We’re gearing up for Print 13, one of the largest printing industry events in the nation that kicks off next week in Chicago. We already launched a social media business card campaign for the occasion; if you spot our CEO and company manager on the floor, be sure to check out the cool interactive card design in person. As part of the event promotions, I’ve been tweeting with the hashtags #Print13 and #PrintWins. But yesterday I got a random direct message on Twitter, and now I’ve got a new hash tag to fit into the mix: #13daysofprint!
How the HP #13daysofprint Contest Works
The contest started last week on August 31st, but don’t worry, you have until September 12th to submit your entries. There are actually 3 ways to enter this fun promotion. If you have an HP press machine or digital printer in your office, take a picture that shows how the equipment helps your business. Another option would be to capture an image from the HP booth (1241) and tweet why the gear caught your attention. All twitter entries need to include the following:
• Must mention the @HPGraphicArts account
• Must have hash tag #13daysofprint
• Must use hash tag #prize
• Must caption the image (aside from tagging)
The last option is reserved for participants who don’t have Twitter accounts. I suppose there are some folks out there who haven’t joined the conversation, and it’s nice of HP to consider the socially reserved among us. These people can submit a free entry by mail. For more information, check the official contest rules page.
So What’s the Prize?
You’re allowed to enter once a day until the competition ends, so start snapping! By now you’re probably wondering what you’ll win. 13 lucky people will win an brand spanking new HP Slate 7 tablet (a $169.99 value)! We can think of a few ways to integrate this awesome Android technology into our workflow, starting with the Beats Audio.
We wish everyone the best of luck, and we expect to see a lot more tweets the next time we search. So far we see a few pictures, but we’re hoping the entries will get a bit more creative now that we’ve invited you guys to jump in. If you win a Slate 7, be sure to tell’em PrintFirm sent you!