# Free Presidential Souvenirs Obama Memorabilia For Tough Economic Times By Jacob Courtade | Published 2009-01-19 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-presidential-souvenirs-obama-memorabilia-for-tough-economic-times References: [freeobamacards](http://www.freeobamacards.com/) As the United States prepares to make history tomorrow with the inauguration of Barack Obama as president, many are looking for the proper way to commemorate this momentous occasion. With the current economic climate, however, few have the spending money to do so. FreeObamaCards.com is the answer. For a nominal shipping fee ($4 for one set, $8 for three sets) - you can obtain your own memento. The [limited edition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-1-innovation-coins), [five-card collector set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-little-pony-friendship) comes with info and trivia on the back of the cards. What's the catch? Aside from the small shipping fee, I haven't found one yet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Limited Edition Souvenirs:** Opportunity to disrupt the traditional collector's items market by offering limited edition souvenirs for free or at a nominal fee. - **Affordable Commemorative Items:** Opportunity to provide affordable commemorative items that allow individuals to celebrate special occasions without breaking the bank. - **Direct-to-consumer Marketing:** Opportunity to leverage direct-to-consumer marketing strategies to sell low-cost or free souvenirs and collectibles. ### Where This Applies - **Collectibles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the collectibles industry by offering limited edition souvenirs at an affordable price or for free. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the e-commerce industry by creating a platform to distribute and sell low-cost or free commemorative items directly to consumers. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the marketing and advertising industry by leveraging direct-to-consumer marketing strategies to promote and sell affordable souvenirs and memorabilia. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pet Waste Bag Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fathers-day-poop-bag-cards.md) - [Pet-Friendly Presidential Stays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/presidents-day-packages.md) - [Commemorative Coin Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commemorative-coin-release.md) - [Presidential Election Candy Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusemints-election-collection.md) - [Convenient Online Greeting Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-tree-cards.md) - [Inaugural Football Trading Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topps-manchester-united-team-set.md) - [Ranch-Filled Holiday Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-valley-ranch-holiday-card.md) - [Complimentary Election Day Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-election-day.md) - [Football-Themed Trading Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/footballthemed-trading-cards.md)