Why Marketers Neglect People 50 and Older for Gen Z—and How Ad Leaders Are Trying To Change That

Why Marketers Neglect People 50 and Older for Gen Z—and How Ad Leaders Are Trying To Change That

Speaking at the ANA Media Conference, Trisha Ripperger, CMO of the Tom Wood Group, a Midwest dealer group, noted that the company’s target is people 45 and up. So the dealership group focuses on local TV, though Ripperger said she sets aside 10% of the budget for connected TV, largely to reach younger buyers with an eye toward long-term brand building.