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
19
Political Food Trucks
An Oregon Food Truck Sells Baloney Sandwiches That Fact Check Trump Comments
18
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
1
Political Video Spoofs
Funny or Die Revives Terry Tate to Weigh in on the 2016 Election
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Summer Soda Brand Campaigns
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Early Autumnal Chocolate Products
These Mars Chocolate Products are Arriving for Summerween
National Holiday Marketing Campaigns
Revlon Debuted a Month-Long National Lipstick Day Celebration
Cross-Network Playoff Promotions
NHL and Multiple Broadcasters Launch a Playoff Marketing Campaign
Positive Social Media Campaigns
The New Tumblr Campaign Champions Community Over Controversy
Irish Stout Campaigns
Guinness Unveiled its St. Patrick’s Day Campaign
Series-Inspired Newspaper Pop-Ups
Peacock Featured a Custom Newsstand for ‘The Paper’
Romantically Playful QSR Menus
Dunkin’ Drops a Valentine’s Day Lineup
Nationwide Soda Campaigns
America250's Coca-Cola Mini Cans Campaign Spotlight All 50 States
Quirky Pasta-Defying Campaigns
Cup Noodles x Top Ramen Launch a National Noodle Day Initiative
Major Fan-Centric Candy Campaigns
Skittles Debuts the Playful Skittles Obsessed Initiative
Olympic-Themed French Fry Pop-Ups
McCain will Host a Team Canada Pop-Up in Toronto
Holiday-Flavored Snack Chips
These PepsiCo Christmas Snacks are Arriving in the UK
Decadently Festive QSR Lineups
Paris Baguette Unveils Thanksgiving Cakes and a Holiday Menu
Affordability-Focused Game-Day Campaigns
Kroger Offers Discounts on Snacks, Beverages & Foods
Wishlist-Spotlighting Billboards
Sephora Canada Features Customer Wishlists on Holiday Billboards
Privileged Cookie Campaigns
Born of Two Icons Positions OREO Creme Egg as a "Nepo Cookie"
Night QSR Campaigns
The Mcdonald’s Night Posters Turn Post-Party Cravings into Glowing Urban Art
Spooky QSR-Branded Merchandise Lines
Tim Hortons Debuts New Halloween-Themed Seasonal Merchandise
Limited-Edition Chocolate Launches
Hershey’s Debuts Winter Games Tie-In On TikTok Shop
Dynamic Basketball-Informed Marketing Campaigns
March Madness' New Campaign Features NCAA Athletes
Festive Snack Packaging Designs
Kellanova Debuts Its Seasonal Assortment of Snacks
Cheeky Passenger Princess Campaigns
Dutch Bros Coffee Marks National Passenger Princess Day
Cinematic Campaign Posters
Nike 2026 World Cup posters frame national teams through film-styles
Branded Holiday Baking Campaigns
Nutella and Hallmark Partnered to Celebrate the Festive Season
Artistic Hip-Hop-Inspired Cereal Campaigns
Froot Loops Launches 'Follow Your Ears'
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Experiential Student Activations
Just Eat's Hey U Up Campaign Coincides with Freshers’ Week
Experiential Marketing Campaigns
MIKE AND IKE, HOT TAMALES, and Marvel Team Up for Campus Tour
Cheeky Baking Apparel
Betty Crocker Turns Cake Mix Nostalgia Into Wearable Merchandise
Home-Centric Beauty Campaigns
Sally Beauty Debuts the Holiday Beauty at Home Campaign
Globalized Tournament Campaigns
Coca-Cola Debuts 'Uncanned Emotions' for the 2026 World Cup
Festive Scratch-and-Sniff Billboards
Subway's Interactive Ad Shares the Aroma of Stuffing
Interactive Treat Campaigns
DQ Canada Launches its Loyalty-Based 'Falling Treats' Campaign
Munchies-Themed Snack Cake Activatoins
The Hostess Munchie Mobile is Launching for 4/20
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
Timely Delivery-Centric Billboards
Pizza Pizza Creates a Truck-Side Billboard Inspired by the LRT
Social Media Follower-Celebrating Initiatives
Streets of Toronto Marks 600k Instagram Followers
Basketball-Themed Beverage Campaigns
Athletic Brewing Company Debuts 'From Tip-Off to Title'
Chocolate Chip Cookie-Inspired Billboards
Tate's Bake Shop Debuts an Ambitious Marketing Campaign
Halloween Candy-Inspired Donuts
The Krispy Kreme Trick or Treat! Collection Has Four New Products
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
Iconic Canadian Brand Collabs
Molson x Roots Unite for a Summer Drop Celebrating Canadian Culture
Fan-Powered Reality Competitions
Little Caesars' Pretzel Crust Island Engages YouTube Viewers
Nostalgic TV Bakery Campaigns
The Panera Fall for Your Favorites Meal is Here for Autumn
Barista-Inspired Holiday Cup Spots
Starbucks Launched its 'Drawn Together' Campaign
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Basketball Championship-Themed Convenience Promotions
7-Eleven is Offering Deals for March Madness
Supermarket-Inspired Nail Art Designs
Aldi Dropped a Festival-Inspired Nail Art Collection
After-Dark Pizza Ads
Morrisons' Market Street Halloween Pizza Ads Transform at Night
Football-Themed Hiring Campaigns
The NFL Links Draft Culture to Inclusive Hiring Practices
Playful Hockey Campaigns
Beard in a Box Campaign Lets Hockey Fans Join the Playoff Beard Tradition
Cinema-Inspired Donut Ranges
The Krispy Kreme x Hulu Donuts Pay Homage to Movie Snacks
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Soccer Snack Collaborations
Mondelēz Partners with Athletes to Launch Limited-Edition Snacks
Cinematic Dance-Driven Campaigns
DoorDash's 'Your Door to More' Campaign Highlights its Offerings
Football-Themed Pastry Treats
Paris Baguette Offers Decadent Game-Day Desserts for Hosting
Inaugural Vodka Billboard Campaigns
ALB Vodka Introduces Its First Billboard in New York City
Polo Shirt Marketing Campaigns
U.s. Polo Assn. Launches a Global Campaign Highlighting Its Origins
Athlete-Backed Beverage Campaigns
PepsiCo and NFL Players Debut 'Tailgate Crashers'
French Beer Marketing Campaigns
1664 Features Robert Pattinson in Its New Acting-Inspired Campaign
Sports-Themed Dog Snacks
Bocce's Bakery and the NFL Players Association Craft Dog Treats
Chicken Wing Teasing Campaigns
This Pizza Hut Wings Campaign Pokes Fun at Competitors
Wintery Dessert Coffee Ranges
The Starbucks Holiday Menu Features Drinks and Treats
Limited-Edition Halloween Treats
Kellanova Brands Debut Exclusive Treats for Halloween
Coordinated Convenience-Focused Promotional Campaigns
7-Eleven Runs Promotions for Two Events
Football-Focused Sofa Campaigns
Pepsi Presents the Refresh the Game Campaign with Icons
Edgy Holiday Beverage Campaigns
Dutch Bros Coffee Debuts Its New Beverages for the Holiday Period
Complimentary Coffee Campaigns
Krispy Kreme and Joe Jonas Partnered for National Coffee Day
Humorous Star-Studded Chip Campaigns
Pringles Unveiled its 'Call of the Mustaches' Campaign
Satirical Political Campaigns
The Thoughts & Prayers Toilet Paper Campaign Calls Out Inaction
Localized Game-Day Food Activations
Martha Stewart Joins Pepsi’s Bay Area Local Eats
Nostalgic Branded Pop-Up Events
AriZona Iced Tea Launches a New York City Pop-Up Event
Nordic QSR Campaigns
McDonald's Launches a New Campaign Inspired by its Dedicated Fans
Cookie-Forward Branded Promotions
Panera Celebrated National Cookie Day in 2025
Illusory Ice Cream Pop-Ups
Häagen-Dazs Celebrated St. Patrick's Day with an O'Häagen's
Football-Themed Cookie Party Packs
The Crumbl Game Day Party Box Has 12 treats Inside
Retailer-Branded Holiday Apparel
7-Eleven's New Seasonal Merchandise is Themed Around Christmas
Food-Inspired Street Art
Knorr's Dish Pics Campaign Replaces Unwanted, Unsavory Images
Culture-Driven Snack Strategies
Mondelēz Elevates Oreo With Future-Back Brand Planning
Canadian Fan-Based Campaigns
Molson Launches its 'Performance Enhancing Canadians' Initiative
Canadian-Focused Campaigns
Maple Leaf Foods Sparks Pride with Its 'Look for the Leaf’ Campaign
Humorous Beans-Forward Campaigns
Bush's Beans Debuts a First-Of-Its-Kind Ticket Exchange
Trendy Private Label Launches
Kroger Unveils a Variety of Elevated Options for its Private Label
Blockchain Affiliation Platforms
Mint A Vote Uses NFTs To Symbolize Political Party Commitment
Soccer-Focused Official Snack Campaigns
Lay’s Ran the Lay’s Fan of the Match Opportunity
Athlete-Branded Outdoor Appliances
Ninja Launched a New Campaign For Upgraded Backyard Cooking
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
Post-Game Breakfast Campaigns
McDonald's Flipped Its Ads Sideways for Super Bowl Recovery
Emerging Market Insights
Rising Trends Helps Discover Hidden Markets And Business Opportunities
Patriotic Barbecue Donut Ranges
The Krispy Kreme Stars, Stripes & Sweetness Collection is Vibrant
Patriotic Press-Ons Capsules
Paintbox Releases Ralph Lauren-Inspired Olympic Nail Sets
Interactive Chocolate-Covered Pretzel Campaigns
The Latest Flipz Up Your Game Day Iteration is Out
Mascot-Forward Newspaper Campaigns
Ellie the Elephant Becomes a New York Times Subscriber
Patriotic Troops-Supporting Snack Pies
MoonPie Patriotic Pies Support Sending Snacks to Troops
Texas-Honoring Pizza Campaigns
Pizza Hut Launches the Nothin' Tops Texas Campaign
Hair Salon-Powered Sports Campaigns
Great Clips Ties Its Latest Campaign to the Stanley Cup
Expansion Artisan-Style Donut Menus
The Krispy Kreme Menu Now Features Nine New Flavor Options
Celebrative Canadian Lager Initiatives
Moosehead Delivers its 'Presidential Pack' Across Canada
Festival-Themed Retail Snack Campaigns
Kellanova Announced Flavour Fest ’25 in the UK
Quirky Edible Mascots
The Pop-Tarts Brand Introduces Team Sprinkles and Team Swirls
Football-Themed Snack Chips
The Kroger Brand Champion Chip Collection is Ready for Football Season
Celebrity-Signed Rolling Trays
SWED.com Leverages Snoop Dogg's Cultural Influence
Holiday-Ready Pizza Menus
Domino’s Festive Range is Launching in the UK
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
Illustrated Patriotic Product Lineups
Tim Hortons Unveils Festive Limited-Edition Drinkware
Italian-Themed Grocer Events
Busch's Passport to Italy Event is Running This Fall
Shoppable Mascot Homes
Pillsbury's Mascot is Inviting Fans into His Modern Doughhouse Revival
Cost-Effective Confectionery Items
World of Sweets Highlights Key Easter Trends Amid Rising Costs
Artisan-Style Prepackaged Cookies
These New Tate's Bake Shop Cookies Come in Three Options
Football Breakfast Pastry Partnerships
Pop-Tarts and the NFL Partnered in the UK and Ireland
Hot Dog Subway Campaigns
Nathan’s Famous Launches “Follow the (F)rank Line” Subway Campaign
Expansive Month-Long Fashion Celebrations
Fashion Art Toronto Marks Its 20th Anniversary
Easy Autumnal Baking Products
General Mills Debuted Several Seasonal Baking Products
Lazy Vodka-Branded Thanksgiving Clothing
Tito’s Turkey Rot Merch Embraces Holiday Relaxation
Promotional Baking Papers
Kitchen Warehouse Created Heat-Activated "Bake Friday Deals"
Global Destination Awards
Air Canada Vacations Launches the 'Travellers’ Top Picks Awards'
Halloween Season Candy Campaigns
World Business Chicago is Promoting Chicago-Based Candy
Festive Americana Artwork Decor
The Norman Rockwell for Pottery Barn Collection Embraces Nostalgia
Pizza Chain Evolution Strategies
Donatos Pizza Has Outlined a Series of Strategic Developments
Friend-Focused Fried Chicken Promotions
Lee's Famous Friendsgiving is Running All November Long
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Global Election Trackers
World Election Map Updates Users with Global Election Dates and Details
Albertan Free Pizza Campaigns
Pizza 73 Launches the P73 Party to Drive Engagement with Free Pizza
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Prominent Culinary Sponsor Anniversaries
Martin's Famous Potato Rolls Supports a Popular Event
Pizza-Style Cookie Recipes
Otis Spunkmeyer is Celebrating National Cookie Day with Pizza Cookies
Autumnal Breakfast Dishes
Sunny Street Café is Launching Four Pumpkin-Inspired Items
Early-Morning Easter Campaigns
Morrisons Launched a Campaign That Only Runs from 4AM to 7AM
Civic-Led Buy Local Campaigns
City of Toronto Launches 'Love Local' Campaign to Support Businesses
Election Insights Tools
Polymarket Election Forecast Delivers Real-Time Election Predictions
Visual Discovery Campaigns
Pinterest Autumn-Winter Ads Highlight Castlecore Dreams and Fuzzy Vibes
Football Season Retailer Snacks
7-Eleven Game Day Snacks Offer a Variety of Options
Alternative New Year Celebrations
Premier Protein & Michelle Buteau Set a New Start to the Year
Creative Protest Archives
Pocket Protests Showcases Global Creative Resistance Against Fascism
Canadian Turkey-Focused Campaigns
Think Turkey Debuts the Nationwide You Turkey Campaign
Celebratory Artisanal Pizzas
The California Pizza Kitchen National Pizza Month Promotion is Tasty