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Pridevertising

Patriotic symbols urge consumers to buy by evoking feelings of nationalism

Implications - Flags and other nationalistic themes garner societal patriotism, and are appearing more frequently in the advertising and packaging of day-to-day products, from shoes to liquor. Patriotic colors and symbols may appeal to consumers' senses of pride and unity during times of economic or social instability.
Trend Themes
1. Patriotic Themes - Flags and other nationalistic themes are being used in the advertising and packaging of day-to-day products, from shoes to liquor, aiming to appeal to consumers' senses of pride and unity.
2. National Pride - Individuals love to express their national pride, as shown through the popularity of the aforementioned products or services that include nationalism, whether it be through political figures or flag-like color schemes, which are likely to see success.
3. Nationalistic Imagery - Various designs incorporating flags and other patriotic imagery can be incorporated into products to be well received by all, even those living outside of the country to which the flag belongs.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Goods - Consumer goods manufacturers and retailers can use patriotic themes to evoke feelings of nationalism in customers and increase sales.
2. Fashion Industry - Fashion designers and retailers can use nationalistic imagery to appeal to consumers' national pride and promote patriotism through clothing or accessories.
3. Entertainment Industry - The entertainment industry can use nationalistic themes to promote a sense of national pride and unity, such as through patriotic films or music.
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Megatrends
8 Featured, 62 Examples:
1,178,127 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Jul 09 — Jan 10
Trending:
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Featured Examples

Patriotic Pictorials
Patriotic Pictorials
British Vogue Gets Nationalistic in October 2009 Issue
British Vogue gets nationalistic for their October 2009 issue. Famed fashion photographer Mario Testino captures an all-English cast of models including Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Lily Donaldson and Stella… MORE
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Pasta for Italy, Raw Tuna for Japan and Blue Cheese and Grapes for France
These lovely works of art are a delicious twist on edible culture. The food flags shown here are not only astonishingly accurate depictions of national flags from around the world, but they're also created… MORE
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Urban Americana Photos
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The Patriotic Obama Deli Opens its Doors in Brooklyn, NY
People all over the world continue to show their love and support for President Barack Obama. The Obama Deli recently opened its doors in Brooklyn, New York to celebrate the first African-American president.… MORE
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The Catherine Malandrino Cointreau Bottle is All-American
French fashion designer Catherine Malandrino has exuded her impeccable taste on the design of a limited edition bottle of Cointreau. The Catherine Malandrino Cointreau bottle for the French liquor company… MORE
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Man, if only these Florsheim by Duckie Brown boots came out before the 4th of July! Actually, considering the nearly $500 asking price for these badass boots, I don’t think I would ever even wear them.… MORE
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Chanel London Madness Collection Has Union Jack Flag Eye Shadow
Chanel’s soon to launch limited-edition London Madness collection features a gorgeous bright red lipstick and nail varnish along with this ‘Pearly Banner Palette’, an ivory, silver and gold highlighter… MORE

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