I beleive that the term Gen-X is a has been. Know
one really uses it all that much any more.  It's
sort of like calling some one a yuppie, the term
is dated. Gen-X seemed appropriate a few years ago
but has really lost its charm and use since most
of those labeled *Gen-X* got internet jobs. I
think what Amanda may have been trying to say is,
if you target this particular group with this term
you certainly will not appeal to them.

cartmuse wrote:
>
> I believe they'll quit labeling Gen-X'ers the day AFTER they quit
> labeling the Boomers.
>
> Testy, testy, testy.
>
> Robb Hyde
> Marketing/Development Manager
> Canton Museum of Art
>
> Amanda Cathryne Burdan wrote:
> >
> > I think the first thing your colleague needs to do is stop using the phrase
> > "Gen-X".  I understand that it is useful in discussing demographics, but
> > most of us truly believe we are not defined by Douglas Coupland.  If this
> > phrase is used at all in programming or promotions it may deter the very
> > visitors it is targeting.
> >
> > Amanda Burdan
> >
> > >Pardon the corss-listings.
> > >
> > >A colleague is doing research on Gen-X support affinity groups and programs
> > >which attract gen-Xers to museums. We are aware of a number of very successful
> > >efforts in art museums, but have not seen similar successes in history or
> > >science museums or specialty museums. Anyone out there have some suggestions
> > >about who to contact re Gen-X activities in those institutions?
> > >
> > >Mac West
> > >Informal Learning Experiences, Inc.