Episode Details

There’s a psychological change happening in marketing right now, and most brands are misreading it.

In this episode, I chat with strategist Andrea Andric about why nostalgia is everywhere again and why it’s not just about aesthetics. Y2K references, familiar formats and throwback campaigns are working because consumers are exhausted. People aren’t craving transformation right now; they’re craving reassurance, familiarity and emotional safety.

We talk about the psychology behind nostalgia marketing, why familiarity builds trust and how brands can create campaigns that feel emotionally resonant without becoming cringe or performative. We also analyse the Chanel campaign, recreating Kylie Minogue’s iconic “Come into My World” video with Margot Robbie and why it works so well.

We also talk about why founders need to stop constantly reinventing their brands, why repetition matters more than originality in most marketing and why “up levelling” messaging is starting to feel deeply out of touch. If your marketing feels reactive or disconnected from what customers need right now, this episode will help you recalibrate.

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References mentioned in this episode

• The Familiarity Advantage: Why The Past is Today’s Safe Space
• Chanel campaign featuring Margot Robbie and Kylie Minogue
• “Come Into My World” by Kylie Minogue
• Love Is Blind
• Andrea Andric’s website
• Andrea Andric on Instagram
• Andrea Andric on LinkedIn

This episode was produced by Laura McRae from Podcast Support Services