At last you have a way to learn more about VALS™! The VALS team has published a special handbook—Understanding U.S. Consumers—for students, professors, and anyone else who is interested in learning a little bit more about the psychological traits and demographics that underlie consumer decision making. The handbook was updated in January 2010 to provide more accurate descriptions based on the latest information.

This 50-page publication includes:

• A short explanation of the VALS framework
• Detailed descriptions of the eight VALS types
• Characteristic attitudes, activities, and behaviors for each of the eight VALS types
• A archetypal character description of someone who might represent the core of each VALS type
• A hypothetical case study to illustrate how VALS can apply at an industry or company level and demonstrate how marketers can use VALS to develop successful communication
• A brief history of VALS and its development.

You can purchase Understanding U.S. Consumers for $60.00 plus shipping charges. Order Now

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