Psychometrics
Using demographics like age, gender and occupation to define or categorise an audience doesn't always give the best results as many people don't fit in the traditional categories.
A psychometricUsing values, attitudes and personality traits to define or categorise a group. Audience Profile defines an audience by how they think and by considering their values, attitudes and lifestylesThe behaviour, habits, ideas and customs that are typical of a particular society. (VALs).
A psychometric method of categorisation specific to advertising was developed by Young and Rubicam, a marketing and communications company.
Image caption, The Aspirer
They seek status
Image caption, The Explorer
They seek discovery
Image caption, The Mainstreamer
They seek security
Image caption, The Reformer
They seek enlightenment
Image caption, The Resigned
They seek to survive
Image caption, The Struggler
They seek to escape
Image caption, The Succeeder
They seek control
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