# Presidential Party Spots Obama Nightclub to Open in Shanghai By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-04-14 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obama-nightclub References: [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/funny/obama-nightclub-to-open-in-shanghai.html) & [obamaclub-sh](http://obamaclub-sh.com/) As President Barrack Obama is very popular worldwide, an entrepreneur from China is hoping to cash in on that popularity. Using the American president's last name, the '[Obama Nightclub](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-court-2)' is slated to open later in April this year. President Barrack Obama is particularly popular in China, as the Chinese went crazy over his visit last year, so perhaps it was very clever of this businessman to utilize the president's name. Only time will tell if using the president's name will actually attract [club goers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unvrs-and-offwhite) to the Obama Nightclub. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cultural Icon Nightclubs:** Entrepreneurs are capitalizing on prominent figures from popular culture to create themed nightclubs, presenting an opportunity for unique entertainment experiences. - **International Political Marketing:** The global popularity of political figures is being leveraged by businesses to attract customers and create brand recognition, showcasing a potential for cross-cultural marketing strategies. - **Celebrity Brand Endorsements:** Using celebrity names to promote products or venues has the potential to generate buzz and attract consumers, indicating an avenue for creative marketing campaigns. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality and Entertainment:** The nightclub industry is ripe for disruptive innovations such as themed venues that cater to specific cultural icons or global political figures. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Companies can explore opportunities to collaborate with celebrities and leverage their popularity to create unique marketing campaigns and endorsements. - **Global Tourism and Travel:** Utilizing the popularity of well-known personalities like President Obama can be a way to attract international visitors and boost tourism in certain destinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Washington Private Club Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ned-washington.md) - [Chinese Restaurant-Branded Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-chow1.md) - [DJ-Collaborative Acoustic Nightclubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klymax.md) - [Exclusive Membership Club Openings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soho-house.md) - [Celestial-Inspired Club Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levels-nightclub.md) - [Fast Food Restaurant-Turned Nightclub](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyugati-lounge.md) - [Asian-Fusion Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobby-bar.md) - [Presidential Campus Athletic Facilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-court-2.md) - [Re-Opening Historic Nightclubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/londons-printworks.md)