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Archive for the ‘June’ Category
Calling all outdoorsy folk! Nrtoday.com (Roseburg, OR) invites readers to upload serene scenes, fishing, or any other outdoor shots taken on the Umpqua Rivers. The winning photo is published in the Rivers section of the paper and receives a high-quality print of their shot. All these submissions make me want to head up to Umpqua River!
Quit complaining about the unbearable heat to your neighbors, let some steam off with this essay contest from Rock Hill Herald (Rock Hill, SC). Heat-stricken readers write their clever completion to this statement: “It’s so hot that…” – winner receives a package from Comfort Heating & Cooling. What an easy and fun contest to offer to your market.
The Daily Item (Sunbury, PA) pairs up with Williamsport Crosscutters – a local minor league baseball team – to promote attendance at their games. Kids enter the contest by coloring the Crosscutters’ mascot – every entrant receives a ticket to the game. The grand prize winner from each age group gets to throw out the first pitch and be a VIP all season long – every baseball fan’s dream come true!
Test your road trip knowledge! The Kansas City Star (Kansas City, KS) presents their readers a trivia question related to road trips – (for example, “In the movie “National Lampoon’s Vacation,” Clark Griswold and his family were trying to get to a theme park. What was the park’s name?”) – each day for their chance to win a brand new 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse – sponsored by Northtowne Mitsubishi. What a fun contest!
This fun summer photo contest from Philly.com (Philadelphia, PA) makes us want to pack up and head to the nearest shore! With submission groups for kids of all ages (and pets too!) this contest appeals to everyone.
Who doesn’t love a good BBQ in the heat of summer? KATU-TV (Portland, OR) helps you enjoy the great outdoors with their Backyard BBQ sweepstakes. One lucky winner will enjoy an Outback-hosted BBQ for 50 friends while KATU broadcasts live from their backyard. Grand prize winner receives a package from the following sponsors: Outback, Sparks Home Furnishings, Lisac’s and Cornerstone Hardscapes. A great summer contest idea!
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