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TREND TIDBITS NEW AGE SENIORS Living Longer and Healthier Huge Implications for Today’s Marketer Retirement Funds Have to Last Longer Life-long Fans of Experimentation and Experiences “ 2 nd Life Seniors” Looking for Different Experiences HR Departments Tapping into Huge Market
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NEW AGE SENIORS Living Longer and Healthier Huge Implications for Today’s Marketer Retirement Funds Have to Last Longer Life-long Fans of Experimentation and Experiences “2nd Life Seniors” Looking for Different Experiences HR Departments Tapping into Huge Market
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Consumer Control Consumers Are Increasingly Taking Control Over Their Purchase Experience – Macro-Trend Travel, Music, and Investments Within the Macro-Trend Is Micro-Trend – Consumer Generated Content Blogging, Social Networking, YouTube Host of Marketing Opportunities But Can Be Risky Chevrolet, Quizno’s/Subway
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Reinventing the Knife Swiss Army Knife New Features USB Drive to Store Data Laser Beam with a 70-foot Visible Range Gardners – Pruner/Grafter/Harvester GolfTool with Divot Repair Tool, Removable Ball Marker, and Tee Punch with Groove Cleaner No Limit on What They Are Able to Incorporate into an Essential Pocket Tool
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