Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 460,503 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,240 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 321,097 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,240 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 321,097 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,210 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 460,503 cutting edge ideas.

Political Open Video Letters

Dear Mr. Obama

— October 31, 2008 — Pop Culture
Dear Mr. Obama is the latest political video getting buzz on the web. Created by a war veteran who fought in Iraq, the Dear Mr Obama video became a real message which gained tremendous power after being picked up by McCain supporters on the web.

Although not even two minutes in length, the Dear Mr Obama video makes a strong impact. Open letters have been used for a long time as a form to address a VIP figure, be it celebrity or politician, but Dear Mr Obama shows how YouTube can take it to the next level.

"This simple message done by a simple American hero carries the power of real life as opposed to a Hollywood production," Right Pundit said. "It tells a real story that people admire and respect. The fact it was voted best on YouTube belies what the polls are telling us. When it comes down to it, Americans understand the difference between a real hero and a Hollywood fabrication."

Check out the Dear Mr Obama YouTube clip above.
Trend Themes
1. Political Open Video Letters - The rise of political open video letters presents an opportunity for political campaigns to resonate with audiences on a personal level.
2. Viral Political Messaging - The success of Dear Mr Obama highlights the potential for viral videos in political marketing, motivating political supporters to create and share their own message.
3. Authenticity in Political Communication - Political candidates and leaders can leverage open video letters to create authentic personal connections with voters, demonstrating genuine empathy for their concerns and experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Political Campaigns and Elections - Political campaigns and election teams can explore innovative ways to use videos to connect with people and build support.
2. Social Media and Digital Platforms - Social media and digital platforms can create opportunities for citizens to share their political opinions or experiences online, amplifying their voices and engaging with other like-minded individuals.
3. Video Production and Marketing - Video production and marketing companies can provide new services to political candidates, developing videos that create emotional connections and empathy with voters.
2.9
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness