SAN DIEGO (Business Wire EON) January 9, 2008 -- "As a brand that is guaranteed to create naturally beautiful hair with no worries, we are thrilled to hear from consumers how fantastic it feels to have hair at its best," said Kenyatte Nelson, brand manager for Aussie. "Everyone can help our team of professionals select the winner so we encourage them to view the entries and vote for their favorites."
An illustrious panel of judges including beauty experts from Aussie and high profile New York-based beauty PR firm Lippe Taylor will select ten finalists. Consumers will choose their favorites from the finalists to identify the grand prize winner. The participants with the most viral and highest-scoring entries will both receive a year's worth of Aussie products for him or her and 10 friends and a $250 shopping gift card. Additional daily and weekly prizes will also be awarded to lucky winners who participate by reviewing entries.
According to Nelson, the Brickfish marketing platform serves as the perfect venue for a dialogue about hair care between Aussie and consumers. The Brickfish platform allows users to review and comment on entries and to share their favorite content through email, Instant Messaging and hundreds of Internet sites, elevating overall interaction with the brand.
"The 'Aussome Hair Day!' campaign gives Aussie a powerful way to connect the brand with style-conscious people across the Internet," said Hyder Rabbani, vice president of sales and business development for Brickfish. "Our platform enables brands to leverage the power of UGC and social media to reach consumers. We are confident this campaign will increase awareness of Aussie products and engage consumers with the brand in a unique way."
Finalists in the "Aussome Hair Day!" campaign will be selected after February 27. Winners will be selected after April 6. For more information about Brickfish, visit www.Brickfish.com.
About Aussie
Aussie's full range of products is designed with a little Australian flair to bring you into the fun, carefree Aussie way of life. Aussie Hair Care will deliver Naturally Radiant Hair from the first use, or your money back. If you aren't satisfied, call 1-8-NO-WORRIES within 30 days with your receipt for a full refund. When it comes to hair care products, AUSSIE believes one size does NOT fit all. AUSSIE develops formulas to meet the hair care needs of each individual. Whether hair is normal, damaged, flat, frizzy, chemically-treated, or hard to style, AUSSIE offers a wide range of shampoos, conditioners, and stylers for your hair care needs. For more information, visit www.aussie.com.
About Brickfish
Brickfish(TM), the online marketing platform, has created a revolutionary new approach to online marketing that leverages the power of User Generated Content and social media to connect brands with consumers. Brands and agencies use our patent-pending platform to launch online advertising and marketing campaigns that spark the creation of brand-focused UGC, such as blogs, images, video and audio. This content is shared from consumer to consumer via email, IM, and hundreds of social media sites such as MySpace, Facebook, YouTube, and more. Campaign participants are rewarded for creating, voting, reviewing and sharing content, resulting in high-quality brand engagement. The Brickfish platform then tracks consumer interactions with this content and provides detailed analytics on campaign reach, performance and demographics. This results in a powerful viral marketing approach that has proven to be 5 to 10 times more effective than traditional online marketing methods such as display ads or search optimization.
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