Spring Sweepstakes Winners

Congratulations to Carly Morgan and Patrick Hurst, who each won a brand new, 32GB, Wifi-enabled Apple iPad!

As part of our April Showers Bring May Flowers sweepstakes, Carly and Patrick were randomly selected out of the thousands of Contributors who referred new publishers to Associated Content or created their first piece of content. With the Apple iPad proudly in tow, Carly and Patrick can now write, read and share AC articles on the road this summer!

iPad, therefore I am: Carly and Patrick's sleek new tech toy.

Meet our winners…

Referral Promotion: Carly Morgan
Utahnian Featured Contributor Carly Morgan successfully recruited 11 new writers to Associated Content in April and May! This talented freelance writer's AC library cover lots of topics, offering everything blogging advice to information on hosting a Disney wedding.

New Contributor Promotion: Patrick Hurst
South Dakotan sports enthusiast Patrick has published 9 pieces of content since joining the AC community in April. Enjoying the 2010 World Cup? For a blast from the past, check out Patrick's article about the "brilliant run" made by team USA back in 2002.

Thanks to everyone who participated in the promo, and congrats to our winners!

Remember: If you referred new writers to Associated Content during our spring promotion, it’s not over yet! Help guide your recruits and offer useful advice for publishing success and you’ll automatically receive a $10 referral bonus for every contributor who reaches Clout 5 by August 31!

April Showers Bring May Flowers Sweepstakes and Referral Program

This spring, you can enter to win an Apple iPad as part of our April Showers Bring May Flowers Sweepstakes and Referral Program! During this spring promotion, we're giving away 32GB, WiFi-enabled Apple iPads to TWO lucky contributors and showering referral bonus love down on all!


Here's how it works:

(1) Every contributor will gain one entry to our sweepstakes for each new referral you sign up on Associated Content (through May 31st). For your entry to qualify, your referral must: (a) sign up through your personalized referral link on April 13 through May 31 and successfully confirm their Pay Pal account, and (b) publish at least one piece of content* by May 31st.

(2) Every new contributor (who joined on or after April 13, 2010) will also earn one entry in our sweepstakes when they publish content* by May 31. Refer your friend and they'll have their own chance at the prize! (Note: New contributors do not have to have a personal referral in order to qualify.)

When you refer a new contributor and help guide them to publish, both you and your referral will have a chance to win an iPad:

And there's more...

As we all know, a little sunshine and water can go a long way for flowers to reach full bloom. We'll send a $10 referral bonus for each new referral who reaches Clout 5 by August 31. The more seeds you sow, the better your chances for beautiful blossoms! There's no limit to how many referral entries and bonuses you can earn... so start referring! For referral tips and guidelines, check out this article.

The April Showers Bring May Flowers Sweepstakes and Referral Program runs today until May 31, 2010 and the winners for our sweepstakes will be announced by the last week of June. For more sweepstakes rules and details, please go here if you are entering our sweeps as a new contributor and here if you are entering through your referrals.

If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment or email us at community@associatedcontent.com.

Best of luck to all!

*Content must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM EST on 5/31/10. Content can be published on Associated Content after that date.