Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
Trend cluster
Category
Propaganda
Revisited
Retro works send a straight-forward message while provoking nostalgia.
6.0
Trend score
Trend
What is the Propaganda Revisited trend?
Propaganda Revisited: Despite being known for its retro qualities, propaganda and its influences on today’s society may be greater than you think. Taking this concept to art, design and advertising, businesses are revisiting the strength of this form of persuasion by incorporating it into their product packaging and promotions, and applying modern touches so that they appeal to the present-day consumer.
Trend themes
Themes within the Propaganda Revisited trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Retro Revival
Using retro design and marketing elements in modern advertising to evoke nostalgia and appeal to consumers' love of nostalgia.
02
Pop Culture Propaganda
Creating propaganda-style art or advertising that is inspired by popular culture, such as movies, TV shows or video games.
03
Humorous Office Decor
Using humorous artwork or messaging to reinforce company policies and promote positive behavior in office spaces.
Industry implications
What the Propaganda Revisited trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Marketing and Advertising
Businesses in this industry have opportunities to use retro and propaganda inspired design elements in their campaigns to appeal to modern consumers, as well as incorporating humorous messaging in office decor.
For
Entertainment and Gaming
Companies in the entertainment and gaming industries can create propaganda-style marketing to promote new releases or upcoming events to their fanbase, while also including pop culture elements in their artwork.
For
Interior Design and Office Supplies
Brands in the industry can create humorous office decorations and messaging to motivate employees and promote positive office culture.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Propaganda Revisited
Trend score 6.0 out of 10, from popularity 90%, activity 81%, freshness 8%.
Popularity90%
Activity81%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Propaganda Revisited trend
7 featured examples from Aug 6, 2010 to May 13, 2011CategoryPop Culture
Rallying Sci-Fi Illustrations
Various Artists Create Star Wars Propaganda Posters
Creating merchandise based on sci-fi propaganda posters can cater to the growing demand of fictional interactivity among fans.
CategoryMarketing
Retro Facebook Ads
These Social Media Ads by 6B Studio Brings You Back to the Days
Companies within the advertising industry can capitalize on the trend of nostalgia marketing and create retro-inspired ad campaigns for modern platforms.
CategoryPop Culture
Retro Twitter Ads (UPDATE)
Moma Propaganda Releases an Addition to Retrofied Social Media Campaign
The advertising industry can incorporate retro-style ads to captivate audiences and create a sense of nostalgia, driving brand engagement and recognition.
CategoryTech
Jurassic Propaganda Posters
The Dino D-Day Promotion Posters Post the US Up Against Nazi Dinos
Opportunity for game developers to create unconventional and immersive gaming experiences.
CategoryEco
Flashback Food Packaging
Vilje Musli Branding Attracts the Empowered Woman
Brands in the food and beverage industry can leverage empowering packaging designs and nostalgic branding to appeal to specific target groups of consumers.
CategoryArt & Design
Communist-Inspired Etiquette Art
The Office Propaganda Series is a Spin on Company Policies
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the intersection of art and corporate culture by creating art pieces specifically for office spaces.
CategoryPop Culture
Villain Loyalist Ads
The Mario Propaganda Set by Fro Design Co. Will Turn You Against the Plumber
Opportunity for game developers to create alternate game versions from the standpoint of the antagonist in popular franchises.
