In Part 3 of Building the Omnipresent Brand, we zoom in on where DTC marketing stands right now, and why the brands winning attention aren’t chasing aspiration, but reflecting reality.
This episode explores the “Norman Rockwell era” of marketing: creative that holds up a mirror to people’s real lives, values, and environments. Aves unpacks why relatable, grounded content is outperforming polished perfection, how brands can cooperate with culture without co-opting it, and what this shift means for creative strategy heading into 2026.
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00:00 – Introduction
03:45 – Entering the “Norman Rockwell era” of DTC marketing
07:10 – Cooperating with culture vs. co-opting it
11:45 – Holding up a mirror instead of selling aspiration
15:40 – Research, empathy, and understanding what audiences already see
22:45 – What this creative shift means heading into 2026
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