%
14% 12%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Now In 12 months In 24 months Not in the works Not sure
Seamless Online Experience
Of the subset of respondents involved in marketing whose companies are active on Facebook, more are concerned about the # of likes and shares than they are about the content of the comments on their FB pages.
73 n=98
38%43%
30%38%
53%47%
59%
49%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
# of likes # of comments # of shares content of comments
Matters Somewhat Matters a Lot
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