Pushing the frontiers of the eyewear business
Generation Y (aged 15-30) is the most marketing savvy generation ever. On a global scale, this new consumer cohort is much larger than the previous generation X and their impact on society will soon surpass the Babyboomer's largely documented influence. But what drives this fickle generation and how can global brands really connect with youth worldwide? This paper highlights the key dimensions behind cool brands derived from a research community connecting urban youth in 15 different cities around the globe.
The presentation describes a new methodology -Seeding Lab- and its application to a qualitative survey for MTV Italy. Seeding Lab combines the spontaneous approach of a web environment and traditional qualitative ethnographic techniques. Members interact with the admin and each other at their convenience, acting as co-researchers. Therefore, as the case study will show, it has been totally successful in stimulating the creation process, evaluating and optimizing Mtv News and widely exploring lifestyle and communication patterns.