In 1995 the American Heart Association (AHA), the nation’s leader in heart health, made healthy living a lot easier with the heart check mark. The small, but iconic logo helps shoppers quickly and easily choose heart healthy foods in the grocery store.

The heart check mark assures shoppers that foods with this logo on their packaging are certified to meet American Heart Association criteria for saturated fat and cholesterol. The symbol is the only one independently backed by the expertise and reputation of the AHA.

In order to better convince consumers to proactively look for this symbol while shopping and raise awareness and drive traffic to the AHA’s website, they are hosting the Heart-Check Mark contest with the help of Poptent’s creative community. (more…)

Sports Authority is holding its annual winter ski and snowboard gear and apparel sale, plus it is celebrating its 56th anniversary this September. In honour of its wild deals and special occasion it is hosting a user-generated content (UGC) contest called SNIAGRAB, or bargain backwards. (more…)

When you’re young and active your metabolism is a thing of beauty. However the more life gets in the way of exercise, combined with the older we get, our bodies start to change - and it’s not only women who are interested in a little help. Nutrisystem has created a new men’s line of products to make loosing the weight a little easier.

Nutrisystem for Men is looking for help to promote and spread the word about their new product category which will resonate with the male dieter - something different from the over played before and after shots that so many companies use. (more…)

With the economy what it was this year small business owners had a tough ride through the winter and probably feel like they could use a little break right about now. To help out, Qwest is running a new user-generated content (UGC) as a part of an educational campaign to support those business owners regarding technology decisions.

Qwest is the leading telecommunications provider for small businesses in the Midwest and West. They offer an array of voice and data solutions uniquely designed to help small businesses at the different stages of growth.

The contest, Anthem, is asking participants to create a video designed to be a tribute to the people who risk everything to follow their dreams of being their own boss. (more…)

Quiznos sub shop has introduced a new user-generated content (UGC) contest that ties together the value the sandwich company presents to its consumers through low prices and quality food.

Quiznos has been serving sandwich favourites such as the famous “Classic Italian’ for over 30 years and is widely known as the place to go for subs, soups and salad. The company has a reputation for innovative and delicious recipes combined with quirky advertising.

This year the company has done even more to offer its one-of-a-kind taste at an affordable price, allowing consumers to watch what they spend and get what they crave. (more…)

Amazon Kindle allows avid readers to more easily enjoy their favourite books. The tablet allows customers to think of a book they want and start reading it in 60 seconds no matter how far away they are from home, and let’s them take their entire library with them everywhere they go.

Amazon is looking for a television commercial that demonstrates how the product makes the entire reading experience better no matter how, what or where a person likes to read.

With so many reasons to enjoy the service such as free 3G wireless without contracts or monthly bills, being lighter than your typical paperback at only 10.2 ounces or over 620,000 of the most popular books, magazines and newspapers to choose from - participants are encouraged to highlight the best reasons to pick up a Kindle today. (more…)

The Bounty company is based on the philosophy that the best lived life is one where the thought of making a mess never gets in the way of doing something that is fun, creative or just spur of the moment. Which is exactly what they want to share with their customers in a new user-generated content (UGC) contest called Make Life Hands On.

Bounty is well known for its durability, absorption and making messes no big deal. The paper towel company is looking to share their beliefs through the creative interpretation of Poptent’s film making community. (more…)

Moe’s Southwest Grill is the fast and casual dining concept that serves everyone from mom’s to the business lunch crown with its famous variety of fresh, made-to-order southwest fare and most famously its creamy white cheese queso.

Queso is a white cheese sauce with accents of jalapenos, and silky, rich flavours. It can be used on its own with chips or on anything you want to add this signature taste to.

In order to entice customers into its restaurants Moe’s Southwest Grill is inviting creative filmmakers to create and develop a short, 30 second video that communicates queso’s thick, creamy, addictive attributes with a sense of humour, strong connection to music and a ton of energy. (more…)

When you have to be away from home for the night, everyone is looking for the same thing; a good night’s sleep. La Quinta Inns & Suites is known for providing just that and is now looking for consumers insights into how they can spread the word.

La Quinta Inns & Suites is one of the largest operators of limited-services hotels in the United States and owns, operates and provides franchise services to more than 750 hotels in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. (more…)

Simple Green has been a non-toxic and biodegradable and concentrated cleaning choice for the past thirty-five years, back before it was cool to be green and the environment was such an important global issue.

To remind consumers that Simple Green is still the best cleaner and degreaser on the store shelf, that lasts long, saves money and is trusted the brand is looking to produce two advertising spots in the form of short videos, ranging from 30 to 60 seconds. (more…)