What do Karl Marx, TikTok slang, and the 2025 Superman reboot have in common? In this episode, Aves dives into the idea of resonance—what it is, how to spark it, and why timing and culture matter more than ever for brands trying to stay relevant.
We break down:
If your brand growth is feeling cold and stale, it might be time to revisit your original nachos. Let’s talk taste, timing, and why those silly little shorts matter.
Timestamps:
00:00 Culture shifts and brand resonance
02:00 Hope Core, TikTok slang, and the nachos metaphor
06:00 The untold origin story of Superman
14:00 How Superman finally got published
20:00 What makes the 2025 reboot resonate
25:00 How brands can build long-term resonance
30:00 Final thoughts on timing, taste, and customer understanding
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#MarketingStrategy #BrandResonance #CulturalRelevance #Superman2025 #DTCMarketing #CreativeStrategy #AdvertisingPodcast #BrandBuilding #HopeCore #GenZMarketing #ConsumerBehavior #TikTokTrends #RebootCulture #MarketingInsights #PopCultureMarketing #BrandRevival #JamesGunn #PodcastForMarketers #StorytellingInMarketing #EmotionalResonance
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