This micro marketing trend report features the top marketing trends and advertisements in the first three months of 2009. The report is a crowd-filtered ranking based on TrendHunter.com monthly traffic (several million monthly views) and our marketing trend database, which now has more than 2,340 marketing trends.
If you are looking for professional marketing trend research and trend clusters, check out our 2009 Trend Reports.
Implications - The success a product is capable of generating often depends on the ways in which it is marketed and promoted to the public. Businesses and companies will benefit by tracking the effectiveness of previous marketing methods because it will equip them with crucial information pertaining to the preferences of consumers. A well-informed company will have an advantage over those who do not.
Top 50 Marketing Trends and Ads in Q1 2009

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Blonde Beehive Hairstyles
Guess Spring 2009 Campaign Brings Back 1960s Fashion

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Discotastic Male Underwear
These Limited-Edition Undies Let You Rock Gold Like an Olympian
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Creating Buzz on Low Budgets
10 Clever Examples of Cheap Guerrilla Marketing
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Greaser Hairstyles for Women
MaxMara SS09 Campaign Channels John Travolta in Grease
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‘300'-Inspired Underwear Calendars
Spartan Warriors Promote ‘Macho' Undies
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High-Profile Spokesdogs
Despite Buzz Over Portuguese Water Dog, Milk-Bone Picks Great Dane
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Brainy Beauty Pageants
Nuclear Energy Hotties Enter Russia's "Miss Atom" Contest
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Passionate Accessories Ads
Sizzling Guess Accessories & Watches Fall & Spring 09 Campaigns
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Beach Romance Ads
Sizzling Seaside Fun in Armani Exchange S/S ‘09
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Breakable Packages
MoevereJean Underwear Encourage You to ‘Break The Rules'
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Guerrilla Adbusting
Street Artists FTW-Crew Add Photoshop Toolbox to Subway Ads
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Human Vending Machines
Kit Kat's Man-Powered Promo at London Victoria
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26 Awesome T-Shirts for SxSW CEOs
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Colorful Male Fashion
Matinique Blue Goes For The Rainbow in Spring 09
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19 Coca-Cola Innovations
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Bromance Fashion Ads
Armani Jeans F/W 08-09 Shows Physical Male Bonding
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Turning Athletes into Smurfs
Nike ‘V is for Victory' Campaign
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Visually Disturbing PSAs
Juvenile Protective Association Ads Show Effect of Verbal Abuse
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Overexposed Fashion Ads
Super-Sunny Calvin Klein Spring ‘09 Campaign
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Earthwide Eco Statements
829 Landmarks Around the World Switch Off Power for Earth Hour 2009
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Starbucks on the Runway
Dsquared Fall 2009 Show Had Runways Clinging to Branded Cups
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Floating Signs
Sky Clutter Advertisements That Have No Visible Means of Support
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Ad Longevity Through Humor
Hilarious Marketing Photos Still Make Us Laugh Years Later
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Controversial Criminal Ad Campaigns
'Thelma & Louise' Relish Ad Promotes Violence Against Women?
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Pocket-Sized Netbooks
Sneak Peek at ‘Pocket Yoga' Inspires Some Serious Lenovo Lust
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Optical Illusion Sportsvertising
Mammoth Mountain Ski Uses Bill(snow)boarding For Attention
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Clever Adtography
Ken Anderson's Amusing Photographic Campaigns
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Vintage Badvertising
Hilarious Dated Slogans to Inspire Contemporary Mad Men
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Punk Hello Kitty Couture
Fashion Designer Couture To Promote MAC Hello Kitty Cosmetics
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Celebrating High School Stereotypes
2009 Standard Staff Calendar
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Parodying The Financial Crisis
Bianco Footwear Have a Stimulus Package of Their Own
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Incredible CGI Cyborgs
“Terminator Salvation” Design Art Released
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Virtual Photography
Photo Retouching Reaches New Heights Thanks to Electric Art
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Extreme Handbag Photography
James Piatt's Pursuaders and Peace Keepers
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Copycat Fragrances
‘Twilight' Perfume in ‘Nina' Look-a-Like Bottle
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Obama Ice Cream
Russia's Duet Ice-Cream Ad Features Cartoon Obama and Tons of Rainbows
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Brunette vs. Blonde Fashion Ads
Daria Werbowy Goes for Both in Roberto Cavalli S/S '09
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Girl-On-Girl Supermodel Ads
Longchamp Campaign Evokes Lesbianism (UPDATE)
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Windblown Shockvertising
Pretty Fast Delivery Makes Ugly Pictures But A Great Point
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Selling Cars with Drag Queens
Renault Twingo Cross-Dressing Commercial
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One-Second Ads
2009 Super Bowl Commercials Will Include Minimercial From Miller High Life
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Accessory Overload Editorials
Vogue Paris Says More is Better in ‘La Veste'
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Detached and Distant Ad Campaigns
Is Kate Moss Bored with Justin Gaston?
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Masterful Retail Photography
Erwin Olaf's Stellar Artistic Product Placement Work
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Salacious Internet Ads
Internetics Say Web is Better Than Girfriend, Sex & Heaven
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3-D Super Bowl Commercials
Pepsi & DreamWorks Hope You Have Your Glasses Handy
Related Ideas
AI-Generated Fashion Campaigns
Mango Debuted Its First AI Campaign for Its New Teen Line
Curated Back-To-School Campaigns
JD Debuts the New Start Fresh Back-To-School Campaign
AI-Generated Ketchup Ads
Heinz Designed an Advertisement Using the Slogan 'It has to be Heinz'
Audience Demand Insights
Orange AI Extracts Insights from Audience Feedback in One Minute
Reimagined Smartphone Campaigns
The 'Pixel In The Clutch' Campaign Highlights AI Phone Features
AI-Lead Car Ads
Ford Launched an AI Campaign Dubbed 'Be Surreal, Be Ford'
Mens Underwear Campaigns
David Beckham Stars in the News BOSS ONE Bodywear Campaign
AI-Powered Creative Marketing Tools
RYA x Qrious Insight Partner for Ad Campaign Generation
AI Resource Hubs
Must Have AI Helps Discover Top AI Tools for Marketing, Productivity & More
Autonomous Micro Markets
Micromart Features Digital Price Tags & AI Product Recognition Sensors
GenAI Shopping Assistants
Shopping Muse Supports Michael Kors US Website Visitors
90's Archival Footwear Pop-Ups
Dr. Martens Hosted a 'Buzz Bus' in NYC
AI-Powered Ecommerce Technologies
Hugo Boss Launches a New AI-Powered Product Content Feature
AI-Powered Advertiser Campaigns
Instacart Utilizes its Automation Tools for Universal Campaigns
Groundbreaking AR Posters
Wall's Out-of-Home Ads Make AR Experiences Unmissable with WinDOOH Tech
Modern Newsstand Skincare Pop-Ups
Neutrogena x AIRE Health Hosted a Thematic Event
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
Influencer-Inspired Ads
Tomcat's Ad Shows an Influencer Mouse with a Fatal Unboxing Twist
Versatile Hot Honey Campaigns
Mike's Hot Honey Launches the 'You'll Love It with Mike's' Campaign
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Personalized In-Flight Ads
United Airlines Kinective Media Offers Curated Travel
QSR Menu Billboard Campaigns
Burger King Shows Real Burger Sizes with Real Size Campaigns
Social Media Analysis Tools
AI Share Of Voice Calculator Tracks Brand Visibility and Competitors
Individuality-Focused Brand Campaigns
Adidas Originals' New Campaign Champions Timeless Classics
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
AI-Generated Holiday Soda Ads
The Coca-Cola Holidays Are Coming Ad Has Been Updated with AI
SEO Optimization Tools
'Positional' Enhances Search Visibility and Content Performance
AI-Enhanced Digital Marketing Tools
Alison.ai Offers a Modern Solution for Marketing Professionals
AI-Assisted Business Ads
Google Workspace's 50 States, 50 Stories Shares Small Businesses Using AI
New Years Specific Campaigns
Dove’s Unready for Anything Campaign Celebrates End-of-Night Rituals
Cheeky Coffee Ads
Starbucks' New Ads Celebrate Personal Connections Through a Modern Twist
Dynamic Basketball-Informed Marketing Campaigns
March Madness' New Campaign Features NCAA Athletes
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Digital Staredown Games
Modern Human Habits Inspired TWIX's Second Screen Staredown
AI-Powered Influencer Marketing Tools
Logie AI Launches the AI Agent Army to Meet Current Demand
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
AI-Enhanced Marketing Automation Platforms
Aurora Mobile's EngageLab Improves Customer Outreach
Festive Advent Campaigns
Cadbury's 24 Out-of-Home Ads Represent the Countdown to Christmas
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
New Year-Inspired Fashion Collections
Alexander McQueen Launched a 2025 Lunar New Year Campaign
AI-Powered Search Tools
Industry Experts Debut the AI-Powered Search and a New Online Community
Cultural Power Assessment Tools
M+C Saatchi Group's Cultural Power Index Uses AI for Brand Growth
Shoppable CPG Ads
Instacart-Powered Shoppable Video Ads are Coming to YouTube
Marketing Creation Design Tools
Adobe Presents the New Express for Enterprise Tool
Social Media Analytics Tool
Track and Improve Social Media Growth with Hivehubai’s Analytics Tools
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Hyper-Targeted Shoppable Posters
Glossier and Shop Launched Posters with Geo-Gated Location Tech
Spoof Cosmetics Campaigns
Milani's America’s Next Top Primer Revisits 2000 Reality TV
Banshee-Inspired Fashion Collections
McQueen’s Spring 2025 Ad Campaign Embraces Irish Folklore
Trend Prediction Services
Tagwalk Revolutionizes Fashion Forecasting with a New AI Dashboard
Empowering Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Spring 2025 Campaign Celebrates Personal Time Management
Co-Branded Custom Ads
Lexus and Universal Pictures Partner for the 'Experience OZmazing' Spot
Mid-20th-Century Holiday Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveiled its 'Gifts of Delight' Campaign
Approachable Retailer Branding Updates
The Latest Walmart Brand Refresh Reflects its Legacy
AI-Enhanced Marketing Strategies
Moz Introduces the Moz AI and New Moz API Plans at MozCon 2024
Post-Partum Meal QSR Campaigns
Burger King Captures a Special Moment with Bundles of Joy Campaign
Inspiring Food Color Reports
Oterra Color Trends 2025 Put Four Trends in the Spotlight
AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Amazon Ads Now Offers a Beta for its New AI Tools for Advertisers
AI Marketing Assistants
AMA Simplifies Marketing Tasks With Insights, Strategy, and Design Help
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Confident Fashion Rebranding Campaigns
Boohoo Launches the People Will Talk... Campaign
Email Marketing Tracking Platforms
'Mailboard' Helps Marketers Track Competitors and More
Ageism-Targeting Language Campaigns
Modern Age Has Launched the Aging Index
AI-Generated Ad Tools
X’s Grok Could Transform Marketing for Brands
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Harmony-Emphasizing 3D Advertisements
Wuliangye Debuted a Clever Ad in New York’s Times Square
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 Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
GenAI Makeup Marketing
MAC Cosmetics is Tapping into the Power of Adobe Firefly Services
Connection-Making AI-Powered Marketing Platforms
Marigold Announces Its Marigold AI Initiative
AI Advertising Tools
Deep Sync One Introduced a New Audience-Building Feature in Its Platform
Excellence-Focused Bourbon Campaigns
Maker’s Mark Launches the Perfectly Unreasonable Campaign
Current Productivity Tools
Dots Agent Streamlines How Users Consume Essential Information
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
Expanded Technology Marketplaces
Best Buy Has Plans to Launch a New Third-Party Marketplace
AI-Crafted Banking Ads
The U.S. Bank Debuts 'The Power of Us' Campaign
Geo-Targeting Store Advertisements
Tesco Recommends Ads Based on a Shopper's Location in a Store
Omnichannel Automotive Services
Automotive Mastermind has Adapted to Modern Consumer Patterns
AI Video Advertisement Generators
AdCreative.ai Showcases anAI-Powered Product Videoshoot Model
AI-Driven Consumer Goods Platforrms
Cpg Radar’s New AI-Driven Platform is Efficient
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
Fitness Ad-Managing Services
The Momence Ads Manager Promises to Streamline Marketing Processes
AI-Powered Marketing Solutions
BrandPilot AI Unveils a New Marketing Campaign Management App
QR Code Shopping Assistants
Nintendo Implemented Icecat Tech to Enhance In-Store Shopping
Sales-Focused Customer Avatars
Avatar Architect Leverages AI to Generate Audience Profiles
Hard-To-Read Health Campaigns
A Specsavers Campaign Encourages Movie-Goers to Check their Sight
Engagement-Focused Influencer Tools
Qoruz Partners with Dabur to Enhance its Influencer Campaigns
Marketing Social Advocacy Tools
Nut Tree Helps Smaller Brands Boost Their Presence
Competitor Insight Business Platforms
'RivalSense' Helps Brands Monitor Their Competitors
Custom QR Codes
QR Code AI 2.0 Creates Custom Codes with AI and Advanced Analytics
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
Social Media-Inspired Merch Ranges
The X Merch Collection Includes Two Styles
Financial Research Platforms
Quartr Streamlines Public Market Research and Investor Relations
Drone Marketing Initatives
LEGO Takes to the Sky with Drone Show and Aerial Messages
Marketing Measurement Strategies
Rockerbox Recently Launched Its Unified Measurement Playbook
Brand Discovery Platforms
SmartCustomer by Sitejabber Helps Customers Find New Favorite Brands
Dynamic Auto Marketing Campaigns
Hyundai Promotes Its Electrical Vehicle Line-up
Autonomous Marketing Tools
Skott Creates and Posts Automated Social and Blog Content Year-Round
Influencer Management Tools
Ogilvy Offers a Safety and Risk Management Tool for Marketing Brands
Real-Time Nightlife Finders
HotSpot Discovers Trending Nightlife Spots With Real-Time Insights
UAE-Based Influencer Platforms
luma is a New Influencer Marketing Program for UAE Influencers
Expansive Child Product Ranges
The Latest Target Baby Products Will Come in Many Options
Athlete-Inspired AI Brand Campaigns
AngelAi Taps a Groups of Athletes to Promote Its Ethos
Emotionally Engaging Holiday Advertisements
Teleflora Captured Attention with The Power Of Wishes
AI Marketing Blueprints
StrategyMaster AI Provides Customized Marketing Plans in 5 Minutes
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Adorably Patterned Kitchen Appliances
Marquee Brands Expands Laura Ashley Licensing Deal with VQ
Local Retail-Championing Initiatives
The 'Reps are Local Too' Initiative is a Nationwide Movement
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Advertising Demand-Side Platforms
Yahoo Launched Yahoo Creative to Help Advertisers
AI Summary Tools
Summer AI Provides Quick Blog Summaries and Connects Readers to Products
AI Product Promotion Tools
Orblitzz Increases Product Visibility Organically Using AI
Ad Inspiration Archives
Nobody Reads Ads Showcases Print and Outdoor Ads With Notable Success
Fully Automated Ad Features
Magnite Enhances Its Demand Manager with Advanced Features
Qatari Marketplace Campaigns
Lulu Hypermarket Launches a New Initiative to Support Qatari Products
Competitor Analysis Platforms
Competitor Research Delivers Insights with Comprehensive Reports
Competitive Intelligence Tools
Dingo Dive Centralizes Competitor Data for Ads, Blogs, and More
Content Retention Tools
Active Recall Helps You Retain Online Content with Tailored Summarizations
Search Data-Based Furniture Lines
Primark Launches a New Pinterest-Inspired Spring Home Collection
Product Wait Trackers
Users Can Track Product Launch Timelines With 'Time Since Announcement'
Debunking AI Apps
BSBot Helps Publicis Clients Tell the Truth About AI from Fiction at Cannes
Reflection-Encouraging Edible Oil Campaigns
Simply Fresh Marks the New Year with a New Campaign
Empowering Consumer-Centric Campaigns
Which? Launches a Festive Campaign to Empower Shoppers
Classic Ad Campaign Revivals
Seagram's 7 Crown is Reviving Old Ads for Its New Campaign
Short Video Ad Insights
Explore Live TikTok Ad Trends and Optimize Campaigns with Adsmoss' Tools
Consumer Values-Based Audiences
Givsly Debuts Values-Based Audiences to Streamline Marketing
AI Marketing Cofounders
Yuzuu is a Marketing Cofounder Tailored to Understand Consumers
Empowering Trader-Focused Campaigns
Vantage Markets Debuts New Phase of Reborn a Trader
AI Briefing Tools
Briefly Creates Impactful Marketing Briefs 9x Faster with AI Efficiency
Email Workload Insights
Inbox Report Compares Your Email Habits with Busy Professionals
Engagement-Boosting Marketing Apps
LOCALACT Unveils the LOCALACT Mobile Marketing Application
Focus Group Simulators
This Tool Enables You to See a Product Through Thousands of Perspectives
Niche Interest Ads
Interest Navigator Uncovers Interests That are Hidden from Most Advertisers