Generational marketing in 2022 and beyond


Marketing today faces an unprecedented challenge. How to market to more generations than ever before? Older generations are living longer, and younger ones have more spending power earlier on. Each generation comes with a unique set of expectations from brands.

Written by Joe Hepburn

Insight Partner at RBH Creative Communications. Helping your brand work smarter.

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