What if there was a group of 50 million Americans who eat, shop and live their values? This presentation will enlighten marketers on what matters most to this group and how to best reach them at retail.
Learning Objectives
- Key insights from proprietary quantitative study identifying a group of progressive consumers (The Choicefuls) who are enthusiastically making choices that are “better-for-me” and “better-for-the-planet.”
- Shopper journeys plus ideas on how to connect with these progressive consumers at retail.
4. What You’ll See Today
• 6 Key insights from our proprietary study that identified a new group of
progressive consumers – The Choicefuls – who eat, shop and live their
values
• Retail innovations and approaches that appeal to this group
• Perceptions of brands by The Choicefuls vs. perceptions of same brands
non-Choicefuls
• Implications for your brands
5. Methodology
Amazon fielded a proprietary quantitative study identifying a
new segment of progressive consumers
Sample
• 1294 respondents
• Adults (ages 18+)
• National sample
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27
16
22
16 18
0
10
20
30
40
50
18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+
Gender Age
49% 92 51% 109
Income Education
Everyone else
The Choicefuls
5
20
74
13
25
62
0
20
40
60
80
100
Some HS,
HS Grad
Some
College
College
Grad
31
15
23
31
45
19
18 18
0
10
20
30
40
50
< $45K $45K-
$64,999
$65K-
$99,999
$100K +
21% of population
The Choicefuls
% people, index to general population (<80, >120)
7. 1. They Live Their Values
• The Choicefuls live a value driven lifestyle, and their
purchases reflect it.
• Even when it means spending more time researching
a product or brand
8. 77% more likely to out of my way to
buy brands and products that have
the same values as I do
89% more likely to typically do a lot
of research on a product prior to
making a purchase
Over 2X more likely to say it’s
important to me to seek out products
and brands that are produced using
fair trade practices
They Live Their Values. Compared to
everyone else, they are:
9. Tillamook: A Cheese that Cares
Slogan - “All
natural, Farmer
owned, Award
winning Cheese”
Choiceful Values:
• Clean food
• Authentic
• Quality
12. 2. They don’t see their healthy choices as
a compromise
• The Choicefuls know what they want, and are willing to
do a little extra work to get it.
13. 95% more likely
to say that living a
healthy lifestyle is
definitely a
commitment of
time and energy,
but the benefits
are worth it
10x more likely to prioritize exercise in my life even when that means making daily
compromises in my schedule to make it happen
51% more
likely to believe
that healthy
living may cost a
little more, but
the results are
worth it
2. They don’t see their healthy choices as a
compromise
16. 92% happier with my current weight
30% happier with my professional
success
42% happier with my work/life
balance
3x happier with my fitness level
3. The Choicefuls know what they want,
and are willing to do a little extra work to
get it…. And they are happier for it.
42% happier with my sex life
17.
18.
19.
20. 4. Their values driven lifestyle goes
beyond food
• To categories like pet care, personal care, household
products
21. 35% more likely to be
willing to pay more for
earth-friendly
household products
and/or products with
fewer chemicals
56% more likely to
believe my
approach to health
is holistic – it’s
about mind, body &
spirit.
80% more likely to feed my pet in line with my own diet and lifestyle
4. Their values driven lifestyle goes beyond
food
24. 5. They are also open to new experiences
• They’re trying new healthy behaviors and products
• As well as new digital services and technologies
25. 5. They are also open to new experiences.
Over 2X more likely to always be on the look out for new, exciting
and cutting-edge approaches to health and wellness
32% more likely to use mobile banking
apps to deposit checks via photo, do online
bill pay or check balances
46% more likely to Use almond milk, rice
milk, coconut milk, or hemp milk products
28. 6. They are great connectors
• They like to share information and advice
• They’re active online
29. 59% more
likely to upload
and share
photos via
Instagram
Over 3X more likely
to say that people
often ask my advice
when it comes to
making healthy
lifestyle choices
50% more likely to regularly comment online, write online reviews,
or blog about my life or about a topic that I’m interested in
2X more likely to like
sharing information about
living a healthy lifestyle with
others
6. They are great connectors. Compared to
everyone else, they are:
32. B r a n d P e r s o n a s
& T h e C h o i c e f u l s
33. How do The Choicefuls perceive brands in
the marketplace?
• Within various categories, we selected two brands
• Respondents were then assigned a brand from the list and asked to imagine
that brand had come to life and had a personality
• Next, they rated that brand on 24 statements describing various personality
traits
• Utilized Brand Persona tool to better understand how The Choicefuls perceive
brands
35. Brand Persona Wheel
Spontaneous
Structured
Outer
Directed
Idea Centered
Creative
Spontaneous
Risk Taker
Flexible
Big Picture
Cautious
Prepared
Logical
Structured
Traditional
Stable
Competitive
Takes Charge
Likes Spotlight
Decisive
Confident
Assertive
Sensitive
Team Player
Good Listener
Understanding
Kind
Generous
Inner
Directed
36. Archetypes
Prophet
Guardian
Director Team Player
Maverick
Broker
Idealist
Good Guy
Idea Centered
Creative
Spontaneous
Risk Taker
Flexible
Big Picture
Cautious
Prepared
Logical
Structured
Traditional
Stable
Powerful
Wealthy
Stylish
Upper Class
Luxurious
Elite
Competitive
Takes Charge
Likes Spotlight
Decisive
Confident
Assertive
Free Spirit
Rebellious
Hip & Fun
Adventurous
Rule Breaker
Carefree
Charismatic
Heroic
Inspirational
Enthusiastic
Idealistic
Visionary
Sensitive
Team Player
Good Listener
Understanding
Kind
Generous
Responsible
Dependable
Virtuous
Polite
Loyal
Fair
37. Non-Choicefuls Brand Perceptions
Idea Centered
Creative
Spontaneous
Risk Taker
Flexible
Big Picture
Cautious
Prepared
Logical
Structured
Traditional
Stable
Powerful
Wealthy
Stylish
Upper Class
Luxurious
Elite
Competitive
Takes Charge
Likes Spotlight
Decisive
Confident
Assertive
Free Spirit
Rebellious
Hip & Fun
Adventurous
Rule Breaker
Carefree
Charismatic
Heroic
Inspirational
Enthusiastic
Idealistic
Visionary
Sensitive
Team Player
Good Listener
Understanding
Kind
Generous
Responsible
Dependable
Virtuous
Polite
Loyal
Fair
Director
Maverick
Broker
Idealist
Good Guy
Prophet
Guardian
Team Player
38. The Choicefuls’ Brand Perceptions
Idea Centered
Creative
Spontaneous
Risk Taker
Flexible
Big Picture
Cautious
Prepared
Logical
Structured
Traditional
Stable
Powerful
Wealthy
Stylish
Upper Class
Luxurious
Elite
Competitive
Takes Charge
Likes Spotlight
Decisive
Confident
Assertive
Free Spirit
Rebellious
Hip & Fun
Adventurous
Rule Breaker
Carefree
Charismatic
Heroic
Inspirational
Enthusiastic
Idealistic
Visionary
Sensitive
Team Player
Good Listener
Understanding
Kind
Generous
Responsible
Dependable
Virtuous
Polite
Loyal
Fair
Director
Maverick
Broker
Idealist
Good Guy
Prophet
Guardian
Team Player
39. Implications for connecting with
The Choicefuls
1. Embrace your “why”, not just your “what”
2. Authenticity is key
3. Work from the positive
4. Recognize that they like to research
5. Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
6. Catch their attention with unique innovation
7. They are quality seekers, look to prove quality in an innovative
way
8. This group is more open to technology, make the most of it
9. Inspire and educate the Choicefuls to get to a next level
10. Give The Choicefuls an active role in communicating who you
are and what you stand for
11. Mobilize them as your brand ambassadors
12. Identify and understand how Choicefuls perceive your brand
persona
40. We’d love to help you better connect
with progressive consumers
Liz Paul Nick Jones
Director of Strategy Retail Practices Lead
Amazon Advertising Arc Worldwide
Liz.Paul@amazonadv.com Nick.Jones@arcww.com
415-655-7282 312-220-4533
48. Touch Points
Promotional
Vehicles
Value Centers
Expert Sources
Broadcast
Media
Specialized
Retail
Local
Shops
Engagement
Tools
Strategic
Saver Habitual Sprinter
Passionate
ExplorerDollar Defaulter
Quality
Seeker
Opportunistic
Adventurer
49. The Choicefuls & PeopleShop
The Choicefuls
49
36
39
Everyone Else
36
23
29
Index
136
152
139
Strategic Saver
Before I make an online purchase, I always look for an
online coupon or promo code
When I find a special deal (i.e., discount, 2 for 1, etc.)
I buy in bulk
Quality Seeker
I’ll pay more for a high quality product if it is
convenient
Strategic
Saver
Quality
Seeker
50. B r a n d P e r s o n a s
& T h e C h o i c e f u l s
51. How do The Choicefuls perceive brands in
the marketplace?
• Respondents assigned one of 12 brands and asked to imagine that brand had
come to life and had a personality
• Next, they rated that brand on 24 statements describing various personality
traits
• Utilized Brand Persona tool to better understand how The Choicefuls perceive
brands
60. I must take
advantage of the
opportunity and
realize
my savings
I’ve done my
research, just
need to go pick
up my product
Don’t over think it.
Just do what I
always do
I must have this
trend and I must
have it now
Passionate
Explorer
Quality
Seeker Habitual Sprinter
Strategic
Saver
Go-Getting
Same Mode, Different Missions
61. Same Start, Different Paths
Learning
Trends
Exploring
New
Cruising
For Fun
Passionate
Explorer
Learning
Details
Go
Getting
Quality
Seeker
Learning
Options
Bargain
Hunting
Changing
For Savings
Strategic
Saver
64. Touch Points
Promotional
Vehicles
Value Centers
Expert Sources
Broadcast
Media
Specialized
Retail
Local
Shops
Engagement
Tools
Strategic
Saver Habitual Sprinter
Passionate
ExplorerDollar Defaulter
Quality
Seeker
Opportunistic
Adventurer
65. The Choicefuls & PeopleShop
The Choicefuls
49
36
39
Everyone Else
36
23
29
Index
136
152
139
Strategic Saver
Before I make an online purchase, I always look for an
online coupon or promo code
When I find a special deal (i.e., discount, 2 for 1, etc.)
I buy in bulk
Quality Seeker
I’ll pay more for a high quality product if it is
convenient
Strategic
Saver
Quality
Seeker
66. The Choicefuls & PeopleShop (cont.)
The Choicefuls
56
42
34
25
55
Everyone Else
35
22
20
15
40
Index
159
189
169
172
139
I like to investigate user ratings and reviews about a
product
I typically do a lot of research on a product prior to
making a purchase
I prefer to get information from expert sources before
buying a product
I pay attention to the latest trends
I have a definite plan when I shop