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Press Release -- July 6th, 2011
Source: Megapath
Tags: Video, VoIP

MegaPath Launches Talk Tech Video Contest on Zooppa

$30,000 Prize Awaits Winning Video Advertisements Featuring IT Jargon in Everyday Life

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 6, 2011MegaPath Inc., one of the leading providers of managed data, voice, and security services in North America, recently launched a new crowdsourcing video contest with Zooppa, the world’s leading source of user-generated advertising, to produce a series of online videos promoting MegaPath’s leading services. The contest will award a total of $30,000 for the winning 60-second videos that feature people using obscure IT jargon to discuss the finer points of communications technology.

“Whether it’s VoIP, firewalls or our ability to discuss broadband upload and download speeds, IT jargon permeates our daily lives,” said Beth Tyejbee, Vice President of Marketing, MegaPath. “Zooppa’s community of more than 100,000 members have created video advertisements for some of the most recognized brands around, and MegaPath is excited to leverage their work to help reinforce our brand to our key partners, customers and buyers.”

Contestants are encouraged to submit videos now through August 12, featuring people arguing different IT points of view, trying to convince a boss about an obscure point, or various other ways techies waxing poetically about their high-tech muses. To help with the complexity of the language that could be used, an IT jargon dictionary is available on the contest website.

In addition to the video contest, there is a separate Jargon Contest for IT Professionals and MegaPath partners. IT Professionals and consultants can enter their favorite tech term via Twitter or place their comment on the Jargon Dictionary page for a chance to win $500.

Contestants can visit www.megapath.com/videocontest for entry rules and to submit their winning videos. To read the latest news about the contest, visit the MegaPath Blog, http://www.megapath.com/blog/, or follow the conversation on Twitter by searching for #ITJargon.

About Zooppa
Zooppa is the world’s leading source of user-generated advertising. With a creative community of over 106,000 members, Zooppa has worked with global brands like Samsung, AT&T, Nike and Google and agencies like BBDO, MindShare and Razorfish to produce fresh and fun creative ads. Beyond content, Zooppa’s innovative model offers brands and agencies a cost-effective, strategic approach to engage consumers, build online word-of-mouth and gain consumer insights.

About MegaPath Inc.
MegaPath operates one of the largest end-to-end communications networks in the country. In 2010, the company combined with Speakeasy and Covad to form a single company providing a full range of data, voice and security services for small businesses and enterprises nationwide. MegaPath helps businesses of all sizes to easily and securely communicate between their headquarters, employees and business partners to lower costs, increase security and enhance employee productivity. To learn more about MegaPath’s managed IP data, voice and security services, please visit http://www.megapath.com/ or call 1-877-MegaPath (1-877-634-2728).

Media Contact:
Tony Welz
Welz & Weisel Communications
703-877-8101
tony@w2comm.com

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