Nostalgia Sells: Super Bowl Commercials, Zara’s Rebrand & the 2026 = 2016 Moment
Thu Feb 05 2026
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Why are brands spending millions to miss the point—and what can creators learn from Super Bowl ads and the internet’s obsession with nostalgia? This episode breaks down what actually drives attention, connection, and conversions right now.
What You’ll Learn:
How Super Bowl advertisers often miss the real buyer—and what that means for your targeting
Why nostalgia and simplicity are outperforming overproduced content
How to use repetition, teasers, and cultural moments without burning out your audience
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
01:00 – Why Super Bowl ads aren’t hitting like they used to
03:00 – Who actually makes buying decisions (and why brands miss this)
09:30 – Teasers, repetition, and why “more exposure” works
17:30 – Entertainment vs. education in modern marketing
22:45 – “2026 is the new 2016” trend explained
28:30 – How nostalgia revives brands, careers, and content
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Send us a text Why are brands spending millions to miss the point—and what can creators learn from Super Bowl ads and the internet’s obsession with nostalgia? This episode breaks down what actually drives attention, connection, and conversions right now. What You’ll Learn: How Super Bowl advertisers often miss the real buyer—and what that means for your targeting Why nostalgia and simplicity are outperforming overproduced content How to use repetition, teasers, and cultural moments without burning out your audience Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 01:00 – Why Super Bowl ads aren’t hitting like they used to 03:00 – Who actually makes buying decisions (and why brands miss this) 09:30 – Teasers, repetition, and why “more exposure” works 17:30 – Entertainment vs. education in modern marketing 22:45 – “2026 is the new 2016” trend explained 28:30 – How nostalgia revives brands, careers, and content Join the list, get the tea, tips & tools that convert: https://clickteasepodcast.substack.com/subscribe 📱 Social: @themichellepualani | @joanna_atwork 📩 Michelle: hello@michellepualani.com 🌐 Joanna: millennialmktr.com 📅 10-Day Course Creation Challenge (Joanna) 💻 Build a Successful Online Business Using Kajabi 🎙️ Get Descript for Podcasting ✅ Try Out Monday.com