Academic Quote by Zong Qinghou
“We are working to understand the tastes of people born in the 1980s and 1990s - it is very different from my generation. We do our own research. Marketing research companies, I think, are relatively academic.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Business Media Interview, 2022
He notes generational taste differences require fresh research beyond traditional academic firms.
In simple terms: Young people have distinct preferences, need new research.
Adapt research methods to each generation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- product development
- advertising campaigns
- brand positioning
- media planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can brands capture emerging tastes?
- What research tools reveal generational shifts?
Traditional firms may overlook nuanced cultural shifts.