Demographics

On today's podcast episode, we discuss what the high-income shoppers path-to-purchase looks like and how best to market to them. Listen to the conversation with our Senior Analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts Senior Analyst Sky Canaves and Analyst Paola Flores-Marquez.

Messaging restrictions and content labels aim to tackle predator risks while building a family-friendly platform for brands

Nike's recent struggles highlight the risks of an ill-timed shift to direct-to-consumer (D2C) sales. The sportswear giant's sales slumped 10% YoY for the quarter ending August 31 as competitors gained market share.

Baby boomers are more brand-loyal than US adults across multiple categories, according to Morning Consult. They show the highest brand loyalty (76%) for groceries and household goods.

US financial institutions (FIs) will face low digital account growth over the next few years. But some customer groups will have higher growth potential than others, and FIs must understand how to build relationships with them.

Only 23% of younger shoppers plan to spend less this holiday season: That’s down from 31% last year as Gen Zers and millennials are eager to pull out their wallets.

Meta and Roblox show how teen safety has become a priority: A year of heavy scrutiny from regulators has prompted similar platforms to overhaul protections.

Young consumers worry about their parents’ financial health: A study finds that many expect to manage their parents’ finances in just five years. Specific banking products can help.

Retailers tour college campuses: Brands ranging from Ikea to Rent the Runway are using the events to build awareness and connect with consumers.

Grocers experiment with new formats and products to target Asian, Hispanic consumers: Kroger, Walmart, and Save A Lot are among the retailers looking to attract a more diverse audience.

Roblox soars in Q3 despite critical reports: The company saw significant user and revenue growth and restated its commitment to child safety.

Gen Z is looking for “besties,” said speakers at ZCON, a conference featuring Gen Z speakers, creators, marketers, and business leaders. Speakers and attendees emphasized connections, personal branding on social media, platforms for networking, and more. Here are four takeaways from the event.

When formulating Gen Z outreach plans, financial institutions may overlook these three tactics.

Affiliate marketing reaches $10 billion milestone: Brands increase budgets as ecommerce and Gen Z engagement fuel growth.

Influencing the influencers: Harris and Trump rely on creators to mobilize younger voters and drive social media buzz.

TikTok’s influence on Gen Z engagement grows: Presidential candidates use the platform to shape the race and drive voter participation.

Roblox takes steps to address child safety: New parental control features come after critical reports that could stifle advertising efforts.