Retro Marketing
Chapter from the book:
Ünal Adıgüzel,
D.
(ed.)
2025.
Current Marketing Approaches.
Synopsis
In today’s competitive marketing environment, consumers value not only the functional features of products but also the emotional and cultural connections they establish with brands. Retro marketing blends the aesthetic, symbolic, and cultural elements of the past with modern marketing practices, offering consumers both nostalgic and innovative value. Nostalgic elements stimulate individual and collective memory, enhancing feelings of belonging, trust, and loyalty, while reinforcing the authenticity and distinctiveness of brands. The success of retro marketing depends on the reinterpretation of past elements, not merely their repetition, in a way that aligns with contemporary consumer expectations and lifestyles. The integration of iconic designs, packaging, advertising elements, and retro media technologies with modern forms allows brands to honor the past while meeting current demands. In this regard, retro marketing is considered a strategic communication tool that strengthens brand identity, deepens emotional connections with consumers, and supports long-term loyalty.
