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Copy of The Medium is the Mirror: The Hidden Digital Persuaders
We believed the internet would free our minds and bring the world together. Instead, it’s begun to shape our minds, leading us to defer...

Lee St. James
Jul 14, 20255 min read


The rise of the mid-life mom
I’m a 60-year-old with a 16-year-old. An older mom, as I’m clinically known. That means I was 46 during the terrible twos (although the...

Lee St. James
Jul 14, 20252 min read


The Medium is the Mirror: The Hidden Digital Persuaders
We believed the internet would free our minds and bring the world together. Instead, it’s begun to shape our minds, leading us to defer...

Tim Love
May 5, 20255 min read


Why the SNL 50th Anniversary Special Matters for Marketers
NBC’s Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special wasn’t just a nostalgia trip—it was a masterclass in cultural longevity, audience...
Jessika Janene
Feb 19, 20251 min read


The Timeless Appeal of Vintage Clothing: A Bridge Between Generations
In recent years, there's been a noticeable shift in fashion trends, with Millennials and Gen Z embracing vintage clothing. This...
Jessika Janene
Jan 23, 20252 min read


The $8 Trillion Question: Which New Technologies Will Transform the 50+ Adult Market?
Adults over 50 may not be the first group that comes to mind when you think of technology and innovation. Often, discussions around...
Lee Brody
Dec 30, 20243 min read


Cyber Monday’s Secret Weapon: The 50+ Gray Market
Ah, Cyber Monday. The day we all try to buy the future while avoiding a crash of the past (our credit cards, that is). But let’s get...
Lee Brody
Dec 30, 20242 min read


The auto industry has a blind-spot.
Can you guess the average age of a new car buyer in the UK? Here’s a clue - spending by the over 50s is so high vs. younger age groups that
Lee Brody
Oct 22, 20243 min read


I'm a Baby Boomer, and I'm Fine With 'OK Boomer'
I'm a Baby Boomer, and I'm not at all offended by the sudden rise of the phrase "OK, Boomer."
Lee Brody
Oct 21, 20243 min read


Xennial Schmennial: Why Xennials are not a thing
About a half dozen years ago the internet began embracing the idea that there’s a generational cohort born from 1977 through 1983
Lee Brody
Oct 19, 20242 min read


AND THAT IS HOW ITS DONE: Stay Thirsty My Friends
So why are companies and brands so afraid or turned off to the Gray Market? Why do they choose to direct all their marketing investment, or
Lee Brody
Oct 17, 20241 min read


Understanding the Deeper Drivers of Digital Media Usage Amongst 50+ Audiences
Analyses of media and channel consumption typically lack actionable insights. At Openly Gray, we dig down deeper to help brand owners
Lee Brody
Oct 15, 20243 min read
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