Retro-Marketing: Discovering the Customer Universe in the 1980s

Analog Marketing

The 1980s marked a watershed in the marketing universe, an era we might call 'analog' in contrast to today's digital world. From television commercials to telemarketing to typewriters, marketing strategies back then were surprisingly innovative for their time.

In this article, under the lens of 'Retro-Marketing', we will unravel the peculiarities and habits of the 80's customer.

Dive with us on this fascinating journey back in time to discover how the consumer world was navigated before the advent of digitalization. 

Ever wonder what the customer experience was like in a time when VHS was king and rotary phones were the norm? Get ready for a nostalgic journey that will open your eyes to how we got to where we are today.

The customer of the 80s:

In the 1980s, the customer was very different from today. The lack of technology and limited communication meant that companies had to work much harder to reach their customers and keep their attention. Some characteristics of customers in the 1980s include:

1. Less informationUnlike today, customers in the 1980s did not have access to the vast amount of information that exists today. This meant that they relied more on advertising and recommendations from friends and family to make purchasing decisions. Can you imagine making decisions without consulting the Internet?
2. Fewer options: Globalization and e-commerce were not as developed as they are today, which meant that customers had fewer product and service options available to them. What would it be like to choose from just a few brands instead of thousands?
3. Increased brand loyalty: Due to fewer choices and lack of information, customers tended to be more loyal to brands they knew and trusted. Are you loyal to any particular brand today?

Curiosities of the Pre-Digital Era

1. TelemarketingIn the 1980s, telemarketing was one of the main direct marketing strategies. Companies used to call customers on the phone to offer them products and services. Do you remember receiving a telemarketing call?
2. Television commercialsTelevision was the most popular media in the 1980s, and television commercials were one of the main forms of advertising. Companies invested large sums of money in producing creative and memorable commercials. What is your favorite commercial from that era?
3. VHS and typewritersIn the 1980s, VHS and typewriters were popular technologies. Companies used to use these devices to record and distribute promotional and advertising content. Have you ever used a typewriter or VHS?
4. Disk phonesDisc phones were common in homes and offices in the 1980s. Although not as advanced as today's smartphones, these devices allowed businesses to communicate with their customers efficiently. Can you imagine having to dial a phone number by turning a dial?

Conclusion

The 1980s was a time of great change in the world of marketing and advertising. Although the technology of the time does not compare to today, it is interesting to observe how companies adapted to the limitations of the pre-digital era to reach their customers and keep their attention. 

As we move into the era of digital transformation and artificial intelligence, it is important to remember and learn from the strategies and tactics used in the past. What lessons can we learn from the 1980s to apply in our current digital age?

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