Consumers across America are encouraged to share their unique uses for Scotch Tough Duct Tape
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M and Scotch® Tough Duct Tape are announcing the launch of 'How Tough is Your Tape?' – a national contest asking consumers across America to share the unique ways they have used Scotch Tough Duct Tape as the solution to a tough situation. From August 2 through September 30, entrants can visit www.facebook.com/scotchducttape to submit a photo or video as well as a short caption featuring a creative use of Scotch Tough Duct Tape in a rough situation for a chance to win.
To officially kick off 'How Tough is Your Tape?,' Greg Biffle, champion NASCAR® driver of the #16 Ford Fusion and avid Duct Tape enthusiast, has released a YouTube video to encourage people across the United States to enter the contest.
“Whether out on the race track or in your own home, people across America are using Scotch Tough Duct Tape in creative ways to tackle rough repairs,” said Greg Biffle. “From securing a loose bumper to fixing a leaky gutter to mending broken furniture, there are endless uses for Scotch Tough Duct Tape and we want to see the unique ways people are utilizing it to solve demanding situations.”
To enter 'How Tough is Your Tape?,' participants can visit the contest Facebook page at www.facebook.com/scotchducttape. Entrants can submit a personal photo or video showcasing how they have used the tough strength of Scotch Tough Duct Tape in an original way.
One lucky grand prize winner whose submission most creatively answers the question 'How Tough is Your Tape?' will receive a trip for two to NASCAR® Champions Week Experience taking place December 1 – 4. The trip will include two round-trip tickets to Las Vegas, three-night/four-day hotel accommodations, a four-day car rental, two tickets to the Victory Lap and NASCAR® After the Lap event, admission for two to the Champions Banquet, an exclusive meet and greet with top NASCAR® drivers as well as the chance to hang out with Greg Biffle.
One first prize winner will also be selected to receive a $500 Visa® Gift Card. Ten second prize winners will each receive a prize pack valued at more than $100 and one People’s Choice award winner will receive a Scotch® Tough Duct Tape Product Pack.
The Scotch Tough Duct Tape line includes a selection of tough tapes to tackle rough repairs, including No Residue, Transparent, Extreme Hold, Heavy Duty All-Weather, Poly Hanging & Tarps and Outdoor Painter’s Clean Removal – providing a specific tape for any project.
Scotch Tough Duct Tapes are available at home improvement, mass merchandisers, paint and hardware stores nationwide, ranging in price from $5.79 to $9.77.
For additional information about 'How Tough is Your Tape?' or to enter the contest, go to www.facebook.com/scotchducttape. To see Greg Biffle’s official 'How Tough is Your Tape?' kick-off video, please visit www.youtube.com/user/scotchblue. And, for additional information regarding Scotch Tough Duct Tape, please go to www.scotchtoughtape.com.
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Cohn & WolfeJackie Krawczyk, 404-260-3515jackie.krawczyk@cohnwolfe.comor3M Public Relations and Corporate CommunicationsRobert Brittain, 651-733-7034rbrittain@mmm.com
