#OrganicPet Winners, Prizes and Thank You's

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Oliver is still sleeping in as I write this wrap up of our fun evening last night. I certainly can't blame him for being tired; he and Rocco were burning up Twitter, having way too much fun :)
As for the rest of the party, we all learned a lot about the nature of organic food and some fascinating new products by Castor and Pollux. From the traffic and the questions, I'd say we had a lot of interest in both. Prizes, too, were a big draw, with each winner taking home a $70 package of assorted products shown above: Jerky Chip Cookies, Grain Free ORGANIX kibble, Natural Ultramix Ultrablend wholefood supplement, and Butcher and Bushel meals. 
Our Grand Prize winner will be chatting with a Castor and Pollux representative for some ideas on which food will best meet the needs of her dog. After that decision is made, she'll be shipped a package including $120 in Castor and Pollux products. No starving dogs at her house!
My Event Barkers team members--DogTipper and To Dog With Love--along with myself, want to thank Castor and Pollux for joining us to promote their new products, and to help us dish out some useful info on understanding what organic pet food really is, and is not. There were a lot of AHA moments last night!
If you still have questions to be answered, feel free to head on over to the Castor and Pollux Pet Facebook Page, where the social media team will be fielding any questions

Oliver Wishes You All an #OrganicPet

that didn't make it into the party. 
Congratulations to the following winners: @vadebby1, @dropastitch, @SnowyWestie, @MarleyKristin, @Melinda74, @WindWolfPhoto, @ChiDivaonaDime, @HauntedTeaCup, @Icing2MyCake, and our Grand Prize went to lucky @MaryBethBlanton!
Here's to your #OrganicPet,

Event Barkers produced this Twitter Party on behalf of Castor and Pollux, their client.  As my primary advertiser, I am providing my services for this Twitter Party gratis. All opinions presented here are my own.  Prizes will be provided and shipped by the sponsor. 

We Double Dog Dare You! Join Us at the #OrganicPet Twitter Party

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Jerky Chip Cookies Make Great Doga Rewards

Today's the day we finally get to give away $750 in Castor and Pollux foods, treats and tasty, wholefood supplements. Are you ready to join in the fun tonight? Here are my recommendations:

• Review my advice on selecting which handles to watch at this link so you're ready to go when the action starts. Use the #Discover function, placing the party hashtag in the search box to allow you to watch the party feed. Join in to Tweet with us, and you'll automatically be entered to win great prizes.
• Plan to be ready to sign on by 7:45 PM ET at the very latest. Be sure to say hello to @EventBarkers and @CastorPolluxPet, using the #OrganicPet hashtag, so we know that you've joined us. #browniepoints
  
• Beforehand, here are my never miss To-Do's: Grab a Starbucks to stay alert in the fast-paced environment, put on my comfiest yoga clothes, place a few snacks and some dog treats on my desk, snuggle the pups in at my feet for that cozy feeling, and make sure my laptop is charged up and ready to power-Tweet. 
• Finally, the most important tip I can offer is to REFRESH frequently as the party rolls. The Tweets will be flying at a furious pace, so using the #Discover feature to watch the party feed will help, but it's still going to go by quickly. Skim for the handles you're watching and put on your speed-reading glasses. See you tonight!

Here's to your #OrganicPet,

Event Barkers is producing this Twitter Party on behalf of Castor and Pollux, their client.  As my primary advertiser, I am providing my services for this Twitter Party gratis. All opinions shared are completely my own. Prizes will be provided and shipped by the sponsor. 

The Ins and Outs of #OrganicPet: AKA Who to Follow for What

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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The Event Barkers Twitter Parties have definitely all got two things in common: they move quickly and we have a bunch of fun! Hopefully by now you have marked your calendar, RSVP'd in the widget, and entered any pre-event giveaways that float your boat. Each of these prize packages includes $70 in treats, food and supplements; what's not to love about that?!!! And the grand prize jumps to over $120; wowza!

With so much to talk about in just one hour, your challenge will be to decide in advance, which handles to watch. I'm going to try to help with that decision today. My goal is to help you understand which handles will be chatting about your interests. We'll have experts from Castor and Pollux on hand to answer your questions, prizes to win, facts about the National Organic Program and how it protects your pets' food, interesting info on NEW products, and much more. With all this going on, you definitely need a road map. Here's it is:

• Start your journey by keeping an eye on the prize announcements; follow @EventBarkers. If you are actively participating, you could be a winner! You'll need to be following @EventBarkers to receive your DM notifying you of your prize, immediately following the party.
• Got a questions for our Castor and Pollux experts? Add a "Q" to the front of your Tweet to @CastorPolluxPet to let them know you're looking for an answer. Our guest experts from the Pet Parent Relations team includes Pete Brace, vice president of pet parent relations & communications; Cyndi Rappe, manager of the pet parent relations team; and Betsy Berger, manager of social media for Castor and Pollux. In case we run out of time for answers, watch the Castor and Pollux Facebook page for an answer within the week.
• To learn about the new ORGANIX USA-made Jerky Chip Cookies, keep an eye on @DogTipper.
• Curious about what "organic" actually means? Join @AllThingsDog and @EcoPetStrategy for all the facts about the National Organic Program, overseen by the US Department of Agriculture.
• If your dog loves pumpkin and sweet potato, you'll want to learn about a brand new wholefood supplement that your pup will rave about. Follow @Learnin2BGreen for all the details on these two Ultrablend products by Castor and Pollux.
• ORGANIX has a new line of USDA Organic canned meals called Butcher and Bushel. Watch @ToDogWithLove for some fun facts about how these products are made and why you'll want to try them with your dog. Don't miss this exciting info!
• Joining the party to socialize with the anipal gang? Join @5MinutesforFido and @RoccoHavanese for anipal antics! Don't forget to bring photos to share with Oliver and Rocco. :)
• And just in case there is any trouble in Twitter-land, @EventBarkers has a backup handle: @EBParties.

I suppose by now you're understanding what I meant when I said we have a lot to talk about! We'll be speed-Tweeting, for sure! Strap on your running shoes and grab a Starbucks before party time; you may need it! See ya early for checkin; we'll be online about 7:30 PM ET to greet our guests. 

If you're still looking for more details about a specific product that we're highlighting during the party, be sure to check the list above to determine which handle will be focusing on that product. We look forward to seeing you there. I hope you enjoyed the collage of all the goodies you could be winning. Is Fido drooling, yet?


Here's to your #OrganicPet,

PS-I have reviewed or profiled several of the products involved in the #OrganicPet Twitter Party. If you're struggling with decisions on who to follow, check out these:

• Jerky Chip Cookies
• Ultrablend Supplement in Pumpkin or Sweet Potato
• Butcher and Bushel Review coming May 2
• Our ORGANIX Grain Free Experience

Event Barkers is producing this Twitter Party on behalf of Castor and Pollux, their client.  As my primary advertiser, I am providing my services for this Twitter Party gratis. All opinions shared are completely my own. Prizes will be provided and shipped by the sponsor. 

#OrganicPet Prizes Go Extreme!

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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courtesy ToDogWithLove.com
9 Prize Packages
Look Like This!

Does your dog love chicken? Beef? How about lamb or salmon? The Jerky Chip Cookies have you covered, but what about the other goodies in these prize packages? 

Each of our first 9 winners will receive a prize package valued at about $70, shown at left. In each will be a bag of all 4 flavors of the Jerky Chip Cookies, 5 cans of Butcher and Bushel meals, a 5.5 lb. bag of ORGANIX Grain-Free, and a can of the new Natural Ultramix canned wholefood supplement in either Pumpkin or Sweet Potato. More details will be coming on all these prizes, so watch for the reviews rolling out in the next 2 weeks.

Along with All Things Dog Blog's reviews, our Event Barkers team members--DogTipper.com and ToDogWithLove.com will each be sharing a variety of information on the products to be featured at the Twitter Party, so be sure to check out their versions of the upcoming fun. The #OrganicPet Twitter Party is sure to be educational, enjoyable and prize-laden, with a total of $750 in prizes!

Our Grand Prize winner will get a similar, yet larger package to include the food of their

Eenie, Meenie, Minie, Mo
Which Can First?

choice in a larger bag or the equivalent in cans. This prize will be valued at $120 so be sure to mark your calendars for May 4, 8 PM to 9 PM ET. 

We're excited to share more details about the Butcher and Bushel meals as well as some ideas for using the pumpking and sweet potato supplement that Fido is sure to love. Stay tuned!

Just to make sure you have not missed an opportunity to win a pre-party prize, you may want to click right over to our giveaways going on now. You can RSVP to win, PreTweet to grab a prize package, or enter the social media widget for more options and opportunities. After all, who doesn't like to win?!

Here's to your #OrganicPet,

Event Barkers is producing this Twitter Party on behalf of Castor and Pollux, their client.  As my primary advertiser, I am providing my services for this Twitter Party gratis. Prizes will be provided and shipped by the sponsor. 

#OrganicPet Twitter Party Serves Up Healthy Facts, Prizes and Fun

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Event Barkers is proud to announce our very first Twitter Party featuring an organic pet food maker. Please mark your calendar to join us on May 4 at 8 PM for this very special, one-hour event. Castor and Pollux has long been a standout in this space and they now have some very exciting new products that we have the pleasure of sharing details on--coming up. This party will be all about consumer education, with prizes that include treats, food, and yummy wholefood supplements for your pups. Grab a rag because your dog will be salivating to beat the band!

Here's what you can expect to get the deets on when you join us for #OrganicPet:

• Learn about a new technology that allows Castor and Pollux to pressure cook bones to a soft, safe, and nutritious addition to your dog's stew. Meet Butcher and Bushel!
• Yes! Jerky can be safe when born and bred in the good ole USA. Join us to find out how your dog can enjoy Jerky Chip Cookies without the worry. #USAmade #Organic
• Love to treat your dog with a yummy topping on his kibble? We've got sweet potato and pumpkin toppers that have all sorts of other great uses. Totally awesome supplements for Fido's tummy. Come to #OrganicPet to learn more.
• Want to understand the basics of organic food? We've got it covered. Join us May 4 to get the facts and talk to the experts.

Prizes? Yup! Ten winners will score all of the above products plus a bag of Castor and Pollux organic kibble. Isn't it time you gave Fido a chance to be an #OrganicPet? Of course it is! You can get started right now with the first three prize entries that will not require your attendance at the party:

1. RSVP using the Giveaway Tools widget at the bottom of the post. If it's snoozing out of sight, simply click on the post title to awaken it for duty. :)
2. PreTweet to help us get the word out. You'll find a few pre-written Tweets in the Giveaway Tools widget or simply Tweet about the party using the #OrganicPet hashtag and this link: http://ow.ly/vrF2G
3. Our Social Media Giveaway includes any or all entries in the Giveaway Tools widget including those which help you find their social media accounts. You need only enter once to be included in the drawing, but more participation can increase your chances. Remember to keep it fun and only use those entry methods that you love to join in for.

Prizes for these and other Twitter Party winners will be valued at a total of $750 and include 4 bags of #ASmartCookie Jerky Chip Cookies by Organix, Butcher and Bushel premium canned foods, Organix kibble (watch for the grain free version for the first three winners), and the new, super yummy whole food supplement that includes either pumpkin or sweet potato. More on our ideas for using this to come. 

More details on prizes, products, sponsor info, party activities, and expert introductions. If you'd like some tips on navigating Twitter Parties, please visit my left sidebar for Twitter Party 101 help. 

Here's to your #OrganicPet,

Event Barkers is producing this Twitter Party on behalf of Castor and Pollux, their client.  As my primary advertiser, I am providing my services for this Twitter Party gratis.
Prizes will be provided and shipped by the sponsor.