This round-up of 2020 political trends showcases how brands have navigated the political landscape in wake of a turbulent year. In response to the uneasy political landscape, many brands launched products and services to alleviate stress ahead of election day. These solutions range from an escapist hotel stay to a relaxing political coloring book to reduce "political fatigue."
Moreover, to support the voting process, various brands opted to convert select physical locations into voter registration hubs, making the act of partaking in the presidential election easier for consumers. In addition, brands also launch ride promotions and education distribution to increase voting accessibility. This comes as many consumers emphasize ethics and sustainability and expect that the brands they frequent also take the same stance.
For more political innovations in the year ahead, check out Trend Hunter’s 2021 Trend Report.
Top 50 Political Trends in 2020

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Under-Rock Hotel Promotions
Those Looking to Avoid the Election Can Book Hotels.com's Cave Room

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Mail-In Ballot Halloween Costumes
Yandy Debuts the Hilarious and Timely Mail-In Ballot Costume
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Artful Voting T-Shirts
H&M is Celebrating National Voter Registration Day with a Special Collab
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Political Press Conference Merchandise
Four Seasons Total Landscaping Launched a Line of Apparel
48
Election Night Survival Kits
BABE Wine Launched the Election Night Survival Kit
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Satirical Political Fashion Ads
The New Balenciaga Editorial for SS20 is a Political Critique
46
Charitable Limited Edition Prints
Takashi Murakami's Prints are Expected to Hit $1 Million for BLM
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Political Coloring Books
This Coloring Book Depicts Almost All Democratic Presidential Candidates
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TV-Based Video Chat Platforms
Facebook's Portal TV Enables Users to Chat, Co-Watch & More
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Adult Content Election Campaigns
Pornhub and Just for Fun Joined to Encourage Voter Turnout
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Political Troll Toys
Wild Hair Creations' Party Animals Take the Shape of Iconic USA Symbols
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Voter-Encouraging Shoe Shops
Foot Locker & Rock the Vote are Creating Voter Registration Sites
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Beauty-Focused Voting Campaigns
Alleyoop is Sharing Free Product with Those Who Pledge to Vote
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Virtual Political Islands
Biden Island Shares Yard Signs & More in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
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Politically Inspired Makeup Sponges
BIDEN Beauty's BIDEN Beat is a Dual-Sided Makeup Sponge
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Political Ad Libraries
Snapchat's New Feature Seeks to Make Political Information Readily Public
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In-Game Voting Campaigns
'Animal Crossing' Players Can Now Display Democratic Voting Signs
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Election Anxiety Sheet Ads
SOVA's New Print Ad Tells Consumers to "Prepare for Sleepless Nights"
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Voter-Inspiring Toothpastes
The Empowermint Fluoride Free Toothpaste Supports Rock the Vote
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Voter-Targeted Game Streams
AOC Played 'Among Us' on Twitch to Connect with Young Voters
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Personalized Election Day Pizzas
Pieology is Rewarding US Voters with Its 'You Vote/You Pie' Offer
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In-Store Voter Registrations
Steve Madden Joins Voto Latino for a 2020 Voter Registration Campaign
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Voter-Encouraging Accessories
Kitsch's Newest Rhinestone Bobby Pin Spells Out "VOTE"
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Voter-Encouraging Yogurt Packaging
Forager Project is Reminding Americans to Vote on November 3rd
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Ethical Voting-Encouraging Necklaces
The Sparklane Vote Chains Encourage Voting
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Clothing Store Voter Registration
KITH's is Transforming Flagship Stores into Registration Hubs
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Voter-Encouraging Lipsticks
The Lip Bar's Bawse Voter Shade Encourages Voter Registration
25
Political News Campaigns
The Economist Launched 'Word Play' to Spotlight US 2020 Election Coverage
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Authentic COVID-Specific Content Series
PandemicTalks is Launched to Fight COVID-19 Misconceptions
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Non-Profit Voter-Feeding Initiatives
Feed the Polls is Giving Free Meals to Voters on Election Day
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Election-Inspired Vodka Spirits
'Election Flavored Vodka' is a Limited, American-Made Spirit
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Exclusive Voter Highlighters
Rituel de Fille's Exclusive Makeup is Unlocked By Registering to Vote
20
Climate Change-Focused Election Campaigns
The #VoteLikeAMadre Campaign is Targeted Towards Moms
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Verified Pandemic Information
Soufan Center and Truepic Spotlight COVID-Impacted Conflict Zones
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Efficient eGovernment Solutions
Nasdaq Envisions How an eGovernment Can Ensure Citizen Security
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Curbside Voter Registration Hubs
Nordstrom Commits to Encouraging Voter Education & Participation
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Teen-Powered Political Video Content
BuzzFeed News is Employing Teen Ambassadors for the Election
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In-App Voting Games
Houseparty Joined Forces with When We All Vote to Encourage Voting in November
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Climate-Centric Ice Cream Campaigns
This Ben & Jerry's Climate Justice Ad Raises Eco Awareness
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STEM-Supporting Frozen Desserts
Brave Robot's Vote for the Future Pack Supports Education
12
Free Election Day Rides
Starbucks Employees Will Be Able to Access Free Lyft Rides on Election Day
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Election-Focused Forum Ads
Reddit Launched a Campaign to Encourage Voter Turnout
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Immersive City Museums
The Museum of the Hidden City Invites You to Explore San Francisco
9
Misinformation-Countering Tools
Twitter Announced a Social Media Reporting Tool for the Election
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Misinformation-Deterring Social Media Updates
Twitter is Flagging Retweets with False Information
7
Pay-Per-View Concert Series
LiveXLive is Hosting Concerts for National Hispanic Heritage Month
6
Political Jewelry Brand Campaigns
Tiffany & Co's 'We Stand With Australia' Ad Shows Solidarity
5
Congresswoman-Led Beauty Tutorials
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Shared Her Beauty Secrets with Vogue
4
Interactive Voting Videos
YouTube's YouChoose 2020 Shares a Guide to Voting in the Election
3
Election Victory Disputing Policies
YouTube Will Remove Videos Disputing Joe Biden's Victory
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Stress-Alleviating Political Donation Platforms
A New Platform Helps Make Last Minute Donations
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School Voter Registration Contests
MTV & When We All Vote's 2020 Prom Challenge is Encouraging
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Curated Back-To-School Campaigns
JD Debuts the New Start Fresh Back-To-School Campaign
GenAI Flip Phone Campaigns
Motorola's Styled with Moto Features AI-Generated Virtual Models
Exclusive Brand Ambassador Programs
Better for All Seeks to Promote More Eco-Friendly Practices
90's Archival Footwear Pop-Ups
Dr. Martens Hosted a 'Buzz Bus' in NYC
Premium Clean-Cut Drink Branding
The Sparkling ICE Branding Refresh Enhances Visibility
Voter Activation Ice Creams
Ben & Jerry's Churn Out the Vote Flavor Fights for Democracy
AR-Powered Vending Machines
Snapchat and L’Oréal Made a Gamified Lens to Share Refillable Haircare
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Influencer-Driven Consumer Insight Tools
Brilli™ is a New Tool That Disrupts Food Research
Promotional Game-Themed Collabs
Microsoft Partnered with Several CPG Brands to Offer Xbox Rewards
Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
Coca-Cola Launched a Street Photography Campaign in Norway
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Gamer-Centric Fast Food Campaigns
Burger King's Gaming Campaign to Rewards “Burger-to-King” Goals
Affordability-Focused Game-Day Campaigns
Kroger Offers Discounts on Snacks, Beverages & Foods
Festival-Ready Electrolyte Beverage Activations
The Electrolit Campground 5K Debuts at Coachella
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Movement-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
The Bottega Veneta's Going Places Features Going Places
Multichannel Retail Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' 'Happy Lolidays' Campaign is Engaging
Fashion Industry Greenwashing Reports
Fashion Takes Action Zeroes in on Greenwashing Practices
Global Handbag Campaigns
Coach's New 'Unlock Your Courage' Campaign Promotes Personal Expression
Social Movement Medals
The Openness Medal by Samsung Invites Gen Z to Share Challenges
Experiential Marketing Campaigns
MIKE AND IKE, HOT TAMALES, and Marvel Team Up for Campus Tour
Nature-Reconnecting Outdoor Campaigns
Mammut Encouraged People to Reconnect with Nature
AI-Assisted Business Ads
Google Workspace's 50 States, 50 Stories Shares Small Businesses Using AI
Vibrantly Comedic Travel Campaigns
The 'Booking.yeah' Campaign Features The Muppets
Political Podcast Appearances
Vice President Harris Appeared on Gen Z-Focused Podcast Series
Dynamic Basketball-Informed Marketing Campaigns
March Madness' New Campaign Features NCAA Athletes
Afternoon Break-Encouraging Campaigns
Halfday Iced Tea is Launching the Halfday Break Campaign
Mindful Athletic Brand Initiatives
Nike's 'Wellness Collective' Promotes 5 Key Wellness Pillars
Dating-App Holiday Campaigns
Bumble Holiday Campaign Sparks Real-Life Connections This Season
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Social Media App Campaigns
Snapchat Promotes Creators in a Bold Campaign Amid TikTok Uncertainty
Political Podcast Milestones
Joe Rogan Hosted President Trump for Landmark Episode
Beauty Brand-Sponsored Sports Events
Maybelline New York Becomes WNBA's Official Beauty Partner
Festive Advent Campaigns
Cadbury's 24 Out-of-Home Ads Represent the Countdown to Christmas
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Food-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Kroger’s 2024 Holiday Campaign Celebrates Food and Connection
Basketball-Themed Beverage Campaigns
Athletic Brewing Company Debuts 'From Tip-Off to Title'
Social Responsibility-Aligned Corporate Marketing
GoodBrand Impact is a Newly Launched Agency
Neighborhood-Inspired Campaigns
Kotn's F/W 2024 Collection is Released with a Witty Short-Film
Hands-Free Driving Campaigns
Ford UK's Social Campaign Shares Merch for the "Passenger Princess"
Epic Rapper-Backed Soda Campaigns
PEPSI Launched its 'Make Your Gameday Epic' Campaign
Brand-Influencer Collaboration Tools
Squad Debuts a New Sponsor Button on Famous Birthdays
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Fall-Ready Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Launched Its Interactive Better in Baggy Denim Campaign
Cinematic Dance-Driven Campaigns
DoorDash's 'Your Door to More' Campaign Highlights its Offerings
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Shoppable Travel Storefronts
Expedia Travel Shops Make It Easy to Book Recommended Getaways
Value-Based Shopping Apps
Veebs Encourages Consumers to Learn About a Brand's Ethical Values
Trend Prediction Services
Tagwalk Revolutionizes Fashion Forecasting with a New AI Dashboard
Color Infusion Paint Campaigns
vitaminwater's Paint Your Rent Brightens Lives & Living Spaces
Motorsport-Inspired Vodka Activations
NEFT Vodka Amplified Its Presence During Formula 1 Weekend
Gen Z Voter Engagement Initiatives
Yuzu's Asian American Youth Election Campaign Features Boba
Empowering Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Spring 2025 Campaign Celebrates Personal Time Management
Branded Dairy-Free Challenges
Kite Hill Launches the Dairy-Free February Campaign
Interactive Beer Giveaways
Dos Equis and Drew Brees Offer Free Beers Tied to Football Strategies
Mid-20th-Century Holiday Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveiled its 'Gifts of Delight' Campaign
Cannabis Holiday Promotions
Trulieve Launches Special Cannabis-Focused Events for April 20th
Dispensary-Friendly Voting Campaigns
Curaleaf Introduced Its 'Toke the Vote' Campaign
Shopping Basket Voting Systems
WWF Japan Engages Shoppers on Sustainability in a Novel Way
Inspiring Food Color Reports
Oterra Color Trends 2025 Put Four Trends in the Spotlight
Satirical Political Campaigns
The Thoughts & Prayers Toilet Paper Campaign Calls Out Inaction
Family-Honoring Festive Campaigns
JD Celebrates all Forms of Family in 2024 Xmas Family Campaign
Seasonal Change Spring Fashion
Hiking Patrol Introduces the Transition Collection for SS25
Supportive Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Has Unveiled Its 2024 Back-to-School Campaign
Confident Fashion Rebranding Campaigns
Boohoo Launches the People Will Talk... Campaign
Email Marketing Tracking Platforms
'Mailboard' Helps Marketers Track Competitors and More
Pumpkin-Inspired Community-Themed Campaigns
Danone North America Debuts the Tri Pumpkin Campaign
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Hair Salon-Powered Sports Campaigns
Great Clips Ties Its Latest Campaign to the Stanley Cup
Local Eatery-Elevated Soda Campaigns
Pepsi is Running Immersive Experiences for the Super Bowl LIX
Pet Play-Centric Campaigns
Pet Valu Debuts the Multi-Faceted Playtime Campaign
Influencer-Focused Social Platforms
Later Launches an AI-Powered Social Listening Tool
Canadian-Focused Campaigns
Maple Leaf Foods Sparks Pride with Its 'Look for the Leaf’ Campaign
Social Soda Mixer Campaigns
Level Up With 7UP Inspires Gen Z and Millennial Consumers
Festive Everyday Biscuit Branding
Fox’s Burton’s is Launching Festive Packaging for the Holidays
Trendy Private Label Launches
Kroger Unveils a Variety of Elevated Options for its Private Label
Political Campaign Game Maps
Fortnite Develops Freedom Town for Harris/Walz Campaign
Creative Cancer Awareness Campaigns
F Cancer Debuts the 'Pick Up Your Poop' Campaign
Second-Screen Watch Parties
The E.L.F. TIME Show Was Made to Run Parallel to the Big Game
Retailer Music Festival Partnerships
7-Eleven and Live Nation Have Partnered for Festival Season
Anxiety-Alleviating Election Campaigns
The Election Escape Powered by Sensible Weather is Clever
Web Browser-Focused Rebate Programs
Shift is Launching the Toggle Tax Rebate Program
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
QSR Voting Promotions
The Shake Shack Showdown Will Offer Patrons Free Food
Military-Inspired Outdoor Fashion
N.Hoolywood Releases the Test Product Exchange Service
Reimagined Story-Driven Campaigns
Visa Presented its 'Typewriter' Campaign at the 2025 Oscars
Expanded Technology Marketplaces
Best Buy Has Plans to Launch a New Third-Party Marketplace
Customer-Exclusive Brand Trips
Cocokind is Hosting a Customer Brand Trip to Napa Valley in 2025
Creatively Sponsored Art Events
Sharpie is Sponsoring the Upcoming Art Battle Event in Los Angeles
Pet-Equality Campaigns
Pet Ownership Rights Take Center Stage in Innovative Campaign
Comprehensive Apparel Brand Campaigns
Apparel Group Launches Its Expansive 'Summer-Time' Campaign
Gamified Yogurt Tube Campaigns
The Frubes Freeze ‘Em Campaign Includes a New Online Game
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
Custom Headwear Holiday Campaigns
Lids' 'It’s Personal' Campaign Brings Heart to Holiday Gifting
Sponsored Tailgating Events
The Popeyes x DoorDash Wing Truck Makes Game Day More Memorable
Holistic Skincare Branding Initiatives
Ghost Democracy Debuts a Partnership Program and New Collab
Consumer Review Platforms
Discover Real Brand Experiences with DapplePot’s Community Insights
Feel-Good Financial Campaigns
Ally Financial's Banksgiving Supports Customers in Need with Funds
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
New Year-Inspired Travel Campaigns
Trip.com Group Unveils the Lunar New Year 2025 Trends
Post-Holiday Retail Promotions
The One Stop Big Brands Low Prices Campaign is Packed with Savings
Friendship-Focused Election Campaigns
Flash Pack Has Introduced The Friendship Bus
Celebrative BIPOC Campaigns
Toyota Launches its 'You Can't Stop My Drive' Campaign
Marketing Social Advocacy Tools
Nut Tree Helps Smaller Brands Boost Their Presence
QR Code Turkey Branding
This New Butterball Branding Encourages Consumers to Engage with the Brand
Frozen Pizza-Centered Campaigns
Dr. Oetker Debuts the Frozen Pizza Publicist Campaign
Toxic-Free Election Challenges
Stonyfield Organic Addresses Both Environmental and Social Concerns
Congress Voting Insights
VoteSee Tracks Congressional Votes to Help Voters Make Informed Decisions
Appetizer-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Summer Fresh® Debuted 12 Days of Appetizer Recipes
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Music-Centric Branding Initiatives
BACARDÍ Rum Partnered with the MTV Video Music Awards
Emotionally Engaging Holiday Advertisements
Teleflora Captured Attention with The Power Of Wishes
Blockchain Affiliation Platforms
Mint A Vote Uses NFTs To Symbolize Political Party Commitment
Farmer-Celebrating Egg Branding
This New NestFresh Branding Puts Farmers in the Spotlight
Urban-Inspired Bag Campaigns
côte&ciel's Latest Editorial Campaign is Dubbed Rhythms of Transit
Housing Affordability-Focused Campaigns
The Housing Canada Coalition Runs 'End the Housing Game'
Disaster Relief-Supporting Pr Initiatives
Publicity for Good Supports Hurricane Helene Relief
Viral Political Campaign Accessories
The Viral Harris-Walz Camo Hat Appeals to Gen Z Voters
Outdoorsy Branding Initiatives
REI Co-Op Continues Its Tradition of Closing All 190 Locations
Global Destination Awards
Air Canada Vacations Launches the 'Travellers’ Top Picks Awards'
Party-Centric Quick-Commerce Campaigns
Flipkart Launches 'Everything for Every Party Animal'
Ball Game-Promoting Urban Initiatives
London Sport and Saatchi & Saatchi Run 'More Ball Games'
Global Election Trackers
World Election Map Updates Users with Global Election Dates and Details
Pop Culture Presidency Campaigns
Kamala Harris Adopts Charli XCX's 'Brat' Trend for Her Campaign
Streetstyle Flavor Campaigns
Old El Paso's Turn It Up Entices Gen Z to Try Its Street Vibes Range
Empowering Consumer-Centric Campaigns
Which? Launches a Festive Campaign to Empower Shoppers
AI-Powered Lobbying Tools
Resistbot AI Sends Letters to Officials on Any Political Issue
Elevated Sports-Betting Experiences
FanDuel Debuts New Features in Time for March Madness Season
Complimentary Election Day Donuts
This Krispy Kreme Election Day Promotion Offers Free Donuts
Election Insights Tools
Polymarket Election Forecast Delivers Real-Time Election Predictions
Expansive Electoral Candy Ranges
The Nassau Candy Election Collection Now Includes Kamala Harris
Consumer Values-Based Audiences
Givsly Debuts Values-Based Audiences to Streamline Marketing
Albertan Free Pizza Campaigns
Pizza 73 Launches the P73 Party to Drive Engagement with Free Pizza
Empowering Trader-Focused Campaigns
Vantage Markets Debuts New Phase of Reborn a Trader
Digital Diversified Beverage Programs
Diverse Powered Brands Provides Online Operations Solutions
Engagement-Enhancing Election Tools
The Dallas Morning News is Launching Two Election Initiatives
Community Cohesion-Promoting Grocery Campaigns
EDEKA Provides Insights of Neighborhood Relations