#SuperDogSunday Twitter Party:Who to Follow and How to Win

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Reach for the Treat, Oliver!

If there's one thing my dogs would tell you if they could, it's always important to know who has the treats and how they can score one. Today's Doga practice landed each of them a Z-Filet for effort. Oliver did a nice job dancing and twirling, while Tanner supervised Patches--no easy task during this photo session. 

Watch for more of our #SuperDogSunday antics after the party date. We'll be sure to share some bloopers as Patches photobombed our picture session in an effort to score her own Zuke's Z-filet. What a hoot she is!

Now, back to the important messages for this post:

• Who to follow: As always, @EventBarkers will be handing out the prizes, so keep an eye out there and be sure to RT the winners. Just as important, please follow @ZukesPets and be sure to give them a high five for sponsoring this shindig. Without them, there would be no prizes. Finally, you'll want to follow our Event Barkers team members who will all have tips and messages of importance to your Super Bowl experience with your pups: @AllThingsDog, @5MinutesforFido, @DogTipper, @ToDogWithLove, @RoccoHavanese. More on our themes of discussion below.
• How to win: Winners are drawn from participation, so all you have to do to be in contention is chat the hour away. Be sure to bring some favorite photos of your active pups and be ready to share these too. Every few minutes we'll draw another winner from our "Chatty-Cathy's", and announce their handle along with the prize. If your handle is mentioned as a winner, double check that you are following @EventBarkers so you'll get your DM after the party. We'll need important information like your name and address, in order to ship your big box of prizes.
• Themes: Get your dog in the game - activities for a doggone good day! 

1.     Pre-game training tips — Games and training to condition your pup and keep them in top shape  (until 8:25)

2.     Ideas for game day activities — Activities for both physical and mental stimulation; your reward… a tired, happy pup! (until 8:45)
3.     Tips on how to keep pups happy around a house full of guests — training and tips to keep your dogs safe, relaxed and happy (until 9)

Remember to show up early and say hello to our team, using the #SuperDogSunday hashtag. Our opening will include the naming of the pre-game prize winner drawn from the #SuperDogSunday social media widget. Be sure you've jumped in for this one; you'll find it at the link. Finally, stick around for the naming of the Grand Prize winner, to be announced about 9 PM ET. All of the prize packages are large and tasty, but the Grand Prize will be super duper huge!

Happy #SuperDogSunday, 

As a member of the Event Barkers team, I'm offering this Twitter Party information as a part of our work with Zuke's to share information about their products. You'll find these details and more on our partners' websites: DogTipper.com and ToDogWithLove.com. These events are open to US households and entrants age 18 and older.Void where prohibited.

#SuperDogSunday Celebrates Active Fidos

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

It's finally here. The special day we announce today--#SuperDogSunday--was created 5 years ago as a way to enjoy the Super Bowl with our dogs front and center. Each year's version has morphed a bit, responding to the changing interests of our sponsors and our readers. Our 2015 version is designed to celebrate our active dogs. Thanks to Zuke's for sponsoring this event. Read on for some important details and jump right into the widget at the bottom of the post to grab your entry for the big pre-event prize: A terrific package of 5 different kinds of Zuke's treats!

• Sponsor: Zuke's makes dog treats for high energy dogs that enjoy activity and engaging in busy days with their families. We'll be sharing a variety of Zuke's treats with you as prizes, so don't miss out on this event! Mark your calendar now.
• This year's event will be a one hour Twitter Party on Thursday, January 29, during which we'll be sharing lots of ideas for getting into the game--enjoying a doggone good day with your pups. Join us with your own tips. Participation will qualify you to be a potential winner!
• Be sure to enter the social media sharing widget below, giving you the opportunity to win a pre-party prize, as well. Inside this widget, you'll have the chance to RSVP for the party, Tweet about the party to your friends on Twitter, follow some of our team members and our sponsor, Zuke's, and more. One winner will be drawn from these entries to grab a big batch of goodies before the party even opens. Their name will be announced at the opening of the party, so be sure to be on time. Finally, make sure to stick around for the naming of the Grand Prize winner at the close of the event: 9 PM ET.
• Prizes: About $750+ in Zuke's treats will be handed out in fantabulous packages every few minutes throughout the party. Our winners and their dogs are sure to enjoy these shipments, filled with a variety of Zuke's delicious, nutritious snacks. We'll be featuring Mini Naturals in our pre-game training incentives and game day activities, Hip Action treats that are perfect for pre- and post-game joint health,  Genuine Jerky with lots of protein for strong muscles and energy, Power Bones that provide a great energy source for a day of playing, and  Z-Filets, perfect for pre-game training incentives and game day activities. 
• Why do we celebrate active dogs? Just like you and I, dogs need activity. It keeps their minds active, their bodies fit, and helps them learn problem solving skills. Watch for ideas on all of this at the party, as the Event Barkers team dishes some of our best ideas.
• Who to follow: Start by following @Zukespets, of course. Your Event Barkers hosts will be calling the plays at this game, so don't miss any of them either: @AllThingsDog, @ToDogWithLove, @DogTipper, @RoccoHavanese, @5MinutesforFido, @EventBarkers, @EBParties, and @AllThingsDoga. Prizes will be announced by @EventBarkers!
• How to win during the party: Simply join in and participate on Twitter, using the #SuperDogSunday hashtag. For extra opportunities to be seen, share your photos of your fido keeping this theme in mind: "Get your dog in the game - activities for a doggone good day!”  

  

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As a member of the Event Barkers team, I'm offering this Twitter Party information as a part of our work with Zuke's to share information about their products. You'll find these details and more on our partners' websites: DogTipper.com and ToDogWithLove.com. These events are open to US households and entrants age 18 and older.Void where prohibited.

Announcing #WorkLikeaDog Twitter Party

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What a perfect day to announce this party that celebrates workplaces that welcome our furry friends. Labor Day takes on a whole new meaning today as we open the pre-party events and giveaways for the #WorkLikeaDog Twitter Party. 

We'll be sharing some of Zuke's Good Office Snacks for your pups in our prize packages, pre-party prizes and of course, in the Grand Prize. First up is the new Genuine Jerky made from grass-fed New Zealand beef. Our first 3 winners--RSVP, PreTweet and Social Media Sharing--will each snag 6 bags of Genuine Jerky for their hard working dogs.

With all the concern over jerky products for our dogs, you're probably asking yourself about Zuke's jerky. If you're looking for an alternative to nitrate-preserved, Chinese-sourced jerky treats, Zuke's is a safe option. Here are the answers to your questions:

Prizes Galore!

• Clean protein: 100% grass-fed New Zealand Beef
• No nitrates or Nitrites: naturally preserved with brown sugar and apple cider vinegar
• Simple recipe: Limited-ingredient treats are made with just beef, savory seasonings and natural preservatives
• Flavor? Taste testers agreed that dogs love Genuine Jerky!
• Recipes available: Original beef, Teriyaki and Barbeque.

In all, Ten winners will receive prize packages that include subscriptions to the Bark magazine, so pet parents can learn more about the pet-friendly office initiative they promote each year. Zuke's supports this annual event with zeal and Event Barkers is on board for the second time to share our love of taking our dogs to work with us.

Join us September 14 from 8-9 PM ET as we celebrate dog-friendly workplaces and chat about the benefits of including our dogs in our days at work, all while getting a chance to win great prize packages of Zuke's treats.

What's your tip for dogs in the workplace? Would you like to nominate a company for an award in the Bark magazine campaign to promote dogs in the workplace? Tell us about it on Twitter, either now or during the party, and don't forget to include the #WorkLikeaDog hashtag. 

Now let's get the pre-party events rolling. You can RSVP for the party via the Giveaway Tools widget at the bottom of the page. You'll also find PreTweets included in the widget, and finally each of the above entries and more will include you in the drawing for the Social Media sharing winner. That's three easy entries that put you in the running for a $70 prize package of yummies for Fido. And there's more where those come from!

If you're having trouble with the widget napping at worktime, simply click on the post title above to call it back to duty. It will reappear instantly and you can move ahead with your entries. Remember to keep it fun and enjoy the journey. Good luck and enjoy yourself as you #WorkLikeaDog!

Ooops; just one more thing. If you're new to Twitter Party fun, check out the Twitter Party 101 section in my left sidebar. You'll find lots of helpful tips to get you through the fast-paced party with greater ease. Feel free to post any questions you may have on the Event Barkers Facebook page or send it to us @EventBarkers on Twitter. Use the hashtag #WorkLikeaDog to be sure we see your question. We'll get your answers to you as quickly as possible. See you at the party on September 14, and pssst....don't forget to check in early so you don't miss the first winner announcement at 8 PM ET sharp.

As a member of the Event Barkers team, I'm offering this Twitter Party information as a part of our work with Zuke's to share information about their products. You'll find these details and more on our partners' websites: DogTipper.com and ToDogWithLove.com. These events are open to US households and entrants age 18 and older.Void where prohibited.

Thanks to #FueltheLove Bloggers

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Today is the day that All Things Dog Blog and DogTipper say farewell to our #FueltheLove promotion. Our hard-working group of pet bloggers have shared their insights and giveaways of Zuke's treats, and we have had a blast organizing and producing the Blog Hop as well as the #FueltheLove #BarkFriday Twitter Party. The hop is packed with lots of great information about this wonderful brand to which we have become so attached. Feel free to visit the link above to peruse.

As our blogger group was hard at work preparing their posts, we enjoyed a behind-the-scenes role creating videos, infographics and more to assist these publishers in sharing the Zuke's story. As a reward for their efforts, Event Barkers would like to present a $100 Gift Card to one participant--chosen at random--to enjoy a holiday shopping spree or simply tuck in the savings account for a rainy day. 

In addition, this same winner will get to give back. Zuke's is matching our gift with a 15-bag donation to the shelter or rescue of our winner's choice. When contacted, the winner will have the opportunity to provide us with the name and address of their favorite non-profit, helping a few pups have a yummy daily snack throughout the holidays, courtesy of Zuke's.

Our winner of both the $100 Gift Card and the 15 bag treat donation is Maggie Marton of Oh My Dog Blog. You'll find Maggie at @MaggieMarton and on Facebook at OhMyDogBlog. Congratulations Maggie! You'll be hearing from us to find out which shelter or rescue you'd like Zuke's to send a package to.

Now it's time to bid farewell to this series. We've enjoyed the variety, the learning experiences, the Blog Hop, and the Twitter Party. We hope you did too. Zuke's has thanked us all by offering a 50% promo code through 12/31/13. This discount applies to all purchases using the code #FueltheLove on Zukes.com through 11:59 PM MT on December 31. Happy holidays and please do enjoy exploring our #FueltheLove bloggers:

• Adopted Mom to Chazz
• Adventures of a Cattle Dog
• Baylie Dog
• Bocci’s Beefs
• Carma Poodale
• Cindy Lu’s Muse
• Dog Tested Mother Approved
• Doggies and Stuff
• Dogs For the Paws
• Dogthusiast
• Doodie Pack
• Fabulous McGrady
• Gspotsylvania
• House Full of Fur
• Kirby the Dorkie
• Life with Desmond
• Little Dog in the Big City
• Little Dog Linus
• Newf and Hound
• No Dog About It
• A Novice in All Things
• Oh My Dog!
• Oz the Terrier
• Pack Mom
• Peggy’s Pet Place
• Pepper’s Paws
• Pets Weekly
• Pink Preference
• Roxy the Traveling Dog
• Slim Doggy
• Sugar the Golden Retriever
• Tales and Tails
• The Dog Express
• The World According to Garth Riley
• This Pug Life
• To Dog with Love
• You Did What With Your Weiner

Watch for more fun promotions of pet brands coming in the New Year. Did I say Super Dog Sunday™? Yup! Mark your calendars for this fun-filled, football-themed charity photo contest. Watch for more in early 2014.

Happy tails,

Along with DogTipper.com, All Things Dog Blog has participated in these promotions of Zuke's to help build their online presence. What can Event Barkers do for your brand?

#BarkFriday Report: Zuke's Fuels the Love

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Yesterday's post-Thanksgiving events included lots of napping, shopping, and Tweeting, the latter of which occurred during the Event Barkers #FueltheLove #BarkFriday Twitter Party. After dealing with crowds, an empty wallet and a craving for leftovers, many of our party guests returned home to put up their sore feet. It was time to grab an extra slice of turkey and pumpkin pie, snuggle up with Fido and a laptop to Tweet among dog-loving folks with @ZukesPets and @EventBarkers. 
My crew was still under the spell of a turkey-induced naptime shortly before the party, but I managed to arouse Oliver to do his job Tweeting @5MinutesforFido. After all, @RoccoHavanese was counting on him!
Each of our winners scored a whopping 15 bags of Zuke's treats including 4 treat lines with a total of 15 different flavors. They'll be treating their pups healthy well into the New Year. Here's the prize list for each of our winners and an image of each:

• Hip Action Treats: 3 flavors
  
• New Skinny Bakes: 3 flavors
• Mini Naturals: 6 flavors, including 2 brand new ones!
• Z-Filets in 3 flavors

Zuke's did a fab job of helping out Event Barkers to share their news. On top of the Twitter Party winners, we still have a #FueltheLove Blog Hop going on with plenty of giveaways that are open through Sunday evening. Don't miss these last opportunities to win while you've got time this weekend.

What's more, you still have until midnight Sunday to enter 2 additional giveaways that we're facilitating: the #FueltheLove video contest (via Instagram or Vine) and the "Thank You  Zuke's" photo submission. The latter is not a contest, but a random drawing from entries. Just add your pup's pic to this image and Tweet with #BarkFriday #FueltheLove to enter. With low entries expected in both of these categories, your chances are increased. We encourage you to grab your camera and get busy Tweeting! Winners will be announced on Monday.

Now, on behalf of our awesome sponsor, Zuke's, we'd like to announce the Twitter Party

Toy Assortment courtesy Petco

winners: @fight_owl, @Voice4Furbabies, @Skye613, @AFrogintheUS, @AussomeAussies1, @SirBunnyBottom, @DebbiPapay, @Sweetsaver_68, @DianaS58, and @DarGar7. Each of these winners have been contacted and will receive two packages: one from Zuke's including 15 bags of the treats in the image above, and one from Event Barkers with a holiday toy and some goodies from our sponsors. Winners were offered a choice of Christmas or Hanukkah toys, making this a special playtime to go with their Zuke's treats.

Now, let's move on to one last opportunity that still exists to score free Zuke's treats. The #FueltheLove Blog Hop has a few open giveaways through Sunday, December 1 at midnight. Each of these prizes vary. Don't delay!

Just when you thought I was done with opportunities I've got one that's perfect for you

folks who prefer a sure thing. Zuke's has pulled out all the stops to give you a whole month of savings. With the code  #FUELTHELOVE, you'll get a whopping 50% off all orders at Zukes.com through December 31. Enjoy the savings!

Event Barkers received our holiday gift when the #FueltheLove #BarkFriday Twitter Party trended on Twitter. That was our signal of a job well done and it was noticed by many of our party guests. Happy holidays!

Headline photo courtesy @AFrogintheUS. 
Event Barkers has been working with Zuke's to help them gain online exposure and share the news of their new products. This Event Barkers event was hosted by DogTipper.com and AllThingsDogBlog.com.
As an additional perk, Twitter Party winners each received a holiday toy for Fido, compliments of Petco and Event Barkers.

Prepare to #FueltheLove on #BarkFriday!

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Tanner's Feast: Stuffables
 with Zukes and Thanksgiving Leftovers

As I prepare to buckle down for a fun-filled #BarkFriday, I have already performed my #FueltheLove effort for today. Tucked into the freezer are Kongs and other stuffed toys, spilling over with sweet potatoes, turkey, and Zuke's! We're ready to rock this Twitter Party!
Here's what you need to know to participate in the #BarkFriday #FueltheLove Twitter Party on November 29:

• Who?  Sponsored by @ZukesPets, this Twitter Party is hosted by @EventBarkers, a partnership of @AllThingsDog and @DogTipper. We're also welcoming some much-needed assistance from @ToDogWithLove and Event Barkers' assistant, @EBParties. Be sure to follow your hosts and sponsor so you won't miss out on a thing--especially a DM announcing a win!
• What?  In addition to the great $100+ prizes including 4 lines of Zuke's treats, come prepared to hear about fun ways to enjoy your dog during the holidays, and be ready to share your own holiday photos of Fido. We have also provided a Zuke's frame that you can place your dog's pic inside of for extra fun: http://ow.ly/i/3QtvI 
• Where?  Since this party is a double hashtag event, TweetChat is not an option this time. We recommend you stick to Twitter, or our favorite--Hootsuite.
• When?  We'll be online at 11:30 AM ET for check ins; come early! The party opens with a bang at 12 noon when we announce the first winner's handle.
• Why?  Because you love your dog!  Join us to learn more about the great things that Zuke's does to make sure your treats are as good as your Fido deserves.
• How?  To follow all the fun, don't forget to use both hashtags throughout the party: #BarkFriday #FueltheLove.

You may also enjoy watching for the Event Barkers Anipal Squad, engaging our guests in #FueltheLove silliness: @5MinutesforFido and @RoccoHavanese. Join them to enjoy the journey, share your photos and have fun with your Fido during the holidays.

Also important to know is that Zuke's will be offering a fabulous, very high-value promo

code for our party guests. The code will be announced during the party, so watch for and RT it to share the #BarkFriday fun and #FueltheLove. The promo code is good only at Zukes.com. If you prefer to purchase locally, locate a store near you by using the Store Locator at this link.

If you've entered or are planning to enter the #FueltheLove #BarkFriday video contest, using Vine or Instagram, you still have time to enter again. With low entries in this high-value prize, your chances of winning are increased markedly. Here are the details. Who will win the $100 Gift card? Only those who enter are eligible! 

If you're among the early-birds who make it out to the 5 AM blue light specials, we salute you. When you trek home to join us for #BarkFriday #FueltheLove, don't forget to stop and pick up a Starbucks to keep you awake through the event. Good luck!

Extra places you can win Zuke's treats:

• There's 1 prize just for RSVPing for the party!
• PreTweet giveaway
• The Social Media Drawing
• The #FueltheLove Blog Hop, also sponsored by Zuke's and hosted by Event Barkers. 
• You can also find many of the Zuke's giveaways on this week's Fido's Freebie Friday!

Event Barkers is working with Zuke's to help them gain online exposure and share the news of their new products. This Event Barkers event is hosted by DogTipper.com and AllThingsDogBlog.com.
Note that due to shipping regulations, the prizes in these events are only available to U.S. addresses. Thank you for your understanding. As an additional perk, Twitter Party winners will each receive a holiday toy for Fido, compliments of Petco.