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
8
Election Day Cookie Giveaways
Great American Cookies is Giving Away Free Cookies to Those Who Vote
7
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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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
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
Cross-Network Playoff Promotions
NHL and Multiple Broadcasters Launch a Playoff Marketing Campaign
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
Data-Driven Sports Culture Ads
Air Transat's OOH Campaign Compares and Contrasts Ticket Prices
Olympic-Themed French Fry Pop-Ups
McCain will Host a Team Canada Pop-Up in Toronto
Decadently Festive QSR Lineups
Paris Baguette Unveils Thanksgiving Cakes and a Holiday Menu
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
Globalized Tournament Campaigns
Coca-Cola Debuts 'Uncanned Emotions' for the 2026 World Cup
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
Festive Snack Packaging Designs
Kellanova Debuts Its Seasonal Assortment of Snacks
Cinematic Campaign Posters
Nike 2026 World Cup posters frame national teams through film-styles
Cheeky Passenger Princess Campaigns
Dutch Bros Coffee Marks National Passenger Princess Day
Tattoo Art Coffee Cans
Café Bustelo Game Face Coffee Cans Feature Temporary Tattoo Kits
Hockey Playoff Restaurant Campaigns
Boston Pizza Launched Its Hockey Playoff Campaign in Canada
Pop Culture Chocolate Products
These New Kinder Products Embrace Collaborations
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'
Football-Themed Hiring Campaigns
The NFL Links Draft Culture to Inclusive Hiring Practices
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
THC-Infused RTD Launch Events
TeaPot Hosted a New Beverages Launch Event in Toronto on 4/20
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
Interactive Treat Campaigns
DQ Canada Launches its Loyalty-Based 'Falling Treats' Campaign
Soccer-Themed Snack Branding
These Mondelēz Products Get Fans Ready for the World Cup 2026
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
Reimagined Art Tours
Kayem's There When it Mattered Most Adds Hot Dogs to American History
World Cup Payment Campaigns
Visa Launched Its Tap In FIFA World Cup 2026 Campaign
Chocolate Chip Cookie-Inspired Billboards
Tate's Bake Shop Debuts an Ambitious Marketing Campaign
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
Halloween Candy-Inspired Donuts
The Krispy Kreme Trick or Treat! Collection Has Four New Products
Fan-Powered Reality Competitions
Little Caesars' Pretzel Crust Island Engages YouTube Viewers
Soccer Snack Collaborations
Mondelēz Partners with Athletes to Launch Limited-Edition Snacks
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
Corporate Travel Trends
Navan Reported Its Corporate Booking Data for FIFA World Cup Host Cities
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
Playful Hockey Campaigns
Beard in a Box Campaign Lets Hockey Fans Join the Playoff Beard Tradition
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Football-Themed Pastry Treats
Paris Baguette Offers Decadent Game-Day Desserts for Hosting
Athlete-Backed Beverage Campaigns
PepsiCo and NFL Players Debut 'Tailgate Crashers'
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
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
Social-First Gameshows
This Year's Walkers' Do Us a Flavour Campaign Was Reimagined for TikTok
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
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
World Cup-Themed Cookie Menus
The Crumbl Soccer Bundl is Packed with Sweet Options
Polo Shirt Marketing Campaigns
U.s. Polo Assn. Launches a Global Campaign Highlighting Its Origins
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
Photocopied Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's Office Delivery Ads Scanned Popular Menu Items
Hometown Athlete Branding
Hershey’s Released Limited-Edition Chocolate Bars for Christian Pulisic
Complimentary Coffee Campaigns
Krispy Kreme and Joe Jonas Partnered for National Coffee Day
National Flag Initiatives
Volkswagen Canada Launches Dual Flags for Fans of the World Cup
Inaugural Vodka Billboard Campaigns
ALB Vodka Introduces Its First Billboard in New York City
Sports-Themed Beer Campaigns
This BrewDog Promotion Offers the Chance at a Year of Free Beer
Soccer Season Donut Ranges
Krispy Kreme Match Day Dozen Celebrates the World Cup
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
Empowering Soccer-Themed Cultural Campaigns
LOTTO Launches the Legends Begin with LOTTO Campaign
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
Humorous Beans-Forward Campaigns
Bush's Beans Debuts a First-Of-Its-Kind Ticket Exchange
Soccer Tournament-Timed Snack Promotions
TokyoTreat Announces a Special World Cup Promotion
Condiment Portfolio Campaigns
Kraft Heinz Debuts Its United Tastes of America Campaign
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
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
Superstitious Soccer Campaigns
Sedano's Supermarkets Launched Where Superstitions Are Born
Crowdsourced Donut Contests
Tim Hortons' Battle of the Donuts Asks for Creative Fan Ideas
Patriotic Skillet Cookies
The Stars & Stripes Pizookie Celebrates America's 250th Birthday
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
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
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
Soccer Ball-Shapped Cookies
Nestle New Soccer Ball Morsels Arrive Ahead of the World Cup
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
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
Community-Driven Loyalty Programs
Salad House Turned Guest Spending Into Local Donations
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Winning Comment Campaigns
Dos Equis Invites Fans to Submit Legend Lines to Appear in a Commercial
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
Halloween Season Candy Campaigns
World Business Chicago is Promoting Chicago-Based Candy
Pizza Chain Evolution Strategies
Donatos Pizza Has Outlined a Series of Strategic Developments
Festive Americana Artwork Decor
The Norman Rockwell for Pottery Barn Collection Embraces Nostalgia
Week-Long Charitable Cookie Campaigns
Tim Hortons is Hosting a Week-Long Smile Cookie Campaign
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Albertan Free Pizza Campaigns
Pizza 73 Launches the P73 Party to Drive Engagement with Free Pizza
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
Early-Morning Easter Campaigns
Morrisons Launched a Campaign That Only Runs from 4AM to 7AM
Autumnal Breakfast Dishes
Sunny Street Café is Launching Four Pumpkin-Inspired Items
Civic-Led Buy Local Campaigns
City of Toronto Launches 'Love Local' Campaign to Support Businesses
International Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Brand USA Launches Two Complementary Campaigns
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