The Hispanic Millennial Project is an ambitious two-year research study of Hispanic Millennials and how they differ from non-Hispanic Millennials and Hispanics of other age groups. To date, we have released two volumes of findings from the study. These volumes cover a wide range of topics including Hispanic attitudes towards their Health and Healthcare, beliefs in the American dream, and their definitions of success.
In recognition of this vital and groundbreaking research, Sensis hosted an event in Atlanta, GA to discuss these first waves of results from our research.
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Jose R. Villa
President
Sensis
@jrvilla
/in/JoseVilla
ThinkMulticultural.com
SensisBureau.com
Roy Eduardo Kokoyachuk
Partner
ThinkNow Research
@ThinkNowTweets
thinknowresearch.com/blog
Roy Eduardo Kokoyachuk
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The Hispanic Millennial Project is a joint research study developed by cross-cultural advertising agency Sensis and market research firm ThinkNow Research.
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BACKGROUND
• Advertising & digital agency
• 54 employees
• 12 million in revenue (2013)
• 16 years in business
• Independent, minority-owned
• Offices in L.A. , DC, & Atlanta
CAPABILITIES
• Research & Analytics
• Strategic Planning
• Media Planning & Buying
• Creative Development
• Digital Marketing
• Mobile & Website Development
• Hispanic, African-American,
Asian Marketing
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Online Panel
Over 30,000 respondents to recruit from
Nationally-representative per Census
Unique recruitment model that encompasses online and offline recruitment methods such as Spanish- language television advertising
ThinkNow Research
Research
Fortune 500 clients
Over 30 years of research experience specifically in the Hispanic market
Only Hispanic market research company that owns & operates an in-house panel
Experts in Hispanic Market Research
ThinkNow Research provides innovative online market research solutions for companies looking to understand the U.S. Hispanic consumer. We specialize in researching the U.S. Hispanic demographic and other hard-to-reach consumers in order to deliver high quality research to our clients that bear actionable and meaningful results.
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Why Hispanic Millennials?
Hispanic Millennials make up the second largest Hispanic cohort living in the U.S.
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21% of all Millennials are Hispanic…
and will reach 23% by the year 2020
Source: Geoscape, American Marketspace, 2013
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Why Hispanic Millennials?
In key DMAs, Hispanic Millennials already represent the majority
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Why Hispanic Millennials?
Non-traditional markets will witness the fastest Hispanic Millennial growth
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Memphis
Lexington
Atlanta
Bend, OR
Minot-Bismarck-Dickinson (Williston)
Salisbury
Indianapolis
Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville-Anderson
Myrtle Beach-Florence
Charleston, SC
Nashville
Wilmington
Greensboro-High Point-Winston Salem
Charlotte
Raleigh-Durham (Fayetteville)
DMA/Hispanic Millennial % change (2013-2018)
% CHANGE
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Yet 44% of Hispanic Millennials
are foreign-born
Source: Experian Simmons, Bicultural Hispanics (18-34) Spring Full Year Study, 2013 Series
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To dig deeper into segmentation,
points of tension, and difference between U.S. born vs. foreign-born.
Why another Hispanic Millennial research study?
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Research Methodology
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ThinkNow Research conducted a nationwide online survey between March and June 2014.
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A total of n=900 and n=908 interviews were completed. Qualified respondents were segmented into one of the following three groups:
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Non-Hispanic White does not include African-Americans, Asians, and other ethnic groups
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Respondents in each group were weighted to match U.S. Census for age, gender, and U.S. region
Hispanic Millennials
Hispanics 35+
Non-Hispanic White Millennials
Origin
Self-identify as Hispanic origin
Self-identify as Hispanic origin
Self-identify as White Non- Hispanic Origin
Age
18 to 34 years of age
35 to 64 years of age
18 to 34 years of age
Base Size
N=302
N=305
N=301
The Hispanic Millennial Project research combined the following research elements:
•Literature – An analysis of third party research on Hispanic Millennials
•Secondary Research – An analysis of syndicated research data (U.S. Census Bureau, Experian Simmons, Geoscape, etc.) on Hispanic Millennials
•Primary Research/Quantitative Research – Online survey data gathered by ThinkNow Research
Research Abstract:
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69%
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57%
Hispanic
Millennials
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Non-
Hispanic
Millennials
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Hispanic
Millennials
US Born
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Hispanic
Millennials
Foreign
Born
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Hispanic
35-64 US
Born
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Hispanic
35-64
Foreign
Born
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RESULTS OF TOP 2 BOX: Completely agree/Somewhat Agree
Hispanic Millennials are more satisfied with the direction of US compared to non-Hispanic Millennials
How Satisfied are you with the Direction that the US is going in?
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Foreign-born Hispanic Millennials have a strong desire to assimilate
I want to fit in with the mainstream
49%
30%
46%
56%
40%
55%
Hispanic
Millenials
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Non-
Hispanic
Millenials
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Hispanic
Millenials
US Born
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Hispanic
Millenials
Foreign
Born
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Hispanic
35-64 US
Born
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Hispanic
35-64
Foreign
Born
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RESULTS OF TOP 2 BOX: Completely Agree/Agree Somewhat
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Religion plays a significant role in the life of Foreign-born Hispanic Millennials
Religion plays a big role in my life
49%
41%
44%
62%
57%
53%
Hispanic
Millenials
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Non-
Hispanic
Millenials
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Hispanic
Millenials
US Born
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Hispanic
Millenials
Foreign
Born
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Hispanic
35-64 US
Born
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Hispanic
35-64
Foreign
Born
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RESULTS OF TOP 2 BOX: Completely Agree/Agree Somewhat
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Hispanic Millennials believe much more in the “American dream” vs. non-Hispanic Millennials
The “American Dream” is something I believe in
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68%
Hispanic
Millenials
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Non-
Hispanic
Millenials
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Hispanic
Millenials
US Born
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Hispanic
Millenials
Foreign
Born
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Hispanic
35-64 US
Born
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Hispanic
35-64
Foreign
Born
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RESULTS OF TOP 2 BOX: Completely Agree/Agree Somewhat
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For Hispanic Millennials, the American Dream is something they continually aspire to accomplish vs. non-Hispanic Millennials
The “American Dream” is something I strive for
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64%
60%
Hispanic
Millenials
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Non-
Hispanic
Millenials
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Hispanic
Millenials
US Born
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Hispanic
Millenials
Foreign
Born
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Hispanic
35-64 US
Born
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Hispanic
35-64
Foreign
Born
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RESULTS OF TOP 2 BOX: Completely Agree/Agree Somewhat
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Hispanic Millennials place significantly more importance on having children vs. non-Hispanic Millennials
Having children is very important to me
71%
64%
70%
74%
70%
69%
Hispanic
Millenials
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Non-
Hispanic
Millenials
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Hispanic
Millenials
US Born
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Hispanic
Millenials
Foreign
Born
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Hispanic
35-64 US
Born
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Hispanic
35-64
Foreign
Born
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RESULTS OF TOP 2 BOX: Completely Agree/Agree Somewhat
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56% of foreign-born Hispanic Millennials believe marriage should be between a man and a woman (compared to 46% of U.S. born Hispanic millennials)
Same-sex Marriage
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Hispanic Millennials place less importance on marriage than their older Hispanic counterparts
Marriage is very important to me
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64%
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70%
73%
71%
Hispanic
Millenials
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Non-
Hispanic
Millenials
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Hispanic
Millenials
US Born
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Hispanic
Millenials
Foreign
Born
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Hispanic
35-64 US
Born
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Hispanic
35-64
Foreign
Born
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RESULTS OF TOP 2 BOX: Completely Agree/Agree Somewhat
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Hispanic Millennials, particularly those that are U.S. born, are most likely to indicate they consume media equally in English and Spanish (~ 40%)
Importance of Spanish-language
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Hispanic Millennials are Spanish language media consumers
What language do you normally consume media? (TV, radio, Internet, & magazines)
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Many Hispanic Millennials contribute majority or pay about half of the household costs
How much, if at all, do you contribute to your household's finances?
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I pay for all or the majority of the household
costs (including rent/mortgage)
I pay for about half of the household costs
(including rent/mortgage)
I pay less than half of the household expenses
(including rent/mortgage)
I contribute minimally
I don't contribute financially
Non-
Hispanic
Millennials
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Hispanic
Millennials
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Owning your own business is a strong indicator of success for 47% of Hispanic Millennials compared to 23% of non- Hispanic Millennials
Strong Indicator of Success
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Owning a Business
Both an indicator of success and future goal
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For 57% of foreign-born Hispanic Millennials, owning a business is a future goal, compared to 45% of U.S. born Hispanic Millennials
A Future Goal
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Key Healthcare Themes
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Have sophisticated health attitudes
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Are cautiously optimistic about health
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Are engaged in healthy lifestyles
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Embrace health technology
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Trust doctors to a degree
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Are widely insured
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Predominantly favor the Affordable Care Act
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Diet, feeling good, and exercise define health
“What does being ‘healthy’ mean to you? How do you define being ‘healthy’?” (Open-end)
Exercising,
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Proactive about managing health
“Which, if any, preventative measures are you taking to avoid health problems in the future?”
Exercising
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Are cautiously optimistic about health
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Report lower levels of stress
Which suggests Hispanic Millennials are more optimistic about their health.
Based on a 5-point scale – Completely Stress Free to Very Stressful
“How would you consider your stress level overall?”
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Yet concerned about hereditary illnesses
“You mentioned that you are concerned about getting an illness / condition in the future. What illness / condition is that?”
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Far more likely to exercise regularly
“How often do you exercise, if at all?”
4+ Times per Week (Net)
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Significantly higher engagement in team sports
Difference in attitudes towards exercise & corroborates close knit social ties.
Playing a team sport (basketball, soccer, football, volleyball, etc…)
“Which of the following types of exercise do you take part in regularly?”
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Hispanic Millennials embrace health technology
They are using mobile apps for health-related reasons.
“Do you use mobile applications (“apps”) for health-related purposes?”
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One of the most important ways to establish a deeper understanding of Hispanic Millennials is to comprehend the points of tension characterizing their lives.
As marketers, we know points of tension provide powerful opportunities to communicate and connect with consumers.
Points of Tension
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Among the defining characteristics we see in Hispanic Millennials are the numerous and deep cultural and psychographic points of tension they face.
•Because they live in two cultures, caught between very different generations, they face constant cultural tensions related to decisions about health and wellness.
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Fitting in vs. Standing out
Struggle with need to fit in with mainstream culture, while trying to maintain their cultural identity.
Hispanic Millennials struggle with the need to fit in with mainstream culture, while trying to maintain their cultural identity.
47% of Hispanic Millennials indicate that they feel close or somewhat close to their culture, while 67% of them state that they want to stand out as a Latino
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Being Latino
Gap between where they are and want to be in terms of their Latino cultural identity
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Role of Religion
Religion doesn’t play as a big a role as with Hispanics 35+, yet they are more spiritual
58% of Hispanic Millennials consider themselves to be more spiritual than religious, even compared to non- Hispanic Millennials
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The idea of seeing a doctor is important
Hispanic Millennials agree that seeing a doctor regularly is important, although won’t go unless it is an emergency.
“Seeing a doctor regularly is important to me.”
Results of Top 2 Box: Strongly Agree/Somewhat Agree
“I don’t need to get check-ups or see a doctor unless it’s absolutely necessary.”
Results of Top 2 Box: Strongly Agree/Somewhat Agree
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Inner well-being versus outside appearance
Health is defined in terms of diet and exercise, yet the cultural impulse to maintain physical appearance is strong.
What does being healthy mean to you? How do you define “Healthy”?
(Open end)
“Please rank the top 3 reasons why you exercise?”
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Online health information used more than trusted
Female Hispanic Millennials are more likely to seek out health-related information or advice online. However, they are less likely to trust the internet over doctors.
“What is the most trusted source that you are likely to use when looking for health-related information or advice?”
“What sources are you likely to use when looking for health-related information or advice?”
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Trust doctors to a degree
Foreign-born Hispanic Millennials place more trust in doctors, yet they are also more likely to get a second opinion.
“What sources do you trust most for health- related information or advice?”
“I always get a second opinion from other doctors.”
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Brands that Resonate with Hispanic Millennials
Apple is the brand most associated with success
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Brands that Resonate with Hispanic Millennials
Wal-Mart best communicates with Hispanic Millennials
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Brands that Resonate with Hispanic Millennials
Product Quality and Trust Most Important Brand Drivers
Why do you feel these brands do a good job of relating and/or communicating to someone like yourself?
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Avoid Millennial Generalizations
Approach foreign-Born Hispanic Millennials Differently than U.S. born Counterparts
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Tap Into Hispanic Millennials’ Entrepreneurial Spirit
Recognize and Leverage the Differences Between U.S. born and foreign-born Hispanic Millennials
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The Millennial Hispanic Head- of-Household?
Spanish-Language Media Is Key to Reaching foreign-born Hispanic Millennials
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Marketing Healthcare to Hispanic Millennials
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Avoid pandering
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Hispanic Millennials have fairly sophisticated attitudes and enlightened health behaviors
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Showcase active, well-rounded lifestyles
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Hispanic Millennial are actively engaged in living well-rounded and active lifestyles
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They exercise more regularly, watch what they eat, and take dietary supplements on a regular basis
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Marketing Healthcare to Hispanic Millennials
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Be positive and upbeat yet realistic
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Hispanic Millennials are more optimistic than non-Hispanic Millennials about their health today
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They also have a lingering preoccupation with hereditary health concerns common in the Hispanic community
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Address long-term benefits of health maintenance
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Hispanic Millennials proactively take preventative measures to avoid health problems in the future
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They exercise more often and increasingly monitor the types of food they eat
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Marketing Healthcare to Hispanic Millennials
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Leverage technology and mobile apps
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More and more Hispanic Millennials turning to the internet and digital tools to manage their overall health
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U.S. Born Hispanic Millennials embracing the internet as a trusted source versus Foreign born Hispanic Millennials that trust doctors
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Growing reliance on mobile apps to track physical activity and diet
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Educate lower income Hispanic Millennials about ACA
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There is an opportunity to educate lower income Hispanic Millennials about the existence of affordable healthcare options
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What’s Next
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Sensis and ThinkNow Research will release future waves of this study throughout 2014 and early 2015
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Forthcoming waves will address the following topics:
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Wave 3: Banking / Financial Services – Behaviors and Attitudes (Nov 2014)
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Wave 4: Food, Beverages and Alcohol – Behaviors and Attitudes (Jan 2015)
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Wave 5: Media Consumption and Digital Behavior (Mar 2015)
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www.HispanicMillennialProject.com
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