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Book SynopsisDiscover the forces driving the decisions of today's most sought after consumers According to recent statistics, members of Generation Y shop 25 percent to 40 percent more than the average consumer.
Trade ReviewYarrow, consumer psychologist, and O’Donnell,
USA Today reporter, explore the buying habits and influence of Generation Y—those born between 1978 and 2000—arguing that this cohort has become the nation’s tastemaker and is revolutionizing how companies do business and how marketers reach their audience. Thanks to extensive research, including one-on-one interviews, focus groups and a national online survey, the authors offer an astute look at the motivations and influence of these powerful consumers. They show how societal shifts contributed to a generation that’s strongly connected to shopping; they also present Gen Y’s unique—often gendered—buying behaviors and the psychological motivations guiding its purchasing. Of particular interest is the chapter on what savvy marketers are doing to harness this group’s incredible buying power. The authors also include insightful commentary from Gen-Yers themselves who underscore how different their generation is from previous ones. This enlightening book is a must-read for all who hope to keep their companies relevant and viable.
(Sept.) (
PublishersWeekly.com, May 2009)
Table of ContentsIntroduction.
1: Gen Y Is from Mercury.
2: They Shop Like They’re from a Different Planet Than Their Parents’, Too.
3: The Whys Behind the Buys.
4: The Lives, Minds, and Hearts of Today’s Tweens, Teens, and Twenty-Somethings.
5: Sex, Love, and Shopping.
6: Influence: The Force That Is Gen Y.
7: What Works with Gen Y.
8: Adapting to Gen Y’s Shopping Preferences and Power: Views from Our Experts.
Notes.
Acknowledgments.
About the Authors.
Index.
