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LEISUREREDEFINING DOWNTIME IN A CONNECTED WORLD
THE NEW
June ‘15
➔  INTRODUCTION
➔  METHODOLOGY
➔  PART I – THE GENERATIONAL DIVIDE
➔  PART II – THE LEISURE PARADOX
➔  PART III – MICRO-LEISURE & BRAND IMPLICATIONS
➔  HOW TO REACH US
INTRO
DUCTION
This report considers the notion that our constant connectivity warrants a redefinition of leisure time.
We first explore a surprising generational divide that exists between Millennials and their Gen-X counterparts.
While the younger group grapples with the push and pull of technology, the older cohort is better able to rise
above it. We discover a millennial relationship with connectivity that is fraught with contradictions, a love/hate
relationship we call The Leisure Paradox. The result is an end to the classic 9-to-5 as we know it, replaced by
The Millennial Grind, a new blended reality of work and play.
Finally, we propose a new understanding of downtime: one that is rooted in bite-sized escapes and
ephemeral relief. Welcome to the all new Micro-Leisure.
FOR DECADES, MARKETERS HAVE FOUGHT TO OWN
LEISURE TIME - THAT CELEBRATED CONSUMER MINDSET,
BEHAVIOR, AND TIME OF DAY RESERVED FOR RELAXATION
AND ENJOYMENT. BUT LEISURE AS WE KNOW IT IS RAPIDLY
CHANGING, THREATENED BY OUR DAILY ONSLAUGHT OF
TEXTS, EMAILS AND PUSH NOTIFICATIONS.
METHOD
OLOGY
THE BIG THREE
QUALITATIVE
RESEARCH
A series of discussion groups
conducted through MRY #YouThink,
MRY’s proprietary millennial audience
research panel.
LANDSCAPE
AUDIT
Review of recent media and academic
coverage on the topic of millennial
leisure behaviors, in addition to audit
of emerging technologies, startups
and media solutions in this space.
FIRST-PARTY
RESEARCH
Online quantitative study run by
Whitman Insight Strategies in
December 2014; audience comprised
of 820 full-time working smartphone
owners aged 21-55.
THE
GENERATIONAL
DIVIDE
PART I
THERE IS A CLEAR GENERATIONAL
DIFFERENCE IN HOW MILLENNIALS COPE
WITH OUR NEW CONSTANTLY CONNECTED
REALITY VERSUS GEN-XERS. AND IT’S NOT
WHAT YOU’D EXPECT.
Millennials’ constant state of distraction is causing nearly half of them to worry about spending too much
time with their smartphones, compared with 32% of Gen-Xers.
One would think these digital natives are better equipped to navigate our modern onslaught of swipes,
beeps and buzzes, but the reality is quite the opposite. Their guilt and stress suggests a generational
schism: a younger group grappling with the push and pull, and an older group better able to rise above it.
60%
39%
42%
34%
Entertain myself
Make plans with
friends & family
MOST IMPORTANT THINGS YOU CAN
USE YOUR SMARTPHONE TO DOMILLENNIALS
ARE MORE LIKELY
TO USE THEIR
SMARTPHONES FOR
ENTERTAINMENT
& SOCIALIZING
THAN THEIR GEN-X
COUNTERPARTS
Gen X (35-55)Millennials (21-34)
Gen X (35-55)Millennials (21-34)
60%
48%
I regularly check my phone
for messages, alerts, or
calls even though it didn’t
ring or vibrate
53%
36%
I rarely go more than 15
minutes without checking
my smartphone
49%
30%
Smartphones make
it hard to focus on a
singular task
BUT THIS LEADS TO A
STATE OF CONSTANT
DISTRACTION.
ONE THAT GEN-XERS
ARE BETTER AT
RESISTING.
SMARTPHONE-INDUCED
DISTRACTIONS
SMARTPHONE-INDUCED
STRESSORS
48%
32%
I worry about spending
too much time with
my smartphone
47%
38%
I feel pressure to respond
immediately to friends
when I receive a text or app
message at work
Gen X (35-55)Millennials (21-34)
THE RESULT?
MILLENNIALS FEEL
GUILTY ABOUT
SPENDING TOO MUCH
TIME WITH THEIR
SMARTPHONES.
IMPACT OF SMARTPHONES
ON LEISURE TIME
Gen X (35-55)Millennials (21-34)
60%
49%
Smartphones
enhance my
leisure time a great
deal or somewhat
DESPITE ALL OF
THESE STRESS-
FACTORS, THEY STILL
BELIEVE SMARTPHONES
ENHANCE THEIR
LEISURE TIME
OVERALL
MILLENNIALS
ARE EXTREMELY
CONFLICTED ABOUT
TECHNOLOGY’S IMPACT
ON THEIR LEISURE TIME.
WE CALL THIS:
THE LEISURE PARADOX
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
THE LEISURE
PARADOX
PART II
On the one hand, they are increasingly concerned about the stress and unhappiness caused by
connectivity: 47% feel the pressure to respond promptly to messages and 49% agree
smartphones make it hard to focus on a singular task.
WHILE MILLENNIALS RECOGNIZE THE CRUCIAL
ROLE SMARTPHONES PLAY IN ENABLING
LEISURE TIME, OUR FINDINGS INDICATE A
RELATIONSHIP WITH TECHNOLOGY THAT IS
FRAUGHT WITH CONTRADICTIONS.
ON THE
OTHER HAND,
they overwhelmingly recognize the major benefits of their
smartphones on downtime - 66% agree that smartphones have
greatly enhanced our leisure time by giving us more access to
leisure activities.
Brands seeking to deliver on leisure must be cognizant of the
various tensions consumers are grappling with in order to
adapt to today’s shifting definition of “downtime.”
TIME SUCK VS. TIME BOOST
Worry about spending
too much time with
their smartphone 48%
Agree smartphones
enhance our leisure time
a great deal or somewhat60%
Millennials express guilt over spending too much time with their phones,
yet overwhelmingly view connectivity as an enhancer of their leisure time.
IN THE MOMENT VS. IN THE FUTURE
48%
Agree smartphones have
made it easier to plan
things they like to do in
their leisure time
71%
Despite their efforts to disconnect and be more “present,”
millennials are always thinking about what’s next.
Have tried implementing a
“no phone at the dinner
table” policy with
friends & family
DISTRACTOR VS. ENHANCER
49%
Agree smartphones have
greatly enhanced our leisure
time by giving us more access
to leisure activities
66%
Millennials worry about their smartphones hindering their ability to focus, yet
appreciate the more frequent leisure occasions their devices provide.
Agree smartphones
make it hard to focus
on a singular task
ALWAYS WORKING VS. ALWAYS PLAYING
46%
Agree smartphones
provide a means to
reduce stress during
a busy work day
51%
Smartphones may let work creep into playtime, but they also give millennials
access to more frequent leisure occasions during work hours.
Agree smartphones make
it difficult to get away
from work at home or on
the weekends
SO WITH SO MUCH BLENDING OF
WORK AND PLAY, STRESS AND
RELIEF, TURNING OFF AND PLANNING
AHEAD, IS LEISURE TIME EXTINCT?
Quite the contrary. With more frequent, bite-sized leisure occasions made
possible by connected technology, leisure is more accessible than ever before.
Here’s how brands can help navigate this new reality.
IMPLICATIONS
FOR BRANDS
PART III
It just needs redefining.
This traditional definition of leisure is one that no longer
applies to the new millennial reality of work and play.
As the lines between personal and professional time
increasingly blur, marketers must understand how to speak
and engage with a millennial audience when making the
promise of leisure and relaxation.
THE GOLDEN HOUR
WORK
PLAY
10 11 12 198 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 105 117
THE GOLDEN HOURFOR YEARS, MARKETERS HAVE FOUGHT HARD
TO OWN THE 5PM GOLDEN HOUR - THE
CELEBRATED YEARNING FOR FREEDOM AND
RELAXATION WE’VE COME TO KNOW AS THE
END OF THE WORK DAY.
For millennials, the traditional 9–to–5 no longer exists. Rather, they are engaging in small bursts
of leisure intermittently throughout the day, and engaging with work during their downtime.
10 11 12 198 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 105 11
MILLENNIAL
GRIND
7
Welcome to the all NEW
WORK
PLAY
The New (Micro) Leisure: Redefining Downtime in a Connected World
WE WORK WITH AMAZING BRANDSThis new reality of downtime is what we’ve come to define as
MICRO
LEISURE
I CHECK MY PHONE TO TAKE A BREAK,
REFRESH & CHUCKLE AT SOMETHING
- and it’s more accessible than ever before thanks
to the tremendous impact of mobile technology on
our busy lives.
Better understanding of micro-leisure behaviors
can help brands connect in a more meaningful and
effective manner with a millennial audience.
IT’S A NEW FORM OF
RELIEF – AN ESCAPE
THAT CAN BE OVER IN A
MATTER OF SECONDS
KEY INFLECTION POINTS THROUGHOUT THE DAY MARK KEY
OPPORTUNITIES TO FACILITATE MICRO-LEISURE
Sources: comScore Media Metrix, MRI, MRY #YouThink focus groups
Preparing for the day
and catching up on last
night’s social feeds
Entertainment during
the workday commute
and work creeping in
Avoiding work and
seeking mid-day
escapes
Making evening plans
and thinking about
heading out
Boasting the fun on
social media and
comparing self to others
6–8am:
THE MORNING STALK
8–10am
THE AUDIO TUNE-OUT
12–2PM
THE GIF SURGE
2–4PM
THE GAME PLAN
5–8PM
THE DRUNK SNAP
10PM–12AM
THE COOL DOWN
Relaxing before bed and
seeking entertainment
I definitely feel like it
does remove me
from my world[...]
I’m definitely not
aware of my
surroundings
If you’re trying to
get work done and
Facebook’s open,
It’s like taking a
cigarette break
every 5 minutes
It makes you think
twice whether or not
you should post, like, “I
think this is cool but are
other people going to
think it’s cool?
I usually do it in the
evening before bed…
when I feel like I
should be reading or
being constructive
By 3:30pm, I’ve already
stalked Infatuation to
see where my grilled
cheese is coming
from...or hamburger
...or sushi
There’s this nebulous
15 minutes in the
morning to engage my
brain that’s not actually
starting my day… let’s
look at some cats
WEATHER, FACEBOOK,
TWITTER, INSTAGRAM,
EMAIL APPS
TWITTER, EMAIL,
WHATSAPP, MAPS/GPS,
RADIO (TERRESTRIAL &
PANDORA, SPOTIFY)
YOUTUBE, TUMBLR,
SNAPCHAT, INSTAGRAM,
FACEBOOK
MESSAGING PLATFORMS
(GCHAT), EMAIL,
SMS, YELP
SNAPCHAT, FACEBOOK,
TWITTER, SMS
FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM,
NETFLIX, HULU
BITE-SIZE YOUR
KEY MESSAGE
It’s no surprise that the miniaturization of leisure time marks the miniaturization of content.
According to Pew Research Center, the majority (61%) of millennials report getting their
political news from Facebook, compared with 37 percent who said they get it from local
television. In order to keep up, publishers and marketers are adopting short-form as the
format of choice for millennial audiences. This means brands must focus on
communicating their key message in a matter of seconds.
Channel 4’s NewsWall brings Millennials headlines from the news
in GIF-able form. Should they want a longer read, users can click
on the animated GIFs to access the long-form story.
Snapchat’s Discover feature provides easily digestible daily
content from publishers like CNN, Vice News, and ESPN. Users
can now send clips directly to friends within the app.
SOME EXAMPLES
SPEAK IN THE
LANGUAGE OF THE
INTERNET #FTW
Owning micro-leisure also means communicating authentically within these moments.
Understanding the right “etiquette” within each channel is essential for brands looking to speak
to Millennials in their own language. This means treading carefully, or risk being shamed on the
infamous @BrandsSayingBae.
Millennials in the United States who
think pizza is bae can now order a
fresh pie by tweeting the pizza emoji
at the @dominos handle
MRY’s recently launched podcast
“Tuesdays with Toni” leans on its
youngest strategists to brief
marketers on the latest memes in
the millennial landscape.
SOME EXAMPLES
DESIGN FOR
THE FINGER TAP
Brands should capitalize on emerging mobile ad formats designed to tell
stories the way millennials are used to: with option to flick, click, tap, etc.
Two-dimensional banner ads won’t always cut it with Millennial audiences that expect
mobile experiences to both entertain and seamlessly integrate into their native
smartphone experiences.
NOTABLE EXAMPLES
Apps like Snapchat,
Meerkat and Periscope
are urging advertisers to
frame their video ads
vertically rather than the
traditional widescreen
format. Snapchat has
reported up to nine times
more completed views on
vertical videos than their
horizontal counterparts.
Visa along with their
partner Dunkin Donuts
recently launched Get Stuff
Dunkin, a smart media play
that utilizes Joel McHale to
distill the pop trends of the
day into fun, digestible
sound bites. The content
contains subtitles to
workaround Facebook’s
auto-mute feature and
motivate consumers to
click for audio.
TIMING IS
EVERYTHING
What does content look like for morning micro-leisure? Stuck-at-your-desk
micro-leisure? Bathroom-time micro-leisure?
Satisfying millennials’ micro-leisure fix is all about timing. Brands who have mastered
this cater their content to the context of the time of day in which they are posting or
speaking to their audience.
SOME EXAMPLES
Online food delivery
service Eat24
appropriately targets
late-night cravings
with food porn on
Instagram.
Equinox’s well-timed
early morning workout
posts intercept people
while they’re mindlessly
perusing their social
feeds in bed, with the
goal of inspiring them to
head to the gym.
THANK YOU
ABOUT MRY
MRY is a culture-fueled creative and technology agency
headquartered in New York with additional offices in London,
Seattle, and San Francisco. MRY is a Publicis Groupe agency.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR ME?
As substantial as this deck is, there is even more research that
wasn’t included here. We know that the most important
takeaways are going to be the ones relevant to your business.
If you’d like to discuss this report in more detail or how it
relates to you, have questions about the research, or would
like to dive deeper into any part of this, please reach out to us
via the accompanying contacts, or through MRY’s site and
channels.
HOW TO REACH US
David Berkowitz
Chief Marketing Officer
David.Berkowitz@mry.com
Evan Kraut
Chief Growth Officer
Evan.Kraut@mry.com
AUTHORS
Lianne Sheffy
Kate Bryan
Monica Koh
Winnie Chan
Rui Fang
SURVEY
RESEARCH
PARTNER
Whitman Insight
Strategies
DESIGN
Catherine Gray
PRESS & NEW BUSINESS INQUIRIES
Ian Chee
Chief Strategy Officer
Ian.Chee@mry.com
Lianne Sheffy
Associate Strategy Director
Lianne.Sheffy@mry.com
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
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The New (Micro) Leisure: Redefining Downtime in a Connected World

  • 1. (MICRO) LEISUREREDEFINING DOWNTIME IN A CONNECTED WORLD THE NEW June ‘15
  • 2. ➔  INTRODUCTION ➔  METHODOLOGY ➔  PART I – THE GENERATIONAL DIVIDE ➔  PART II – THE LEISURE PARADOX ➔  PART III – MICRO-LEISURE & BRAND IMPLICATIONS ➔  HOW TO REACH US
  • 4. This report considers the notion that our constant connectivity warrants a redefinition of leisure time. We first explore a surprising generational divide that exists between Millennials and their Gen-X counterparts. While the younger group grapples with the push and pull of technology, the older cohort is better able to rise above it. We discover a millennial relationship with connectivity that is fraught with contradictions, a love/hate relationship we call The Leisure Paradox. The result is an end to the classic 9-to-5 as we know it, replaced by The Millennial Grind, a new blended reality of work and play. Finally, we propose a new understanding of downtime: one that is rooted in bite-sized escapes and ephemeral relief. Welcome to the all new Micro-Leisure. FOR DECADES, MARKETERS HAVE FOUGHT TO OWN LEISURE TIME - THAT CELEBRATED CONSUMER MINDSET, BEHAVIOR, AND TIME OF DAY RESERVED FOR RELAXATION AND ENJOYMENT. BUT LEISURE AS WE KNOW IT IS RAPIDLY CHANGING, THREATENED BY OUR DAILY ONSLAUGHT OF TEXTS, EMAILS AND PUSH NOTIFICATIONS.
  • 6. THE BIG THREE QUALITATIVE RESEARCH A series of discussion groups conducted through MRY #YouThink, MRY’s proprietary millennial audience research panel. LANDSCAPE AUDIT Review of recent media and academic coverage on the topic of millennial leisure behaviors, in addition to audit of emerging technologies, startups and media solutions in this space. FIRST-PARTY RESEARCH Online quantitative study run by Whitman Insight Strategies in December 2014; audience comprised of 820 full-time working smartphone owners aged 21-55.
  • 8. THERE IS A CLEAR GENERATIONAL DIFFERENCE IN HOW MILLENNIALS COPE WITH OUR NEW CONSTANTLY CONNECTED REALITY VERSUS GEN-XERS. AND IT’S NOT WHAT YOU’D EXPECT. Millennials’ constant state of distraction is causing nearly half of them to worry about spending too much time with their smartphones, compared with 32% of Gen-Xers. One would think these digital natives are better equipped to navigate our modern onslaught of swipes, beeps and buzzes, but the reality is quite the opposite. Their guilt and stress suggests a generational schism: a younger group grappling with the push and pull, and an older group better able to rise above it.
  • 9. 60% 39% 42% 34% Entertain myself Make plans with friends & family MOST IMPORTANT THINGS YOU CAN USE YOUR SMARTPHONE TO DOMILLENNIALS ARE MORE LIKELY TO USE THEIR SMARTPHONES FOR ENTERTAINMENT & SOCIALIZING THAN THEIR GEN-X COUNTERPARTS Gen X (35-55)Millennials (21-34)
  • 10. Gen X (35-55)Millennials (21-34) 60% 48% I regularly check my phone for messages, alerts, or calls even though it didn’t ring or vibrate 53% 36% I rarely go more than 15 minutes without checking my smartphone 49% 30% Smartphones make it hard to focus on a singular task BUT THIS LEADS TO A STATE OF CONSTANT DISTRACTION. ONE THAT GEN-XERS ARE BETTER AT RESISTING. SMARTPHONE-INDUCED DISTRACTIONS
  • 11. SMARTPHONE-INDUCED STRESSORS 48% 32% I worry about spending too much time with my smartphone 47% 38% I feel pressure to respond immediately to friends when I receive a text or app message at work Gen X (35-55)Millennials (21-34) THE RESULT? MILLENNIALS FEEL GUILTY ABOUT SPENDING TOO MUCH TIME WITH THEIR SMARTPHONES.
  • 12. IMPACT OF SMARTPHONES ON LEISURE TIME Gen X (35-55)Millennials (21-34) 60% 49% Smartphones enhance my leisure time a great deal or somewhat DESPITE ALL OF THESE STRESS- FACTORS, THEY STILL BELIEVE SMARTPHONES ENHANCE THEIR LEISURE TIME OVERALL
  • 13. MILLENNIALS ARE EXTREMELY CONFLICTED ABOUT TECHNOLOGY’S IMPACT ON THEIR LEISURE TIME. WE CALL THIS: THE LEISURE PARADOX WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
  • 15. On the one hand, they are increasingly concerned about the stress and unhappiness caused by connectivity: 47% feel the pressure to respond promptly to messages and 49% agree smartphones make it hard to focus on a singular task. WHILE MILLENNIALS RECOGNIZE THE CRUCIAL ROLE SMARTPHONES PLAY IN ENABLING LEISURE TIME, OUR FINDINGS INDICATE A RELATIONSHIP WITH TECHNOLOGY THAT IS FRAUGHT WITH CONTRADICTIONS.
  • 16. ON THE OTHER HAND, they overwhelmingly recognize the major benefits of their smartphones on downtime - 66% agree that smartphones have greatly enhanced our leisure time by giving us more access to leisure activities. Brands seeking to deliver on leisure must be cognizant of the various tensions consumers are grappling with in order to adapt to today’s shifting definition of “downtime.”
  • 17. TIME SUCK VS. TIME BOOST Worry about spending too much time with their smartphone 48% Agree smartphones enhance our leisure time a great deal or somewhat60% Millennials express guilt over spending too much time with their phones, yet overwhelmingly view connectivity as an enhancer of their leisure time.
  • 18. IN THE MOMENT VS. IN THE FUTURE 48% Agree smartphones have made it easier to plan things they like to do in their leisure time 71% Despite their efforts to disconnect and be more “present,” millennials are always thinking about what’s next. Have tried implementing a “no phone at the dinner table” policy with friends & family
  • 19. DISTRACTOR VS. ENHANCER 49% Agree smartphones have greatly enhanced our leisure time by giving us more access to leisure activities 66% Millennials worry about their smartphones hindering their ability to focus, yet appreciate the more frequent leisure occasions their devices provide. Agree smartphones make it hard to focus on a singular task
  • 20. ALWAYS WORKING VS. ALWAYS PLAYING 46% Agree smartphones provide a means to reduce stress during a busy work day 51% Smartphones may let work creep into playtime, but they also give millennials access to more frequent leisure occasions during work hours. Agree smartphones make it difficult to get away from work at home or on the weekends
  • 21. SO WITH SO MUCH BLENDING OF WORK AND PLAY, STRESS AND RELIEF, TURNING OFF AND PLANNING AHEAD, IS LEISURE TIME EXTINCT? Quite the contrary. With more frequent, bite-sized leisure occasions made possible by connected technology, leisure is more accessible than ever before. Here’s how brands can help navigate this new reality.
  • 23. It just needs redefining.
  • 24. This traditional definition of leisure is one that no longer applies to the new millennial reality of work and play. As the lines between personal and professional time increasingly blur, marketers must understand how to speak and engage with a millennial audience when making the promise of leisure and relaxation. THE GOLDEN HOUR WORK PLAY 10 11 12 198 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 105 117 THE GOLDEN HOURFOR YEARS, MARKETERS HAVE FOUGHT HARD TO OWN THE 5PM GOLDEN HOUR - THE CELEBRATED YEARNING FOR FREEDOM AND RELAXATION WE’VE COME TO KNOW AS THE END OF THE WORK DAY.
  • 25. For millennials, the traditional 9–to–5 no longer exists. Rather, they are engaging in small bursts of leisure intermittently throughout the day, and engaging with work during their downtime. 10 11 12 198 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 105 11 MILLENNIAL GRIND 7 Welcome to the all NEW WORK PLAY
  • 27. WE WORK WITH AMAZING BRANDSThis new reality of downtime is what we’ve come to define as MICRO LEISURE
  • 28. I CHECK MY PHONE TO TAKE A BREAK, REFRESH & CHUCKLE AT SOMETHING
  • 29. - and it’s more accessible than ever before thanks to the tremendous impact of mobile technology on our busy lives. Better understanding of micro-leisure behaviors can help brands connect in a more meaningful and effective manner with a millennial audience. IT’S A NEW FORM OF RELIEF – AN ESCAPE THAT CAN BE OVER IN A MATTER OF SECONDS
  • 30. KEY INFLECTION POINTS THROUGHOUT THE DAY MARK KEY OPPORTUNITIES TO FACILITATE MICRO-LEISURE Sources: comScore Media Metrix, MRI, MRY #YouThink focus groups Preparing for the day and catching up on last night’s social feeds Entertainment during the workday commute and work creeping in Avoiding work and seeking mid-day escapes Making evening plans and thinking about heading out Boasting the fun on social media and comparing self to others 6–8am: THE MORNING STALK 8–10am THE AUDIO TUNE-OUT 12–2PM THE GIF SURGE 2–4PM THE GAME PLAN 5–8PM THE DRUNK SNAP 10PM–12AM THE COOL DOWN Relaxing before bed and seeking entertainment I definitely feel like it does remove me from my world[...] I’m definitely not aware of my surroundings If you’re trying to get work done and Facebook’s open, It’s like taking a cigarette break every 5 minutes It makes you think twice whether or not you should post, like, “I think this is cool but are other people going to think it’s cool? I usually do it in the evening before bed… when I feel like I should be reading or being constructive By 3:30pm, I’ve already stalked Infatuation to see where my grilled cheese is coming from...or hamburger ...or sushi There’s this nebulous 15 minutes in the morning to engage my brain that’s not actually starting my day… let’s look at some cats WEATHER, FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, EMAIL APPS TWITTER, EMAIL, WHATSAPP, MAPS/GPS, RADIO (TERRESTRIAL & PANDORA, SPOTIFY) YOUTUBE, TUMBLR, SNAPCHAT, INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK MESSAGING PLATFORMS (GCHAT), EMAIL, SMS, YELP SNAPCHAT, FACEBOOK, TWITTER, SMS FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, NETFLIX, HULU
  • 31. BITE-SIZE YOUR KEY MESSAGE It’s no surprise that the miniaturization of leisure time marks the miniaturization of content. According to Pew Research Center, the majority (61%) of millennials report getting their political news from Facebook, compared with 37 percent who said they get it from local television. In order to keep up, publishers and marketers are adopting short-form as the format of choice for millennial audiences. This means brands must focus on communicating their key message in a matter of seconds.
  • 32. Channel 4’s NewsWall brings Millennials headlines from the news in GIF-able form. Should they want a longer read, users can click on the animated GIFs to access the long-form story. Snapchat’s Discover feature provides easily digestible daily content from publishers like CNN, Vice News, and ESPN. Users can now send clips directly to friends within the app. SOME EXAMPLES
  • 33. SPEAK IN THE LANGUAGE OF THE INTERNET #FTW Owning micro-leisure also means communicating authentically within these moments. Understanding the right “etiquette” within each channel is essential for brands looking to speak to Millennials in their own language. This means treading carefully, or risk being shamed on the infamous @BrandsSayingBae.
  • 34. Millennials in the United States who think pizza is bae can now order a fresh pie by tweeting the pizza emoji at the @dominos handle MRY’s recently launched podcast “Tuesdays with Toni” leans on its youngest strategists to brief marketers on the latest memes in the millennial landscape. SOME EXAMPLES
  • 35. DESIGN FOR THE FINGER TAP Brands should capitalize on emerging mobile ad formats designed to tell stories the way millennials are used to: with option to flick, click, tap, etc. Two-dimensional banner ads won’t always cut it with Millennial audiences that expect mobile experiences to both entertain and seamlessly integrate into their native smartphone experiences.
  • 36. NOTABLE EXAMPLES Apps like Snapchat, Meerkat and Periscope are urging advertisers to frame their video ads vertically rather than the traditional widescreen format. Snapchat has reported up to nine times more completed views on vertical videos than their horizontal counterparts. Visa along with their partner Dunkin Donuts recently launched Get Stuff Dunkin, a smart media play that utilizes Joel McHale to distill the pop trends of the day into fun, digestible sound bites. The content contains subtitles to workaround Facebook’s auto-mute feature and motivate consumers to click for audio.
  • 37. TIMING IS EVERYTHING What does content look like for morning micro-leisure? Stuck-at-your-desk micro-leisure? Bathroom-time micro-leisure? Satisfying millennials’ micro-leisure fix is all about timing. Brands who have mastered this cater their content to the context of the time of day in which they are posting or speaking to their audience.
  • 38. SOME EXAMPLES Online food delivery service Eat24 appropriately targets late-night cravings with food porn on Instagram. Equinox’s well-timed early morning workout posts intercept people while they’re mindlessly perusing their social feeds in bed, with the goal of inspiring them to head to the gym.
  • 39. THANK YOU ABOUT MRY MRY is a culture-fueled creative and technology agency headquartered in New York with additional offices in London, Seattle, and San Francisco. MRY is a Publicis Groupe agency. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR ME? As substantial as this deck is, there is even more research that wasn’t included here. We know that the most important takeaways are going to be the ones relevant to your business. If you’d like to discuss this report in more detail or how it relates to you, have questions about the research, or would like to dive deeper into any part of this, please reach out to us via the accompanying contacts, or through MRY’s site and channels.
  • 40. HOW TO REACH US David Berkowitz Chief Marketing Officer David.Berkowitz@mry.com Evan Kraut Chief Growth Officer Evan.Kraut@mry.com AUTHORS Lianne Sheffy Kate Bryan Monica Koh Winnie Chan Rui Fang SURVEY RESEARCH PARTNER Whitman Insight Strategies DESIGN Catherine Gray PRESS & NEW BUSINESS INQUIRIES Ian Chee Chief Strategy Officer Ian.Chee@mry.com Lianne Sheffy Associate Strategy Director Lianne.Sheffy@mry.com SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
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