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North Shore Animal League's Online Marketing Campaign for Bradley the Lab is Top Breed

The North Shore Animal League has been using social media in a wonderful campaign about a Black Lab named Bradley, whose life was saved by complex medical care. He had severe persistent pneumonia, a cough that was heartbreaking, and a personality that melts hearts.

And now, he's well and he's up for adoption. So they having an essay contest to find his perfect parent.

Bradley has a blog, and videos, and a great email marketing campaign.

Says bradley

"Wow - my tail is wagging so fast, it’s making a cool breeze in here. Feels kinda nice. So that’s my great news, everybody. It’s only a rumor for now, but me and my tail have a good feeling that soon, I’ll be in a super duper home of my very own! I’ll keep you posted!"

The first 500 essay submissions will be reviewed by North Shore's adoptions committee and 12 “Bradley Pet Parent” contenders will be chosen for final review. Contenders will be invited to the League to for a “Meet Bradley Event” and the winning parent will be chosen after final review. Good luck!

And they say that posting a video of yourself and your pets on YouTube or uploading a photo with your submission might help.

Bravo North Shore Animal League! Benny Bix Ochman Labradoodle, Noni Kitty and I hope you find a great new home. The money Bradley has helped raised is going to save a lot of pets.

And, our friend Anthony is entering the contest. Please pick him!

Categories: Alternative Marketing, Benny Bix, Social Media, Word of Mouth

BL Ochman | Aug 8 07 2:46 | TrackBack (0)

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I love Brad!

Posted by: Chris Abraham at August 8, 2007 4:12 PM

BL, I commend you for your continued advocacy for pet rescue. Oliver, my little maltese-terrier who came to us via a rescue group, joins me in your wishes for Bradley to find a great home.

Posted by: Robbin at August 9, 2007 8:47 AM

When you create competition, you spark our 'I need to win' gene and what was once yesterdays' leftovers becomes everyone's must have gourmet meal.

It's brilliant and Bradley wins as he should being recognized for the treasured little life he is and all the wet kisses he has to offer! Awesome.

Posted by: Susan Cartier Liebel at August 9, 2007 1:12 PM

Hi BL -- I know North Shore very well. My pal Loki, a black lab who looks a lot like Bradley, came from North Shore, as did Flapper before him. My mom's two cats (sisters) also came from North Shore.

I've heard that North Shore brings labs up from puppy mill breeders in the south, who do it for the money. I'd rather not believe that, but either way, they have lots of pups and kitties who need homes. The essay contest idea is a nice way to get attention.

Posted by: David Reich at August 10, 2007 11:42 AM

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