Top 100 Marketing Trends in October

From Fitness Company Candles to Psychedelic Coffee Branding

— October 25, 2020 — Marketing
The October 2020 marketing trends showcase how brands are using the power of branding and storytelling to reach consumers at-home and safely outdoors. These include voter registration campaigns, safety-focused brand activations, comedic social media mask campaigns, and enticing branding concepts, among others.

With a tense political climate, Steve Madden is joining the conversation with its new in-store voter registrations. The shoe brand has transformed select retail locations into legitimate registration hubs and seeks to "close the gap in unregistered voters while educating and encouraging young people to turn out to the polls."

Another great marketing example leveraging branding is led by Al Tun Tun, with its influencer-targeted personal party kit that complies with physical distancing guidelines. The kits include fiesta accessories like customized serving trays to unique glassware, a co-branded tote bag, a 750 ml bottle of 1800 Cristalino Tequila, and a mixologist menu.
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Transparent Brand-Led Conversations
Transparent Brand-Led Conversations
Uber's 'Driver Roundtable' is an Open Talk Led by its CEO
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Whiskey-Branded Hurricane Shields
Whiskey-Branded Hurricane Shields
Stillhouse Whiskey Created 'Unbreakable Hurricane Shutters'
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96
Transparent Video App Marketing
Transparent Video App Marketing
TikTok's Transparency and Accountability Center Addresses Security
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95
Frozen Meat-Free Meal Ranges
Frozen Meat-Free Meal Ranges
The Richmond Sausages Frozen Ready Meal Range Includes Two Options
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94
Anti-Microbial Packaging Films
Anti-Microbial Packaging Films
Parkside Flexibles and Touchguard Bet on Sanitation in Packaging
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93
Beer Flavor Mystery Promotions
Beer Flavor Mystery Promotions
SRAS Debuted a New Mystery Flavor Contest with a $10,000 Prize
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92
Connected Potato Chip Packaging
Connected Potato Chip Packaging
Scanbuy Helps Consumers Get More Information Beyond Printed Labels
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91
Plant-Based Bath-and-Body Collections
Plant-Based Bath-and-Body Collections
Sanara's Tranquila Collection is Soothing and Nourishing
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Plant-Based Keto Beverages
Plant-Based Keto Beverages
Bolthouse Farms Recently Debuted a Vegan Range of Its Protein Drinks
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Branded Organic Lawn Care
Branded Organic Lawn Care
Stonyfield Organic is Helping You Go Organic with its Lawn Care Toolkit
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Space-Conscious Potato Chip Products
Space-Conscious Potato Chip Products
The Bobby’s Foods Strips Potato are Shelf-Friendly
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Record-Breaking Virtual Pizza Parties
Record-Breaking Virtual Pizza Parties
Hormel is Aiming to Make History with a Virtual Pizza Party
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Yerba Mate Tea Refreshments
Yerba Mate Tea Refreshments
The Tea of a Kind Drinks Include Three Flavors
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Tofu-Enhanced Plant-Based Meals
Tofu-Enhanced Plant-Based Meals
Nasoya Launches Plantspired—a Range That Emphasizes Healthy Eating
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Alternative Health-Focused Snack Bars
Alternative Health-Focused Snack Bars
The nākd Big Bite Bars Have No Added Sugar
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Broadcast Receiver Beer Cans
Broadcast Receiver Beer Cans
Miller Lite's Cantenna Lets Cord-Cutters Pick Up Over-the-Air Signals
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Remotely Filmed Diaper Ads
Remotely Filmed Diaper Ads
This Huggies Ad Was Filmed from its Videographers' Homes
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Functional Mushroom Elixirs
Functional Mushroom Elixirs
The Rritual Elixirs are Packed with Adaptogens and More
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Chemical-Free Cleaning Products
Chemical-Free Cleaning Products
CleanWell Botanical Disinfectants Have a Plant-Powered Formula
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Customizable Name Fragrances
Customizable Name Fragrances
The Ranger Station Untitled Eau De Parfum is Meant to be Named
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RV Picnic Pop-Ups
RV Picnic Pop-Ups
McCormick Shared Exclusive Spice Blends at One-Day Only Pop-Ups
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Fitness Company Candles
Fitness Company Candles
The Grapefruit Pop Candle Shares SoulCycle's Uplifting Essence
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Festively Playful Candy Collections
Festively Playful Candy Collections
The Hershey's Holiday Lineup Includes an Array of Sweet Treats
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Discount Grocery Store Albums
Discount Grocery Store Albums
NO FRILLS Launched the Edgy 'Haulin' State of Mind' Album
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Prepackaged Restaurant Desserts
Prepackaged Restaurant Desserts
The Cheesecake Factory At Home Mix-In Desserts are Easy to Enjoy
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Sugar Reduction Supplements
Sugar Reduction Supplements
The Sugarbreak Supplements Help Consumers Avoid Sugar
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Genderless Grooming Products
Genderless Grooming Products
STMNT Grooming Goods are Formulated for an Array of Uses
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Liqueur-Infused Cakes
Liqueur-Infused Cakes
The Baileys Marbled Celebration Cake is for Adults Only
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Transparent Pet Food Campaigns
Transparent Pet Food Campaigns
Suzie’s CBD Treats' Latest Ad Promotes Honesty and Authenticity
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Condom-Branded Credit Movies
Condom-Branded Credit Movies
Trojan Debuted the & Chill Movie to Help Viewers Skip to the fun
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Refreshing Fruit-Flavored Seltzers
Refreshing Fruit-Flavored Seltzers
The Bud Light Platinum Seltzer Comes in Three Unique Flavors
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Prepackaged Charcuterie Trays
Prepackaged Charcuterie Trays
Fratelli Beretta La Dolce Vita Entertainment Trays are Easy to Serve
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90s TV Mansion Rentals
90s TV Mansion Rentals
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Mansion is Listed on Airbnb
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Expansive Flavor Sparkling Cocktails
Expansive Flavor Sparkling Cocktails
The Pure Piraña Hard Seltzer is Just 100 Calories Per Can
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Rebranded Natural Protein Balls
Rebranded Natural Protein Balls
The Protein Ball Co. Unveiled New Packaging and Flavors
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Animal-Influencers Vegan Food Campaigns
Animal-Influencers Vegan Food Campaigns
Morningstar Farms Enlists Animal Influencers in New Ad
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At-Home Oktoberfest Kits
At-Home Oktoberfest Kits
Samuel Adams and Auntie Anne's Kits Supply Food and Drinks
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Humorous Wipeable Paint Ads
Humorous Wipeable Paint Ads
Farrow & Ball's Ad Campaign Pokes Fun of Anxious Home Owners
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Multi-Functional Soaps
Multi-Functional Soaps
Lush Announces Two New Soap Options—rhubarb & Custard and Lotus Flower
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Wellness-Boosting Juice Ranges
Wellness-Boosting Juice Ranges
The Tropicana+ Juice Range Includes Four Flavor Options
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Fall Chocolate Flavors
Fall Chocolate Flavors
Seattle Chocolate Launches Three New Truffle Bars and a Care Package
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Video Game Beauty Films
Video Game Beauty Films
Shiseido's Camellia Project Invites Users to Connect in Animal Crossing
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Rum-Branded Tropical Activations
Rum-Branded Tropical Activations
Langs Jamaican Rum Launched a Staycation Rum Pop-Up
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Marketing in the Pandemic
Marketing in the Pandemic
With COVID-19 Continuing to Impact Brands, Virtual Marketing is Key
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Cold-Pressed Plant-Based Milkshakes
Cold-Pressed Plant-Based Milkshakes
The Holy Moly Nutshakes Come in Three Tasty Flavors
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Spooky Drive-Thru Halloween Events
Spooky Drive-Thru Halloween Events
Huluween Will Take Over L.A's Griffith Park
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Exclusive Chocolate Clubs
Exclusive Chocolate Clubs
KIT KAT Flavor Club Sweepstakes Treats Insiders to New Products
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Drive-Thru Guacamole Stands
Drive-Thru Guacamole Stands
WHOLLY® GUACAMOLE is Offering Free Guacamole for a Year to Five Fans
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Free Protein Bar Trials
Free Protein Bar Trials
Mezcla Boasts Three Delicious Flavors of Its Plant-Based Protein Bars
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ASMR Dog Food Ads
ASMR Dog Food Ads
The Farmer's Dog Compiled Audio of Hungry Pups for this Adorable Ad
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Rapper-Inspired Fast Food Meals
Rapper-Inspired Fast Food Meals
The McDonald's Travis Scott Meal Shares a Signature Order
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Sock-Paired Cereal Kits
Sock-Paired Cereal Kits
The Special K Blursday Go-Away Kit Shares Feel-Good Flavors and Socks
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Restaurant Road Trip Maps
Restaurant Road Trip Maps
Chili's Created Road Trip Routes with Attractions & Restaurant Stops
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Humorous Entrepreneurial Ad Campaigns
Humorous Entrepreneurial Ad Campaigns
Squarespace's Ad Campaign Wants People to Launch Their Idea
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Anniversary Whiskey Branding
Anniversary Whiskey Branding
These Limited-Edition Johnnie Walker Bottles Come in Three Styles
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Concentrated Cleaning Liquids
Concentrated Cleaning Liquids
The Aldi Power Force Concentrated Products are Eco-Focused
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Political Clothing Garment Tags
Political Clothing Garment Tags
Patagonia's Hidden Label Reads "Vote the Assholes out"
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Snapchilled Canned Coffee Collaborations
Snapchilled Canned Coffee Collaborations
Elemental Beverage Emphasizes Its Snapchill Technology
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Interactive Children's Breakfast Cereals
Interactive Children's Breakfast Cereals
NAT Bears Cereal Comes in Solid Bear-Shaped Servings
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Enhanced Wellness Water Beverages
Enhanced Wellness Water Beverages
Driftwell from PepsiCo Helps with Relaxation and Sleep
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Color-Changing Cocktail Sakes
Color-Changing Cocktail Sakes
The Seilan Blue Sake Changes According to the Recipe
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Burger Chain Social Takeovers
Burger Chain Social Takeovers
The Whopper Reply Targeted Mcdonald's Social Media Pages
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Weenie Mobile Proposals
Weenie Mobile Proposals
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is Available for Popping the Big Question
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Virtual Adaptive Fashion Shows
Virtual Adaptive Fashion Shows
Fashion Revolution Introduces the Future of Fashion as Inclusive
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Premium Pet Food Brands
Premium Pet Food Brands
NOOD Pet Food Seeks to Be Accessible and Affordable in Its Offerings
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Clarity Beverage-Branded Apparel
Clarity Beverage-Branded Apparel
Recess and Poolside.FM Launched a Funky Clothing Collection
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Nutrition-Focused eSports Collaborations
Nutrition-Focused eSports Collaborations
Nordavind & Bodylab's Partnership Emphasizes Performance
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Cigarette Butt Disposal Campaigns
Cigarette Butt Disposal Campaigns
The #IGiveAButt Campaign Encourages Smokers to Change Behaviors
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Alcohol-Free Probiotic Seltzers
Alcohol-Free Probiotic Seltzers
The HUZZAH Probiotic Seltzer Comes in Three Flavor Options
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Gen Z Influencer Beverages
Gen Z Influencer Beverages
Dunkin' Named 'The Charli' After TikTok Star Charli D'Amelio
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Influencer-Targeted Personal Party Kits
Influencer-Targeted Personal Party Kits
Al Tun Tun Makes It Easier to Host a Party Amid COVID
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Functional Wellness Tea Shots
Functional Wellness Tea Shots
The BOS Rooibos Shots Offer a Boost of Hydration and More
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Lychee-Flavored Caffeine Inhalers
Lychee-Flavored Caffeine Inhalers
Next Level Energy Inc. Announces a New Flavor and a Rebrand
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Backyard Dive Bars
Backyard Dive Bars
Miller High Life is Bringing the Bar Experience to a Fan's Home
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Jockstrap-Scented Candles
Jockstrap-Scented Candles
BABE Wine and Ryan Porter Debut a Football-Inspired Candle Collection
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Beer-Branded Nostalgic Holidays
Beer-Branded Nostalgic Holidays
Miller Lite's Bookable ‘70s Oasis Lets You Escape This Year
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Beer-Branded Virtual Hunting Campaigns
Beer-Branded Virtual Hunting Campaigns
Keystone Light's Big Game Hunt is Now an AR Experience
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Eco Liquid Laundry Detergents
Eco Liquid Laundry Detergents
The Persil Liquid Detergent is Made with Plant-Based Stain Removers
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Gen Z Collectible Campaigns
Gen Z Collectible Campaigns
ZURU & Fanbytes are Creating a Mini Bytehouse on TikTok
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Pro-Mask Social Media Campaigns
Pro-Mask Social Media Campaigns
Twitter is Projecting Pro-Mask Tweets in Unexpected Places
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Psychedelic Coffee Branding
Psychedelic Coffee Branding
Henri Campeã's Brand Identity for Querida Boasts Vibrant Illustrations
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Self-Quarantine Special Healthcare Packages
Self-Quarantine Special Healthcare Packages
Mövenpick & Bangkok Hospital Focus on Comfort
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Hungry Driver Ad Spots
Hungry Driver Ad Spots
Burger King's 'Welcome to the Impatient' Spotlights Eating in the Car
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Plastic-Free Juice Box Straws
Plastic-Free Juice Box Straws
Ribena is Trialling Paper Juice Box Straws in the UK
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eSports Chewing Gums
eSports Chewing Gums
The Razer RESPAWN By 5 Gum Offers a Mental Performance Boost
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Fine Dining Drive-Thru Restaurants
Fine Dining Drive-Thru Restaurants
Resy is Hosting a Drive-Thru Dinner at the Hollywood Palladium
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eSports Performance Burger Campaigns
eSports Performance Burger Campaigns
KFC Launched a Mockumentary That Targets Gamers
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Mushroom-Infused Organic Instant Coffees
Mushroom-Infused Organic Instant Coffees
Mushroom Cups Boasts Mushroom Coffee with Many Benefits
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Clever Sleep Poster Campaigns
Clever Sleep Poster Campaigns
Tomorrow Starts Tonight is a clever visual poster campaign from Ikea
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Tongue-in-Cheek Beverage Marketing
Tongue-in-Cheek Beverage Marketing
HUN Wine's New Billboards Address Pandemic-Based Shortcomings
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Urban Hanging Hotels
Urban Hanging Hotels
Jeep's Renegade Motel Promotes a Sky-High Staycation
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Pop-Up Microcinemas
Pop-Up Microcinemas
Oppo Mobile's Cinema in London Lets People Watch Films on Handsets
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Personal Space-Centric Inflatable Jackets
Personal Space-Centric Inflatable Jackets
The Space Optimiser Can Be Inflated Via an Electric Pump
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Chromatic Pet Food Branding
Chromatic Pet Food Branding
Gander's Finn Brand Identity Highlights the Wellness Brand's Benefits
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Innovative Lipstick Sampling Solutions
Innovative Lipstick Sampling Solutions
LIVCER Develops a Sampling Solution Called Livstick
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Millennial-Friendly Pop-Up Grocery Stores
Millennial-Friendly Pop-Up Grocery Stores
Pop Up Grocer Will Launch a Brooklyn Location in October
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Luxurious Face Mask Designs
Luxurious Face Mask Designs
Burberry Boasts a Antimicrobial Mask, Adorned in Its Signature Design
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Luxury Camping Apparel
Luxury Camping Apparel
The North Face X Gucci Just Announced a New Collection with Limited Details
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