Abstract:
The Marketing communication for elderly product research aims to 1) investigate factors concerning marketing communication for elderly products and 2) to study marketing communication strategy for elderly products. The qualitative method employed in this research was in-depth interview. Interview conducted with 10 key informants residing in Bangkok. The first group was experts in elderly activity, the second group was academic, and the third group was communication expert. Findings showed that demographic factors and elderlys behavior, elderlys need and health condition are important factors. Senders in the communication process for the elderly should be knowledgeable in what they communicate, with suitable communication objectives. Sender should be congruent with lifestyle and of the elderly. They should appear in media vehicles where the elderly consumes. Senders should possess good communication skills and characteristics. The elderly, as a receiver, are interested in health-related content. Both online and traditional media are still popular. They use these media to enhance knowledge, seek entertainment and social relations. Messages in marketing communication for the elderly should be easily understood with examples and convincing storytelling techniques. Massive font size with less details, but colorful and credible messages were expected. Illustrations with simple design are keys for successful communication. Channels in marketing communication for the elderly should be online channels particularly Line, Facebook and Youtube. Televisions, however, are still popular media.