Today we’re reflecting on the presidential election results. I promise this is the last time we’ll mention it. I assumed that, like me, you probably needed a little time to relax, maybe even heal, after Election Day. So we’ve waited until today to really dig into the outcome. Hopefully, we’re not opening up a fresh wound. The first two articles are from Promo Marketing and they both discuss how a Trump Presidency will affect the promotional sales within our industry and others.

We’ll also discuss the possibility of looking to promotional sales to forecast future election winners.

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What Donald Trump’s Win Means for Promotional Sales

The (in)famous Make America Great Again hat was such a large part of the Trump campaign. There’s no denying that promotional sales made a huge impact during the election.

In the weeks following his win, the President-Elect has now transitioned to a new promo hat. Not all promotional sales are candidate-approved. Check out the full article for more information.

• Promotional products matter – big time.
• The end-users have merchandising power too.
• Branded merchandise sales can predict an election.

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How the Election Could Impact Certain Markets

According to this blog, some industries may face a decline throughout the next term, while others will see a significant boost.

Health Care looks to be one of the most vulnerable markets over the next four years. However, pharmaceuticals, energy, and military sectors will mostly likely have a bright future.

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Counselor Commentary: Promo Products Predicted the Election

The top points highlighted in this email-exchange-turned-blog-post are as follows:

• Know your audience.
• Don’t just slap your logo on something.
• Select clear, powerful messages.
• Be visible.

Do you agree that promotional sales affect election results? Let us know in the comments below. You can also follow us on Instagram using the hashtag #hatswork.