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The Post WWII War Business Boom in North America 

Ivan Golden by Ivan Golden
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Table of Contents

  • The Rise of Consumerism
    • The Rise of Advertising
    • The Impact Today
  • The Birth of Suburbanization
    • The Impact on Businesses
  • New Technologies
  • Conclusion

 

Following the conclusion of World War II, the United States was faced with a unique opportunity for economic growth.

After decades of economic malaise and wartime losses, Americans were eager to get back to work and make their businesses successful once again.

In this blog post, we will discuss how American businesses succeeded after World War II and how these successes can be replicated in today’s business world.

 

Art and the Industrial Revolution. Photo by rauter25. Flickr.
Art and the Industrial Revolution. Photo by rauter25. Flickr.

 

The Rise of Consumerism

The seeds of modern American consumerism were planted during the Industrial Revolution, which began in the mid-1700s. The industrial revolution saw a shift away from manual labor and towards mass production, as machines began to do most of the work that had once been done by hand.

This led to an increase in goods being made available for consumers, which sparked a movement known as “consumer capitalism.”

Consumer capitalism was based on the idea that if people had more money, they would spend it on goods and services—which would drive economic growth. This was especially true for factory workers who received higher wages than ever before; with more money came more opportunities to purchase things they wanted but didn’t necessarily need.

As a result, companies began producing more goods and advertising them heavily to entice consumers into buying them.

 

1965 Quaker Diet Frosted Advertisement with Elizabeth Montgomery Life Magazine January 8 1965. Photo by SenseiAlan. Flickr.
1965 Quaker Diet Frosted Advertisement with Elizabeth Montgomery Life Magazine January 8 1965. Photo by SenseiAlan. Flickr.

 

The Rise of Advertising

Advertising played a major role in creating and sustaining consumer demand during this period. Advertisements were used to create an emotional connection between products and potential customers; companies used clever slogans and catchy jingles to lure customers into buying their products.

This trend continued throughout the 20th century as advertising became even more ubiquitous; television commercials, billboards, print ads, radio spots—all of these forms of advertising were used to convince people that they needed certain products or services.

 

Digital Marketing Banner. Photo by Automotive Social. Flickr.
Digital Marketing Banner. Photo by Automotive Social. Flickr.

 

The Impact Today

Consumerism is still alive today; although technology may have changed some aspects of it (for example, digital marketing), the underlying principles are still largely the same—namely, that people will buy things if advertisers convince them that those things will improve their lives in some way.

Businesses continue to rely on advertising strategies like targeted marketing campaigns, social media influencers, and promotional giveaways to reach potential customers and encourage them to purchase their products or services.

 

1975 GMC Suburban. Photo by Alden Jewell. Flickr.
1975 GMC Suburban. Photo by Alden Jewell. Flickr.

 

The Birth of Suburbanization

Suburbanization had its roots in industrialism and was largely a result of an increase in automobile production and ownership. The rise of the automobile industry allowed citizens more freedom to move around, which in turn spawned an increased demand for housing outside metropolitan areas.

This led to developers creating planned communities made up of single-family homes with access to schools, parks, stores, and other amenities specifically designed for families who wanted to live outside bustling city centers.

As a result, many Americans left their city dwellings for these new neighborhoods due to their offer of more living space as well as better opportunities for education and employment.

Suburban living soon became the preferred lifestyle choice among Americans; by 1970, almost half of all Americans lived outside urban areas. In addition, businesses began moving their operations out of city centers into these burgeoning suburbs to capitalize on consumer demand.

This meant that people no longer had to commute into cities during the day—they could now find jobs closer to home in the suburbs they lived in or nearby townships.

 

Security Federal Bank Sign, Falmouth MA. Photo by NNECAPA. Flickr.
Security Federal Bank Sign, Falmouth MA. Photo by NNECAPA. Flickr.

 

The Impact on Businesses

Suburbanization has had a profound impact on American businesses since its inception during the Industrial Revolution. Since then, countless companies have moved their operations out of cities into suburban areas in hopes of attracting customers who are looking for products and services close to home.

Furthermore, businesses have also been able to capitalize on increased spending power thanks to more spacious living arrangements that allow them (and their employees) more disposable income than if they were living downtown.

Businesses have also been able to benefit from greater diversity among employees by tapping into nearby talent pools from various backgrounds who are looking for career opportunities outside city limits.

 

Union Labor Built the American Dream. Photo by DonkeyHotey. Flickr.
Union Labor Built the American Dream. Photo by DonkeyHotey. Flickr.

 

New Technologies

Technological advances during this period also helped give American businesses a much-needed boost following the war. With new technologies such as computers becoming widely available, companies were able to increase their efficiency and productivity in ways that had never been seen before.

This gave them an edge over their competitors who did not yet have access to such technologies, allowing them to stay ahead of the curve when it came to producing quality products or services at competitive prices.

 

Conclusion

As we can see from this brief overview, there were several factors at play during the post-war period which allowed American businesses to prosper and grow exponentially during this period.

Examining these factors and understanding how they contributed to business success then, we can use this knowledge today to help our businesses succeed in our ever-changing economy here in the 21st century.

By taking advantage of today’s technology while focusing on customer demands and trends such as suburbanization, modern businessmen can replicate the success seen by their counterparts during post-war America with remarkable results!

 

Sources: THX News, Wikipedia & History.com.

Tags: AdvertisingBusiness boomConsumer capitalismConsumerismNorth AmericaPost WWII War BusinessSuburbanizationUS Post WWII
Ivan Golden

Ivan Golden

Ivan Golden is a global citizen, having lived in locations across the US, Philippines and UK. His career has been marked by success - starting as a Tennis Pro before he turned his talents to bookselling and fine art dealing.

Married with six children, he's passionate about providing them opportunities for learning through his news, travel and education platform THX News; designed to restore faith in journalism via objective reporting, careful checking of facts, and real reporting.

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