Millennials Downsizing their Dreams

Millennials Downsizing their Dreams

Posted On August 18, 2011

Millennials, already prone to delay milestones like careers and marriage, are putting them off even further as pessimism about their economic outlook causes them to downsize their expectations. A recent Los Angeles Times analysis of recent surveys depicts a “Generation Vexed” who, in their words, now plan to “take smaller steps” and who are resigned to the fact that “you can’t reach for the stars right now.” For the first time in three decades, Gallup shows that fewer than half of Americans believe the next generation will have a better life. As a result, according to a Generation Opportunity poll, nearly three… Read More

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The Video Generation

Posted On August 29, 2011

Many in Generation X grew up in households with multiple TVs. They were the first generation to grow up with VCRs, DVDs, cable, and personal computers, as well. So it should come as no surprise that Gen Xers still lead the way when it comes to the consumption of video entertainment, whether it comes in the form of “old media” or “new media.” According to a study by eMarketer, Gen X is a generation of couch potatoes. They watch more TV than any other, a lifelong habit that the digital revolution has not discouraged. Now, Gen Xers also lead the… Read More

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