The document analyzes how inbound marketing and sales strategies influenced the outcomes of the 2016 U.S. presidential election, focusing on candidates Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and Jeb Bush. It highlights Trump's effective use of real-time marketing and social media to create a strong brand and garner support, while also critiquing the failings of other candidates in leveraging their online and offline presence. Overall, it underscores the significance of modern marketing tactics in political campaigns.