Brand Challenge Contest

The folks at 4imprint.com, sellers of imprinted promotional products and customized corporate gifts, informed me that they have an ongoing contest for US-based businesses. Called "Brand with Ten Grand," entrants will be asked in 500 words or less to choose three promotional products and describe how they'd use them to build their brand. Promo products include calendars, throw blankets, pens, mugs, among others.

The contest started Aug. 15 and entrants have until Dec. 1 to submit their entries. Four finalists will receive $500 in buzz-building promotional products. Interviews and an audience poll will then follow, after which one lucky business will receive $10,000 in brand-boosting promotional products. The $10,000 winner will be announced on March 15, 2006.

If you think you have what it takes to win (and know that you can put the 10 grand to good use), check out the Brand with Ten Grand contest website.

Good luck!