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# Boyband Seltzer Promotions
Fruit Smash and Lance Bass Have Unveiled the Say Bye to Basic Hotline

By Riley von Niessen | Published 2021-04-15 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/say-bye-to-basic
References: [fruitsmashseltzer](https://www.fruitsmashseltzer.com/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/CNp--1PlpEt/)

[NSYNC's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-white-merry) Lance Bass has teamed up with [Fruit Smash](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killer-fruit) hard seltzer to introduce fans to the Say Bye to Basic hotline.

Through the hotline, eligible fans in the US will have the chance to win a year's worth of Fruit Smash hard seltzer. Three lucky fans will be awarded a supply of seltzer, which they can purchase on an as-needed basis with an $850 Visa gift card. For one day only, Bass himself will standby to take one-on-one calls with fans. Those looking to chat with the pop icon can call the Say Bye to Basic hotline at 1-833-UNBASIC between 3 to 3:30 PM ET on April 16th, 2021.

Made with real juice and natural flavors, Fruit Smash hard seltzer is perfect for summertime sipping.

Image Credit: Fruit Smash

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.9/10
- Popularity: 19% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 10%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Celebrity Collaborations:** There is opportunity for other brands to collaborate with celebrities on limited-time campaigns and special products.
- **Interactive Promotions:** Brands can use interactive promotions like hotlines or contests to engage with consumers and build brand loyalty.
- **Hard Seltzer Market:** The growth of the hard seltzer market presents opportunities for new brands to enter the market with unique flavors or marketing strategies.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Alcoholic Beverages:** Brands in the alcoholic beverages industry can leverage celebrity collaborations and create interactive promotions to increase brand awareness and consumer engagement.
- **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry has the opportunity to use interactive promotions and collaborations with brands to engage with fans and create new revenue streams.
- **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising agencies can help brands develop and execute interactive promotions and celebrity collaborations to engage consumers and build brand loyalty.

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