TacoTime launches spokesperson lookalike contest
May 26, 2009
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — As the company launches its new Web site and Facebook Fan page, TacoTime also is introducing an online contest in search of people who look like the much-loved TacoTime spokesperson, the company has announced.
Those thinking they can pass as TacoTime's spokesperson are able to enter the contest online atwww.TacoTime.comby providing a photo of themselves to be judged by an independent group of judges. More specifically, judges will be looking for entries that resemble the spokesperson in facial features, hairstyle and stature. The contest will begin June 1 and runs through Aug. 15.
The winners of the look-a-like contest will be announced and prizes awarded Aug. 30. The grand prize winner will receive $150 in Mexi-Money Gift Certificates and a swag bag full of other TacoTime merchandise, plus the winning photo will be featured on the TacoTime Web site. The second and third place winners also will receive swag bags including Mexi-Money worth $75 and $25 respectively, along with their images featured on the Famous Faces contest web page.
"We want to give our loyal customers a chance to have their moment in the spotlight," said Jean Smoke, TacoTime director of marketing. "The new TacoTime Web site is the perfect stage for a fun and friendly face-off."
Those who don't resemble the TacoTime spokesperson will have an opportunity to win TacoTime Mexi-Money by visiting thepromotions pageto view the new commercial and provide feedback to be among those rewarded.