Top Ways To Plan Basketball Themed Business Events

 Basketball is incredibly popular among Americans. 26.3 million Americans play basketball either for fun or as profession. Basketball thus enjoys a massive fanbase among Americans. Marketers can leverage on the popularity of this epic game by planning a basketball themed event or using custom giveaways that complement the theme . It will enhance the mass appeal of your brand and earn some recognition for you.

 Here are some ideas that will help you to make basketball the theme of your business promotions!

Sponsor a Local Basketball league

Businesses that actively involve in community events enjoy a better goodwill. Spread brand awareness and  enhance your local presence by sponsoring a local basketball team. Make sure to hand out custom mini basketballs imprinted with your brand and message to make it stand out.  Sponsoring sports events will give a great opportunity to involve in community events and  gain brand awareness at the same time

 You can sponsor local youth leagues like high school or college teams by providing game supplies for the team while you gain tremendous exposure and word of mouth publicity. Stock up interesting giveaways like custom mini basketballs that will make great handouts to the fans. These can even be used as cheer leading items that will pump up the crowd and drive up the  thrill of the game.  Customize these with the team logo and name on it to make great game day souvenirs that everyone will cherish for a life time.

You can also give custom basketballs at raffles  or even sell them at a nominal price to raise funds during the game. Your fans will have a brand reminder in their favorite game day collection for a long time. So, you can think of the impressions these will make during its shelf life. 

Donate Basketballs to Schools

Basket balls customized with your brand can be donated to schools and local clubs for their practice sessions and game days. It will put your business name on a higher plane while the team gets real use of these balls. Win-win. It will also be highly beneficial for teams that face resource crunch as well.

Giving back to the community in one way or the other is a great way for businesses to stand out effectively. Thus by handing out custom basketballs you will be doing good to your community while promoting your brand awareness, which will make a double hit!

Sell custom basketballs a your company stores

If your business operates a gift shop, it will be a great idea for businesses to sell custom basketballs through it. It is a smart way to get your message across to a wider audience without being intrusive. Ordering in bulk will help you get the best price advantage. You can stock up in excess so that nobody will be disappointed. It is indeed a great addition to any gift shop to highlight their company spirit.

Donate custom mini basketballs to children’s hospitals

Children always love to keep themselves occupied and hence they will obviously be bored during their days in the hospital. Custom basketballs will make a great addition to the kids play rooms in hospitals. It will help them to enjoy a quiet entertainment and keep themselves active. You can even choose basket ball themed stress relievers to keep them relaxed. Your brand name imprinted on these balls will surely get the attention of everyone around and will spread awareness in the community.

Custom Basketballs for Children’s homes

Keep the kids in Children’s homes cheerful by offering custom basketballs. It will surely bring a smile to their faces and will highlight your compassionate side alike. Kids coming from tough situations will surely need an outlet to vent their frustrations and stay happy through games and toys. You can order in bulk to children’s shelters in your community to show that you care.  It’ll indeed leave the kids pleased while they associate your company with an amazing act of kindness.

Customize basketballs for corporate Picnics

Most organizations hold annual holidays and picnic for their employees and families. Enhance the holiday fun by handing out these custom merchandise that will also reinforce their company pride. You can even hand out branded basketballs to people who may gather to watch the game. It will indeed make a great souvenir to remember the day and to get people remember your brand. These interesting giveaways will often make a great talking topic among the friends of your employees and your message will reach a wider audience than you imagined. Boosting brand awareness in your locality will indeed go a long way in making your business popular.

As online contest giveaways

Build up a buzz in social media by hosting interesting fun contests that will get people engaged in a big way. Custom basketballs make a popular yet budget friendly way to grow your brand popularity online. You can even offer your followers a free entry to win a branded basketball.  It is a sure fire strategy to gain followers on social media and will bring out the fun profile of your game.

Branded basket balls make a great addition to the toy chest

If you are business that deals with kids like in the case of dentist offices, arts and crafts classes or schools, you will invariably have a toy chest with popular games and toys to keep kids occupied and relaxed. You can choose custom soft basketballs that will surely leave the kids impressed while putting your brand on display.

You can even handout these toys to your  little customers. It will remind the child’s family about your brand and the incredible quality of service that you ensure. In addition, it will make a subtle reminder  of their next appointment with  you. Toys are indeed a great alternative to candy, especially to promote a healthy and active lifestyle.

Donate to a Dog Shelter

Small custom basketballs are perfect handouts for dog parks and grooming centers. Every thoughtful pet owner will be pleased to get these toys for their poodles that keep them in their natural best. Your brand name imprinted on these balls will get a lot of visibility in the dog parks of your area . So, your local brand presence will go up as people will appreciate your act of generosity. Custom basketball giveaways can also be considered for pet shows and other dog themed events. This will give people recognition for your business while enhancing your community spirit in a fun way.

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