Boomers Trends & Statistics

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5 tips for engaging Gen Z in TV marketing

Article
Oct 19, 2022

The digitally native generation does not watch TV the same way baby boomers, Gen Xers, and even millennials might. Here are five tips we picked up at NYC Advertising Week that marketers can use to engage Gen Z with TV.

US Social Media Usage 2022

US Social Media Usage 2022

Report
Jun 16, 2022

US social network user growth has slowed to a crawl, and that means the social platforms will compete fiercely for users and engagement. Marketers should optimize their spending to take advantage of shifting consumer behaviors.

QR Codes Forecast and Trends 2022

QR Codes Forecast and Trends 2022

Report
Feb 11, 2022

The pandemic has accelerated consumer adoption of QR codes. Here’s how marketers can take advantage of the technology.

Most US adults have never used a BNPL service

Article
Dec 29, 2021

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) services are more popular among younger generations: 26% of US adults ages 34 and under regularly use these financing solutions, compared with just 8% of those 55 and older.

Boomers are the only age group that still prefers stores

Boomers are the only age group that still prefers stores

Article
Nov 23, 2021

Internet users worldwide plan on shopping both in-store and online this season.

US banks cater much more to boomers than millennials, executives say

US banks cater much more to boomers than millennials, executives say

Article
Oct 06, 2021

Among executives at US banks, less than half believe their institution has tools in place to effectively serve millennials.

Overtargeted video ads more frustrating than high ad load, US internet users say

Overtargeted video ads more frustrating than high ad load, US internet users say

Article
Aug 12, 2021

This is the leading complaint about ad-supported video

A demographic breakdown of US mobile gamers

A demographic breakdown of US mobile gamers

Article
May 18, 2021

Millennials and Gen Xers are gaming on mobile

Boomers have 10 times the household wealth of millennials in the US

Article
Apr 01, 2021

How much wealthier are boomers than younger generations?

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The top 5 issues US consumers are concerned about interfering with their retirement

The top 5 issues US consumers are concerned about interfering with their retirement

Article
Mar 24, 2021

Are healthcare costs preventing US adults from retiring?

More people over the age of 45 started mobile gaming in 2020 than any other age group

More people over the age of 45 started mobile gaming in 2020 than any other age group

Article
Mar 05, 2021

People ages 45 and older are leading in mobile gamer growth

Post-pandemic, boomers would prefer telehealth providers dial back the text messages

Post-pandemic, boomers would prefer telehealth providers dial back the text messages

Article
Jan 29, 2021

Boomers would rather leave telehealth messages on read

What Insider Intelligence Analysts Expect in 2021: SMS marketing, parents, and customer experience ROI

What Insider Intelligence Analysts Expect in 2021: SMS marketing, parents, and customer experience ROI

Audio
Dec 23, 2020

eMarketer principal analysts at Insider Intelligence Mark Dolliver and Jeremy Goldman discuss SMS marketing, calculating the ROI of customer experience, why Gen Z doesn't matter that much and boomers matter more, and what to know about parents in 2021.

Gen Z Is the Fastest-Growing Generation Among Smart Wearable Users

Gen Z Is the Fastest-Growing Generation Among Smart Wearable Users

Article
Oct 07, 2020

As Gen Z consumers enter the workforce and earn more disposable income, we expect this group to adopt new technology, including the most recent smart wearable devices.

Nearly Half of Boomers Have Increased Digital Spending Since The Pandemic

Nearly Half of Boomers Have Increased Digital Spending Since The Pandemic

Article
Aug 10, 2020

Social distancing and stay-at-home measures have upended the shopping habits of US consumers across generations, including older cohorts.

Better Be Nice to the Boomers

Better Be Nice to the Boomers

Report
Aug 03, 2020

While all generations have taken a financial hit from the COVID-19 pandemic, boomers are better positioned than younger cohorts to keep spending amid the recession. Marketers must make the most of boomers, which necessitates being up to date on their digital and consumer behavior.

UK Digital Trends by Generation 2020

UK Digital Trends by Generation 2020

Report
Jul 28, 2020

Young consumers have led the way in terms of digital habits and consumption through the pandemic, but older age groups have been forced to catch up. Some old habits may die hard in these groups, but the digital future has definitely been hastened.

Many Adults, Particularly Young Adults, Are Forgoing Rideshare Services Like Uber and Lyft

Many Adults, Particularly Young Adults, Are Forgoing Rideshare Services Like Uber and Lyft

Article
Jul 10, 2020

Fewer people in the US are using rideshare services during the pandemic. According to July 2020 data from CivicScience, 71% of respondents ages 18 to 24 said they have stopped using rideshare services.

Young Adults Are More Worried About Financial Impact of COVID-19 than Older Cohorts

Young Adults Are More Worried About Financial Impact of COVID-19 than Older Cohorts

Article
May 06, 2020

More than half of US adults ages 18 to 34 said they’re concerned about being able to pay their rent or mortgage in the next few months during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a recent survey from LeanIn.Org and SurveyMonkey. In contrast, fewer respondents (38%) ages 35 to 64 felt the same way, while 14% of those 65 and older agreed.

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