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  Branding, Some Advice
  I Have Never Met Someone Who Doesn't Have an Opinion on Millennials.
  We are condemned for our love of avocado toast (it really is good – you should try it!) and pinned as the self-absorbed generation. But, on the flip side, we are known for being open-minded, collaborative, tech-savvy problem solvers. Making up a quarter of the U.S. population, it should come as no surprise that Millennials have a huge impact on brand marketing.
  According to the Pew Research Center, if you were born between 1981 and 1996, you are a Millennial. There are currently over 76 million Millennials in the United States, and this number just keeps growing. More diverse than other generations, nearly half of Millennials are people of color.
  Having been raised in a damaged economy, we are drastically more socially and technologically connected than any other generation. It's true; We are the generation of iPhones, social media, apps, and streaming.
  To put it plainly, we have a different perspective than the generations before us. Millennials are all about transparency, culture, and moral responsibility.
  Our Generation Stays Connected
  A whopping 86% of Millennials stay updated on brands through social networks – 82% of us are active Facebook users, with Gen X not too far behind at 76%. Not only that, but we are 2.5x more likely to adapt to new technology earlier than members of older generations.
  The Millennial Income
  A minority of this generation is wealthy, but for the majority of young adults, this isn't the case. The average Millennial today earns $10,000 less than young adults in 1989.
  Millennials Are a Health-Oriented Generation
  We tend to make healthier eating choices and develop stronger exercise habits than prior generations. Using fitness apps and the internet helps Millennials research the healthiest options – and we're willing to spend more on compelling brands.
  We are more likely to search for a deal. Nearly half of us use our smartphones to search for a better deal on a product while in-store, and 92% have made a purchase on their phone. Approximately half of Millennials spend 1 to 3 hours researching their finance options before making a major purchase. More brand-loyal than Gen Xers and Baby Boomers, 69% of Millennials have chosen the same brand for a major purchase in the last year. When Millennials were asked if they would try a new brand when making a major purchase, only 17% said they would.
  Millennials Perceive Your Brand Differently
  We appreciate brands that are truthful, ethical, and unrestricted. Seeking products and services that improve their lives, Millennials enjoy interacting and engaging with brands on a personal level. Thirty-six percent of Millennials expect an interactive experience when looking for solutions.
  All of this matters to your marketing.
  Having such remarkably different characteristics, tastes, and expectations than prior generations, Millennials challenge stale marketing tactics, emotionless branding, and lackluster customer service. They want their voices heard, they want to trust your business and they are looking for a brand that will be an experience.
  If your audience is young and you lack a creative strategy for marketing to this fresh generation, reach out to us to schedule a meeting with one of our marketing geniuses! Marketing to Millennials is one of our specialties!