For years we have been strategizing on how to effectively market senior living and active adult communities to the Silent Generation and Baby Boomers. As marketers we’ve developed an understanding for their likes and dislikes, and the ways in which they best receive information.
Wouldn’t it be great if prospects saw your product, fell in love with it and signed the contract on the spot? Or at the very least followed some kind of linear formula from tour to sale? Unfortunately, we know that just like life, the journey from prospect to homeowner isn’t so straightforward. That's why it's important for you to understand…
Back in 2010, we extolled the benefits of using radio to market to Baby Boomers. But we warned you then that very soon traditional radio wouldn’t be the only game in town. Well, we were right, and we were wrong. The era of audio marketing is upon us. With increasingly tech-savvy seniors, it can be a smart addition to your…
Traditions of America has been building and selling homes in the Pittsburgh area since 2008. Specializing in 55+ active communities, the builder has delivered thousands of homes in its growing portfolio of communities throughout Pennsylvania. Interest in the Traditions of America’s lifestyle and custom home options skyrocketed with Sewickley Ridge in 2014, its second community in Pittsburgh, which sold out in…
Many marketers have an “old vs. new” mentality when considering the marketing channels they should employ to capture their 55+ active adult prospects. Obviously digital is the present and the future — but is that where most of your budget should be spent? How effective are traditional channels like print and direct mail? Are they defunct and therefore a waste…
As a 55+ homebuilder, how do you capture 55+ active adult prospects, stay top of mind and ultimately convert them to a sale, given the plethora of housing options for mature consumers? Through our latest Social Silver Surfers study, we found out the best (and worst) strategies straight from your prospective homeowners themselves. Surefire Strategies for Capturing 55+ Active Adults:…
Trying to reach baby boomers and seniors online? Here’s the latest look at how 50+ adults use the internet — and how you can use this data to improve your marketing strategies. See who's online, how they get online and what they do when they're there!