Domesticated Youth

Home brands appeal to younger audiences for inclusivity

Implications - Acknowledging the influence that Gen Z has over family purchasing decisions, many furniture brands are crafting a advertisements that specifically target the younger generation. By becoming more inclusive and family-friendly in their branding, these companies prove that they understand the shifting, collaborative relationship between parent and child.
Workshop Question - What is one new marketing strategy you can employ, to make your brand more approachable to all ages?
Trend Themes
1. Inclusive Branding for Younger Audiences - Furniture brands acknowledge the importance of Gen Z's influence on family purchasing decisions and create more family-friendly and inclusive branding to accommodate this trend.
2. Collaboration with Youtube Influencers - Collaborations between home decor brands and YouTube influencers, who have a huge following among Gen Z, provide a platform to connect with that demographic and offer opportunities for fresh DIY projects.
3. Adaptable Brand Voice and Messaging for Pop Culture References - Furniture brands like IKEA increasingly incorporate pop culture references into their advertising and adopt a self-deprecating brand voice, which helps them better connect with their consumers and appeal to the younger generation.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - This industry can take advantage of collaborating with YouTube influencers to appeal to Gen Z and create more inclusive designs and branding.
2. Advertising and Marketing - This industry can tailor brand voice and messaging to incorporate pop culture references, take advantage of current trends, and create visuals that relate to younger generations.
3. Furniture Retail - This industry can better connect with consumers and appeal to the younger generation by introducing cost-effective furniture, showcasing the value of its products with clever visual advertising, and telling emotional stories through advertising.
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8 Featured, 48 Examples:
130,191 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Aug 15 — Jun 16
Trending:
Warm

Featured Examples

Unconventional Object Ads
Unconventional Object Ads
These Print Ads Promote the IKEA Charging Furniture Pieces
In order to promote the wireless IKEA charging furniture range in a creative way, the ‘IKEA for Real’ print ads were released. IKEA’s wireless charging range includes lamps and... MORE
Family-Focused Furniture Ads
Family-Focused Furniture Ads
The New Leon's Ads Emphasize the Role of Furniture in People's Lives
The latest Leon’s ads send heartwarming messages about the importance of furniture in people’s lives. While the company’s ads have largely been promotion-driven for the past 20... MORE
play_circle_filledYouth-Focused Furniture Ads
Youth-Focused Furniture Ads
This RH Teen Commercial Promotes the Brand's Newest Product Range
RH Teen is a youth-focused retail concept by Restoration Hardware and is promoted in a fun and fashionable television spot. This RH Teen promotional ad appeals to high schoolers and teens who are... MORE
Cost-Friendly Furniture Ads
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These Decor-Advertising Posters Compare Pieces to Inexpensive Items
This inventive decor advertising series from IKEA Saudi Arabia uses everyday objects as a means to communicate how cost-effective its furniture pieces are. Three rows of stacked beverage cans are... MORE
Tween-Targeting Vlogs
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'Revved Up Rooms' Features YouTuber Meg DeAngelis Giving Room Decor Tips
Revved Up Rooms is a six-part DIY series, targeted towards teens, tweens and Generation Z, that is the result if a collaboration between home decor brand Pottery Barn’s PBteen and multi-... MORE
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Self-Expressive Decor Ads
Wayfair's 'You Make the Rules' Ad Celebrates Creativity
Wayfair’s ‘You Make the Rules’ commercial promotes the home retailer’s affordable furniture and accessory range and suggests that decor is a reflection fo one’s... MORE
play_circle_filledPunny Furniture Ads
Punny Furniture Ads
IKEA Malaysia Promotes Its Upcoming Sale with Various IKEA Puns
A viral video of a man who annoys his wife with a series of IKEA puns seems to be the inspiration behind this IKEA Malaysia ad. The original video follows a man on a trip to IKEA who uses whatever... MORE
play_circle_filledTeen-Centric Decor Ads
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This PBTeen Commercial Features YouTube Influencer MayBaby
This PBTeen commercial spotlights the home retailer’s collaborative collection with YouTube influencer Meg DeAngelis, also known as MayBaby. In addition to the success of her YouTube channel,... MORE

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