Defining ‘Demographics’ and Socio-economics
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Demographics: Measurable characteristics of media
consumers such as age, gender, race, education and income level.
· Socio-economics: the interrelation between economics
and social behaviour
ABC1 Socio-Economic Model
A – Top management, bankers, lawyers, etc.
B – Teachers, Middle managements.
C1 – Office Supervisors, junior Managers.
C2 – Skilled workers.
D – Semi-skilled Workers.
E – Unemployed
Lifestyle Categories
Cowboys – People who want quick, easy money.
Cynics – People who always have something to complain about.
Drifters – People who aren't sure what they want.
Drop-Outs – People who don’t want commitment in any way.
Egoists – People who want the most pleasure out of
themselves.
Groupies – People who want to be accepted by those around
them.
Innovators – People who wants to make their mark on the
world.
Puritans – People who want to feel as if they have done their
duty to society.
Rebels – People who want the world to fit into their ideas.
Traditionalists – People who don’t want to change.
Trendies – People who are desperate for admiration of their
peers.
Utopians – People who want to make the world a better place.
Pros: Can be used to easily show each economic standing
Cons: Will miss out some groups. For example: Children.