Recession-fueled patriotism fueled partly by increased army recruits
Implications - In some countries, patriotism has increased significantly due to the recession; in the UK, army recruits went up 25% from 2008 to 2009. Despite globalization and the embrace of all cultures, patriotism is on the rise, and people are once again eager to flash pride for their countries.
Trend Themes
1. Increased Patriotism - The rise of patriotism as a response to global socio-economic issues
2. Nationalistic Fashion - Fashion trends that incorporate national symbols and themes
3. Eco-patriotism - Incorporating ecological values into patriotic expressions and messaging
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Designing fashion items that incorporate national symbols and themes
2. Advertising - Creating ad campaigns that tap into nationalistic sentiments and eco-patriotism
3. Environment Conservation - Developing initiatives that promote recycling and eco-responsibility as an expression of patriotism
13 Featured, 96 Examples:
3,674,300 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Apr 09 — Jan 10
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