“Spread Your Roots” Contest celebrates Music City Roots’ second anniversary this fall. One lucky fan could win a chance to experience Nashville, Music City Roots-style, simply by spreading their Music City Roots and telling everyone they know about MCR! The Spread Your Roots contest runs through Dec. 13, 2011 and there are some great prizes along the way.
The video contest has been runs until October 31st! The most creative entry will win a $300 MSRP Shopping Spree at GriffinTechnology.com! We are grateful to have Griffin Technology on board as a sponsor of the Music City Roots program.
What’s the grand prize to be announced on the live Music City Roots show on December 14, 2011?
One lucky fan could win a chance to experience Nashville, Music City Roots-style, simply by spreading their Music City Roots and telling everyone they know about MCR! The grand prize includes
- two tickets to a live Music City Roots show at the Loveless Barn
- an Apple iPad loaded with Music City Roots tunes and videos plus detailed scoop on the cutting-edge Nissan Leaf
- a one-year supply of Vietti Chili, an airport pickup for the winner and a guest by Aly, the Vietti Girl
- a tour of Griffin Technology Headquarters plus a $300 Griffin shopping spree
- a “Loveless Cafe Southern Hospitality Package”
- a Cooking Class at Whole Foods Market
- the Ultimate Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine Basket
- a $100 iTunes gift card furnished by Ascend Federal Credit Union
- a $100 gift card for Two Old Hippies provided by Nashville Scene
- two-nights hotel accommodations and more!
The ANA Alliance for Family Entertainment, a group of some of the country’s largest national advertisers, is looking for the freshest take on what’s real—and really funny—about today’s American family. They’ve helped bring Gilmore Girls, Everybody Hates Chris, Friday Night Lights and 20 other shows you love to TV, and they have awarded more than 50 scholarships to young screenwriters at leading universities across the country.
Now they’re looking for the next great story featuring the modern American family. Share your original, half-hour comedy format script with us for an opportunity to win $5,000, PLUS receive creative guidance and direct input from John Wells! We know this isn’t an actual video contest, but many of you creatives out there are writers and should look into this opportunity. Good luck!
18+, 30 minute script, Deadline: October 28th 2011
Organix®, an award winning beauty brand, is asking YOU to Create their Commercial. Get those creative juices flowing, then write, shoot, and submit a 30-second spot featuring Organix® Coconut Milk, Moroccan Argan Oil, and or Brazilian Keratin Therapy Shampoos and Conditioners for your chance to win $5,000 and you may have YOUR commercial seen on national TV.
13+, 30 seconds, Extended Deadline: November 14th 2011
When it comes to pain relief, Advil is no stranger. They help thousands of people fight pain everyday. Real people have been sharing their Advil stories online and now it’s time for you to get in on the action.
Upload your story about why you love, rely or have switched to Advil. The winning video will receive $25,000 along with a trip to NYC to visit Regis and Joy Philbin who are huge advocates for Advil. Grab those cameras!
18+, 30 – 60 seconds, Deadline: October 31st 2011
Creating the ultimate party is no easy task, but Margaritaville Cargo have come up with some awesome blenders to help kick off any event. Just looking at their new Mixed Drink Maker makes me want to throw a party for…well, just because! It’s supposed to take the guess work out of mixed drinks and pour a perfect concoction every time. Send us a test unit MC and we’ll be sure to give it a try!
Your job is to create a 30 – 60 second video showing the ultimate party host talking about his/her tools for a successful party (including the Mixed Drink Maker). You can have fun with the exposition of the story. It could be an interview, backstage before a big party or a documentary-style spoof. Have fun with this one!
For this contest, videos submitted by or before October 17th are eligible for a $5,000 cash prize plus the actual client and voting awards which begin at $6,000 for first place meaning you can take home a possible $11,000 if you nail this!
Get filming!
14+, 30 – 60 seconds, Deadline: November 7th 2011
Get the buzz on your business and see what customers are saying! At American Express Open, they know the importance of managing your business’s reputation online. Now, with the introduction of YourBuzz, getting a consolidated view of what customers have to say about your business across CitySearch, Yelp, Facebook, twitter and other popular websites is easier than ever.
For this assignment, your goal will be to create an acquisition-focused video about YourBuzz℠ from American Express OPEN. They want small business owners to be moved by the video to sign up for this FREE social marketing tool.
Videos should be :30 to :60. You can use humor to convey the messaging points, but make sure it’s witty and clever. Above all, your video will need to be educational so that small business owners will understand what YourBuzz is and how it will benefit their bottom line.
Keep in mind that this should not be another standard, big brand commercial. American Express is looking for something different, unique and unexpected. It needs to stand out from the crowd of commercials and create a deep connection that makes you not only want to watch it but also share it.
18+, 30 – 60 seconds, Deadline: October 23rd 2011
How would you use an iPad 2 at school and at home if you were to win one from Accepted.com (an online assistance site for college admissions)? Become a fan of Accepted.com on Facebook and create a two minute video showing how an iPad 2 would help you in school as well as in your life. Think creatively!
Show them how an iPad would help you with more than just checking your Facebook during lectures. Make an original video using yourself, animation, stop motion, or any other means to make your video standout. The winner will of course win a brand new Apple iPad 2!
18+ (Under 18 2/ parents permission), 2 minutes-, Deadline: November 24th 2011
If you are stuck in front of a computer everyday for work, then you’re probably well aware of FailBlog.org. If not, they have been providing epic fail videos and photos for several years now and have become one of the easiest places to grab some entertainment or a quick laugh.
Now, they are asking YOU or someone you know to upload a “fail” video for use on their site. Not only will the video (if chosen) win some amazing exposure, it will also earn you a brand new Xbox 360 Kinect bundle.
18+, No Duration, Deadline: October 31st 2011
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