# Pizza Brand Graduation Promotions Pizza Hut Launched a Graduation Promotion with Free Pizzia By Daniel Johnson | Published 2020-05-26 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graduation-promotion References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/5/pizza-hut-500000-free-pizza-giveaway-news) & [pizzahut](https://www.pizzahut.ca/home) Pizza hut is running a graduation promotion, where the company will give away 500,000 free pizzas in honor of the 2020 graduating class, who will not be able to hold formal ceremonies. Additionally nonstudents can access the promotion, if they sign up for a Hut Rewards account they can receive a [free medium pizza](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-73) with 1 topping. In order to launch the graduation promotion, [Pizza Hut](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-hut-and-partiful) collaborated with America’s dairy farmers. The CMO of Pizza Hut, gorge Felix, released a statement, “We’re proud to partner with America’s hard-working dairy farmers to bring students who are missing out on their chance to cross the stage with their diploma, an opportunity to celebrate with their favorite Pizza Hut pizza. Image Credit: Shutterstock ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Graduation Promotions:** Opportunity for brands to create special promotions for graduates and provide them with a unique experience. - **Collaborative Marketing:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate with other industries or organizations to create impactful marketing campaigns. - **Digital Rewards Programs:** Opportunity for brands to leverage digital platforms and rewards programs to engage with customers and drive loyalty. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to create innovative promotions and collaborations to engage with customers and drive sales. - **Education:** Opportunity for education institutions to partner with brands to create memorable experiences and celebrate achievements. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Opportunity for marketing and advertising agencies to help brands create impactful campaigns and collaborations that resonate with their target audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Scholarly Restaurant Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankie-bennys2.md) - [Rewarding Pizza Party Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-hut-and-partiful.md) - [Graduate-Inspired Dining Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/class-of-2024.md) - [Complimentary Small Cheese Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-cheese-pizza.md) - [Reading Promotion Pizza Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-hut-book-it-promotion.md) - [Wedding Pizza Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-hut-6.md) - [Free CPG Pizza Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodpizza.md) - [Free Large Pizza Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/large-margherita-pizzas.md) - [Snack-Forward Graduation Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chips-and-queso.md)