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February 20, 2007

Zune Party in Las Vegas

Last week, at the Project Fashion Show in Las Vegas, Zune partnered with Nylon (the magazine). We hosted Zune + Nylon booths on the show floor. Zune also hosted a dinner at The Pink Taco.  Some pictures:

 (note Zune logo in the back)    

Alas, I didn't get invited to go this time around. But don't cry for me, Argentina - one Vegas trip per quarter is enough. Take care folks!
High five! Congratulations on finding the secret area of this, post, too. so listen, I have a box of Zune party attendee giveaways that I'd love to give away. See here: http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=315207434&size=o. It's a cool package we put together. But I'm a little stumped on selecting people to receive them. You know, contest  winners. So I ask you, dear blog enthusiast. How should I give these away? Either drop a comment or email me w/ ideas. Heck, if I pick your idea, you'll automatically get one.

 |  Wednesday, February 21, 2007 1:35 AM  |  18 Comments
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BlackOps

you should have a Battle Royale!

Jeff

Pink tacos are cool. Zune to me is becoming less and less. Please some good news soon man. I dont want to jump overboard, I like Zune's potential....

Patrick Stuart

How about anyone who suggests a contest idea gets one?

That's my suggestion :)

VeloriumSatire

Hmm... I think you should give them to the first people that post a comment here =o. Nah, but seriously, maybe people should take pictures that have their Zune in them and have something that gives the photo a unique edge. Your favorites get the prize. =)

Steve

Any new press releases?  

http://www.zune.net/en-us/press/default.htm

Looks like your last press release was Nov.13th.

SpanishClash

How about basing it on the music people carry in their Zunes? Have individuals submit their top ten bands/playlists, pick one based on whatever criteria you deem best. The you can always post the winners playlist on the marketplace as a FEATURED playlist.

Maybe, kinda, no?

Matt D.

Awesome way: Put everybodys name up on a wall and chuck an ipod and dunk it in paint and throw it at at the wall while turned around. Name that gets wet gets the prize.

Real way: Just put everybodys name in a hat and shake up and select.

I stil say go for the first one cuz u knock out 2 birds with one stone.... ok well you get a smash an ipod and thats cool

damien

I second Black Ops....

but make it a Beat Box Battle Royale!!!

Iced_Eagle

I say the one who posts the most original or cool Zune background they are using should get some swag!

It also would help others find some new backgrounds :)

Shawn

Okay this isn't related to this post, but Zune Support was no help.  I wanna know why the Zune Marketplace's top songs/charts aren't updated frequently like those of URGE, which according to my information, was developed by Microsoft for Viacom and should be nearly identical in terms of the coding/updating.

rok-star

I think Everyone should email you a backround pic for the site.  The winner would get the swag, and get their background featured! *double high five*

segadc

cool

Jivemasta

You should do a Zune Walpaper contest. I've been dying for some other walpapers for my Zune, but I'm not very good at making my own.

Heyzeus

Some contest ideas:

1) Blend Your Zune (J/K!)

2) Pimp Your Zune

3) Zune Bling jewelery mockups

4) Zune Insider Web site tagline

5) Zune Insider Web site background

I'll be back with more great ideas!...

pinksage

I totally love Nylon! SO its very exiting to me that you guys are partnered.

Heyzeus

Bee03

Contest idea:

You should have contestants design an advertisement for the Zune with photoshop...etc. The winners would be decided through a poll. or by several judges.

=]

XStaticBrute

I emailed you (jnel...@....edu) about the contest with the idea of taking a picture by statutes, does that mean that you used my idea for the contest?  I think "taking pictures outside with your Zune" is mostly the same.  do i get the special gift?

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I'm Cesar Menendez. I left the Xbox marketing world for Microsoft's new foray into music - Zune. Community, cool videos, music, discovering new music - these are things I love. In the past I wrote music reviews for RealNetworks, and before that I volunteered at KCMU (now KEXP). Get in touch w/ me using this email: AskZune (then type the at symbol) microsoft.com (please no solicitors)
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