Examining Generations and Their Impact on Marketing Strategies in the Digital Age
Subject Areas : Islamic Business
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Keywords: Generations, Generation Z, Generation Alpha, Digital Marketing, Technology,
Abstract :
Objective: This study examines generational differences and their associated challenges to identify and analyze the opportunities and strategies related to each generation in marketing. There is a high level of generational diversity today, and we still encounter older generations that have struggled to connect with modern technologies. Alongside them, Generation Z is recognized for its digital behavior and consumption of visual content, with a significant amount of research focused on this group. Additionally, Generation Alpha, the largest and most diverse generation in history, is expected to reach legal adulthood within the next four years(2028). With their entrance into society, it is predicted that they will have more complex expectations from businesses, digital interactions, and personalized services. Consequently, marketers need to reassess their strategies and adapt products to the unique characteristics of each generation.
Method: This qualitative, analytical review study uses a library-based approach to explore generations, their characteristics, challenges, and opportunities.
Findings: The findings indicate that understanding generations requires not only focusing on significant events but also considering the impact of technology. Modern technologies have transformed social interactions and lifestyles, leading to changes in values. However, technology is not always the direct cause of generational differences, as other factors such as individualism and global influences also play a role in these changes.
Conclusion: This research, by examining generational differences, can assist marketers in improving their strategies. Marketers can employ methods like "re-marketing strategies" to better engage with different generations.
References:
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1. ابویسانی، ارسلان (1397)، بررسی مفهوم سینگولاریتی در فلسفه تکنولوژی، وبلاگ گروه فلسفه علم دانشگاه صنعتی شریف، 23 خرداد 1397. ر.ک:
https://sharifphilsci.blog.ir
2. دیجیکالا. (1402). گزارش سال 1402 دیجیکالا منتشر شد. ر.ک:
https://about.digikala.com/newsroom
3. تیم استراتژی و سرمایهگذاری دیجیکالا. (1403). مهمترین نکات مرتبط با نسل زد. دیجیکالا.
https://dspace.dkservices.ir/s/cs2GecG9SXA7qNP
4. جلالی، علی اکبر (1402)، متاورس چیست و آینده دانشگاهها در این فضا چگونه خواهد شد؟، کارآفرینی پرس، 12 مرداد 1402، ر.ک:
https://karafarinipress.ir/news/19087
5. نژادیان، محمدعلی (1402)، موفقیتشناسی اقتصادی در راستای حمایت از تولید داخلی، چاپ اول، تهران: موفقیتشناسی.
منابع لاتین
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3. Annie E. Casey Foundation. (2024, January 19). What is Generation Alpha? Retrieved from https://www.aecf.org/blog/what-is-generation-alpha
4. Apaydin, Ç ., & Kaya, F. (2020). An analysis of the preschool teachers’ views on alpha generation. European Journal of Education Studies, 6 (11), pp. 124-141.
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37. Nellis, J. (2017). What does the future hold for Generation Alpha? Retrieved from https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/som/thought-leadership-list/what-does-the-future-hold-for-generation-alpha
38. Parker, K., & Igielnik, R. (2019, January 17). Defining generations: Where Millennials end and Generation Z begins. Pew Research Center. https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2019/01/17/where-millennials-end-and-generation-z-begins/
39. Pawar, S. (2024, July 26). Revelations: Generation Alpha & the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Cialfo. https://www.cialfo.co/blog/revelations-generation-alpha-the-fourth-industrial-revolution
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44. Sterbenz, C. (2015, December 6). Here's who comes after Generation Z — and they'll be the most transformative age group ever. Business Insider. Retrieved from https://www.businessinsider.com/generation-alpha-2014-7-2?IR=T
45. The Cusp. (2024, March 14). Targeting tomorrow’s students: Marketing strategies for attracting Generation Alpha to your university. The Cusp. https://the-cusp.com/targeting-tomorrows-students-marketing-strategies-for-attracting-generation-alpha-to-your-university
46. Theko, K. (2018, April 12). Meet Generation Alpha. Flux. Retrieved from https://fluxtrends.com/meet-generation-alpha/
47. Veliz, L. (2022, January 15). How Generation Z got its name. Grunge. https://www.grunge.com/735231/how-generation-z-got-its-name/
48. Westcott, K., Arbanas, J., Arkenberg, C., Auxier, B., Loucks, J., & Downs, K. (2021, October 19). Streaming video on demand, social media, and gaming trends: Digital media trends, 15th edition—Fall pulse survey. Deloitte Insights. Retrieved from https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/industry/technology/svod-social-media-gaming-trends.html
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50. Ziatdinov, R., & Cilliers, J. (2021). Generation Alpha: Understanding the Next Cohort of University Students. European Journal of Contemporary Education, 10(3), 783-789. Retrieved from https://arxiv.org/pdf/2202.01422
51. Balon, R. (2024). An explanation of generations and generational changes. Academic Psychiatry, 48(1),https://doi.org/10.1007/s40596-023-01921-3
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