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As the earth’s population ages, businesses globally need to become more attuned to the needs of older consumers. This chapter emphasizes the importance of understanding the factors that enhance well-being in later life, and suggests strategies that can be adopted by marketers to assist consumers achieve this objective. This emphasis on developing strategies that enhance well-being entails a change in philosophy, involving a more holistic approach to marketing that focuses on both profits and enhancing consumer well-being.
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Moschis, G., Pettigrew, S. (2011). Business Strategies for Enhancing Quality of Life in the Later Years. In: Kohlbacher, F., Herstatt, C. (eds) The Silver Market Phenomenon. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-14338-0_17
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