#31 Find out if you are dual generational – complete our Generation C survey
September 2, 2010 by admin
We’ve teamed up with Synovate to find out if you are dual or single generational.
What does that mean for you? You’ve probably heard of Generation X or Y and “Boomers” but did you know that you can have two ‘generational passports?’ For example, you can be a member of the Silent Generation (55+ years old) and a member of Generation C (a pychographic generation).
When you fill out this survey you’ll find out if you have ‘two generational passports” and we will get some great info to share with you when the survey has finished.
Let’s face it – it’s all about identity – for too long marketeers and social scientists have focussed only on demographic generations to group humanity. It’s time for a change!
Please take a max of 5 minutes to fill out the survey and discover if you are dual generational.
If you want to know more before you fill out the survey, please watch this video, which is just under 3 minutes long.
Many thanks in advance
Jake
#28 How to influence Generation C “8″
January 18, 2010 by admin
BELATED HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Just got back from a monster surfing holiday 
So…welcome to the eighth in our mini series exploring how to influence Generation C – ageless, digital natives who love “Control”.
In Mini Series “1″ we explored Malcolm Gladwell’s “Tipping Point” as a way to get a few influencing ‘the many’ with Mavens, Connectors and Sales people.
In Mini Series “2″ I identified that Connectors are only half of the picture when it comes to broadcasting a message – you also need Conductors,which I define in overview.
In Mini Series “3″ I broke down the four types of Conductors briefly to start to understand how they can influence people – naturally including Generation C
In Mini Series “4″ we investigated further the key differences between Connectors and Conductors and their relative regularity and visibility of influence
In Mini Series “5″ we reviewed the 4 types of Conductors (Information, Debate, Social and Club) and what kind of people they are how they influence their networks
In Mini Series “6″ we consider how Conductors and Connectors fit onto a map so we can effectively target particular groups
In Mini Series “7″ we had Christmas (!) and defined the map of human networks as looking like an airport with particular strong hubs of influence that are irregularly placed. Further we noted that the 80/20 rule applies when finding those influencer hubs.
Today we explore (video of 4 mins 13 seconds):
- Yes – out of the three maps is the good ole airport map is the ‘right’ map for human networks – so it’s about unevenly powerful hubs that we need to find in order influence Generation C
- That the 80/20 rule applies here when looking at the ‘hubs’ and six degrees of separation for connecting people is a myth….
Knowing this, we must look at how to engage Generation C influencers in the hubs.
Who are your hubs in your networks?
Cheers
Jake