DTC is Dead… Or Is It? The Rebirth That’s Coming in 2025

The last few years have been brutal for DTC brands. From the COVID boom to the Ozempic era, skyrocketing acquisition costs, vanishing venture capital, and economic shifts have crushed many ecommerce businesses. But here’s the twist—2025 could be the best year in DTC history.In this video, we break down the evolution of DTC brands, why so many have struggled, and the key strategies that will separate the winners from the losers.  We share real data, case studies, and the exact playbook top brands are using to not just survive—but thrive—in this new era.What you’ll learn: The rise and fall of DTC (and what caused it) Why traditional growth strategies no longer work The new playbook for profitability and sustainability How smart brands are reinventing acquisition, cash flow, and product strategy Why 2025 will mark the beginning of a massive DTC comebackIf you’re running an ecommerce brand or looking to scale in 2025, this is a must-watch. The game has changed—are you ready to adapt?Show Notes: Access Postscript: https://bit.ly/4h2v0Lb Explore Compass: adcompass.ai The Ecommerce Playbook mailbag is open — email us at podcast@commonthreadco.com to ask us any questions you might have about the world of ecomm

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2020 transformed the world of ecommerce forever. For the modern DTC brand, the rewards have never been greater. But the waters have also never been choppier, and the way forward has never been more uncertain. So how do you navigate this dangerous new reality? No matter how you do it, you’d better not do it alone. That’s where the Ecommerce Playbook Podcast comes in — join Common Thread Collective’s Taylor Holiday & Richard Gaffin as they bring you guiding insights from across CTC’s portfolio of growing DTC businesses. Whether you need a clear view on the macro issues affecting the world of ecommerce, or want to reorient your business around groundbreaking new big-picture strategies, Taylor & Richard are here to help answer the tough questions about what it takes to scale — and sustain — an ecommerce business.