• by Ray Schultz , November 17, 2022

Michael Clinton and Hearst are going after a segment that may have been underrepresented to date: The “Re-Imagineers:” people age 50+.  

Clinton and Hearst have introduced ROAR, a B2B digital content platform, consumer membership community and intelligence insights provider. Clinton founded the new entity with Hearst as partner and investor. 

“Today’s 50-plus-year-olds represent 35% of the population,” Clinton states. “As longevity increases, this group is completely redefining their futures, rejecting old patterns of work and lifestyle.” 

Clinton adds that this includes “working longer, becoming entrepreneurs, developing new fitness and wellness regimens and more.” 

These Re-Imagineers are driving the “New Longevity economy,” Clinton adds. It controls 70% of all the wealth in the U.S. and 60% of consumer spending power.

Publishers and marketers desperately striving to reach Gen Z may find new opportunity in the 50+ cohort with tools from ROAR. 

ROAR is an outgrowth of Clinton’s book, "ROAR into the second half of life." Clinton was named senior media advisor to the CEO of Hearst in 2019.   

In 21 years at the company, Clinton had  served as president of marketing and publishing director of Hearst Magazines, starting in 2010, and was a member of the board of directors of Hearst Corporation.