Current consumer culture is based on the Boomer ideal of big cars parked in the driveway of a big suburban house, but Millennials’ pushback on entering adulthood and moves to urban centers are a sign that products and marketing must change to fit their needs.

Current consumer culture is based on the Boomer ideal of big cars parked in the driveway of a big suburban house, but Millennials’ pushback on entering adulthood and moves to urban centers are a sign that products and marketing must change to fit their needs. Brands from mattress companies to Pepsi to General Mills are revamping packaging, reformulating products, and considering marketing tactics like sponsorship of music concerts or online quizzes to approach this generation “on their terms.” (NY Times)