# Free Food Web Journals The 'Year of the Pizza' Blog Makes Me Wish for Free Pizza By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-11-25 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-pizza References: [asylum](http://www.asylum.com/2009/11/24/year-of-free-pizza-seth-mazow-homeslice-blog/) & [yearofthepizza](http://www.yearofthepizza.com) What would you do if you won a [year’s supply of pizza](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-pass)? If you are Seth Mazow you will document your year with a blog, title it 'Year of the Pizza', and dedicate it to the consumption and enjoyment of a year’s worth of pizza. The rules were simple; all Seth had to do was keep his hand on an eggplant sub the longest and he would win the prize. Now he receives a free pizza, any size, any topping, anytime he walks through the restaurant's doors. Oh, and the Year of the Pizza blog is also pretty funny too. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Food Blogging:** Opportunity for restaurants and food brands to engage with customers through sponsored content on popular food blogs. - **Personal Branding:** Chance for individuals to showcase their unique experiences and expertise, like Seth Mazow did with 'Year of the Pizza', to attract attention and build a following. - **Prize Competitions:** Potential for businesses to run competitions and giveaways as a marketing strategy to generate buzz and attract customers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food & Beverage:** Opportunity for restaurants, food delivery services, and food brands to leverage food blogs for promotional collaborations and brand exposure. - **Digital Content Creation:** Growing demand for unique and engaging digital content, creating opportunities for content creators and influencers to monetize their platforms. - **Marketing & Advertising:** Opportunity for businesses to incorporate prize competitions and giveaways into their marketing campaigns to increase brand awareness and customer engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pizza Craving Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emergency-pizza.md) - [Pizza-Focused Climate Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-futures.md) - [24-Hour Pizzeria Takeovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizzeria-takeover.md) - [Free Large Pizza Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/large-margherita-pizzas.md) - [Pizza Slice Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slice-squad.md) - [Albertan Free Pizza Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-73.md) - [Cheeky Emergency Pizza Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emergency-pizzas.md) - [Year-Round Pizza Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fixed-rate-pizza-2024.md) - [Pizza Rental Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crustbuster.md)