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Author: JoAnn Hines Article source: http://www.expertclick.com/. Used with author's permission.
I am always amazed when I see marketers advertising new products. From products touting various skin creams and anti-aging creams to the latest and greatest weight management program, the campaigns are larger than life. When will they understand that I want to look good for MY age and not the age I was 20 years ago?
I am not trying to recapture my youth or be razor thin like a
model. Today, most products' packaging simply does not identify
with whom I am, how I see myself or embody the person I would
like to be. Packages with 30-year-old models try to convince me
that if I use their cream the reflection in my mirror will roll
back 20 years. Get real, as if this would compel me to purchase
this product.
I'm sure that out there somewhere is that perfect "niche" to
which they are marketing AND selling. The question in my mind is
who in the world is this? It certainly doesn't relate to me - an
over 50 female who represents 50% of the world's population
that is soon to be the largest demographic marketing segment.
This market also has the money to spend and is willing to spend
it for the right products.
Just who is it I represent?
Women over 50 years of age are an underserved, unknown, and
obviously underrated segment of the purchasing population. When
was the last time an advertisement truly captured that
demographic segment with compelling graphics and images it can
relate too?
Marketers just don't get it. A daily dose of TV advertising will convince you that you are fat (seriously), your skin is wrinkled, you have yellow teeth, and you need a push-up bra. Where is the reality in that? I've been there and loved every minute of it, but now I am at an age in my life when much of that "hype" really doesn't matter to me. I am comfortable with who I am. I don't think I am fat, my laugh lines show character, my teeth shine when I smile and just give me a comfortable bra!
Recent ads from Dove and Nike are coming close to getting the
marketing message about 50+ women. I loved the thunder thighs and big butts connotations because they are getting closer to our reality. The truth is the images and marketing messages on most packaged products fall short of attracting the female +50
market's attention. The packages don't drive the market to
connect with the product and compel them to buy it.
I'm ready to spend money, so where are the products that I crave? I can't buy clothes without looking like Little Bo Peep or worse, Cher. I can't buy cosmetics without outlandish colors. I don't want to be reminded every five seconds that I'm not the slim 25 year old I used to be. It is as if they think we are no longer attractive since we have passed the big 50.
I don't need a push up bra. I need things that make me feel good, applaud me for my success in life, and keep me grounded to the fact that I'm not old, senior, golden, aged or any other similar nomenclature. I'm at the half way point in my life with lots of dynamic years left.
Give me products that support that vision. Put them in packages
that I can read the type and actually open without assistance and you got me hooked. So get real marketers. I have money to spend. Create something that resonates with me that and I will buy it. Got packaging problems? I can help. I teach people how to package products consumers will buy. I make it easy to answer your problems with email and voice consultation. Get advice from the top expert in consumer packaging. Email the packaging Diva @ PackagingDiva@aol.com
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