BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Hibbett Sports
(NASDAQ: HIBB), a Birmingham-based
premium athleisure retailer operating more than 1,000 stores
throughout the US and online, today announced a new social media
contest in honor of National Sneaker Day on November 5th. The month-long promotion will kick
off on October 16, 2017 and one
weekly giveaway recipient will be selected each Friday until
November 17, 2017.
"We are always looking for innovative ways to engage with our
social media followers and having them share their favorite sneaker
images on social channels, is a fun way for us to connect," said
Sarah Sharp-Wangaard, Vice President
Marketing, Hibbett.
Hibbett Sports is asking social media followers to snap and post
their photos, capturing how and where they wear their favorite
sneakers or kicks to Instagram and Twitter. To enter the Hibbett
social media contest, followers simply need to tag @HibbettSports
and use two hashtags, #StyledbyHibbett and #MySneakersTakeMe. Each
posting will automatically enter them into a weekly drawing for a
$250 Hibbett Sports gift card, that
can be used in store or online at www.Hibbett.com. There will be
four winners total, two winners will be selected on Twitter and two
on Instagram between October
16th and November
17th.
Weekly winners will be contacted each Friday (one per week for
four weeks), via social media and once winner has responded and
confirmed, their winning image will be featured on www.Hibbett.com
at Hibbett's discretion.
How do I enter the giveaway: to enter the Hibbett
giveaway, snap and post a photograph, wearing your favorite
sneakers to Twitter and/or Instagram, tag @HibbettSports, use
hashtags #StyledbyHibbett and #MySneakersTakeMe. To be considered,
all submissions must be received no later than, November 12th 2017 and early
submissions are recommended. No purchase is necessary to win and
the contest is open to anyone in the
United States. For official rules, visit
www.Hibbett.com/Giveaway.
How are giveaway winners selected: all submissions
provided to Hibbett via social media will be considered and become
property of Hibbett, once submitted. Winners will be randomly
selected and Hibbett reserves the right to reject any submissions
deemed inappropriate.
How and when will winners be notified: Each Friday
between October 16 and November 17,
2017, Hibbett Marketing will contact the weekly winner via
direct social media message. The winners of the weekly social media
giveaway, will each receive a Hibbett Sports gift card worth
$250.
About Hibbett Sports
Hibbett Sports, headquartered in
Birmingham, Alabama is a leading
athletic-inspired fashion retailer with more than 1,000 stores,
primarily located in small and mid-sized communities across the
country. Founded in 1945, Hibbett stores have a rich history of
convenient locations, personalized customer service and access to
coveted footwear, apparel and equipment from top brands like Nike,
Jordan, adidas and Under Armour.
Today Hibbett is one of the largest companies headquartered in
Alabama with 9,200 employees
nationwide. Consumers can browse styles, find new releases, shop
looks and make purchases online or in their nearest store by
visiting www.Hibbett.com. Follow us @HibbettSports.
Hibbett Media
Contact:
Wendy
Yellin
925-519-3363
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