On July 30, CEW hosted a virtual conference that delved into a cultural look at consumer trends and insights by generation, exploring the shopping behavior of Gen Alpha, Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and the new longevity generation.

Via a CEW-curated panel of leading data providers and thought leaders, attendees came away with common trends and differences among the generations, their perspectives on aging, and a deep dive on the buzzword of the moment: longevity.

Speakers

Jacqueline Barrett
Jacqueline Barrett
SVP Marketing
Patrick Ta Beauty
Marlea Clark
Marlea Clark
Chief Marketing Officer
Stella Rising
Michael Clinton
Michael Clinton
Founder
ROAR Forward
Laney Crowell
Laney Crowell
Founder & CEO
Saie
John Dick
John Dick
Founder & CEO
CivicScience
Laura Geller
Laura Geller
Founder
Laura Geller Beauty
Rachel Goodman
Rachel Goodman
Head of Beauty Partnerships
Pinterest
Chelsie Hall
Chelsie Hall
CEO & Co-Founder
ViralMoment
Tara Loftis
Tara Loftis
Global President, Skincare
Galderma
Anna Mayo
Anna Mayo
Vice President, Beauty Vertical
NIQ
Danessa Myricks
Danessa Myricks
Founder
Danessa Myricks Beauty
Michael Nolte
Michael Nolte
SVP Creative Director
BEAUTYSTREAMS
Jennifer Palmer
Jennifer Palmer
Senior Vice President, Global Skincare Category & Brand Scientific Authority Strategy
Estée Lauder
Shaina Zafar
Shaina Zafar
Executive, Marketing
United Talent Agency

Topics-At-A-Glance

KEYNOTE
A Study on Consumer Behavior & Cultural Influences Across Generations

Presented byStella Rising

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At the core of every brand strategy is understanding how different age groups perceive, interact with, and are influenced by products and services. In this keynote, Stella Rising shares a culture briefing on the generations on everyone’s minds, as well as what unites and divides them, from values to attitudes to economic factors to life experiences.

Exploring Beauty Buying Habits Across Eras

Presented byNielsenIQ

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Join NielsenIQ as it shares multi-generational purchasing habits, which channels are most frequented, which brands they’re leaning into, and how brands can best target consumers based on their preferences.

The New Longevity Generation is Here

Presented by: ROAR Forward, The Estée Lauder Cos.

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The radical reinvention of the 50+ consumer is nothing short of breathtaking. Why? Because what was once perceived as a static generation has undergone transformational change. In this fireside chat, hear insights from renowned author and speaker Michael Clinton on an exclusive study about The New Longevity Generation, and how The Estée Lauder Cos. is investing in technology and research to meet the needs of this evolving consumer group.

How Pinterest Engages Across Generations — and Why Gen Z Can’t Get Enough

Presented by: Pinterest

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Pinterest has stood the test of time, and while it continues to attract the older generations that first embraced it, Gen Z is now the platform’s most engaged audience making up over 40% of its user base. Get fresh audience insights and learn how your brands can engage with this multigenerational audience.

An Iconic Brand’s Appeal: How Cetaphil Creates Lasting Resonance While Staying True It’s DNA

Presented by: Cetaphil

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Explore how Cetaphil, a 77-year-old skincare brand, continues to remain culturally relevant in an industry characterized by constant innovation and evolution. Tara Loftis, Global President of Galderma Skincare Brands, dissects the brand’s boundary pushing marketing efforts, product innovations, and customer-centric approach that have enabled them to evolve and resonate with consumers of all ages, while staying true to the brand’s DNA.

Understanding Gen Alpha’s Influence on the Beauty Industry

Presented by: CivicScience

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Generation Alpha — those born in the early 2010s — has recently become a major force in the beauty industry. The phenomenon of beauty shopping among young Americans is also controversial topic. Join CivicScience CEO John Dick as he shares survey results from tens of thousands of Gen Alpha parents including where and what they’re buying for their kids, top brands, intentions, and more.

Leveraging TikTok Insights Across Generations

Presented by: ViralMoment

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TikTok platform expert ViralMoment explores how the platform’s content creators engage audiences across generations and how brands can utilize these insights to enhance their strategies.

Lifelong Care: The Changing Face of Beauty in the Age of Longevity

Presented by: Beautystreams

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As the global population ages, the beauty sector faces a real turning point. Traditional beauty standards are being questioned, and the desire to celebrate age and life stages is more important than ever. In this presentation, learn how brands can adapt new ways to connect with consumers throughout their lives, as well as how to promote more inclusive beauty standards through personalized offerings.

Representation Matters: Gen X, Boomers, and the Beauty Industry

Presented by: Laura Geller
Moderator: CEW

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Coined the ‘Invisible Woman’, Gen X and Boomers have notoriously been left out of the beauty landscape yet use beauty more (they account for 37% of usage) than their Millennial counterparts (who track at 26%). Why is the industry leaving this key demographic out of the conversation? Laura Geller, founder of Laura Geller Beauty, speaks to why she pivoted to exclusively focusing on this important cohort in 2021 and the business success that came as a result.

Prestige Beauty Brands Winning with Gen Z

Panelists: Patrick Ta Beauty, Saie Beauty, Danessa Myricks Beauty.
Moderator: United Talent Agency

More topics to be announced.

Sponsors

NielsenIQ
Stella Rising
Cetaphil
Pinterest
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