The Atlanta Hawks are always thinking outside the box when it comes to making the in-game experience more rewarding and enjoyable for their fans.
Last season they held a "Tinder night," which encouraged fans to use the dating app during the game and then meet up with their matches in a specific area of the arena. The promotion was a big success and while the Hawks could easily duplicate it, this season they are going for a more family-friendly theme by hosting a '90s-themed Nickelodeon night at Philips Arena.
"Nicklodeon" night will happen on January 9 against the Chicago Bulls and will feature fan activites based on the network's shows from the 1990s. Even the green slime from the show Double Dare will be part of the themed night as Kyle Korver showed Hawks reserve Justin Holiday.
Here's more about the night from Hawks.com:
The Atlanta Hawks and Nickelodeon will bring activities based on the network’s most beloved iconic ‘90s shows to Philips Arena, giving attendees a chance to live out their childhood dreams of participating in challenges from GUTS and Double Dare.
“A significant part of our fan base, millennials, grew up in the ‘90s on Nickelodeon and have great memories of shows like Salute Your Shorts and Hey Arnold!,” Hawks and Philips Arena CEO Steve Koonin said. “Now those fans have their own kids that they bring to the games. This night gives them a unique way to share a little bit of their childhood with them, creating new memories.”
Alongside meet-and-greets and photo ops with Nickelodeon costume characters like Rugrats’ Chuckie, Tommy and Angelica, and the Temple Guard from Legends of the Hidden Temple, expect Hawks Alumni, including Dominique Wilkins, Theo Ratliff and Duane Ferrell, who ruled the boards in the ‘90s to be on hand. The evening’s festivities will include special in-game giveaways and a few secret treats round out the theme night.
A very cool idea for the Hawks that will surely be a lot of of fun for their fans. If you end up going, remember to pack a extra change of clothes because you may get slimed.
