# Candy Bar Basketball Promotions Fans Can Try Out for the First Reese's Ultimate Basketball Team By Elena Rahman | Published 2022-03-17 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-ultimate-basketball-team References: [hersheyland](https://www.hersheyland.com/reeses-university/basketballteam)  This March Madness fans can try out for the first Reese's Ultimate [Basketball Team](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nba-oreo-cookies) organized by [Reese's University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-big-cup-with-potato-chips). The candy brand is offering basketball and candy enthusiasts a chance to engage in the annual college-league tournament beyond filling out a bracket. No dribbling, dunking, or shooting skills are necessary for this time. The only requirement is a connection to the Reese name. Candidates can visit the brand's online page to show how their first or last name is similar to the brand's name. The winners will receive enough Reese's Peanut Butter Cups to cover the length of a basketball court as well as a custom [Reese University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-medals) jersey. Reese will announce the final team roster on March 31st. Image Credit: Reese ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Interactive](https://www.trendhunter.com/interactive) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Brand-related Promotions:** More brands will offer promotions that connect with the names of their products to increase engagement. - **Fan-driven Marketing:** Marketing campaigns will focus on engaging fans in unique and interactive ways to build brand loyalty. - **Digital Tryouts:** More companies will use digital platforms to hold tryouts for promotions and contests, offering wider access and greater reach. ### Where This Applies - **Candy Industries:** Candy companies can offer promotions that create engagement opportunities to boost brand recognition and sales. - **Sports Leagues:** Sports leagues can partner with brands to create fan-driven promotions and contests that create deeper engagement with fans and generate additional revenue streams. - **Digital Marketing Agencies:** Digital marketing agencies can work with companies to develop digital promotions and contests that drive engagement and create brand loyalty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Basketball-Informed Marketing Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ncaa-athletes.md) - [Rewarding Peanut Butter Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-medals.md) - [Basketball Player-Approved Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angel-x-reeses-puffs.md) - [Basketball-Themed Chocolate Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yowie-and-the-nba.md) - [Humorous Game-Day Chocolate Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-lava.md) - [Dramatized Caramel Candy Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-big-game-ad.md) - [Trick Shot Sweepstakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-puffs-trick-shot-challenge.md) - [Peanut Butter Football Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-footballs.md) - [Textural Peanut Butter Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-creamy-and-crunchy-peanut-butter-cups.md)