Emerging Trend:Culturally relevant content and products are appealing to non-Hispanic whites as well as multicultural audiences.
· Non-Hispanic whites in majority multicultural areas, which Nielsen coins as Super Geos in its recent report, show similar purchase patterns as multicultural consumers.
· Programs such as Black-ish and Fresh off the Boat are attracting diverse audiences, including non-Hispanic whites.
Implication: Your targets are not what they seem. As populations shift in size and attitudes, marketers should not miss the opportunity to appeal to audiences based on cultural interest.
Action:
1- Watch millennials and generation Z who are more accepting of cross-cultural experiences than older generations.
2- Target based on lifestyle segments, not only demos.
3- Pilot programs in super geo areas (e.g., NY, LA, SF, New Orleans, Nashville)