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
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Election Night Survival Kits
BABE Wine Launched the Election Night Survival Kit
47
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
24
Authentic COVID-Specific Content Series
PandemicTalks is Launched to Fight COVID-19 Misconceptions
23
Non-Profit Voter-Feeding Initiatives
Feed the Polls is Giving Free Meals to Voters on Election Day
22
Election-Inspired Vodka Spirits
'Election Flavored Vodka' is a Limited, American-Made Spirit
21
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
10
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
2
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
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
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
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
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
Voting-Themed Fashion Ads
Reformation's 'You've Got the Power' Campaign Stars Monica Lewinsky
Uplifting Social Media Campaigns
Optimism Your Feed Helps Social Media Users Retrain the Algorithm
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
Coca-Cola Launched a Street Photography Campaign in Norway
Promotional Game-Themed Collabs
Microsoft Partnered with Several CPG Brands to Offer Xbox Rewards
Illustrative 420 Campaigns
Vizie Unveils His Latest Work for Grassroots' 420 Campaign
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
adidas Originals Introduces the 1000 Back Campaign
Inclusive Beauty Campaigns
The e.l.f. 'Judge Beauty' Campaign Will be Featured at Super Bowl 2024
Eyewear Eclipse Campaigns
The Warby Parker Solar Eclipse Promotion Offers Free Glasses
Cinematic New Year Campaigns
Prada Releases Its High-Fashion Campaign for Chinese New Year
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Gamer-Centric Fast Food Campaigns
Burger King's Gaming Campaign to Rewards “Burger-to-King” Goals
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
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
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Nature-Reconnecting Outdoor Campaigns
Mammut Encouraged People to Reconnect with Nature
Multichannel Retail Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' 'Happy Lolidays' Campaign is Engaging
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Updated Sports Retail Strategies
Decathlon Announced Its New Purpose and Business Strategy
Mindful Athletic Brand Initiatives
Nike's 'Wellness Collective' Promotes 5 Key Wellness Pillars
Hydrating Outdoor Billboards
Gatorade's BPM Pay Panels Replenish Urban Athletees on the Go
Food-Inspired Interactive Booths
The Nourishing a Better Planet Sustainability Program Debuted
AI-Powered Cultural Trend Tools
Huge's Culture Decoder Uses AI to Understand Cultural Trends
Soda Logo Rebranding Campaigns
Pepsi's New Logo Goes Across the Globe with a Bright Light Show
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Active Lifestyle-Supporting Campaigns
Kellogg's® Vector® Launches the Become Your Player Campaign
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
Music Ticketing Campaigns
Coors Light Introduces 'Fix Tixflation' for Music Entertainment
Refreshed Retail Initiatives
Target is Improving its Customer Experience Journey in 2024
Adventurous Roadtrip Retail Campaigns
The Pilot Flying J 'See You Out Here' Campaign is Relatable
Movement-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
The Bottega Veneta's Going Places Features Going Places
Pollution-Removing Murals
This Campaign Sucks by Dentsu Brings Awareness to London's Air Quality
Hands-Free Driving Campaigns
Ford UK's Social Campaign Shares Merch for the "Passenger Princess"
Neighborhood-Inspired Campaigns
Kotn's F/W 2024 Collection is Released with a Witty Short-Film
Gen Z-Focused Coachella Campaigns
Pinterest Partners With Coachella to Connect With Gen Z
Confetti-Filled Snacking Commercials
Frito-Lay Launches the Taste of Super Bowl Campaign
Supersized Delivery Sweepstakes
DoorDash's Big Game Ad Shares Stuff from All the Ads with a Winner
Epic Rapper-Backed Soda Campaigns
PEPSI Launched its 'Make Your Gameday Epic' Campaign
Expansive Easter Product Ranges
The Mars Wrigley Easter 2024 Range Has Eight New Products
Re-Imagined Furniture Identities
Herman Miller's 2024 Brand Refresh is Vibrant and Functional
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
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
Comfort-Focused Footwear Ads
The ALDO Spring 2024 Campaign Highlights Its Pillow Walk Technology
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
Color Infusion Paint Campaigns
vitaminwater's Paint Your Rent Brightens Lives & Living Spaces
Festive Advent Campaigns
Cadbury's 24 Out-of-Home Ads Represent the Countdown to Christmas
Gen Z Voter Engagement Initiatives
Yuzu's Asian American Youth Election Campaign Features Boba
Footballer-Backed Global Campaigns
Pepsi Unveils the 'Where There's a Ball There's a Way' Campaign
Connected Beer Jerseys
Miller Lite's Running of the Beer Ads Turns Fans into Walking Billboards
Interactive Beer Giveaways
Dos Equis and Drew Brees Offer Free Beers Tied to Football Strategies
Extraterrestrial Influencer Campaigns
MoonPie's Alien Acquisition Shares Ads for Extraterrestrials
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
Sharpie® Launches the World is Your Canvas Tour
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Mid-20th-Century Holiday Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveiled its 'Gifts of Delight' Campaign
Supportive Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Has Unveiled Its 2024 Back-to-School Campaign
Beer-Branded Fashion Capsules
805 Beer Has Unveiled Its Latest Spring 2024 Fashion Capsule
Informative Election Games
Roblox and the BBC Debut a New In-Game Experience Ahead of the Election
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
Emoji-Inspired Beer Campaigns
Corona's Emojiless Pledge Fights Digitization & Celebrates Reality
Motivational Breakfast Ccampaigns
Quaker Canada Introduces '100 Reasons to Rise'
Social Media Political-Content Limitations
Meta is Reducing Political Content Recommendations
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Influencer-Focused Social Platforms
Later Launches an AI-Powered Social Listening Tool
Travel-inspired Brand Campaigns
Michelin Launches the On the Road and Beyond! Campaign
Social Soda Mixer Campaigns
Level Up With 7UP Inspires Gen Z and Millennial Consumers
Play-Inspired Global Holiday Campaigns
Toys"R"Us Has Introduced a New Global Holiday, Play Day
Influencer Snack Bar Campaigns
Nature Valley Launches a Social-Oriented Digital Marketing Campaign
Political Campaign Game Maps
Fortnite Develops Freedom Town for Harris/Walz Campaign
Artistic Libation Campaigns
The Madrí Excepcional 'Paint Your Pint' Competition Challenges Fans
Video Game Refreshment Campaigns
The Suntory x Super Mario Campaign is Playful
Fully Recycled Olympic Wear
Ralph Lauren Unveiled Team USA Uniforms Featuring 100% Recycled Polos
Web Browser-Focused Rebate Programs
Shift is Launching the Toggle Tax Rebate Program
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Anxiety-Alleviating Election Campaigns
The Election Escape Powered by Sensible Weather is Clever
Creatively Sponsored Art Events
Sharpie is Sponsoring the Upcoming Art Battle Event in Los Angeles
Comprehensive Apparel Brand Campaigns
Apparel Group Launches Its Expansive 'Summer-Time' Campaign
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
Gamified Yogurt Tube Campaigns
The Frubes Freeze ‘Em Campaign Includes a New Online Game
Sponsored Tailgating Events
The Popeyes x DoorDash Wing Truck Makes Game Day More Memorable
AI-Powered Marketing Solutions
BrandPilot AI Unveils a New Marketing Campaign Management App
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Social Justice Desert Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's 'Make Some Motherchunkin' Change' Campaign Debuted
Gen Z Basketball Campaigns
Rivalry Unites with Basketball Forever for a Gen Z-Focused NBA Campaign
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
Inclusive Voting Campaigns
The Body Shop Worked with Apathy is Boring to Improve Voter Turnout
Creativity-Celebrating Week-Long Campaigns
Crayola Education Will Kick Off Crayola Creativity Week
Social Media Forecasting Tools
WGSN TikTok Analytics Harness Data, Insights and More
Friendship-Focused Election Campaigns
Flash Pack Has Introduced The Friendship Bus
Marketing Social Advocacy Tools
Nut Tree Helps Smaller Brands Boost Their Presence
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
QR Code Turkey Branding
This New Butterball Branding Encourages Consumers to Engage with the Brand
Diversity-Promoting Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Cosmetics Releases a Thought-Provoking Message
Presidential Election Candy Collections
Nassau Candy AmuseMints Election Collection is Patriotic
Toxic-Free Election Challenges
Stonyfield Organic Addresses Both Environmental and Social Concerns
Disaster Relief-Supporting Pr Initiatives
Publicity for Good Supports Hurricane Helene Relief
Dynamic Auto Marketing Campaigns
Hyundai Promotes Its Electrical Vehicle Line-up
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Ice Cream-Inspired Superbowl Campaigns
Häagen-Dazs Aims to Connect with Younger Consumers
Music-Centric Branding Initiatives
BACARDÍ Rum Partnered with the MTV Video Music Awards
Voting-Encouraging Ice Cream Promotions
Ben & Jerry's Ran the Red Pencils for Pints Initative
Farmer-Celebrating Egg Branding
This New NestFresh Branding Puts Farmers in the Spotlight
Limited Political Social Medias
Meta's 'Threads' Allows Users to Limit Political Content Shown
Revitalized Pasta Packaging Designs
MarketPlace Branding Has Revitalized the Ronzoni Pasta Brand
Complimentary Election Day Donuts
This Krispy Kreme Election Day Promotion Offers Free Donuts
Dispensary-Friendly Voting Campaigns
Curaleaf Introduced Its 'Toke the Vote' Campaign
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
Vote-Encouraging Coin Campaigns
The Community Creates the Limited Electoral Coins
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
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Expansive Electoral Candy Ranges
The Nassau Candy Election Collection Now Includes Kamala Harris
Empowering Consumer-Centric Campaigns
Which? Launches a Festive Campaign to Empower Shoppers
Streaming Music Pack Promotions
Rustlers Debuts a New Boost Your Burger Initiative with Spotify
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space
Empowering Trader-Focused Campaigns
Vantage Markets Debuts New Phase of Reborn a Trader
Plant-Based Coffee Campaigns
Minor Figures Launches the 'Dairy Disloyalty' Awareness Campaign
Digital Diversified Beverage Programs
Diverse Powered Brands Provides Online Operations Solutions
Celebrity-Fronted Marketplace Campaigns
AliExpress Announces David Beckham as Global Ambassador
New Year Sandwich Promotions
This Urban Eat On-Pack Promo Offers Hundreds of Prizes Up for Grabs
Branding Trivia Games
Decode the Identity is a Playful Homage to Iconic Brands
Engagement-Enhancing Election Tools
The Dallas Morning News is Launching Two Election Initiatives
Community Cohesion-Promoting Grocery Campaigns
EDEKA Provides Insights of Neighborhood Relations