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For What's Next in Today's Digital Landscape, Look to Tech-Savvy Asian Americans--Innovators of the Path to Purchase


NEW YORK, May 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Asian Americans hold a unique and powerful position as both financial drivers and influencers in today's digitally powered path to purchase. Nielsen's newly published Diverse Intelligence Series consumer report, Informed Influencers and Powerful Purchasers: The Asian American Consumer Journey, examines Asian Americans' dynamic role in today's digitally and socially driven retail economy. With internet access available in 99% of Asian American households (versus 93% of the total U.S. population), tech-savvy Asian Americans are not only making online purchases at a 34% higher rate, but are also voicing their opinions and posting influential reviews at a market-changing pace. For example, 24% more Asian Americans agree that rating and reviewing is an important reason for social media.

Featuring all-new research, data and insights, this year's report?the seventh in Nielsen's Diverse Intelligence Series on Asian Americans?traces the non-linear sequence of events that guide this affluent and fast-growing segment, which surpassed $1 trillion in buying power in 2018, to make purchases. Frequently, Asian Americans' consumer journeys begin with a recommendation or review from a friend or family member. In fact, Asian Americans are 50% more likely to use the internet/apps for consumer reviews. Additionally, Asian Americans are adept users of emerging technology, and are much more likely to view content via digital platforms like subscription video on-demand (SVOD) and to make online purchases. Companies looking to drive growth with Asian American consumers must have a robust digital outreach strategy that also speaks to the diverse cultural experiences of these consumers that, in tandem, drive their unique consumer journeys. Further, companies seeking growth of any kind within a rapidly diversifying U.S. population can only reach their goals by reaching multicultural consumers, who constitute some of the fastest-growing demographic groups in the U.S.

"The Asian American path to purchase is a unique journey that's informed by a rich cultural heritage as well as the latest advancements in technology," stated Mariko Carpenter, Nielsen's Vice President of Strategic Alliances. "Globally and digitally connected Asian Americans are playing integral roles, both as consumers and influencers, in shaping the next generation of retail and e-commerce trends in the U.S. and beyond. Brands interested in 'what's next' need to take a serious look at this burgeoning and predictive segment."

For Asian Americans, the consumer journey is a circular model that begins with scouring product reviews during the discovery phase and providing feedback after the purchase. Due to Asian Americans' proclivity for reviewing the products they purchase, a favorable experience can turn these consumers into brand loyalists with the power to influence their friends, families and entire consumer groups and product categories. This influence can be seen in the fact that products like sushi, Asian dumpling appetizers and naan bread have experienced at least 11% revenue growth over the past three years alone. The Asian American path to purchase is affected by a myriad of influences that are heavily rooted in cultural traditions as well as their cross-cultural identity. Understanding these drivers of behavior is essential for marketers to exercise empathy and establish real connections with Asian American consumers.

Key insights featured in the report include:

"Nielsen has been a pioneer in evangelizing the growth potential for brands that are able to connect authentically with Asian American consumers," said Frank Washington, CEO of Crossings TV and member of Nielsen's Asian Pacific American Advisory Council. "In today's social media- and technology-driven communications and retail landscape, this segment is vital to any brand's holistic marketing and growth strategies."

For more details and insights, download Informed Influencers and Powerful Purchasers: The Asian American Consumer Journey. Please visit http://nielsen.com/asianamericans to learn more. Join the discussion on Facebook (Nielsen Community) and follow us on Twitter (@NielsenKnows).

ABOUT THE NIELSEN DIVERSE INTELLIGENCE SERIES
In 2011, Nielsen launched the Diverse Intelligence Series, a robust portfolio of comprehensive reports that focus solely on diverse consumers' unique consumption and purchasing habits. The series has become an industry resource to help brands better understand and reach ethnic customers.

ABOUT NIELSEN
Nielsen Holdings plc (NYSE: NLSN) is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide. Our approach marries proprietary Nielsen data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what's happening now, what's happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge. For more than 90 years Nielsen has provided data and analytics based on scientific rigor and innovation, continually developing new ways to answer the most important questions facing the media, advertising, retail and fast-moving consumer goods industries. An S&P 500 company, Nielsen has operations in over 100 countries, covering more than 90% of the world's population. For more information, visit www.nielsen.com.

CONTACTS:
Mia Scott-Aime, Nielsen, [email protected], (646) 654-5459
Melinda Chu, IW Group, [email protected], (646) 979-1969

SOURCE Nielsen


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