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HIAS launches two-day virtual hunt with social networking incentive

Win a Poken, popular social business card

10.20.2009 – On October 27 and 28, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT the oldest American refugee agency, HIAS, celebrates a new, updated Web site with the latest in social networking.

To encourage visitors to their new Web site, HIAS will launch a virtual scavenger hunt where participants must identify answers housed within the site and share them via the popular microblogging site, Twitter.

The first correct respondent for each scavenger hunt will win a Poken, a social business card gaining in popularity in the United States.

To play:
Follow and respond to the @HIASadvocacy Twitter account between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. EST to view questions. There will be three contests per hour for four hours.

UPDATE: HIAS is switching Twitter accounts as of 9 p.m. EDT on October 26. Follow @HIASadvocacy which will change to the new @HIASimmigration account after October 26. MORE HERE: http://bit.ly/2TE44J.

Rules:
The first person to tweet the correct answers wins a Poken. There will be one winner for each contest. Winners must provide a shipping address via email to HIAS.

Answers must be listed as:

1) Answer 2) Answer #hiashunt

About HIAS
HIAS, the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, is the international migration agency of the American Jewish community. We provide rescue and refuge for persecuted and oppressed Jews around the world. In recent years, as the population of Jewish refugees has diminished, we have directed our expertise to assist refugees and immigrants of all backgrounds. HIAS advocates in Congress for fair and effective policies affecting refugees and immigrants. Since 1881, HIAS has assisted more than 4,500,000 people worldwide.

About Poken
Poken is your 'social business card.' It's an easy way to share your contact details and online social networks in the real world. Just hold two Poken palms together - high4! - and you're connected.

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Twitter Pitch
Play @HIASadvocacy's virtual scavenger hunt on Oct. 20 and 21 and win a Poken. #hiashunt
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  • Follow the @HIASadvocacy Twitter account between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. EST to view questions. There will be three contests per hour for four hours.
  • HIAS will launch a virtual scavenger hunt where participants must identify answers housed within the site and share them via the popular microblogging site, Twitter.
  • Follow the @HIASimmigration Twitter account between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. EDT to view questions. There will be three contests per hour for four hours.
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