# Mimicking Historical Scenes These Martell XO Ads Have Roots in Social Traditions By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-12-15 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martell-xo-ads References: [adsoftheworld](http://adsoftheworld.com/media/print/martell_xo_piano) & [martell](http://www.martell.com/#/homehouse) Look closely at the [Martell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martell-paris-exclusive-edition) XO ads and you'll see that the framed oil paintings on the walls are mimicked perfectly by the modern occupants of the room. For any business, especially for the alcohol business, the type of advertising campaign that suggests a strong heritage or tradition of unchanged great quality, is always a winning point of departure. These Martell XO ads claim that their cognac beverage is "the same pleasure since 1715." With the help of the [TBWA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-product-test)/[MAP](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samyang-foods) France agency, these staged prints succeed at bridging past and present with a shot of nostalgia on the rocks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Historical Authenticity:** As more companies seek to showcase their heritage and tradition, there is an opportunity to create ads and campaigns that mimic historical scenes, bridging past and present with a shot of nostalgia. - **Nostalgia Marketing:** Utilizing advertising campaigns that suggest a strong heritage or tradition of unchanged great quality can be a winning point of departure, especially for the alcohol business and other industries highlighting quality and longevity. - **Artistic Mimicry:** Incorporating artistic mimicry into advertising campaigns by recreating historical scenes and making them modern can create a strong connection between the past and present, especially for businesses looking to establish themselves as longstanding and reliable. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Alcohol:** Nostalgia marketing and historical authenticity in advertising campaigns can be especially effective for the alcohol industry, which can highlight quality, tradition, and longevity through its marketing materials. - **Luxury Goods:** By showcasing a strong sense of heritage and tradition through nostalgic marketing and artistic mimicry, luxury goods companies can establish a sense of timelessness and reliability that appeals to consumers seeking high-end products and experiences. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Tourism and hospitality businesses can utilize historical authenticity and nostalgia marketing in their advertising campaigns to showcase a strong connection to the local region and culture, drawing in visitors seeking a unique and authentic experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reinvigorated Cognac Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/larsen-cognac.md) - [Diversity-Focused Cognac Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/more-is-made-by-the-many.md) - [Timeless Gin Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-or-nothing.md) - [Luxurious Nighttime Cognacs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nighttime-cognac.md) - [AI-Created Campaign Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martini.md) - [Luxurious Next-Gen Cognacs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martingale-cognac.md) - [Sensory-Driven Limoncello Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pallini-limoncello.md) - [Retrospective Multisensory Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experiential-townhouse.md) - [Reimagined Cognac Decanters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-broom-reimagined.md)