\nKent Wertime, co-author of DigiMarketing, will share his creative marketing tips at Property Report Congress Singapore on 23-24 November 2016<\/p>\n
Experience writer, speaker and thought leader Kent Wertime, co-CEO at Ogilvy and Mather Asia Pacific and co-author of DigiMarketing, is confirmed to give the keynote address at the second Property Report Congress Singapore 2016, a conference for senior real estate executives.
\nHis keynote, entitled \u201cFuture Markets: Accessing the Next One Billion Middle Class Consumers,\u201d will be touch upon the growing affluence of Asian consumers, who can now spend more on real estate based on their bigger earnings, and the future.
\n\u201cI think the Property Report Congress series is at the centre of what is driving so much of the change in Asia and particularly ASEAN,\u201d he says.
\n\u201cThe truth is there are numerous, compelling markets in ASEAN. It\u2019s one of the key reasons I\u2019ve spent more of my life living in Asia than my home country, and it\u2019s what makes me personally so committed to the region,\u201d he admits.
\nOriginally based in New York, Wertime has lived in Asia for about 25 years\/ He joined Ogilvy in 1999 as head of its interactive division. Three years later he published his first book, Building Brands and Believers, in 2002. He released his second book, DigiMarketing, in 2007.
\n\u201cI\u2019ve seen an enormous transformation of the markets over the past three decades, and I am confident that transformation has a long way to go further in the future,\u201d notes the current co-CEO of Ogilvy and Mather Asia Pacific.
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\nWe recently spoke with the renowned thought and creative leader to discuss his upcoming keynote speech at the Property Report Congress Singapore, and his confidence in Asian markets and consumers, and what he thinks of the buying attitude of millennials.
\nIn 2016-17, what will be the best channel to reach middle class consumers: content marketing, traditional above the line marketing, or below the line marketing?
\nSocial media and content marketing are exploding in consumer use and, as a result, are very important channels to consider today. That said, traditional media still has reach and scale in several markets, and below-the-line media can be very targeted and useful for various activation opportunities. No channels should be automatically struck off from consideration.
\nUltimately, there is no \u201cbest channel.\u201d Rather, research suggests that channels working in combination create the best and most effective impact \u2013 more so than single channels on their own. What marketers need to consider is how to create the right channel mix, with the appropriate use of each channel in the mix. More channels today are able to both collect and use consumer data. A smart mix of channels generally goes beyond \u201cbroadcast\u201d media to use more targeted, performance-driven, and data-driven media to reach target groups.
\nAn optimal channel mix will facilitate data collection and profiling, which extends the database of potential customers. Additionally, consumer commentary and contribution can help extend the reach, effectiveness, and appeal of campaigns. So, the best marketing programs today also often weave in elements that prompt consumers to participate and contribute their views, generating greater impact.
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\nMillennials have a reputation that they are not interested in purchasing real estate. What can be done about this?
\nResearch shows some fascinating patterns about millennial attitudes. As a starting point, it\u2019s worth noting that they are not \u201centirely different\u201d from older generations. In fact, our research shows that, in many ways, millennials are similar to other age groups that are part of their same nationality or cultural group. So, it is possible to over-state the case (which seems to be the fashion today) about millennials being different about virtually everything.
\nThat said, there are key differences in their attitudes, which sets them apart. In particular, millennials are reframing the view of permanence and commitments. We see this manifested in various, key aspects of their lives.
\nMillennials have different expectations in the workplace, and are more comfortable with shorter duration stays in jobs, and have a more fluid sense of their careers. They are also more comfortable forgoing ownership in favor of new aspects of the sharing economy, and they value experiences as a key social badge.\u00a0\u00a0 Since they more naturally embrace both the sharing economy and the gig economy, they have a reputation as not being interested in ownership.
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\nThis, however, does not mean there\u2019s nothing that can be done by developers and content creators. To start with, developers can better understand millennial trends and cater new developments to the types of environments that they are seeking \u2013 be it locations that are more attractive to urban millennials, more common spaces suited to the activities and sports they prefer, and the configurations of the living spaces themselves.
\nAlso, the marketing that\u2019s conducted for these developments can tap more into the social media channels they use, plus involve influencers and other peer endorsers in ways that might interest millennials more. And there\u2019s an opportunity to create events and new experiences around new properties that will attract millennials in new ways.
\nLastly, there are potentially new angles in timesharing and other forms of flexible usage and ownership that might be more appealing to millennials. As is the case with every generation of buyer, opportunities will be driven by a better assessment the real drivers of their usage and purchase decisions.
\nHow would you describe the future of ASEAN markets?
\nDespite continued worries about low, global growth, I would still describe the long-term future of ASEAN markets as characterised by good long-term growth prospects, supported by a broadening middle-class.<\/p>\n
The continued reshaping of ASEAN markets as more middle-class societies will be driven by a number of factors, all of which are manifested in various ways, such as, the role of today\u2019s women, education, the progress Muslim consumers (the \u201cMuslim futurists\u201d), rise of e-commerce, tourism, continued urbanisation and the expansion of consumer choices.
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\nAs a consumer, which ASEAN market would you bet your money on in the future personally?\u00a0
\nIf I have to pick just one country of the future, I feel that Vietnam is a great long-term bet. I\u2019ve travelled to Vietnam since the early 90\u2019s, and I\u2019ve always felt that Vietnam has tremendous potential, due to its people, it\u2019s demographics, its geography, and its place in history. The country has attractive features and resources.
\nSome investors experienced a period of frustration in Vietnam some time ago, when the ambitions for the market were held back by bureaucracy, which meant that many planned projects weren\u2019t moving forward. However, I feel that Vietnam has long moved on from that and has momentum, demographics, and ambition on its side.
\nWe\u2019re very excited to hear your keynote at the Property Report Congress Singapore later this month.
\nI am excited, too! Urbanisation, driven by the development of property and infrastructure, along with technology, is ultimately one of the main factors that has reshaped societies in the past 50 years \u2013 and it will continue to be so in the future. So, I am happy to have a chance to share insights about where future consumer growth will come from, plus interact with the audience at the event.
\nFor registration and enquiries about Property Report Congress Singapore on 23-24 November 2016 at the Shangri-La Hotel, email conference director at Amy@propertyguruinternational.com or visit the official website.
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\nSource : property-report.com
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