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What is the common name for Generation Y?
What is the common name for Generation Y?
What technological transition did millennials grow up during?
What technological transition did millennials grow up during?
What is a characteristic often associated with millennials?
What is a characteristic often associated with millennials?
What was the focus of the study in the International Journal of Electronic Marketing and Retailing?
What was the focus of the study in the International Journal of Electronic Marketing and Retailing?
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What research method was used to uncover prevalent attitudes among millennial social media users?
What research method was used to uncover prevalent attitudes among millennial social media users?
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What type of content tends to generate positive attitudes among millennials?
What type of content tends to generate positive attitudes among millennials?
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What is a potential consequence of presenting content that conflicts with user preferences or values?
What is a potential consequence of presenting content that conflicts with user preferences or values?
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On which social media platforms did the study investigate marketing content?
On which social media platforms did the study investigate marketing content?
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What is the primary focus of marketing?
What is the primary focus of marketing?
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What is the limitation of the traditional "like–dislike" assessment of user behavior?
What is the limitation of the traditional "like–dislike" assessment of user behavior?
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What can widespread content dissemination lead to?
What can widespread content dissemination lead to?
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What is the benefit of understanding the 'don't-knows' and the virally curious?
What is the benefit of understanding the 'don't-knows' and the virally curious?
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What is the challenge faced by marketers in understanding social media users?
What is the challenge faced by marketers in understanding social media users?
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Study Notes
Generation Y (Millennials)
- Born between the early 1980s and the mid-to-late 1990s or early 2000s
- Follows Generation X and precedes Generation Z
Characteristics of Millennials
- Grew up during the transition to digital technology and the rise of the internet
- Tech-savvy, adaptable, and socially conscious
- Strong affinity for social media and digital communication platforms
Gen Y Consumer Attitudes towards Social Media Marketing
- Research study published in the International Journal of Electronic Marketing and Retailing
- Investigated attitudes towards marketing content on social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, and X)
- Used qualitative methods (focus group discussions) to uncover prevalent attitudes among millennial social media users
Attitudes towards Marketing Content
- Positive attitudes stem from content that resonates with user interests or values
- Leads to actions such as "liking" or "sharing" content
- Negative attitudes arise from content that conflicts with user preferences or values
- Leads to "thumbs down," dislike, or negative comments
- Vague attitudes (don't-knows) are often curious and may share content despite initial uncertainty
Importance of Viral Reach in Marketing
- Shift in focus from purchasing behavior to viral reach and content dissemination
- Marketers face challenges in understanding what motivates social media users and how to trigger virality
- New understanding of user behavior could lead to better tailored marketing strategies for social media
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Learn about the characteristics, behaviors, and perspectives of individuals born between the early 1980s and the mid-to-late 1990s, also known as Generation Y or Millennials.
