Behavior-based demography is yesterday's news. Value population demography profiles consumers based on consistent and lasting values, not constantly changing past behaviors. Current demographic trends confirm we are entering an era characterized by the most generationally and ethnically diverse consumer groups in American history. Business, marketing, and sales professionals must understand what influences these segmented populations and how to best position products and services to these groups for immediate and lasting profit. For several decades, conventionally driven market research has emphasized age-based generations, like the baby boomers, Gen X, Gen Y, and millennials, which are based on 20-year maturation cycles or booms and busts in birth rates. However, none of these studies has ever delved into the historical and cultural conditions that shape the lasting values and, ultimately, the consistent buying decisions of these groups. rich insights and dozens of ideas that can be applied to pressing business situations, including ways to help organizations: Increase sales by understanding what consistently drives consumer spending decisions. Enhance market share by speaking to shared values and not just past actions. Gain greater return on investment by targeting lifelong values and increasing customer loyalty. Motivate groups more effectively with customized messages. Avoid alienating some groups while motivating others. Marketers will learn to brand products and services at a much deeper and more lasting level. Salespeople will understand how to develop strong selling relationships with high-potential customers. And corporate strategists will learn to identify and evaluate emerging trends that will become lucrative market opportunities.