2009 According to the T-Shirt – A CafePress Cultural Barometer Report™
From Inauguration Fever and Political Scandals to Pirates and Proposition 8
SAN MATEO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Who knew that something as innocent as a T-shirt could unlock the voice of the people and spread their sentiments loud and proud? In 2009, concerned citizens flocked to CafePress, the epicenter for user-designed t-shirts, mugs, bumper stickers and other gifts, to sound off on the political and pop culture happenings of the moment.
From President Obama to the Twilight Saga, the CafePress community commemorated the news with merchandise designs of their own making. Millions upon millions of clever, creative designs flooded the online marketplace, translating hot headlines into don-able duds.
“When it comes to the news, our community of over 6.5 million users is keyed in and standing by to express themselves on whatever the subject matter, making CafePress the ultimate cultural barometer,” comments CafePress Vice President of Marketing Amy Maniatis. “You can be sure if it’s in the news, then you’ll find it on CafePress.”
Obama Drama
Culture – Popped, Not Fried
Scandalously Political
Movers, Shakers and Public Policy Makers
About CafePress
CafePress is the world’s biggest destination for self-expression through merchandise. Each month over 11 million shoppers visit CafePress to buy or create T-shirts, mugs, posters and other gifts that reflect their interests, passions, beliefs and affiliations. Launched in 1999, CafePress has empowered individuals, Non Profits and businesses to create, buy and sell customized merchandise online using the company’s unique print-on-demand and e-commerce services. Today, CafePress is a growing network of over 6.5 million members who have unleashed their creativity to transform their artwork and ideas into an impressive catalog of over 250 million unique gifts.
Learn more about CafePress at http://www.cafepress.com or on their international sites in Australia (http://www.cafepress.com.au), Canada (http://www.cafepress.ca) and the United Kingdom (http://www.cafepress.co.uk).
About CafePress Cultural Barometer™ Report
With over 11 million shoppers monthly coming to CafePress to buy or create merchandise that reflects their interests, passions, beliefs and affiliations, it’s a real-time reflection of the things people truly care about. CafePress created the Cultural Barometer™ Report to share some of the more interesting, obscure, newsworthy, overwhelming, and just plain funny trends that come to our attention via the almighty T-shirt.
