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Home Run Inn makes largest TV investment in 103-year history

Photo: Home Run Inn Pizza

October 23, 2026

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Home Run Inn Pizza is launching its largest television campaign in the company's 103-year history, the company has announced in a press release. The move was made as the Chicago-based brand looks to build awareness and drive demand for its frozen pizza products in markets nationwide,

The integrated marketing campaign features new television commercials highlighting the family-owned company's Chicago heritage and its journey from neighborhood pizzeria to national frozen pizza brand. The creative features award-winning blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Fruteland Jackson and is the first campaign developed through Home Run Inn's partnership with food and beverage marketing agency quench.

"We know we have a great product and a story that resonates with consumers. The opportunity now is making sure more people know about it as we expand into new markets," Home Run Inn Pizza CEO Dan Costello, said in the release. "This campaign is about getting our name in front of more people and sharing what makes our pizza special."

The television spots will begin airing in select markets nationwide in late October, coinciding with National Tavern-Style Pizza Day, Oct. 22. The campaign also includes online and connected video, streaming audio, out-of-home and display advertising to extend the brand's reach across multiple channels.

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