Turn Millennial parents into loyal customers
Pharmacy Marketing and Promotions

Market to Millennials and build your customer base for the future
In brief:
- Most new parents are Millennials (ages 23 to 38).
- Millennials have very different shopping habits, meaning you must market to them differently.
- Millennials are loyal; get them as customers and you will keep them for years.
Targeting new parents = targeting Millennials
Most new parents are Millennials. They were born between 1981 and 1996 and are 23 to 38 years old.1 More than 1 million are giving birth each year.2
Millennials buy differently
Here are four ways Millennials’ purchasing behavior differs from that of other generations:
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Marketing to Millennials
Because Millennials shop, buy and communicate differently, it is necessary to market to them differently. Here are some tips on marketing to Millennials and turning them into loyal customers.
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While using social media and new models is an important part of marketing to Millennials, the basics of making a personal connection still apply.
- Offer your expertise. Partner with other providers to host quarterly sessions for new and expecting parents on topics like babyproofing a home or medication safety. Or even host a weekly Facebook Live chat (which is easy to learn how to do) to answer questions, or bring in other experts such as a nurse pediatrician or dietician. Connect with play groups, schools and youth sports leagues to discuss how your pharmacy can support kids and families.
- Send a greeting card. Mail a postcard to new parents letting them know about your pharmacy and offering a discount on items they will need.
- Remember physicians. Educate local providers about your expertise — particularly if you have a Pediatric Pharmacy Specialist on staff — as well as services like compounding. When a doctor’s office knows what you can do, they will refer families.
- Be in on the fun. Participate in health fairs and other community events. Take photos you can share on social media.
Think beyond mom
You want your marketing to go beyond Millennial moms. That’s because 17% of Millennial dads are stay-at-home caregivers, and dads are more involved with their kids today.10 And where does a Millennial dad go for help on parenting? They go to YouTube to watch videos.11 With this in mind, consider informative, fun videos that appeal to dads. Archive them on your website for easy reference, and post them periodically on Facebook.
Also, 3 million grandparents are actively involved in raising young kids.12
This means the photos you use on your website and in ads should show a variety of different types of families.
Make new parents a marketing priority
While children are the future, it is parents who make buying decisions. Make it a priority to rethink your marketing and messages to appeal to this important group. Drawing more parents into your pharmacy and turning them into loyal customers will pay dividends for years.