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Forecasting Boomer Desires

Instructor: Armida Ascano
Hospitality
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What do Boomer micro-generations want now that they have reached retiring age? Armida answers this question by exploring the formative years of both the Leading and Neo Boomer groups. By deep-diving how global occurrences have impacted these groups' view of the world, you will gain a more holistic understanding of the aging demographic.

Additionally, this module guides you through what to expect from the Leading and Neo Boomer groups over the next few years. You will learn what's important to these groups, how each is challenging stereotypes of what it means to age, and most importantly, what it could mean for your business.
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Workshop Questions:
1. How can you help your ageing customer flourish in this new phase of their lives?
2. What could you do to aid Boomers in this era of “extended middle-age?”
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Featured Insights

Aged Education
Educational programs specifically for Boomers point to a redefinition of aging
Trend - Boomers are seeking out new training in order to operate in technologically integrated workflows. These individuals are taking these steps in order to address the fact that their experience on its own is no longer enough to grant them a competitive edge over their colleagues.
Workshop Question - How could you better invest in enhancing the skills of your older employees?
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Boomerlennials
Boomers' appetite for experience and story-based brands comes to the forefront
Trend - Despite stereotypes, Boomers and Millennials have a lot in common. Both generations have a large representation in North America, making them popular marketing targets. There are parallels between social media and hippie movements–preferences for activism and a focus on relationships. With this in mind, Boomers will begin gravitating toward products typically associated with Millennials.
Workshop Question - What is one tactic you've seen or used to target Millennials that would suit your ageing customer well?
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Greying Gig Economy
Neo-Boomers both want and need to keep working, but on their own terms
Trend - Though the gig economy is mostly associated with a younger consumer, high levels of Neo-Boomers and Gen XS are participating in this movement as well. Services, platforms and events support this growing trend.
Workshop Question - How could you better maximize the experience and enthusiasm of older employees on your team?
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Curiosity Aging
Boomers seek new opportunities and experience as they age
Implications - Boomers are redefining what it means to age by prioritizing new experiences and satisfying their sense of curiosity. Examples are seen in travel, entrepreneurship, and beyond. This shows that the characteristics this generation displayed in their youth remain intact as they age, a lesson that is invaluable when considering the growth cycle of today's youth demographics.
Workshop Question - What will have changed about your target demographic in 5, 10, and 20 years? How can you ensure your brand is relevant to them at every phase?
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Insights by Trend Hunter AI

Weightloss Fibre
Food manufacturers are creating fibre-rich products that compliment GLP-1 diets
Trend - Brands launch portable, low-sugar snacks and ready meals with soluble and prebiotic fibers like oats, inulin, resistant starch and psyllium, sized and textured to pair with GLP-1 regimens and reduce glycemic impact while supporting gut health.
Workshop Question - How can we design our products to align with evolving dietary trends and consumer needs for enhanced health benefits and user experience?
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Post-Grind Recovery
Consumers are pivoting away from hustle culture and toward rest and relaxation
Trend - The relentless "grindset" mentality that dominated the 2010s is facing a cultural backlash, with consumers increasingly seeking rest, boundaries, and sustainable work practices over 24/7 productivity optimization. Companies are launching campaigns that celebrate downtime, mental health days, and the radical act of logging off.
Workshop Question - How might your brand reframe success beyond productivity metrics to connect with consumers seeking sustainable fulfillment?
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Hyperlocal Evolution
Brands strengthen community connections through enhanced physical experiences
Trend - As consumers flock to physical retail spaces, both established and emerging brands are reimagining their local presence through enhanced experiential offerings. This shift extends beyond traditional retail to include direct-to-consumer brands creating innovative physical touchpoints.
Workshop Question - How could your brand create meaningful local connections with or without a permanent retail space?
7.1
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Analog Hobbyfication
Young consumers create formalized offline hobby communities
Trend - Young consumers are deliberately seeking out analog hobbies and forming structured social groups around traditional pastimes like chess, backgammon, and mahjong. This movement extends beyond just casual interest - enthusiasts are creating formal clubs, organizing regular meetups, and building communities around these activities.
Workshop Question - How might your brand facilitate meaningful offline connections for digital natives?
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Conversational Education
Seniors embrace technology with the help of companion-like educators
Trend - Boomer-focused digital literacy programs are increasingly embracing conversational approaches, creating a casual environment where learning feels less like a formal class and more like a conversation between friends. Notably, this approach respects varying levels of tech familiarity and confidence.
Workshop Question - How can your brand cater its product/service to the unique challenges of its target demographic?
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Branded Rage
Pop-up rage rooms provide a space for consumers looking to de-stress
Trend - As rage rooms become popular among consumers, brands are replicating this activity in their activations to craft a memorable experience that is also an effective outlet for stress reduction. This controlled environment allows individuals to release built-up frustration in a tangible, expressive way.
Workshop Question - How could your brand incorporate wellness concepts into its product or service?
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Informative Yogurt
Dairy brands are redesigning packaging to explicitly advertise health benefits
Trend - Brands in the dairy industry are redesigning product packaging to be more explicitly informative. These new packagings highlight the ingredients' exact nutritional benefits, such as benefiting gut health. Many such products are also advertising organic or eco-friendly ingredients.
Workshop Question - How could your brand redesign its packaging to ensure it best appeals to the desires of its consumers?
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