{"id":827390,"date":"2025-03-19T07:44:31","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T11:44:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/pizza-hut-introduces-hutty-your-second-screen-buddy-for-college-basketball-bringing-fans-together-with-hoops-insights-and-exclusive-rewards\/"},"modified":"2025-03-19T07:44:31","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T11:44:31","slug":"pizza-hut-introduces-hutty-your-second-screen-buddy-for-college-basketball-bringing-fans-together-with-hoops-insights-and-exclusive-rewards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/pizza-hut-introduces-hutty-your-second-screen-buddy-for-college-basketball-bringing-fans-together-with-hoops-insights-and-exclusive-rewards\/","title":{"rendered":"PIZZA HUT INTRODUCES HUTTY &#8211; YOUR SECOND-SCREEN BUDDY FOR COLLEGE BASKETBALL, BRINGING FANS TOGETHER WITH HOOPS INSIGHTS AND EXCLUSIVE REWARDS"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-newslines\">\n<p class=\"xn-distributor\">PR Newswire<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\">\n        <i>Pizza Hut&#8217;s Digital-Led Experience Enhances Game Time, Turning Solo Viewing into a Shared, Interactive Event<\/i>\n      <\/p>\n<p>\n        <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><br \/>\n          <span class=\"xn-location\">PLANO, Texas<\/span><br \/>\n        <\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">March 19, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;\u00a0Pizza Hut has always been a go-to for bringing people together over great food and good times. Now, as the Official and Only Pizza Sponsor of college basketball&#8217;s biggest tournament, the brand is extending that role into the digital space with Hutty \u2013 a second-screen companion designed to enhance every game, keep fans connected, and serve up rewards all tournament long.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n<p>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2644893\/Pizza_Hut_HUTTY.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><br \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2644893\/Pizza_Hut_HUTTY.jpg\" title=\"PIZZA HUT INTRODUCES HUTTY \u2013 YOUR SECOND-SCREEN BUDDY FOR COLLEGE BASKETBALL, BRINGING FANS TOGETHER WITH HOOPS INSIGHTS AND EXCLUSIVE REWARDS\" alt=\"PIZZA HUT INTRODUCES HUTTY \u2013 YOUR SECOND-SCREEN BUDDY FOR COLLEGE BASKETBALL, BRINGING FANS TOGETHER WITH HOOPS INSIGHTS AND EXCLUSIVE REWARDS\" \/><br \/>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>While fans are locked into the action, they&#8217;re also scrolling. 69% of those watching games on TV also use their mobile devices simultaneously, and 64% of avid sports fans engage with social media during the tournament<sup>*<\/sup>. That&#8217;s where Hutty comes in \u2013 acting as your ultimate digital sidekick. Hutty brings real-time reactions, hot takes, and exclusive Pizza Hut offers straight to fans \u2013 turning solo second-screen moments into an interactive, community-driven experience.<\/p>\n<p>So, who is <b>Hutty<\/b>?<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n          <b>Your Digital Game-Time Companion<\/b> \u2013 The way fans watch has changed \u2013 most are scrolling while watching. Hutty makes that experience better by reacting to buzzer-beaters, dropping fun insights, and keeping fans entertained from tip-off to the final whistle.<\/li>\n<li>\n          <b>The Ultimate College Basketball Fan<\/b> \u2013 Hutty is passionate, fun, and all about the game. He lives for upsets, believes in game-day superstitions, and knows that pizza is the ultimate fuel for every matchup.<\/li>\n<li>\n          <b>Your Second-Screen Sidekick<\/b> \u2013 Just like we fuel watch parties, Hutty is bringing people together digitally, making sure every game \u2013 whether watched alone or with friends \u2013 feels more connected and fun. Whether he&#8217;s dishing out discount codes, dropping hot takes, or simply sharing in the highs and lows of the tournament, he&#8217;s there to make every moment more interactive.<\/li>\n<li>\n          <b>The Gateway to Exclusive Rewards<\/b> \u2013 Talking with Hutty isn&#8217;t just fun \u2013 it might just pay off. Fans will have the chance to win:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Free Pizza for a Year \u2013 A few lucky fans will win free pizza for an entire year.<\/li>\n<li>Surprise Pizza Deals \u2013 Discount codes, BOGO offers, and free sides.<\/li>\n<li>Limited-Edition Pizza Hut Swag \u2013 Engage with Hutty for a chance to win.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8220;Basketball&#8217;s biggest tournament is a time when fans are more engaged than ever, but many are watching alone,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Melissa Friebe<\/span>, Chief Marketing Officer of Pizza Hut. &#8220;Pizza Hut has always been about bringing people together, and now, with Hutty, we&#8217;re extending that experience into the digital space \u2013 turning every game into a shared moment, no matter where or how you&#8217;re watching.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Kicking off at the start of the tournament, fans can chat with Hutty by going to <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4386347-1&amp;h=3007926267&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fpizzahut%2F%3Fhl%3Den&amp;a=%40PizzaHut\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">@PizzaHut<\/a> on Instagram and tapping on Hutty. Fans can enter the sweepstakes by signing up at <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4386347-1&amp;h=2515165095&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pizzahutshuttysweeps.com%2F&amp;a=PizzaHutsHuttySweeps.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">PizzaHutsHuttySweeps.com<\/a>, where they&#8217;ll have the chance to win big<sup>**<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4386347-1&amp;h=2515165095&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pizzahutshuttysweeps.com%2F&amp;a=PizzaHutsHuttySweeps.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">PizzaHutsHuttySweeps.com<\/a>\u00a0or follow <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4386347-1&amp;h=3007926267&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fpizzahut%2F%3Fhl%3Den&amp;a=%40PizzaHut\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">@PizzaHut<\/a> on Instagram.<\/p>\n<p>* Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4386347-1&amp;h=444388107&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Furl.avanan.click%2Fv2%2F___https%3A%2Fwww.marketingdive.com%2Fex%2Fmobilemarketer%2Fcms%2Fnews%2Fresearch%2F12617.html%3Futm_source%3Dchatgpt.com___.YXAzOmFibWM6YTpvOmFmYzY0NDg0NGJkYzdmZWY4YjgxNzAwOTA3ZmMyNDExOjY6ODIyYzplNTU1YTVhODRjMGZmMmFhMWQ1ZTNmNDJkY2M0NzkwNTc5MzQ4MTMyNDgzYTM0YTUyZWVjM2YxODA0M2JmNjI5OnA6RjpO&amp;a=MarketingDive.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">MarketingDive.com<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4386347-1&amp;h=3471929778&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Furl.avanan.click%2Fv2%2F___https%3A%2Fwww.statista.com%2Fstatistics%2F813408%2Fmarch-madness-viewing-location-platform%2F___.YXAzOmFibWM6YTpvOmFmYzY0NDg0NGJkYzdmZWY4YjgxNzAwOTA3ZmMyNDExOjY6NTA0MzpjMzU3NjdkYWNlYmMzOGRkNDEyYjNhZWU0ZDRkOGI3ZjRlOWNkYjczNDEwY2FiZjE0MjQzMjkwNTRlNTlhNDAxOnA6RjpO&amp;a=Statista+March+2023+Survey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Statista <span class=\"xn-chron\">March 2023<\/span> Survey<\/a><\/p>\n<p>**NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of the 50 US and DC who are 18 years of age or older. The Pizza Hut March Madness 2025 Sweepstakes starts at <span class=\"xn-chron\">6:00 pm ET<\/span> on <span class=\"xn-chron\">3\/19\/25<\/span> and ends at <span class=\"xn-chron\">11:30 pm ET<\/span> on 4\/8\/25. Sponsored by Pizza Hut, LLC. For rules, visit PizzaHutsHuttySweeps.com<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About Pizza Hut<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/b><br \/>\n        <br \/>Pizza Hut, a subsidiary of\u00a0<b><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4386347-1&amp;h=846351996&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Furl.avanan.click%2Fv2%2F___https%3A%2Fwww.yum.com%2Fwps%2Fportal%2Fyumbrands%2FYumbrands___.YXAzOmFibWM6YTpvOjAzNzQzOGJlMDgyZDVhZTdkMGM2YjIzNWYzYzA0NzAyOjY6NWU3MDpiNDJmNmY3YTAwZWI2YTRmNDNkODI5MWI4MGFhMzNhNmNmNDAzZTY3YWQ1NTExZWZjNDVkN2M4NzM4M2I4MTVlOnA6RjpO&amp;a=Yum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Yum<\/a><\/b>! Brands, Inc. 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Today, Pizza Hut continues leading the way in the digital and technology space with over half of transactions worldwide coming from digital orders.\u00a0Pizza Hut is committed to providing an easy pizza experience \u2013 from order to\u00a0<b><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4386347-1&amp;h=568882596&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Furl.avanan.click%2Fv2%2F___https%3A%2Fwww.pizzahut.com%2Fc%2Fcontent%2Ffood-delivery-near-me___.YXAzOmFibWM6YTpvOjAzNzQzOGJlMDgyZDVhZTdkMGM2YjIzNWYzYzA0NzAyOjY6ZWIxZjo1OTUxZWUwYjY5MmUzYzBhYTc2YTc1MThiNjJmYmJlNzUzMmI3NzdmMzJjZjdlYzk5YjU2YmJlMDc1ZTMzNmVkOnA6RjpO&amp;a=delivery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">delivery<\/a><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 and has Hut Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, the Pizza Hut loyalty program that offers points for every dollar spent on\u00a0<b><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4386347-1&amp;h=3811062688&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Furl.avanan.click%2Fv2%2F___https%3A%2Fwww.pizzahut.com%2Fc%2Fcontent%2Ffast-food-near-me___.YXAzOmFibWM6YTpvOjAzNzQzOGJlMDgyZDVhZTdkMGM2YjIzNWYzYzA0NzAyOjY6NGI5MzowNDcyMGY1YjdiZTU1ZmQ4Njg3ZjIxNzIxNzk0ODRkOTc4NDUxYjRlYjBjYjQ3ZDU4NzBmYzVlNmM2OWMyMWU2OnA6RjpO&amp;a=food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">food<\/a><\/b>\u00a0any way you order.\u00a0Hut Rewards is open to U.S. residents 18+. 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A global leader in the pizza category, Pizza Hut operates more than 19,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries.\u00a0Through its enormous presence, Pizza Hut works to unlock opportunity for its team members and communities around the world.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit\u00a0<b><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4386347-1&amp;h=954827363&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Furl.avanan.click%2Fv2%2F___https%3A%2Fwww.pizzahut.com___.YXAzOmFibWM6YTpvOjAzNzQzOGJlMDgyZDVhZTdkMGM2YjIzNWYzYzA0NzAyOjY6Nzg2YTpmNzJjMWEwOWVlZThlODM0ZTE0ZmZmOGRiYTEyMjkxZWU0ZTY1NmJmMjM3MTkwMjk5MzExOGJiOGY0N2I1MzU1OnA6RjpO&amp;a=www.pizzahut.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.pizzahut.com<\/a><\/b>.\u00a0You can remain up to date on what&#8217;s happening at Pizza Hut by following us on\u00a0<b><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4386347-1&amp;h=838296849&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Furl.avanan.click%2Fv2%2F___https%3A%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FPizzaHut%2F%3Fbrand_redir%3D6053772414___.YXAzOmFibWM6YTpvOjAzNzQzOGJlMDgyZDVhZTdkMGM2YjIzNWYzYzA0NzAyOjY6NGQyMDplNmEwZDU4MGJiMDk2ZTUwZTBkOWEyNDQ1Mzg3YjQ5NDFmYjQxYzJhZWUwZmQ2NGZlZTY0NGQ4YWQ3OGYyNDU5OnA6RjpO&amp;a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook<\/a><\/b>,\u00a0<b><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4386347-1&amp;h=1335267118&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Furl.avanan.click%2Fv2%2F___https%3A%2Fx.com%2Fpizzahut___.YXAzOmFibWM6YTpvOjAzNzQzOGJlMDgyZDVhZTdkMGM2YjIzNWYzYzA0NzAyOjY6NjE0NjoxMzg0MTI0Y2U3YjlmMzQyZjhjMTI3M2M2YjZlNmE3ZTcyMDRiZWNlNTNlMWUwZTUxYzRiNzQwNDE5YWRiNWYxOnA6RjpO&amp;a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter<\/a><\/b>,\u00a0<b><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4386347-1&amp;h=3661661516&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Furl.avanan.click%2Fv2%2F___https%3A%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fpizzahut%2F___.YXAzOmFibWM6YTpvOjAzNzQzOGJlMDgyZDVhZTdkMGM2YjIzNWYzYzA0NzAyOjY6ZGI3OTo3YTgxYzkwN2NmZmRjMTg0Y2Q2NzRhNWQ5YWM0NDRmYTZiYzI0NmEyZTYxMmZmOTJiZDhmMWE3ODZjMDEwMTk0OnA6RjpO&amp;a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram<\/a><\/b>,\u00a0<b><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4386347-1&amp;h=3383924278&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Furl.avanan.click%2Fv2%2F___https%3A%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F_%40pizzahut%3Flang%3Den___.YXAzOmFibWM6YTpvOjAzNzQzOGJlMDgyZDVhZTdkMGM2YjIzNWYzYzA0NzAyOjY6MGVhYjpiMjAxZGE1YmJiNjMwZTIyOWZhNjM5NjhhZGY1YmI4ZGFlN2ExYjcyOWU2ZjJkNmY5ODk5N2NjMTY5ZjFlMjRkOnA6RjpO&amp;a=TikTok\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">TikTok<\/a><\/b>\u00a0and subscribing to our\u00a0<b><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4386347-1&amp;h=3696971905&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Furl.avanan.click%2Fv2%2F___https%3A%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fuser%2Fpizzahut___.YXAzOmFibWM6YTpvOjAzNzQzOGJlMDgyZDVhZTdkMGM2YjIzNWYzYzA0NzAyOjY6YzhjZTo1ZDI3M2Y2Nzk4NjViNTYzNGU2YmYzYTEwNTRlNjBjY2FmZjc2ZjE0OTE0MzJjYzIyMmZmNjZhYTYyMmVkYjMzOnA6RjpO&amp;a=YouTube\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">YouTube<\/a><\/b>\u00a0channel.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>Press Contact<br \/><\/b>ALISON BROD MARKETING + COMMUNICATIONS<br \/><a href=\"mailto:pizza@abmc-us.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">pizza@abmc-us.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n<p>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1922923\/Pizza_Hut_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><br \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1922923\/Pizza_Hut_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Ghost the Trash: Pizza Hut Teams Up with Smurfit Westrock to Increase Pizza Box Recycling in Louisville, Ky. 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Now, as the Official and Only Pizza Sponsor of college basketball&#8217;s biggest tournament, the brand is extending that role into the digital space with Hutty \u2013 a second-screen companion designed to enhance every game, keep fans connected, and serve up rewards all tournament long. 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