Press Release: Snip-its Launches Crazy Day Photo Contest With The Picture PeopleFor Further Information Contact Us or call (877) SNIP-ITSSnip-its Launches Crazy Hair Photo Contest in Partnership with The Picture People
Natick, MA -- March 19, 2007 : Snip-its, America's fastest growing franchise of children's hair salons in the U.S., launches its Spring Promotion today, in partnership with The Picture People, the 300-unit portrait studio retailer based in Foster City, CA. Today through April 22nd, kids aged 0-12 will be able to enter Snip-its Crazy Hair Photo Contest for a chance to win a portrait package from the Picture People, plus Snip-its hair care products and gift certificates. The contest winners will also be featured on Snipits.com. "Snip-its Crazy Hair Contest gives kids an opportunity to showcase their craziest hairstyles and really have some fun," says Joanna Meiseles, Snip-its Founder, President and author of "The Great Working Mom Adventure" web blog. Crazy Hair contest photo entries may be from anytime and any place or can be taken specifically for Snip-its Crazy Hair Contest. Crazy hair style examples may include photos of a child's bed-head bouffant, wacky wet water-slide hair, silly slicked-back styles from school, haunted hair on Halloween, bathtub soapy styles or any outlandish, bizarre, kooky, wild child hair moment. Crazy Hair Contest Entry To enter Snip-its Crazy Hair Photo Contest, contestants must fill out a specially-marked contest entry form at any Snip-its salon and with it, submit a black and white or color photo. Alternatively, contestants may enter the contest on the web at Snipits.com by filling out an online application form and attaching a Crazy Hair photo no larger than one megabyte. No purchase is necessary to enter the contest but families are encouraged to visit a Snip-its salon to experience Snip-its haircut adventure. Each child who receives a haircut at Snip-its during the Spring promotional period will receive a crazy-colored tie-dyed tattoo as a prize. Five Grand Prize Winners Five Crazy Hair Photo Contest Grand Prize Winners will be selected on or about May 15th, 2007 and will be notified by phone and/or email. All grand prize winners will be featured on Snipits.com. Each Grand Prize Winner will receive: - One Picture People portrait session and a pose package, consisting of one 8x10, two 5x7s and eight wallet portrait style photos; (valued at $46) - 1 Snip-its Free Haircut Gift Certificate (valued at $16) - 4 Snip-its All Natural Hair Care Products including a Snip-its Fruity Shampoo and Body Wash, No Yellin' Melon Conditioner, Morning Miracle Spray Mousse & Funky Spiker Gel (valued at $24) Marketing Support The contest is supported by numerous marketing materials including exterior window banners and interior banners hanging in all 52 of Snip-its salons. Staff buttons promoting the contest will be worn by each Snip-its hairstylist and receptionist during the promotional period. In-store flyers, online ads, external print ads, direct mail and a Snip-mail, Snip-its exclusive email blast to its opted-in customer database, round out the marketing support. Cross-promotional coupons for discounts on Snip-its haircuts, hair care products and Picture People portraits will be distributed through all Snip-its salons and Picture People studios throughout the promotional period. About The Picture People Founded in 1987, The Picture People currently has more than 300 company-owned portrait studios located in shopping malls operating in 35 states across the country. We deliver quality portraits within an hour with no sitting fees, ever, and back that up with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. The Picture People's foundation is built on capturing expressions that will last a lifetime. Whether you are looking for a traditional family portrait or documenting your child's milestones, at The Picture People you'll get a great session experience and high-quality portraits to display and share. From beautiful portraits to quality merchandise for display in your home, we strive to assist our customers, meet their needs, and make the session fast, efficient and fun for all. For more information, or to find a studio near you, please visit www.picturepeople.com. |

