Comments on: Is Social Networking Slowing Down the Generational Lines of Communication?

By: Has Social Marketing Created Hurdles in the Ways we Communicate? | Social Networking Site H.Q.

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[...] president of Brick Marketing, Nick Stamoulis wrote and article on Marketing Pilgrim outlining the vast difference of communication efforts between Baby Boomers, Gen X and Gen Y [...]

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Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:04:48 +0000

[...] president of Brick Marketing, Nick Stamoulis wrote and article on Marketing Pilgrim outlining the vast difference of communication efforts between Baby Boomers, Gen X and Gen Y [...]

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Social Media By Generation - New Media Research Studio — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 14:23:27 +0000

[...] articles I’ve found so far include this great piece from Marketing Pilgrim with a helpful chart on the different ways Gen X, Gen Y and Baby [...]

By: Nick Stamoulis

Nick Stamoulis — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 18:33:26 +0000

@ Mandi Jacobs – Thanks for reading and your comment!

Very good points about communication and research techniques…( it is sad to say, but I have not stepped foot in a college for about 15 years…since college!) I am Gen X, but I think the big thing you nailed on the head is hesitant to change…hopefully over time more people from different generations will begin to truly understand the power of social networking and its evolving capabilities…

By: Mandi Jacobs

Mandi Jacobs — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 18:28:05 +0000

As I am considered of the Gen Y category I can agree and disagree with this post. I do a lot of texting to communicate, but I also feel that how I communicate replicates that of the Generation X category. I agree that there is a gap between generations on how they communicate mainly because as technology seems to become more advanced people are hesitiant to change. I feel like many are “stuck in thier ways” and may not understand how to properly use the new technology that is available to them. When I compare how I communicate with how my grandmother communicates there is definatley a HUGE difference. I wish I could text her to let her know something instead of calling, but she has NO idea how to use her phone’s texting capabilities. Because social media and the way we all communicate is evolving I do agree that it makes it more difficult to communicate with each other. For example I feel like my generation is all about using social media at any chance we can (using the internet for research) because that’s what we have grown up with whereas baby boomers may turn to different resources for the same information (they might actually crack open a book at a library!) Although we all communicate differently I think there is a middle ground that can be reached so that everyone is on the same page!

By: Nick Stamoulis

Nick Stamoulis — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:49:48 +0000

@ Brett Hummel – Thanks for your comment and the analogy, I agree the modern social networking communication outlets do function in a similar manner to older technologies…also, thanks very much for linking the PC Mag article as well!

By: Brett Hummel

Brett Hummel — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:37:33 +0000

I think that currently most social networking or other web 2.0 applications are a waste of time. However, I think that there is a shift coming as we move from older forms of communication to these new systems. In a sense the web 2.0 aps from social networking to VOIP are evolved forms of the yellow pages and telephone. It is simply a natural progression to a more efficient and faster system that has occurred routinely over the past centuries. We can already see the evidence that older systems such as the US Postal System (which has requested the ability to drop Saturday delivery because the mail volume has decreased so significantly) are being replaced with email and social networking. As such we must not bury our heads in the sand, but be active in learning how to incorporate these new technologies in our lives.

There was actually a very interesting article in PC Magazine discussing an Accenture study on older generations adopting these new technologies. They found a significant increase in the use of these new technologies among the older demographics, and I believe as more and more older people adopt these technologies we will see an ‘untangling’ of the communication between generations.

PC Mag Article:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2343556,00.asp

Brett Hummel’s last blog post..How Millennials Can Bring Fun Back Into the Workplace

By: Nick Stamoulis

Nick Stamoulis — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 22:40:37 +0000

@Anne H S – Thanks for providing this information!

By: Anne H

Anne H — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 20:18:05 +0000

Sorry, that link has an extra slash. It should be http://short.to/2pxq

By: Anne H

Anne H — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 18:51:41 +0000

There’s additional generational information in Mary Meeker’s latest presentation from 3/20/09 on the economy and internet trends. It’s a hefty 145+ deck but you can read it as a PDF from http://short.to/2pxq/

By: Nick Stamoulis

Nick Stamoulis — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 14:00:38 +0000

@ Janet – Thanks for stopping by. The point of this blog post was to discuss the generational communication research by Entrepreneur Magazine. You may be right about the technological advances but time will tell all )

By: Janet

Janet — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 23:03:51 +0000

It's not really clear what your point is. Yes, boomers may prefer face-to-face or email, but so may Gen Y'ers when they get to be our age. At 54, I've experienced so many technological advances and changes that I understand completely why somebody may say, "enough." Janet's last blog post..News bites: Avoiding pesticides, cooking with friends

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A Generation Gap For Entrepreneurs? « Ask the Entrepreneurs — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 19:43:38 +0000

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By: Nick Stamoulis

Nick Stamoulis — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 13:58:19 +0000

@ Ivy – Thanks for reading, excellent internal and external communication is something that is crucial for businesses of all sizes!

By: Ivy

Ivy — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 12:39:34 +0000

I agree. I can see this at our own company. Communication can often times be difficult for people who just might not want to adapt. It is important to reach a happy medium when employing vastly different ages at a place of business.

By: Nick Stamoulis

Nick Stamoulis — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 12:04:33 +0000

@Caracol Cream – That is very true there are many smaller niche social networking sites for industries (such as Active Rain for real estate and others)…It depends what someone wants to get out of their social networking time (for fun, business, etc.)

By: Caracol Cream

Caracol Cream — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:41:23 +0000

Really interesting article. I don't think this article stereotypes people. It only divides people into 3 major categories. It is difficult or impossible to adjust to everybody. It is true that a lot of people does waste too much time in social networks but that doesn't define it. A service can be good or bad depending on the use you give to it. Caracol Cream's last blog post..Caracol Cream Skin Treatment

By: PM.e-currency

PM.e-currency — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:34:20 +0000

when all people interact ,it is obvious they will use ,”what most people use”for me Baby Boomer I think follow more the type of Gen Y rather then the opposite,Gen Y forms a social networks with vibrant and style and Baby Boomer at the other style and for me if baby Boomer like to survive,the best education they shall give to there “next Generation is should be “how to be a Good Gen Y citizen or DIE

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