Marketing and Market Research

AARP Potential Aging Related Supreme Court Cases, Hiring Older Workers, Bad Publicity for Indeed, Broadcast TV Targeting Older Viewers Advertising 9-10-24

By Linda Sherman / September 11, 2024

Discussion hosted by Linda Sherman, and Ray Gordon. Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed. Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch Communities AARP 2024 Roundup of Potential Cases Supreme Court Might Be Taking Related to Aging Including class action suit technicalities https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/our-work/legal-advocacy/2024-supreme-court-preview/employment-discrimination.html https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/aarp_foundation/2024/Supreme-Cour-Preview-08.29.2024-FINAL.pdf Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Behavior Change for Health Span…

Marketing Tips for Founders with Danielle Duplin, Irene Koehler, Grace Andruszkiewicz, Michael Phillips and Debbie Howard

By Linda Sherman / September 6, 2024

Our marketing experts offered actionable tips for founders in the AgeTech space. Michael from AARP shared the latest AARP Tech Trends on technology use by adults 50 plus years old. Grace from Intuition Robotics discussed the challenges of marketing ElliQ, a digital companion for older adults, emphasizing the use of in-person events and video brochures.…

Marc Ronick Podcasting Advice; Filmmakers Melissa Davey, Kitty Norton; SaltBox Andrew Patino

By Linda Sherman / September 6, 2024

You will find excellent podcasting advice in this episode from expert Marc Ronick. Important filmmakers in our field of Rethinking Aging Melissa Davey and Kitty Norton joined us to contribute what they have learned about marketing film projects. We apologize that bits of the recording quality on this episode are not perfect. The content is…

Community Building with Positive Aging Community, Koelsch Communities, Kuel Life, Today’s Caregiver, San Diego Futures Foundation

By Linda Sherman / September 5, 2024

This episode focused on community building and community engagement strategies. Jack Perez discussed her Kuel Life initiative, emphasizing the need for midlife and beyond support using a model that includes membership, content from experts and product offerings from sponsors. Gary Barg highlighted the importance of personal stories in caregiver communities, noting the success of his…

Marketing Tips for Founders with Bonni Kaplan DeWoskin, Subhashree Sukhu, Lynn Creasy and Debbie Howard

By Linda Sherman / September 2, 2024

This show focused on marketing strategies for aging populations, emphasizing the importance of empathy, user engagement, and segmentation. Bonni Kaplan Dewoskin highlighted the need for irrational brand loyalty and shared five pitfalls in marketing high-growth startups, including neglecting strategy and aiming for perfection. Subhashree Suku discussed leveraging video testimonials and webinars for B2B marketing in…

Digital Skills Training with OATS, Community Tech Network, Candoo Tech, OdessaConnect and Frances West

By Linda Sherman / September 1, 2024

This episode focused on digital skills training and inclusivity for older adults. Michael Phillips introduced Suzanne from OATS, highlighting the impact of the COVID pandemic on older adults’ digital connectivity. Suzanne Myklebust explained the ConnectED NYCHA initiative, which distributed 10,000 internet-connected tablets to older adults in New York City Housing Authority apartments, resulting in significant…

HealthHive, EverSafe, OnScreen, Positive Aging Community and Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Podcast Launch Project Updates

By Linda Sherman / August 30, 2024

Steve Farber from Health Hive discussed a virtual platform for coordinating care, emphasizing its free access for individuals and enterprise integration for revenue. HealthHive is a Public Benefit Corp. Howard Tischler explained EverSafe, a service protecting seniors from financial exploitation. Costin Tuculescu introduced OnScreen, a TV-based video calling solution for older adults. Thank you to…

Project Updates with Benjamin Surmi, EquipMeOT, Greyafro Marketing, UnaliWear, Maria Mortati Experience Design, Doug Sullivan RPM-CCM

By Linda Sherman / August 21, 2024

Michael Phillips discussed the “Fly Like an Eagle” report, highlighting that online training for older adults is twice as effective in combating social isolation than just providing broadband access. Benjamin Surmi introduced Lindsay DeLong who shared her journey from creating YouTube videos to building a community on Instagram to provide occupational therapy tips and tools…

Marketing Tips for Founders with Michael Phillips, Bernie Borges, Jennifer Abernethy, Nathalie de Vazeille, Benjamin Surmi and Debbie Howard

By Linda Sherman / August 20, 2024

The discussion focused on marketing strategies for aging consumers, emphasizing the importance of avoiding negative terminology like “old” and “elderly,” and using terms like “ageless” and “seasoned.” Michael Phillips highlighted that 56% of consumer spending in America is by those over 50, and stressed the need for inclusive workforces and marketing. Bernie Borges discussed the…

Project Updates with Keren Etkin, Dave McCaughan, Mark Evin, Henry Peck, Susie Singer Carter, Cherian Jacob and Maxwell Cohen

By Linda Sherman / August 13, 2024

We enjoyed updates on a variety of topics including senior marketing, caregiving film making, consumer PT at home, neurological diagnostics for faster interventions, plus and minus of designing age tech running on platforms like Alexa, and peel away bed sheets. Recorded on August 4, 2022, this episode is part of our Project Updates Series. Speakers…