Cast of 'The Cosby Show' Reunited on 'Today Show'
Rose Nazarali — May 20, 2009 — Pop Culture
References: today.msnbc.msn & perezhilton
Yesterday morning on the 'Today Show,' the cast of 'The Cosby Show' reunited. Marking 25 years since the family favorite first hit the silver screen, the 'Today Show' paid homage to one of the greatest family sitcoms of the 20th century.
Heading up the Huxtable clan was none other than Bill Cosby himself. Check out the video above for the full 'The Cosby Show' reunion on the 'Today Show.'
Implications - In the last decade, there has been an increased consumer desire for the nostalgic. A company can capitalize on this craze by investing in marketing that either highlights, mimics, or parodies cultural touchstones of the 90s and 80s. By bringing the valuable 18-35 demographic back to the halcyon days of their youth, the stand a good chance of embedding their brand image in the subconscious of consumers with their memories of carefree innocence.
Heading up the Huxtable clan was none other than Bill Cosby himself. Check out the video above for the full 'The Cosby Show' reunion on the 'Today Show.'
Implications - In the last decade, there has been an increased consumer desire for the nostalgic. A company can capitalize on this craze by investing in marketing that either highlights, mimics, or parodies cultural touchstones of the 90s and 80s. By bringing the valuable 18-35 demographic back to the halcyon days of their youth, the stand a good chance of embedding their brand image in the subconscious of consumers with their memories of carefree innocence.
Trend Themes
1. Nostalgic Marketing - Opportunity for companies to capitalize on consumer desire for nostalgic experiences by incorporating 90s and 80s cultural touchstones.
2. Cultural Parodies - Potential for businesses to create marketing campaigns that mimic or parody popular 90s and 80s references to engage the 18-35 demographic.
3. Memory Embedding - Companies can leverage the power of nostalgia to embed their brand image in the subconscious of consumers, creating lasting connections with carefree memories.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment - Showbiz industry can create reunion events and reboot television series to cater to the nostalgic market.
2. Fashion - Fashion industry can incorporate 90s and 80s trends into their designs to target consumers looking for nostalgic experiences.
3. Marketing - Marketing agencies can specialize in developing campaigns that tap into the nostalgia of the 18-35 demographic to promote brands and products.
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