These November 2016 political trends range from election day cookie giveaways to presidential candidate portraits that show a political figure's more approachable and relatable side.
With the US presidential election just days away, artists, major brands and everyday citizens are all sharing their political views in ways that are not only captivating but also viral. When looking at the month's most relevant branded content, standouts include North of Brooklyn's 'Give Canada the Vote' campaign which lets Toronto-based pizza lovers share their political views while indulging in themed pies.
Other notable examples include Budweiser's presidential debate-themed brand activation that featured a mix of candidate-inspired brews and a parade with horses that was hosted at Washington University in St. Louis.
Additional November 2016 political trends include more subtle nods to the election like presidential potato chip packaging, food trucks and even themed restaurant menu items.
Top 20 Political Trends in November
From Election Cookie Giveaways to Presidential Candidate Art:
Jana Pijak — Nov 26, 2016 — Pop Culture
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Architectural Barrier Walls
'Prison-Wal' Turns a Controversial Idea into a Celebration of Mexico
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Political Food Trucks
An Oregon Food Truck Sells Baloney Sandwiches That Fact Check Trump Comments
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Emotive Politician Photography
These Hillary Clinton Portraits Were Taken On The Campaign Trail
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Atypical Policitical Posters
Peculiar Anti-Trump Posters Have Popped Up On Bus Shelters in NYC
16
Canadian Pizza Elections
North of Brooklyn Pizzeria is Letting Canadians Vote via Pizza Proxies
15
Election Candidate Desserts
These Ample Hills Flavored Ice Creams are Presidentially Delicious
14
Political Bus Ads
This Anti-Trump Bus Ad in Denmark Encourages Americans Abroad to Vote
13
Political Presidential Chatbots
'DeepDrumpf' is a Chatbot that is Trained on Trump's Own Words
12
Social Media Political Endorsements
'Facebook Endorsements' Lets Users Officially Show Support
11
Political Chip Packaging
Doritos' Branding Has Been Redesigned for Its 'Rock the Vote' Campaign
10
Presidential Candidate Milkshakes
The Diner's New 'Freakshakes' are Inspired by the 2016 Election
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Presidential Brand Activations
Budweiser Marked the Recent Presidential Debate with Beer & Horses
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Election Day Cookie Giveaways
Great American Cookies is Giving Away Free Cookies to Those Who Vote
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Presidential Swiping Apps
Tinder Brings Back 'Swipe the Vote' to Let Users Swipe on Issues
6
Anonymous News Aggregators
'The Daily Mixer' Removes Bias by Hiding the Sources for News Articles
5
Political Art Exhibitions
Cali Thornhill Dewitt's '29 Flags' References Contemporary US History
4
Conceptual Conservative Media Sites
TRMP.NEWS is an Imaginary Site for Donald Trump's Media Outlet
3
Politically Accurate Football Games
'Football Manager 2017' Will Include the Effects of Brexit
2
Subversive Social Media Donations
The Troll Trump Bot Donates to Clinton for Every Trump Tweet
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Political Video Spoofs
Funny or Die Revives Terry Tate to Weigh in on the 2016 Election
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Traditional Winter Cafe Menus
The 2024 Tim Hortons Holiday Menu Launches November 6
Multisensory French Fry Pop-Ups
The McCain Happy Frydays Café Shares an Over-the-Top Menu
Food-Inspired Candle Collections
The Campbell's® Releases Its Report Alongside Cheeky Candles
Halloween-Inspired Pretzel Campaigns
Snyder’s of Hanover Debuts the 'Pretzelface' Campaign
Festive French Fry Events
McCain is Opening the Doors to the World’s First French Fry House
Voter Activation Ice Creams
Ben & Jerry's Churn Out the Vote Flavor Fights for Democracy
Beer-Pouring Party Billboards
JUBEL Made a Billboard That Pours Pints Invites People in to Party
Voting-Themed Fashion Ads
Reformation's 'You've Got the Power' Campaign Stars Monica Lewinsky
Thematic Super-Villain-Inspired Makeup Campaigns
NYX Launches the 'Who Stole Halloween?' Campaign
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
Coca-Cola Launched a Street Photography Campaign in Norway
Illustrative 420 Campaigns
Vizie Unveils His Latest Work for Grassroots' 420 Campaign
AI-Generated Soup Can Art
The Campbell’s 'pAIntings' Initiative is Inspired by Artistic Greats
Eyewear Eclipse Campaigns
The Warby Parker Solar Eclipse Promotion Offers Free Glasses
Fridge-Decorating Social Trends
Bed Bath & Beyond Participated in 'Fridgescaping' Trend
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Free Pizza Promotions
Boston Pizza Committed to Free Pizzas If the Edmonton Hockey Team Wins
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Cookie Nacho Kits
Nestlé Toll House's Virally Inspired Cookie Nachos are Customizable
QSR Brand Holiday Ornaments
The 2024 Shake Shack Holiday Merch Collection Just Dropped
Halloween-Inspired Snacks
Mars Has Released Its Halloween Lineup, Which Includes Seven Products
Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
Chips Ahoy! Pop-Up to Serve Free Ice Cream in NYC
Pizza-Themed Nail Art Kits
Domino's and Olive & June Dropped the Emergency Pizza Mani Kit
Festive QSR Drinkware
Starbucks Canada Unveiled its 2024 Holiday Drinkware and Beverage Offer
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Athletic Nail Polish Ambassadors
Sally Hansen and Jared McCain Partnered to Embrace Individuality
Grocery-Themed Holiday Cosmetics
Benefit Cosmetics Presents the Playful Benemart Collection
Vintage-Inspired Eclipse Posters
NASA Introduces a Series of Solar Eclipse Poster Designs
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
Elf-Themed Baked Product Lines
Pillsbury’s Funfetti Debuts Products for the 2024 Holiday Season
AI-Powered Cultural Trend Tools
Huge's Culture Decoder Uses AI to Understand Cultural Trends
Cross-Category Refreshment Campaigns
Sprite and Pringles Hot Have Teamed Up for a New Campaign
Active Lifestyle-Supporting Campaigns
Kellogg's® Vector® Launches the Become Your Player Campaign
Eclipse-Themed Cookie Donuts
Krispy Kreme Previews a New Donut Inspired by the Total Solar Eclipse
Mindful-Shopping Campaigns
The Ordinary’s 'Slovember' Campaign Promotes Intentional Shopping
Exclusive Social Shopping Snacks
Like Air is Launching Limited-Time Flavors on TikTok Shop
Neighborhood-Inspired Campaigns
Kotn's F/W 2024 Collection is Released with a Witty Short-Film
Festive Candy Gifting Ranges
Mars 2024 Holiday Gift Guide Includes a Variety of Tasty Treats
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
Kindness-Themed Donut Promotions
This Krispy Kreme World Kindness Day Promotion Offers Free Donuts
Dog-Focused QSR Campaigns
The Hot Dog on a Stick Dog Days of Summer Campaign Treats Pooches
Fall-Ready Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Launched Its Interactive Better in Baggy Denim Campaign
Nostalgic Snack Ranges
Munchies Returns to Canada After a 20-Year Hiatus
Mental Health Snack Initiatives
Pringles Relaunched a QR Design for Exclusive Movember Tubes
Celebratory Convenience Market Menus
7-Eleven, Inc. Launches an Array of New Food Items and Deals
Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events
Michaels Has Launched Its 100 Days to Halloween Campaign
Color Infusion Paint Campaigns
vitaminwater's Paint Your Rent Brightens Lives & Living Spaces
Food-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Kroger’s 2024 Holiday Campaign Celebrates Food and Connection
Gen Z Voter Engagement Initiatives
Yuzu's Asian American Youth Election Campaign Features Boba
Festive Advent Campaigns
Cadbury's 24 Out-of-Home Ads Represent the Countdown to Christmas
Festively Elevated Chocolate Treats
The Hershey Company Seasonal Treats Come a Variety of Options
Interactive Beer Giveaways
Dos Equis and Drew Brees Offer Free Beers Tied to Football Strategies
Youth-Focused Pizza Launches
Domino's Pizza Relaunches its Gen Z-Focused Emergency Pizza Promotion
Whimsical Candle Christmas Campaigns
The Yankee Candle 'Make it More Magical' Campaign is Festive
Vegas-Inspired Dining Experiences
Tost by Tostitos is an Exclusive Super Bowl Pop-Up
Fashion Lifestyle Pop-Up Events
Sundae School Hosts Their First Pop-Up in London
Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
Sharpie® Launches the World is Your Canvas Tour
Gen Z Breakfast Campaigns
'Start the Day the Totino’s Way' Targets Teens Who Skip Morning Meals
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
Family-Honoring Festive Campaigns
JD Celebrates all Forms of Family in 2024 Xmas Family Campaign
Beer Brand-Supported Fashion Shows
Fashion Art Toronto Has Partnered with Kronenbourg 1664
Social Media Fridge-Decorating Trends
Lynzi Judish Released Several Viral 'Fridgescaping' Videos
Donut Inspired Ad Campaigns
Dunkin' Donuts New Ad Campaign is Called Dunkin'Terns
Children's Food-Insecurity Campaigns
Subway's Never Miss A Lunch Campaign Is Set to Relaunch
Informative Election Games
Roblox and the BBC Debut a New In-Game Experience Ahead of the Election
Toaster Pastry Costumes
Pop-Tarts' Mascot Costume Turns Fans into the Brand Mascot for Halloween
Visual Museum Campaigns
MoMA’s New Museum Campaign Transforms NYC into an Art Lover’s Paradise
Celestial Cookie-Topped Donuts
The Krispy Kreme Total Solar Eclipse Doughnut is Celebratory
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
Social Media Political-Content Limitations
Meta is Reducing Political Content Recommendations
Autumnal Private Label Treats
These New Kroger Private Selection Products are Arriving for Fall
Cookie-Twisting Commercials
The OREO Super Bowl 2024 Spot Revisits Pivotal Moments in History
Political Campaign Game Maps
Fortnite Develops Freedom Town for Harris/Walz Campaign
Dispensary-Friendly Voting Campaigns
Curaleaf Introduced Its 'Toke the Vote' Campaign
Seasonal Bundt Cakes
Nothing Bundt Cakes Unveiled its Tastes of Autumn Collection
Artistic Libation Campaigns
The Madrí Excepcional 'Paint Your Pint' Competition Challenges Fans
Video Game Refreshment Campaigns
The Suntory x Super Mario Campaign is Playful
Early Decorating Campaigns
HomeGoods' Deck the Everything Day Starts the Holiday Season Early
Anxiety-Alleviating Election Campaigns
The Election Escape Powered by Sensible Weather is Clever
Seasonal Soda Ads
Olipop's Christmas Ad Challenges Big Soda
Decadent Autumnal Treats
Paris Baguette Debuts a New Fall-Inspired Menu
Seasonal Timeless Snack Lines
Hostess Boasts a Selection of Seasonal Snacks This Fall
Global Holiday Campaigns
David Beckham Stars in SharkNinja's 'Ninja the Holidays' Campaign
Motivational Takeaway Cups
Tim Hortons Created Five Limited-Edition National Coffee Day Cups
Creatively Sponsored Art Events
Sharpie is Sponsoring the Upcoming Art Battle Event in Los Angeles
Festive Halloween-Themed Donuts
The Duck Donuts Spooky Box Includes Four Delicious Donut Options
Beef-Centered Thanksgiving Menus
Pre Brands' Flip the Bird Challenges Seasonal Dining Traditions
Sponsored Tailgating Events
The Popeyes x DoorDash Wing Truck Makes Game Day More Memorable
QSR-Themed Christmas Ornaments
The Shake Shack Holiday Merch Collection is a First from the Brand
Social Justice Desert Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's 'Make Some Motherchunkin' Change' Campaign Debuted
Global Soccer Partnerships
Lay's Announced as the Official Sponsor of FIFA World Cup 2026
Super Bowl-Themed Doughnuts
Pinkbox is Selling Big Game Doughnuts for the Super Bowl
Inclusive Voting Campaigns
The Body Shop Worked with Apathy is Boring to Improve Voter Turnout
Marketing Social Advocacy Tools
Nut Tree Helps Smaller Brands Boost Their Presence
Seasonal QSR Breakfast Menus
Dunkin' Showcases its Iconic Seasonal Menu Ahead of the Holidays
Sports Fan Advent Calendars
The Countdown to Chill Calendar Aligns with College Basketball Season
Grand American Tours
Natural Light Beer Launches American EuroTrip Sweepstakes
Taco-Based Reward Promotions
Taco John’s Marked National Taco Day This Year
Presidential Election Candy Collections
Nassau Candy AmuseMints Election Collection is Patriotic
Toxic-Free Election Challenges
Stonyfield Organic Addresses Both Environmental and Social Concerns
Snacking Mishap Campaigns
The Other Hand by Cheetos Shows Snackers Who Refuse to Put the Bag Down
Friendship-Focused Election Campaigns
Flash Pack Has Introduced The Friendship Bus
Voting Day Rideshare Deals
Lyft Rolls Out Its Most Extensive Voting Initiative to Date
Food Holiday Calendars
Food Holidays is Celebrating National Days for Foodies
Munchies-Themed Holiday Promotions
Cheba Hut Nugsgiving Celebrates the Brand's Sandwiches
Post-Football Holidays
Drumstick is Petitioning for #DrumstickMonday After the Big Game
Frozen Pizza-Centered Campaigns
Dr. Oetker Debuts the Frozen Pizza Publicist Campaign
Voting-Encouraging Ice Cream Promotions
Ben & Jerry's Ran the Red Pencils for Pints Initative
Doughnut Day Beverage Promotions
Dunkin' Celebrates National Doughnut Day with a New Promotion
Promotional Pizza Roll Deliveries
Totino’s Pizza Rolls Can Be Ordered on Super Bowl Sunday
Limited Political Social Medias
Meta's 'Threads' Allows Users to Limit Political Content Shown
Patriotic Doughnuts Lineups
Pinkbox Doughnuts Created a Deidcated Memorial Day Lineup
Spiced Pumpkin Pie Cookies
Potbelly is Adding a New Pumpkin Pie Cookie This Fall
Cannabis-Friendly Pizza Promotions
&pizza Introduced a Series of Themed Deals for 4/20
Viral Political Campaign Accessories
The Viral Harris-Walz Camo Hat Appeals to Gen Z Voters
Pie-Inspired Donut Ranges
The Krispy Kreme Thanksgiving Pies Doughnut Collection Has Four Treats
Brand-Aligned Graphics
Bento Highlights Lets Users Craft Polished, Professional-Looking Graphics
Comedic Groundhog Day Campaigns
Lay's Flavor for Days Campaign Taps into Groundhog Day
Festival Season Snack Campaigns
KP Snacks and Live Nation Partnered for a New Popchips Campaign
Custom Headwear Holiday Campaigns
Lids' 'It’s Personal' Campaign Brings Heart to Holiday Gifting
Vote-Encouraging Coin Campaigns
The Community Creates the Limited Electoral Coins
Expansive Seasonal Bakery Ranges
The Country Choice Festive Range Has Five Options
Pop Culture Presidency Campaigns
Kamala Harris Adopts Charli XCX's 'Brat' Trend for Her Campaign
Autumnal Thanksgiving Donut Ranges
The Pinkbox Doughnuts Thanksgiving Treats Come in Eight Options
Curated Autumnal Retailer Collections
ALDI Finds for September Help Shoppers Kick Off Fall
Thanksgiving-Themed Cake Collections
TOUS les JOURS Just Debuted Its Give Thanks Collection
Expansive Electoral Candy Ranges
The Nassau Candy Election Collection Now Includes Kamala Harris
Seasonal Artisan-Crafted Baked Goods
These Lexington Bakes Seasonal Products Come in Four Recipes
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space
Plant-Based Coffee Campaigns
Minor Figures Launches the 'Dairy Disloyalty' Awareness Campaign
Fall Fashion Giveaways
Tradlands is Giving Away $200 to Friends to Up their Fall Fashion
Military-Honoring Pie Promotions
Polly's Pies 'Pie for the People' Campaign Celebrates Soldiers
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
Engagement-Enhancing Election Tools
The Dallas Morning News is Launching Two Election Initiatives
Autumnal Cinnamon Bun Doughnuts
Pinkbox Doughnuts Has a New Pumpkin Roll Doughnut This Month