Pet Lifestyle on Twitter

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

Since Event Barkers debuted with #SafeHowlOween in October of 2011, I've continued to be amazed by the activity and engagement of Twitter users and brands. Producing social media events such as Twitter Parties has been very rewarding. Now we'd like to move to a new and different area of the Twitterverse.

Did you see the amazing questions asked of @LifeandDog at our #SuperDogPics Twitter Party? It was nothing short of amazing how an expert can attract a crowd and have thought-provoking, compelling questions asked of them. We'd like to recreate this experience each week for our followers, allowing them to get the information they seek for their pets and their lives with them.

That said, I have a new trick up my sleeve that will be starting up this Spring. Brands who wish to connect with Twitter users to answer questions, jump into meaningful conversation regarding their products and pets, and build lifelong relationships with loyal customers, need only jump on board.

Twitter users should watch for more announcements regarding dates, times and topics. We'll be bringing you the opportunity to chat about specific pet topics that interest YOU. Care to spill now? The comment link is open. We'd love to hear your thoughts and ideas.

Event Barkers is interested in brand feedback as well as participation and sponsorship for these customer and potential-customer chats. Want to learn more about this new concept? Please get in touch with Event Barkers at EventBarkers@gmail.com. We'd love to help you bark out your message.

Super Dog Sunday™ Seeking Sponsors

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

© AllThingsDogBlog.com
Football Season Kick Off!

The NFL season has begun and pigskins are flying across fields all over the country. Is your team spirit heightened? Super Dog Sunday™ will be here before you know it.

All Things Dog Blog will be teaming up with Dogtipper.com once again to bring you the annual, charity Super Dog Sunday™ football-themed, pet photo contest. Just as last year, this year's event will be benefiting Petfinder Foundation and their work finding homes for adoptable pets. 

Sponsors of Super Dog Sunday™ will receive:

• Sponsor promotion on multiple participating blogs via pre-event blog promotion, as well as the blogs that join in the blog hop on the day of the event. 
• Pre-party sponsor promotion in the form of daily Tweeting from host accounts (minimum of 4, with potentially double this number)
• Facebook posting to sponsors' walls of all blog posts at host blogs.
• Pre-event Tweeting of sponsor handles to be encouraged with a pre-party contest.
• Pre-event Rafflecopter will promote sponsors' Facebook, Twitter, websites and blogs.
• A photo contest blog hop will encourage bloggers to link up their pets' photos, as well as allowing us to show off our reader submissions for prizes in several categories, including a Petfinder Adoptable Pet category. 
• #SuperDogPics Twitter Party will promote Super Dog Sunday™ participation with photo tips and much more. Sponsors can also double dip at a discounted rate by sponsoring the #SuperDogPics Twitter Party as well. Get in touch at EventBarkers@gmail.com to learn more.

If you're a pet brand or have a pet-related business and would like to showcase your product or service through a charitable event that involves NFL football, this is your ticket. Contact us for details at EventBarkers@gmail.com.