From reality shows like American Idol to the push to participate in last year’s US presidential elections, voting has become such a huge part of our culture.
Trend Hunter has tracked a lot of innovations in voting, from covering celebrity-backed PSAs and music videos encouraging young adults to vote for the US election to the social pressure to participate in voting for shows like American Idol to voting online for who other people should be dating.
Cycle through this cluster for some of the highlights in voting innovations over the last couple of years.
34 Modern Voting Innovations
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Viscious Look-A-Like Voting
TotallyLooksLike
29
Voting for Iconic Red Carpet Fashion
1994 Versace Dress is All-Time Best
28
Fashionable Votevertising
Major Models Barack The Vote
27
Crowdsourced Furniture Designs
Champagne Cork Competition Yields Miniature Seating
26
Crowdsourced Wanderlust
Landscapes 2.0
25
Amateur Competition Controversies
American Idol's Joanna Pacitti Slammed as ‘Semi-Pro'
24
Voting with Gum
“Who Sucks The Most” Guerrilla Street Elections
23
Non-Voters as Muzzled Murderers
Celebrities Encouraging Youth Vote
22
Votevertising
Red, White & Drew Barrymore in Harper's Bazaar
21
Teen Icons To Entice Voters
Jessica Alba for Declare Yourself
20
Fashion Internships by Video
Flare Lets You Vote for Fav
19
Changes to Iconic Pageants
Reality Show-Inspired Contest Crowns Katie Stam As New Miss America
18
Voting Booths of the Future
How Do You Want to Vote for Obama or McCain?
17
Energetic Brand Interaction
Red Bull Tall Story Contest
16
Reverse Psychology Election PSAs
A-Listers Say "Don't Vote"
15
Voting Like the Stars
Will Angelina Jolie's Candidate Choice Sway Fans?
14
Social Web
Younanimous: Meta-Search Engine With Interactivity
13
Crowdsourcing Love Partners
YumBunny Lets Others Vote Who You'd Look Hot With
12
Homeless Voting
Registering Park Benches as Addresses in Ohio
11
Wearing Your Vote Stealthly
Interactive Voting Through Apparel
10
Free Donuts to Entice Voters
Political Bribery at Krispy Kreme
9
Interactive Home Building Show
DIY Blog Cabin
8
Fashion for First Time Voters -
7
Crowdsourced Comedy
ChuckleDumper is a Hotbed of User-Submitted Humor
6
User Generated Soundtracks
Samsung F400 Ad Contest
5
Free Movies to Entice Young Voters
"Slacker Uprising" by Michael Moore
4
Treats to Bribe Voters II
Free Cup of Starbucks Coffee
3
Voting From Space
NASA Gets Political
2
Sexiest Geeks of 2007
Wired Lets You Vote
1
Vending Machine Votes
Guerrilla Obama Support
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Tarot-Inspired Streaming Campaigns
Netflix Discover Your Future Reveals New Streaming Potentials
Virtual Fashion Contests
Bratz and ZEPETO Launch a Four-Week Avatar Styling Challenge
Positive Social Media Campaigns
The New Tumblr Campaign Champions Community Over Controversy
Cross-Network Playoff Promotions
NHL and Multiple Broadcasters Launch a Playoff Marketing Campaign
Creative Online Social Networks
BuzzFeed Introduces the New BF Island Social Network
Skincare-Themed Comedy Shows
Thayers x UpDating Bring Dating Comedy to NYC This Valentine’s
One-of-a-Kind Beauty Campaigns
The Beauty Machine by Dove Challenges Algorithm-Driven Standards
Card-Style Game Soda Campaigns
PepsiCo Launches the 'Bottle Lotto Sweepstakes' for Summer
Pet-Powered Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Animal Intelligence Redefines "AI"
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Nationwide Soda Campaigns
America250's Coca-Cola Mini Cans Campaign Spotlight All 50 States
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
College-Focused Accessibility Campaigns
Apple Launched its 'I'm Not Remarkable' Video Ad
Shoppable TV Ads
Samsung and Amazon Enable Remote-Based Shopping Directly on TV
Gamer-Targeted Donor Campaigns
Virtual Donors Turns In-Game Deaths into Real Registrations
American Football-Focused Venue Initiatives
Topgolf Ligns Itself with the American Football Season
Telenovela-Inspired Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Big Game Ad Airs Ahead of Halftime
Rural Running Vacations
Airbnb and Strava are Motivating Gen Z to Book Run-Cations
Humanoid Robot Games
The Great Robot Olympics Reveals Both Promise and Prose in Ai Evolution
Immersive Video Shopping Experiences
ASOS Live Blends Creator-Led Content with Real-Time Shopping
Cinematic Campaign Posters
Nike 2026 World Cup posters frame national teams through film-styles
Friendly Fandom Campaigns
Heineken Kicked Off Fans Have More Friends with a Fun Social Experiment
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Business Idea Generators
Crazy Business Idea Generator Lets Users Vote and Share Ideas Socially
Personalized Digital Dating Rooms
Dating.com Introduced Customizable Virtual Spaces for Singles
All-Asian Beauty Campaigns
Maybelline Face the Difference Features 40 Asian Pacific Trailblazers
Analog-Themed Camera Campaigns
Polaroid Launched 'The Camera for an Analog Life'
Senior Living Innovation Hubs
The AGE-WELL Innovation Studio Highlights Age-in-Place Solutions
Hybrid Dating Apps
'When We First' Combines Elements of Online Dating with Offline Matchmaking
Anti-Digital Social Campaigns
Heineken Partners with Joe Jonas for 'Socials Off Socials'
Gen-Z-Forward Vinyl Collections
Urban Outfitters Launches its 2025 Singles Day Vinyl Series
Football-Themed Hiring Campaigns
The NFL Links Draft Culture to Inclusive Hiring Practices
Fun-Centered Social Platforms
BuzzFeed Island Makes Internet Experiences Joyful & Quirky Again
Dating-Style Bar Discovery Platforms
Heineken® Debuts an Innovative Digital Platform — Bar Dating
Streamlined Wedding-Focused Retail Experiences
The Knot Worldwide Boasts New WeddingPro Features
Media-Backed Creator Platforms
BET Launches a Creator Studio with ‘The Jason Lee Show’
Lyrics-Inspired OOH Campaigns
Taskrabbit Interprets Pop Culture Songs for Summer Home Tasks
In-Store Speed Dating Events
Fnac Hosted a Cultural Speed Dating Experience on February 14th
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
Communal Reading Events
Reading Rhythms Transforms Social Reading into Curated Experiences
Battery-Powered Smart TVs
The Samsung Movingstyle Has AI Image Optimization and More
Personal Listening Experiences
Spotify Showcases its Consumer-First Approach at Elevate Festival
Pop-Up Reality TV Bars
Samsung Electronics' Verkligheten is a Destination for Reality TV Fans
Painting-Inspired Auto-Promoting Initiatives
XPENG UK Hosted the Visionary Art Challenge
Accessible Online Dating apps
Dateability Revolutionizes Accessible Online Dating
Instant Micro-Entertainment Tools
Boring Button Delivers Quick, Random Online Fun With One Tap
Swipeable Book Discovery
BookSwipr Helps You Find Personalized Book Matches With Simple Swipes
AI Checkout Kiosks
Retailers Embrace AI Vision To Speed Self-Checkout Lines
Virtual Watch Parties
Together Watch Enables Synchronized Streaming And Chat With Friends Online
Community-Powered Social Media Competitions
Palmstreet Has Introduced the Palmie's Choice Awards
AI-Produced Digital Series
Youcef Hollywood is Releasing Its Human History Series
AI-Powered Wedding Planning Experiences
Make It Yours by The Knot Recommends Vendors with AI
Short-Form Video Previews
Vertical Feeds Help Members Discover Content on Netflix
AI Music Contests
Reply's Contest is a Significant Intersection of Technology and Creative Arts
Early-Stage Global Innovation Competitions
Red Bull Basement 2026 is Accepting Applications
Smart Kitchen Appliance Upgrades
KitchenAid Introduces Artisan Plus Stand Mixer with New Features
Streaming Moments Surge
Spotify’s Wrapped 2025 Engages Users with Personalized Year-in-Review
Youth-Led Holiday Campaigns
Where are You Going? Showcases a Global Portrait of Young Creators
Humorous Beans-Forward Campaigns
Bush's Beans Debuts a First-Of-Its-Kind Ticket Exchange
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
AI Cultural Prediction Tools
Digital Culture Group's ARI Platform Analyzes Emotional Signals
Second-Screen Watch Parties
The E.L.F. TIME Show Was Made to Run Parallel to the Big Game
Interactive Timeline Visuals
Modern NeoGlass Timeline UI Enhances Presentations With Neon Glass
Pet Naming Communities
LetMeName Connects Pet Lovers Through Voting And Adoption Tools
Artist-Inspired Stand Mixers
KitchenAid is Giving Away 12 Tangerine Twinkle Stand Mixers
QSR Voting Promotions
The Shake Shack Showdown Will Offer Patrons Free Food
Pop Culture Wedding Collections
A Dynamic Duo Inspired The Engagement Era Collection by The Knot
New Tech Product Announcements
Apple Unveiled New Products at a Recent Event
Agent-Optimized Internet Features
aron Levie Introduced Agent-Focused Software
Reimagined Story-Driven Campaigns
Visa Presented its 'Typewriter' Campaign at the 2025 Oscars
AI-Powered Sampling Experiences
Swish is Revolutionizing How Consumers Try New Products
Sporting Event-Focused Experiences
Dave & Buster's Spotlights the Big Game Ticketed Experience
AI-Powered Reality TV Expereinces
Your Bravoverse Turns Andy Cohen into a Guide for Bravo Fans
Inclusive Tech Awards
The Qatar Assistive Technology Center Boasts the Mada Innovation Award
Branded Character Ranking Contests
Sanrio Has Launched Its 2026 Character Ranking Contest
Young Artist-Supporting Illustration Contests
Pixiv Hosts the US Student Illustration Contest 2025
All-Inclusive Pop Culture Trips
Klook Debuts a Campaign to Highlight ANZ's Top Asian Culture Fans
Tax-Focused Marketing Campaigns
Intuit Debuts the Second Iteration of 'Now This is Taxes'
Retailer Music Festival Partnerships
7-Eleven and Live Nation Have Partnered for Festival Season
User Feedback Tools
OpinionFlow Simplifies Collecting And Analyzing Feedback For Websites
Data-Driven Concert Discovery
Apple Music Uses Listening Behavior to Surface Ticketmaster Events
Second-Screen Vehicle Sweepstakes
Kia Squares Engaged Sports Fans During the Big Game
Multi-Faceted Virtual Competitions
Pitpat's Global Online 10K Challenge Targets Runners Worldwide
Collaborative Advertising Tech
DoubleVerify and IMDb Unite To Elevate Streaming Media Quality
Music Investment Apps
Piki Lets Users Rate Songs And Earn Weekly Rewards Effortlessly
Congress Voting Insights
VoteSee Tracks Congressional Votes to Help Voters Make Informed Decisions
Repurposed Election Materials
South Korea Transforms Election Banners into Sustainable Materials
Question-Driven Brand Revisions
NPR Turns its Logo Into Question Words
Image Voting Platforms
Image Brawl Lets Users Create, Vote, And Rank Their Favorite Images
Generational Wellness Campaigns
Sports Research Evolved Its Marketing into a Cultural Movement
Branded Social Impact Initiatives
Youth To The People Unveils the Community To The People Program
Media Literacy Programs
YouTube x Institute for Strategic Dialogue Launched 'Be Internet Citizens'
Cash-Prize AI Rewards
KPMG Launches the 'AI Spark Innovation Awards'
Music Discovery Networks
Echo is a Musical Social Network for Ranking and Tracking Tunes
Customization-Forward Valentine's Day Gifts
Sugarwish Highlights Customizable Gift Preferences
Celebratory Innovation Coins
The United States Mint 2026 $1 Innovation Coins Come in Four Designs
Festive Musician-Led Campaigns
Smirnoff ICE Partners with Troye Sivan for the Holidays
Custom News Podcasts
Ellipsis News Creates Daily Podcasts on Any Topic You Choose
Curated Music Discovery
BBC Orbit Discovers New Music With Human Curation, Not Algorithms
Nostalgic Boy Band Commercials
T-Mobile Tapped Backstreet Boys for the Super Bowl This Year
Fan-Powered Concerts Platforms
ConcertFutures Lets Fans Stake to Bring Artists to Their Cities
Personalized Media Creation
TuneStory Creates Custom Songs & Videos For Meaningful, Personal Gifts
Whimsical Soccer-Themed Illustrations
Visa Commissions Art in Connection to FIFA World Cup
AI Adoption Insights
The 2025 State Of AI Development Reveals Key Industry Trends
Layered Online Content Reports
YouTube Defines Creative Maximalism as the Key Point After 20 Years
Valentine's Day Dining Research
OpenTable Compiles Data on Valentine's Day Dining Trends
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
Global Destination Awards
Air Canada Vacations Launches the 'Travellers’ Top Picks Awards'
Real-Time Video Matching
Call Me Maybe Connects Singles Through Fast, Fun 15-Minute Video Chats
Inclusive Tech Brand-Initiated Programs
Samsung Places Great Focus on Accessibility and Inclusion
Top App Showcases
Discover, Explore, and Vote for the Year’s Top Compose Applications
Group Video Gifting
Folksee Makes It Easy To Collect And Gift Personalized Video Reels
Global Election Trackers
World Election Map Updates Users with Global Election Dates and Details
Access-Focused Performing Arts Organizations
SHOWAbility Emphasizes Disability Inclusion
Artful Activism Shows
The Snowflake Exhibition by Donald Moffett Explores Abstraction & Activism
AI Polling Tools
Geekbot Simplifies Decision Making With AI-Powered Polls In Slack
Movie Discovery Platforms
MoviePulse Uses AI To Recommend, Track, And Organize Films
Digital Sharing Platforms
Venture Vault Enables Innovators to Share Ideas and Collaborate
Elevated Sports-Betting Experiences
FanDuel Debuts New Features in Time for March Madness Season
Young Innovator-Honoring Award Initiatives
TNL Mediagene Runs Its Becoming Aces Awards Ceremony
Audience Engagement Tools
Run Interactive Polls And Q&A Across Teams With Polly In Presentations
Website Feedback Widgets
PollPopup Collects User Feedback Through Website Poll Popups
Nightlife Insight Tools
Up 2 Tonight Shows Real-Time Crowd Info To Help Plan Your Night Out
Smart Content Aggregators
Smashing’s Personalized Article Discovery App Helps Users Stay Informed
AI Visual Modeling
2049 AI Converts Data Into Visual Models For Faster Strategic Decisions
Student Activity Finders
Extracurriculars Helps High Schoolers Discover AI-Powered Activities
Group Dining Tools
BiteVote Helps Teams Decide Where to Eat and Split Bills
Election Insights Tools
Polymarket Election Forecast Delivers Real-Time Election Predictions
Vinyl Listening Networks
Spun It Lets You Log, Share, and Discover Vinyl Listening Trends
Collaborative Dining Tools
Where Are We Eating Tonight Helps Groups Decide Restaurants Easily
Verified Opinion Platforms
Pollett Enables Secure, Authentic, AI-Driven Social Polling at Scale
Creative Protest Archives
Pocket Protests Showcases Global Creative Resistance Against Fascism
Music-Driven Coding Lessons
Amazon Launches the Inclusive Your Voice is Power Program
Elderly-Catered Journal Concepts
The Dual-Screen Journal Concept Captures Important Memories
Voter Guide Platforms
OpenBallot Helps Users Find, Create, and Share Voter Guides Easily
Idea Management Systems
IdeaHole Helps Capture, Organize, And Evaluate Ideas Over Time
Musician Bake-Off Campaigns
The Food Club's Boy Band Bake-Off Features Members of NSYNC
Immigrant-Focused Culinary Arts Programs
The Vilcek Foundation is Supporting Young Immigrants
Interactive Browsing Tools
Ayapo Turns Web Browsing Into a Social Upvoting Experience