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Mind the gap: How financial marketers can reach every consumer with Experian Audiences

Published: January 7, 2026 by Experian Marketing Services

At A Glance

Financial marketers serve consumers with very different financial habits, digital behaviors, and spending patterns. Experian Audiences offer approximately 400 financial segments and thousands of additional syndicated options covering various industries to help reach individuals at the right moment across generations, channels, and seasonal events. These privacy-safe audiences support acquisition, engagement, and year-round planning.


Experian Audiences help financial marketers serve consumers with very different financial habits, digital behaviors, and spending patterns. Backed by our deep insight into income, debt, and credit, digital behavior, and household dynamics, our approximately 400 financial audiences and 3,500+ syndicated segments give financial marketers the ability to engage consumers with relevance across every life stage, channel, and financial mindset.

To help financial marketers build effective, more adaptable programs, in this article, we’ll explore two approaches:

  • Generational: How financial behaviors differ across life stages
  • Seasonal: How consumer financial motivation spikes at key times of year

Together, these approaches help financial marketers reach the right consumers with the right message at the right moment.

Generational approach

Financial marketers face a new kind of challenge: some consumers still visit branches, while others manage nearly every financial task from their phones. That gap reflects more than a channel preference; it signals distinct financial needs, confidence levels, and expectations for how money should work across generations.

How do financial behaviors differ across generations?

Generational digital behaviors

The data below highlights key differences in how younger consumers engage with digital financial tools compared with Boomers.

Behavior/metricGen Z and MillennialsBoomers
Use peer-to-peer transfer apps (Venmo, PayPal)~50%~20%
Use a mobile wallet daily79% (Gen Z), 67% (Millennial)Nearly 70% have never used one

Younger generations are driving a mobile-first approach to money management, while Boomers are far less likely to manage their finances this way. They prioritize tools that help them build credit, reduce debt, manage rising costs, and automate everyday tasks. This behavior is reshaping how financial institutions think about acquisition, product relevance, and loyalty.

Generational workforce and retirement dynamics

As Boomers retire, their focus shifts to protecting accumulated wealth, steady income, and simplified service experiences. These changes are reshaping household finances and long-term planning behaviors across the country.

The table below outlines how shifting workforce composition and retirement milestones differ across generations.

Behavior/metricGen Z and MillennialsBoomers
Share of the U.S. workforceGrowing toward 74% of the global workforce by 2030 (younger generations collectively)~15% of the U.S. workforce and shrinking
Retirement outlookExpected age to retire 67-69~75 million people will have retired by 2030

Marketers need to do more than track trends; they need to act on them with confidence. That’s where Experian Audiences come in.

Turn generational insights into action with Experian Audiences

Experian Audiences turn complex generational data into actionable marketing segments, helping financial brands reach the right people with the right message across every life stage. We offer approximately 400 financial audiences, each reflecting distinct financial priorities, from debt management to wealth preservation. These audiences are built using privacy-safe data and grounded in our deep understanding of income, debt, and digital behavior.

Experian’s financial audiences blend credit, behavioral, and demographic signals to help you connect with consumers based on:

  • Debt profile, including type and overall burden
  • Income tier and earning stage
  • Financial confidence and digital engagement habits

How can marketers activate generational insights with Experian Audiences?

Each generation has unique financial journeys, needs, and motivations that marketers can address with Experian Audiences designed to reach:

  • Generation Z (Gen Z)
  • Millennials
  • Generation X (Gen X)
  • Baby boomers (Boomers)

In addition to these four generational segments, Experian Audiences also includes segments that apply broadly across life stages. These audiences reflect core financial attributes, such as income, capacity, and lifestyle, that are consistently relevant and can be layered onto any generational strategy.

  • Ability to pay
  • Generational income bands
  • Income
  • Mosaic® USA

While Fair Lending regulations prohibit age-based targeting, these groups are not built on age itself. Instead, they’re derived from observable financial behaviors and signals that often align with different life stages; allowing marketers to engage consumers in a compliant, behavior-driven way. We also offer FLA-friendly¹ audience segments when required, alongside expanded options for non-lending campaigns, supporting initiatives such as brand and product awareness, deposit growth, credit union membership, and other programs that don’t rely on credit-based targeting.

You can find the full taxonomy paths in the appendix.

‘Generation Z’ with two coin icons

This generation is young, digitally savvy, and highly engaged. Gen Z is beginning their financial journey with a focus on independence and debt management. Their preference for mobile-first tools and peer-to-peer payments reflects an expectation for simple, accessible financial experiences. Campaigns centered on credit-building tools, savings apps, and financial literacy resources are especially relevant for this group.

Behavior/metricGen Z
Use peer-to-peer transfer apps80%+
Use mobile wallets daily79%

Here are seven recommended audiences to target Gen Z:

  1. Credit Card Financial Personality
  2. Discretionary Spend: Dining Out
  3. Discretionary Spend: Education
  4. Discretionary Spend: Entertainment
  5. In Market Buy Now Pay Later
  6. In Market for Auto Loan or Lease
  7. Renter

How to use these audiences

Financial marketers can activate audiences like Credit Card Financial Personality, In-Market Buy Now Pay Later, and Renter to introduce credit-building tools and mobile-first financial products.

‘Millennials’ with upward arrow icons

Millennials are entering their peak earning years while balancing family, homeownership, and digital convenience. Their preference for digital and contactless payments reflects a broader expectation for seamless, mobile-first financial experiences. Campaigns highlighting mortgage products, family insurance, and digital banking resonate across connected TV, mobile, and display.

Behavior/metricMillennial
Prefer digital or contactless payments~85%

Here are ten audiences to target Millennials:

  1. Deposits Financial Personality
  2. Discretionary Spend Education
  3. Discretionary Spend Home Furnishings
  4. In Market Buy Now Pay Later
  5. In Market Real Estate
  6. Investable Assets
  7. Likely to Move
  8. Mortgage Financial Personality
  9. New Parents
  10. Student Loan Age

How to use these audiences

Financial marketers can use audiences such as Mortgage Financial Personality, New Parents, and Discretionary Spend: Home Furnishings to reach Millennials navigating homeownership, family growth, and major financial decisions.

'Generation X’ with a stack of money icon

Gen X leads in household income and prioritizes investments, education, and long-term financial stability. They respond well to data-driven offers for refinancing, college planning, and wealth management, especially across digital video, streaming, and email channels.

Behavior/metricGen ZMillennialsGen XBoomers
Median income$71,200~$104,000~$126,000~$54,000

Here are ten audiences to target Gen X:

  1. Discretionary Spend
  2. Discretionary Spend Donations
  3. Discretionary Spend Entertainment
  4. Discretionary Spend Travel
  5. Equity Loan Age
  6. Insurance Financial Personality
  7. Investment Financial Personality
  8. Investable Assets
  9. Mortgage Loan Age
  10. Net Asset Score (Net Worth)

How to use these audiences

Financial marketers can utilize audiences like Investment Financial Personality, Equity Loan Age, and Net Asset Score to promote refinancing, college planning, and wealth-building solutions.

‘Baby boomers’ with a shield icon

Boomers tend to have lower debt loads and more stable income, but place a high value on security and simplicity. Their channel preferences skew traditional, focusing on direct mail, television, and formats that reinforce trust and familiarity.

Behavior/metricBoomer
Median net worth$410,000
TV consumption98% watch TV; 77% watch more than 2 hours per day
Newspaper readership50%+ still read print or a mix of print and digital

Here are eight audiences to target Boomers:

  1. Charitable Causes
  2. Discretionary Spend
  3. Discretionary Spend Donations
  4. Discretionary Spend Travel
  5. Equity Loan Age
  6. Home Equity Financial Personality
  7. Mortgage Loan Paid Off or “Has Existing”
  8. Net Asset Score (Net Worth)

How to use these audiences

Financial marketers can target audiences such as Home Equity Financial Personality, Mortgage Loan Paid Off, and Net Asset Score to support messaging around wealth preservation, estate planning, and retirement security.

Seasonal approach

Alongside generation insights, financial advertisers should also capitalize on key seasonal events where financial motivation naturally spikes. Each season brings unique consumer behaviors, and Experian Audiences can be activated to align with these key seasonal moments.

Tax season

Refunds and debt payoff are top of mind as consumers prepare and file their returns.

  • Experian Audiences you can activate:
    • Household Tax Shelter User
    • Tax Preparation Services and Software
    • Tax Return: Professional Service Prepare User
    • Tax Return: Self Prepare User

How to use these audiences

Use Tax Preparation Services and Software or Tax Return: Self Prepare User to reach consumers actively preparing returns, paying down debt, or planning how to use their refunds.

Home buying season

Mortgage, refinancing, and home equity activity increases as consumers enter the peak home buying window.

  • Experian Audiences you can activate:
    • In Market First Mortgage
    • In Market Home Equity
    • In Market New Mortgage
    • In Market Second Mortgage
    • Refinancing Homeowners

How to use these audiences

Use In Market First Mortgage or Refinancing Homeowners to connect with consumers exploring first-time home purchases, refinance options, or equity-based borrowing.

Back-to-school

Household spending increases as families manage education costs, holiday purchases, and year-end budgeting. This period also drives heightened activity around payments, credit usage, and financial planning.

  • Experian Audiences you can activate:
    • Back to School High Spend
    • Back to School Moderate Spend
    • Back to School Spend: PreK through High School
    • College Tuition Geo Index High Spenders
    • Credit Card Age <2 Years
    • Credit Seeking Card Switcher
    • In Market Credit Card
    • In Market Personal Loan
    • Mobile Location > College Students
    • Student Loan Age <5 Years
    • Student Loan Existing

How to use these audiences

Activate Back to School High Spend, Back to School Moderate Spend, or Back to School Spend: PreK through High School audiences to reach households actively preparing for the school year.

Year-end planning (October-December)

As Boomers and Gen X plan for retirement or tax optimization, focus on wealth preservation and investment management.

  • Experian Audiences you can activate:
    • Baby Boomer Household Income $150K–$249K
    • Baby Boomer Household Income $250K–$499K
    • Estimated Household Income Range $500K
    • Gen X Household Income $1M Plus
    • Geo-Indexed Household Income $1M Plus

How to use these audiences

Use Estimated Household Income Range $500K or Geo-Indexed Household Income $1M Plus to engage consumers focused on financial wrap-up activities.

What sets Experian Audiences apart?

Our syndicated audiences give you an advantage across channels, offering both scale and accuracy:

  • Experian’s 3,500+ syndicated audiences can be sent to 200+ leading social platforms, such as Meta and Pinterest, TV, and programmatic advertising platforms, and activated directly within Audigent, a part of Experian, with private marketplaces (PMPs).
  • Reach consumers based on who they are, where they live, and their household makeup. Experian ranked #1 in accuracy by Truthset for key demographic attributes.
  • Access to unique audiences through Experian’s Partner Audiences available on Experian’s data marketplace, within Audigent, a part of Experian, for activation in PMPs, and directly on platforms like DirectTV, Dish, Magnite, OpenAP, and The Trade Desk.

You can activate our syndicated audiences on-the-shelf of most major platforms. For a full list, download our syndicated audiences guide.

Where can you activate Experian Audiences?

Experian Audiences can be activated on 200+ leading destinations or found directly on over 30 platforms, including:

Need a custom audience? Reach out to our audience team and we can help you build and activate an Experian audience on the platform of your choice.

Want to activate an Experian Audience on Meta, Pinterest, Snap, TikTok or on a platform not listed above? Contact us today.

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Make every consumer part of your financial strategy

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FAQs

What are Experian Audiences?

Experian Audiences are pre-built, privacy-compliant consumer segments that help marketers target based on verified demographic, financial, and behavioral data.

They’re designed for flexibility across channels and can be activated on 200+ platforms, including major social, CTV, and programmatic partners.

Experian ranks #1 in demographic accuracy according to Truthset, and marketers can choose from 3,500+ syndicated audiences that capture signals such as income, spending behavior, household structure, financial attitudes, and ability to pay. These same audiences are also available through partnerships on platforms like DirecTV, Dish, Magnite, OpenAP, and The Trade Desk.

For a deeper look at our audience catalog, explore our syndicated audience guide

How can financial marketers use Experian Audiences effectively?

Financial marketers can use Experian Audiences by aligning audience selection with generational priorities, such as digital banking for Gen Z or retirement planning for Boomers, to improve engagement and ROI.

Are Experian Audiences compliant with financial marketing regulations?


Experian Audiences are designed to meet a variety of needs while respecting different levels of privacy standards. For example, we offer FLA-compliant segments where required, as well as broader audiences for objectives such as brand awareness, promotion, credit union membership growth, and more.

Experian’s approach to data is guided by our Global Data Principles, which reflect how we protect and manage information:

Data security: safeguarding data against unauthorized access, use, or loss
Accuracy: ensuring data is as accurate, complete, and relevant as possible
Fairness: collecting and using data responsibly and for legitimate purposes
Transparency: being open about the data we collect, how it’s used, and where it’s shared
Inclusion: using data to expand financial access and support consumer financial health

Where can you activate Experian Audiences?

You can activate Experian Audiences are available across 200+ digital and connected TV platforms, including Meta, Pinterest, The Trade Desk, and Audigent PMPs.

Can I combine Experian data with my own?

Yes, you can combine Experian data with your own. You can combine your own first-party data with Experian’s 3,500+ syndicated audiences and additional segments from multiple Partner data providers, as a custom audience within a Curated Deal or self-service via Audience Engine.


Footnote

  1. “Fair Lending Friendly” indicates data fields that Experian has made available without use of certain demographic attributes that may increase the likelihood of discriminatory practices prohibited by the Fair Housing Act (“FHA”) and Equal Credit Opportunity Act (“ECOA”). These excluded attributes include, but may not be limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, disability, handicap, family status, ancestry, sexual orientation, unfavorable military discharge, and gender. Experian’s provision of Fair Lending Friendly indicators does not constitute legal advice or otherwise assures your compliance with the FHA, ECOA, or any other applicable laws. Clients should seek legal advice with respect to your use of data in connection with lending decisions or application and compliance with applicable laws.

Appendix

Generation Z

  • Financial Personalities > Credit Card Financial Personality > Uninterested, Average Credit Card Balance
  • Financial Personalities > Credit Card Financial Personality > Reluctant User, High Credit Card Balance
  • Financial Personalities > Credit Card Financial Personality > Loyal Rewards Enthusiast, Low Credit Card Balance
  • Financial Personalities > Credit Card Financial Personality > Credit Seeking Card Switcher, High Credit Card Balance
  • Financial Personalities > Credit Card Financial Personality > Complacent Card User, Low Credit Card Balance
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Dine Out Annual Spend $4302-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Dine Out Annual Spend $2084-$4301
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Dine Out Annual Spend $0-$2083
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Education Annual Spend $512-$1227
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Education Annual Spend $1228-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Education Annual Spend $0-$511
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Annual Spend $4607-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Annual Spend $2230-$4606
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Annual Spend $0-$2229
  • Financial FLA Friendly > In Market > Buy Now Pay Later
  • Financial > In Market > Buy Now Pay Later
  • Financial FLA Friendly > In Market Auto Loan
  • Financial FLA Friendly > In Market Auto Lease
  • Demographics > Homeowners/Renters > Renter

Millennials

  • Financial Personalities > Deposits Financial Personality > Uninterested, Average Deposit Balance
  • Financial Personalities > Deposits Financial Personality > Self-Directed Diversifier, Very High Deposit Balance
  • Financial Personalities > Deposits Financial Personality > Hesitant Borrower, Low Deposit Balance
  • Financial Personalities > Deposits Financial Personality > Demanding Advice Seeker, Low Deposit Balance
  • Financial Personalities > Deposits Financial Personality > Conservative Branch Banker, Very High Deposit Balance
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Education Annual Spend $512-$1227
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Education Annual Spend $1228-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Education Annual Spend $0-$511
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Furnishings Annual Spend $2602-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Furnishings Annual Spend $1272-$2601
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Furnishings Annual Spend $0-$1271
  • Financial FLA Friendly > In Market > Buy Now Pay Later
  • Financial > In Market > Buy Now Pay Later
  • Publisher Derived > In-Market: Real Estate > In-Market Real Estate
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Investable Assets > Investable Annual Assets Score Less Than $10000
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Investable Assets > Investable Annual Assets Score $10000-$49999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Investable Assets > Investable Annual Assets Score $50000-$99999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Investable Assets > Investable Annual Assets Score $100000-$249999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Investable Assets > Investable Annual Assets Score $250000-$499999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Investable Assets > Investable Annual Assets Score $500000-$999999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Investable Assets > Investable Annual Assets Score $1000000 Plus
  • Lifestyle and Interests (Affinity) > Movers > Likely to Move
  • Financial Personalities > Mortgage Financial Personality > Uninterested, Slightly Below Average Mortgage Balance
  • Financial Personalities > Mortgage Financial Personality > Secure, Active Refinancer, Above Average Mortgage Balance
  • Financial Personalities > Mortgage Financial Personality > Disciplined, Passive Borrower, Below Average Mortgage Balance
  • Financial Personalities > Mortgage Financial Personality > Conservative, Bank Loyalist, Slightly Below Average Mortgage Balance
  • Financial Personalities > Mortgage Financial Personality > Advice Seeking Refinancer, Slightly Above Average Mortgage Balance
  • Life Events > New Parents > Child Age 0-36 Months
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Student Loan Age > 9 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Student Loan Age > 8 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Student Loan Age > 7 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Student Loan Age > 6 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Student Loan Age > 12 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Student Loan Age > 11 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Student Loan Age > 10 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Student Loan Age > <5 Years

Generation X

  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Travel Annual Spend $682-$1364
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Travel Annual Spend $1365-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Travel Annual Spend $0-$681
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Reading Annual Spend $193-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Reading Annual Spend $102-$192
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Reading Annual Spend $0-$101
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Personal Annual Spend $993-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Personal Annual Spend $525-$992
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Personal Annual Spend $0-$524
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Furnishings Annual Spend $2602-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Furnishings Annual Spend $1272-$2601
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Furnishings Annual Spend $0-$1271
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Other Annual Spend $911-$1973
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Other Annual Spend $1974-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Other Annual Spend $0-$910
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment AV Annual Spend $952-$1763
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment AV Annual Spend $1764-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment AV Annual Spend $0-$951
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Annual Spend $4607-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Annual Spend $2230-$4606
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Annual Spend $0-$2229
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Admissions Annual Spend $833-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Admissions Annual Spend $326-$832
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Admissions Annual Spend $0-$325
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Education Annual Spend $512-$1227
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Education Annual Spend $1228-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Education Annual Spend $0-$511
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Donation Annual Spend $2568-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Donation Annual Spend $1265-$2567
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Donation Annual Spend $0-$1264
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Discretionary Annual Spend Estimate $31619-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Discretionary Annual Spend Estimate $0-$7900
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Discretionary Annual Spend Estimate $7901-$10930
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Discretionary Annual Spend Estimate $21952-$31618
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Discretionary Annual Spend Estimate $15180-$21951
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Discretionary Annual Spend Estimate $10931-$15179
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Dine Out Annual Spend $4302-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Dine Out Annual Spend $2084-$4301
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Dine Out Annual Spend $0-$2083
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Apparel Annual Spend $2818-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Apparel Annual Spend $1459-$2817
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Apparel Annual Spend $0-$1458
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Alcohol and Wine Annual Spend $727-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Alcohol and Wine Annual Spend $331-$726
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Alcohol and Wine Annual Spend $0-$330
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Equity Loan Age > 9 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Equity Loan Age > 7-8 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Equity Loan Age > 12+ Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Equity Loan Age > 11 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Equity Loan Age > 10 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Equity Loan Age > <6 Years
  • Financial Personalities > Insurance Financial Personality > Uninterested, Below Average Insurance Policy Face Value
  • Financial Personalities > Insurance Financial Personality > Secure Agent-Oriented Loyalist, High Insurance Policy Face Value
  • Financial Personalities > Insurance Financial Personality > Reluctant Insurance Skeptic, Below Average Insurance Policy Face Value
  • Financial Personalities > Insurance Financial Personality > Insurance Averse, Below Average Insurance Policy Face Value
  • Financial Personalities > Insurance Financial Personality > Engaged Advice Seeker, Average Insurance Policy Face Value
  • Financial Personalities > Insurance Financial Personality > Confident, Self-Directed Planner, High Insurance Policy Face Value
  • Financial Personalities > Investments Financial Personality > Skeptical, Fund-Oriented Investor, Low to Medium Investable Assets
  • Financial Personalities > Investments Financial Personality > Savvy Sounding-Board Seeking Investor, Average Investable Assets
  • Financial Personalities > Investments Financial Personality > Price Sensitive, Self-Directed Investor, Very High Investable Assets
  • Financial Personalities > Investments Financial Personality > Cautious Investing Novice, Low Investable Assets
  • Financial Personalities > Investments Financial Personality > Broker-Reliant Delegator, Very High Investable Assets
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Investable Assets > Investable Annual Assets Score Less Than $10000
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Investable Assets > Investable Annual Assets Score $10000-$49999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Investable Assets > Investable Annual Assets Score $50000-$99999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Investable Assets > Investable Annual Assets Score $100000-$249999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Investable Assets > Investable Annual Assets Score $250000-$499999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Investable Assets > Investable Annual Assets Score $500000-$999999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Investable Assets > Investable Annual Assets Score $1000000 Plus
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Mortgage Loan Age > 9 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Mortgage Loan Age > 8 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Mortgage Loan Age > 7 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Mortgage Loan Age > 6 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Mortgage Loan Age > 5 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Mortgage Loan Age > 13 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Mortgage Loan Age > 11-12 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Mortgage Loan Age > 10 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Mortgage Loan Age > <4 Years
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Asset Score Net Worth $1000000 Plus
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Asset Score $2500000 Plus
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score Less Than $25000
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score $750000-$999999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score $75000-$99999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score $500000-$749999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score $50000-$74999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Asset Score $5000000 Plus
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score $250000-$499999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score $25000-$49999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score $2500000-$4999999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score $100000-$249999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score $1000000-$2499999

Baby boomers

  • Lifestyle and Interests (Affinity) > Charitable Causes > Contributes to Private Foundations
  • Lifestyle and Interests (Affinity) > Charitable Causes > Contributes to Political Charities
  • Lifestyle and Interests (Affinity) > Charitable Causes > Contributes to Health Charities
  • Lifestyle and Interests (Affinity) > Charitable Causes > Contributes to Education Charities
  • Lifestyle and Interests (Affinity) > Charitable Causes > Contributes to Charities
  • Lifestyle and Interests (Affinity) > Charitable Causes > Contributes to Arts/Culture Charities
  • Lifestyle and Interests (Affinity) > Charitable Causes > Contributes by Volunteering
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Travel Annual Spend $682-$1364
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Travel Annual Spend $1365-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Travel Annual Spend $0-$681
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Reading Annual Spend $193-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Reading Annual Spend $102-$192
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Reading Annual Spend $0-$101
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Personal Annual Spend $993-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Personal Annual Spend $525-$992
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Personal Annual Spend $0-$524
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Furnishings Annual Spend $2602-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Furnishings Annual Spend $1272-$2601
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Furnishings Annual Spend $0-$1271
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Other Annual Spend $911-$1973
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Other Annual Spend $1974-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Other Annual Spend $0-$910
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment AV Annual Spend $952-$1763
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment AV Annual Spend $1764-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment AV Annual Spend $0-$951
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Annual Spend $4607-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Annual Spend $2230-$4606
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Annual Spend $0-$2229
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Admissions Annual Spend $833-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Admissions Annual Spend $326-$832
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Admissions Annual Spend $0-$325
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Education Annual Spend $512-$1227
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Education Annual Spend $1228-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Education Annual Spend $0-$511
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Donation Annual Spend $2568-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Donation Annual Spend $1265-$2567
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Donation Annual Spend $0-$1264
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Discretionary Annual Spend Estimate $31619-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Discretionary Annual Spend Estimate $0-$7900
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Discretionary Annual Spend Estimate $7901-$10930
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Discretionary Annual Spend Estimate $21952-$31618
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Discretionary Annual Spend Estimate $15180-$21951
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Discretionary Annual Spend Estimate $10931-$15179
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Dine Out Annual Spend $4302-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Dine Out Annual Spend $2084-$4301
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Dine Out Annual Spend $0-$2083
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Apparel Annual Spend $2818-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Apparel Annual Spend $1459-$2817
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Apparel Annual Spend $0-$1458
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Alcohol and Wine Annual Spend $727-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Alcohol and Wine Annual Spend $331-$726
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Alcohol and Wine Annual Spend $0-$330
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Equity Loan Age > 9 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Equity Loan Age > 7-8 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Equity Loan Age > 12+ Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Equity Loan Age > 11 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Equity Loan Age > 10 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Equity Loan Age > <6 Years
  • Financial Personalities > Home Equity Financial Personality > Uninterested, Low Home Equity Balance
  • Financial Personalities > Home Equity Financial Personality > Secure, Savvy Credit User, High Home Equity Balance
  • Financial Personalities > Home Equity Financial Personality > Home Equity Enthusiast, Very High Home Equity Balance
  • Financial Personalities > Home Equity Financial Personality > Home Equity Averse Skeptic, Very Low Home Equity Balance
  • Financial Personalities > Home Equity Financial Personality > Hesitant Borrower, Low Home Equity Balance
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Mortgage Loan Paid Off
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Mortgage Loan Has Existing
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Asset Score Net Worth $1000000 Plus
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Asset Score $2500000 Plus
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score Less Than $25000
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score $750000-$999999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score $75000-$99999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score $500000-$749999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score $50000-$74999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Asset Score $5000000 Plus
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score $250000-$499999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score $25000-$49999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score $2500000-$4999999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score $100000-$249999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score $1000000-$2499999

Tax season

  • Lifestyle and Interests (Affinity) > Financial Behavior > Household Tax Shelter User
  • Publisher Derived > In-Market: Financial Services > Tax Preparation Services and Software
  • Lifestyle and Interests (Affinity) > Financial Behavior > Tax Return –Professional Service Prepare user
  • Lifestyle and Interests (Affinity) > Financial Behavior > Tax Return – Self prepare user

Home buying season

  • Financial FLA Friendly > In Market First Mortgage
  • Financial FLA Friendly > In Market Home Equity
  • Financial FLA Friendly > In Market New Mortgage
  • Financial FLA Friendly > In Market Second Mortgage
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Refinancing Homeowners

Back to school

  • Retail Shoppers: Purchase Based > Seasonal > Back to School Apparel – High School
  • Retail Shoppers: Purchase Based > Seasonal > Back to School Moderate Spend
  • Retail Shoppers: Purchase Based > Seasonal > Back to School High Spend – PreK (Early Ed – PreK)
  • Geo-Indexed > Discretionary Spend > College Tuition GeoIndex High Spenders
  • Financial Personalities > Credit Card Financial Personality > Credit Seeking Card Switcher, High Credit Card Balance
  • Financial FLA Friendly > In Market Credit Card
  • Financial FLA Friendly > In Market Personal Loan Consolidated
  • Mobile Location Models > Visits > College Students
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Student Loan Age > <5 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Student Loan Has Existing

Year-end planning

  • Demographics > Household Income (HHI) > Baby Boomer Household Income $150K-$249K
  • Demographics > Household Income (HHI) > Baby Boomer Household Income $250K-$499K
  • Demographics > Household Income (HHI) > Estimated Household Income Range $500K Plus
  • Demographics > Household Income (HHI) > Gen X Household Income $1M Plus
  • Geo-Indexed > Demographics > Geo-Indexed Household Income $1M Plus

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Exploring the opportunities in streaming TV advertising

The rise of streaming TV advertising is revolutionizing the marketing landscape, bringing together the best of traditional television's broad audience reach and digital's precise targeting capabilities. Marketers now have a new platform to explore, but it comes with its own set of challenges and opportunities. To shed light on this topic, we hosted a panel discussion at Cannes, featuring industry leaders from AMC Networks, Disney, OMG, Paramount, Roku, and Experian. In this blog post, we'll explore the effectiveness of TV as a performance channel and audience targeting. TV as a performance channel Television has come a long way over the years. The evolution of linear TV to connected TV (CTV) is opening new possibilities for targeting and performance measurement, like what we're accustomed to in search and display. However, there's still a way to go. What's preventing us from fully realizing the potential of CTV? Let's explore what's holding us back. Three challenges Advertisers are captivated by CTV, a media platform that combines the best features of TV and digital advertising. With its unparalleled data and identity capabilities, alongside the immersive TV experience, it has the potential to be a powerful performance channel. However, we still face three challenges as performance dollars take center stage. "CTV is a valuable household device that provides direct audience insights. However, to gain a comprehensive understanding of the household and the individuals in the household, we need different techniques. The implementation of such methodologies from user level profiles to algorithmic inferences are still evolving across different companies."&nbsp;Louqman parampath, vp, product, roku Client education Performance marketers and agencies are still primarily focused on social and search. It's important to reassure them that CTV aligns with their established standards. Optimize KPIs We need to address the challenges around attribution and incrementality. We should optimize for the KPIs that performance marketers desire, which are different from the metrics commonly used in social media and search marketing. Results-driven interactions You should invest in interactive ad formats and novel experiences to give users clickable options that deliver the instant impact of performance marketing. While conversions and purchases can happen after seeing an ad thanks to view-through attribution, your goal should be to make video ad experiences feel like performance-based engagements. This transition is crucial to building trust and familiarity among performance marketers and agencies. Strategies to effectively reach audiences across different mediums There are various mediums to connect with consumers — TV, digital, and mobile offer multiple avenues. Which strategies should you prioritize? Data interoperability When it comes to buying unified audiences, programmatically is the easiest route. By prioritizing data interoperability, you can ensure a seamless buying experience across all screens. "At Disney, we focus on data interoperability with industry solutions such as The Trade Desk/UID2, Google PAIR, and Experian and the LUID, making it effortless to buy unified audiences programmatically across all screens. With an identity graph as the foundation of our tech stack, we help our clients reach their target audience across linear, digital, and streaming properties."jamie power, SVP, addressable sales, disney Advanced targeting capabilities in linear TV Don't limit your perspective on television consumption to traditional streaming platforms alone. While streaming is popular, it's equally exciting to see advanced targeting capabilities integrated into linear television. Viewer habits are shifting, with appointment TV becoming a thing of the past. Today, viewers have more options to watch a variety of programming, regardless of its age. "Streaming has become another platform for viewers to consume programming, and it's exciting to see digital targeting capabilities being applied to linear TV. Viewer behavior has changed, with more opportunities to consume programs at different times, so it's important to use targeting capabilities like linear addressable to effectively reach the audience across multiple channels."evan adlman, Evp, commercial sales &amp; revenue operations, amc networks While live premieres still attract a substantial audience, utilize linear addressable targeting to reach viewers across channels. By doing so, you can ensure your message reaches the right viewers at the right time. The viewership landscape has diversified – it's time to adjust our strategies. Make TV viewing patterns predictable To bring predictability to the unpredictable and fragmented landscape of TV, advertisers can create products that simplify and unify the viewing experience. This allows users to effortlessly transition between episodes, resulting in a cohesive and engaging viewing journey. Watch our Cannes panel for more on the future of streaming TV advertising We hosted a panel in Cannes that covered the future of streaming TV advertising. Check out the full recording below to hear what leaders from AMC Networks, Disney, OMG, Paramount, Roku, and Experian had to say. Watch now Check out more Cannes content: Our key takeaways from Cannes Lions 2023 Insights from a first-time attendee Four new marketing strategies for 2023 The future of identity in cookieless advertising Maximize ad targeting with supply-side advertising Follow us on LinkedIn or sign up for our email newsletter for more informative content on the latest industry insights and data-driven marketing. 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Aug 10,2023 by Hayley Schneider, Sr. Manager, Content Marketing

Four new marketing strategies for 2023 that should be in every marketer’s toolbox

As a marketer, you know that the digital landscape is always changing. That's why it's important to make sure you're equipped with the right tools every step of the way – no matter how rapidly things change. You want to ensure your strategies and tactics stay ahead of any changes in technology or consumer behavior, so what new marketing strategies should be in your toolbox in 2023? Discover what industry leaders from Experian, Adweek, FreeWheel, Tubi, and Instacart had to say about what should be in every marketer's toolbox in 2023 at Cannes. Keep reading to learn the top four new marketing strategies you need in your marketing toolbox for 2023 and beyond. 1. A plan for signal loss The first item you should have in your marketing toolbox is a plan for signal loss. The phasing out of third-party cookies presents both a challenge and an opportunity. This shift not only poses challenges but also opens up opportunities for alternative strategies. On the one hand, it makes it more difficult to track users across channels and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. On the other hand, it forces marketers to focus on building relationships with their customers and collecting first-party data. Consumer behavior is changing When we consider signal loss in a traditional sense, we think of the implementation of iOS 14, where we couldn't track click-based data from campaigns. It's important to reflect on the fact that the paid media ecosystem needed to adapt to new consumer realities. Younger demographics are less likely to click on ads and instead engage in video environments. They discover brands through platforms like TikTok or Instagram. It's crucial to understand how people behave, where they discover products, and where influence takes place. This understanding becomes even more vital when targeting a young audience demographic. Four things to consider when planning for signal loss There are four things you should consider when building out a plan to address signal loss and fragmentation. Channel diversification You need to reach your customers on the channels where they are already spending time, such as social media, email, and your own website. You should work with platforms that have first-party data to understand how your customers interact with your brand. Data privacy You need to be transparent about how you are collecting and using customer data. You should also anonymize data whenever possible. First-party data First-party data is now more crucial than ever, awakening its importance in shaping our actions. The combination of channel diversification and first-party data will be essential in the years to come. By focusing on these two areas, you can build stronger customer relationships and create more effective marketing campaigns. Contextual targeting Contextual targeting is emerging as a viable method to deliver more relevant content to your intended audience. By embracing signal loss, the alternative new marketing strategies that are emerging as a result, and adopting a privacy-centric mindset, you can navigate cookie deprecation. 2. Collaboration The second item you should have in your marketing toolbox is collaboration within the AdTech ecosystem. To address signal loss and changes in privacy, moving toward a more collaborative, holistic marketing ecosystem is key. Two ways we can achieve better collaboration Here are two ways we can create better collaboration in the AdTech ecosystem. Enable interoperability We should aim to create an ecosystem that fosters collaboration between marketers, publishers, advertisers, ad tech companies, and more. When we enable seamless interoperability, everyone can use the best data available. Use clean rooms We are witnessing a growing trend of collaboration between parties, where buyers and sellers share data in these secure environments. Clean rooms can help us develop data strategies in a controlled manner. 3. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) The third tool you should have in your marketing toolbox is generative AI. Benefits of implementing AI There are three main benefits to implementing AI within your marketing strategy. Enables creativity Although AI and machine learning have long been part of our toolbox, this moment marks an extraordinary acceleration that expands our capabilities. Copywriters can now create visuals, and art directors can write compelling copy. It's an extension of what we're capable of, potentially alleviating the burden of repetitive tasks and enabling more time for collaboration, creativity, and strategic thinking. By embracing generative AI, we can preserve valuable talent, prevent burnout, and invigorate the advertising industry. Enables more personalization The rise of personalization with AI has significantly increased the demand for tailored experiences. People now willingly allow AI agents to read their emails, hoping for quicker and easier responses. This shift signifies a change in the previous emphasis on privacy and consumer preferences. Consumers now see the value in exchanging personal information for more targeted services. E-commerce has already witnessed this transformation with customized ads based on individual preferences and behaviors. For instance, if a CPG brand notices you're not purchasing meat, they won't serve you ads for meat products. However, it's crucial to strike the right balance between being useful and intrusive. Users want relevant information that aligns with their needs without feeling intruded upon. As we navigate this path, we must ensure that personalization remains beneficial and respectful of user preferences. Helps drive impactful results and customer satisfaction The tool is a perfect analogy for improving your job performance and business operations. Having the right data input to feed the machine is crucial, just like using the right ingredients to cook a perfect meal. Keeping the consumer in mind throughout the process is key. You can ensure customer satisfaction by putting the right ingredients in and allowing the machine to work its magic. Scaling up, repeating, and refining the process will drive impactful results. 4. First-party data The fourth item you should have in your marketing toolbox is first-party data. Benefits of implementing a first-party data strategy Moving from a third-party cookie world to a first-party cookie world brings about significant transformation. Here are two benefits of implementing a first-party data strategy. Greater accuracy The shift to first-party cookies ensures greater accuracy, enabling us to establish critical mass through secure partnerships. This empowers us to strengthen and refine our personalization capabilities, much like Amazon's ability to anticipate customer needs before they arise. When you can predict and understand customer behaviors with remarkable precision, you can reach your customers with tailored and creative ads. "Building a robust first-party data strategy should be a central discussion for marketers, involving key stakeholders such as CEOs and CMOs. Quality and precise data are paramount, and while first-party relationships with consumers form the foundation, even established brands benefit from strategic partnerships. Together, we can unlock the potential of accurate and meaningful data-driven marketing."jeremy hlavacek, cco, experian Identify high-growth audiences First-party data can help you identify audiences with the greatest growth potential, ultimately optimizing marketing dollars for greater efficiency. Watch our Cannes panel for more new marketing strategies for 2023 We hosted a panel with Adweek in Cannes that covered what should be in every marketer's toolbox this year. Check out the full recording below to hear from leaders at Tubi, Freewheel, Instacart, Adweek, and Experian. Watch now Check out more Cannes content: Our key takeaways from Cannes Lions 2023 Insights from a first-time attendee Exploring the opportunities in streaming TV advertising The future of identity in cookieless advertising Maximize ad targeting with supply-side advertising Follow us on LinkedIn or sign up for our email newsletter for more informative content on the latest industry insights and data-driven marketing. Get in touch Latest posts

Jul 27,2023 by Hayley Schneider, Sr. Manager, Content Marketing

Four ways to segment your back-to-school marketing audience for 2023

It's back-to-school season. Knowing your target audience is an essential piece of planning a successful back-to-school marketing campaign. To get the most out of your marketing investment this back-to-school season, it’s important to understand how to identify and segment back-to-school shoppers so you can make sure that the right message reaches the right group at the right time. In this blog post, we'll cover how you can segment your target audience to create and deliver custom messaging tailored to individual groups. We'll discuss segmentation methods that uncover: Who they are Where they live What type of person they are How they behave and spend Here are our tips to accurately define and target your back-to-school marketing audience. Maximize back-to-school marketing with customer segmentation Customer segmentation is the process of dividing your audience into smaller groups based on common characteristics such as demographics, behaviors, psychographics, geographics, and more. The purpose of customer segmentation is to create a more personalized and effective approach to marketing. By understanding the unique needs and preferences of each segment, you can tailor your messaging, campaigns, and content to resonate with your customers on a deeper level. Benefits of customer segmentation Three benefits of customer segmentation include: Improved audience targeting Higher engagement rates Increased ROI Instead of addressing your entire customer base with generic messaging, segmentation enables you to deliver custom campaign messaging that speaks directly to each group. This personalized approach helps build trust and loyalty with your customers over time. Customer segmentation also allows you to better understand your customers, their motivations, and pain points, ultimately leading to more effective marketing campaigns. Types of customer segmentation When it comes to segmenting your customers, there are several methods to consider. By experimenting with different approaches, you can find the best fit for your business. Keep in mind that the most effective customer segments will differ depending on the industry. Let's review four types of customer segmentation that you can implement as part of your back-to-school marketing strategy. 1. Demographic segmentation Demographic segmentation categorizes consumers into groups based on shared demographic characteristics such as age, gender, income, occupation, marital status, and family size. For example, targeting college students during the back-to-school season with promotions on laptops is likely to be more effective than targeting retirees who may have less interest in such products. 2. Behavioral segmentation Behavioral segmentation divides customers into groups based on their demonstrated behaviors. This method sorts customers by their knowledge of products or services, attitudes toward brands, likes/dislikes about offers, responses to promotions, purchasing tendencies, and usage of products/services. Behavioral segmentation can help you identify the highest-spending customer segments, so you can budget and target more effectively. Through this type of segmentation, you can analyze each group's patterns, discover trends, and plan informed marketing moves for the future. In a back-to-school campaign, you could use behavioral segmentation to identify students who prefer to shop locally. You could then target students who value supporting local businesses and emphasize the importance of buying from local retailers during the back-to-school season. 3. Geographic segmentation Geographic segmentation involves dividing your target market into groups based on their physical locations. Geographic segmentation reveals aspects of a local market, including physical location, climate, culture, population density, and language. In a back-to-school campaign, you could use geographic segmentation to identify target audiences in colder climates who may be more interested in winter clothing and gear. You could also use geographic segmentation to target students living in college towns with messaging that speaks directly to campus life. 4. Psychographic segmentation Psychographic segmentation groups customers based on psychological factors such as lifestyle, interests, personality, and values. In a back-to-school campaign, you could use psychographic segmentation to target students who value sustainable practices, promote eco-friendly products, or offer incentives for recycling and reusing items. Watch our 2024 video for tips from industry leaders for back-to-school In our new Q&amp;A video with Experian experts, we explore changing consumer behaviors surrounding back-to-school shopping in 2024. ​ In the video, we discuss: Anticipated shifts in consumer behaviors and shopping habits​ Tactics we predict marketers will employ to navigate signal loss Which channels will be the most successful And more! Watch now Get in touch Latest posts

Jul 18,2023 by Hayley Schneider, Sr. Manager, Content Marketing

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