"Thanks to extensive research, including one-on-one interviews, focus groups, and a national online survey, the authors offer an astute look at the motivations and influence of these powerful consumers. This enlightening book is a must-read for all who hope to keep their companies relevant and viable."
- Publishers Weekly Review of Gen BuY
Gen BuY
How Tweens, Teens and Twenty-Somethings Are Revolutionizing Retail
Kit Yarrow and Jayne O’Donnell argue that this complex generation can best be reached through a deep understanding of what makes them tick. In their ground- breaking book, they explore the psychological and social underpinnings of what Gen Yers want, why they buy, and how to best engage them. Gen BuY outlines practical suggestions for marketers on how to harness this group’s incredible buying power - and arms consumers with a better understanding of what triggers their own shopping and buying.
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Kit Yarrow, Ph.D.
Kit is a professor of both marketing and psychology at Golden Gate University.
The Buzz About Gen BuY
"Technology, research and psychographics combine to give us an excellent primer on the honesty and transparency needed to motivate and reach the Millennials. Yarrow and O'Donnell merge two streams of thinking to effectively build the case that Gen Yers are savvy to every tactic in the marketing equation. To bring them into our customer base, we must respect them every step of the way."
- Peter Stringham, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Young & Rubicam Brands
"Compelling and important reading, especially in today's economy. The headlines tell you the numbers. This book tells you how to make them better."
- Ben Stein, economist, actor and New York Times columnist
"An insightful trip into the heart of consumption. I read the book with fascinated horror."
- Paco Underhill, author Why We Buy: The Science of Shopping
"Technically savvy (with the world at their keyboards!) and more privileged than previous generations, today's teens and twenty-somethings are the driving force behind our consumer culture. Gen BuY is an insightful and fascinating look at how this generation is transforming the retail landscape."
- Meredith Barnett, founder and CEO, StoreAdore.com
"This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to appeal to the most powerful consumers of all time. Yarrow and O'Donnell capture the essence of a generation that, fortunately for retailers, really loves to shop!"
- Tracy Mullin, President and CEO, National Retail Federation
"Gen BuY unlocks the secrets of learning about and understanding the youth of America and their purchasing patterns. It's time well spent."
- Keith Crain, Chairman, Crain Communications
"A telling look at how to truly understand and reach a demographic of those that won't be fooled."
- Andrea Learned, co-author, Don't Think Pink
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Watch Kit Yarrow's Commonwealth Club speech on C-Span Book TV
Q&A with Kit Yarrow in US News & World Report
Q&A with Kit Yarrow in Dan Schawbel's Personal Branding Blog