Bonefish Grill to Host Happier Hours on March 1

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Stacey Farooqui
A new tab has appeared on Bonefish Grill’s Facebook Page titled “Unlock the Big Event” and is home to their newest custom Facebook application.  Along with this new social media marketing campaign, participants have a chance to win free food.  Each time someone clicks the “Share Now” button, the Bonefish clock gets closer to hitting “HAPPY”.  Once this happens, the fun will begin; so get sharing! Bonefish Grill Happier Hours

Hooters Celebrates 2 Million Facebook Fans with Free Wings for a Year

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Stacey Farooqui
Hungry?  Hooters wants to help one person fill up with free wings… for an entire year!   In celebration of earning 2 million Facebook Fans, Thuzi has created a custom Facebook Application for Hooters that is powering their sweepstakes to give away free wings for a year. Hooters 2 Million Facebook Fans Free Wings To enter the sweepstakes, click on the “2 Million Fans” tab on Hooters’ Facebook Page.  Fill out a quick contact form and make sure to check the box stating you are at least 18 years old in order to be eligible to win.  Then share away with your friends to help Hooters hit 2 million Facebook Fans!  Thuzi is proud to be a part of Hooters’ social media strategy and we look forward to their continued prosperity!

Bonefish Grill is Giving Away Over 500 Gift Certificates!

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Stacey Farooqui

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, Bonefish Grill has launched a new social media marketing campaign with a fun theme and generous rewards.  Everyday up to February 17th Bonefish is giving 500 Facebook Fans who enter the promotion a $25 gift certificate.  They are looking for their Facebook Fans to share their good, bad and ugly date stories.

Bonefish Grill - Good, Bad and Ugly Date Sweepstakes To enter the contest, just log in to the application via Facebook and tell Bonefish your date story.  Then fill out a contact form and let them know which location you prefer to dine at.

Send an Outback Valentine to your Favorite Person!

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Stacey Farooqui
Outback Steakhouse, one of Thuzi’s longstanding clients, has a knack for cooking up exciting advertising campaigns to engage their Facebook Fans and their current application doesn’t disappoint!  What better way to show someone special that you care than to send an Outback Valentine?  Where else can you send a Facebook Valentine’s card featuring a crocodile, wallaby or a didgeridoo? Outback Valentine's Day After you send out your card, make sure to take a look at Outback’s Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Meal for Two.  This includes two sirloin steaks, a Bloomin Onion, a side of your choice, a salad and (my favorite part!) cheesecake for dessert.  This special meal is only available from February 10-14, so don’t miss out!

Facebook IPO to have Huge Impact on Social Ecosystem

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Stacey Farooqui

Facebook SEC filing for IPOThis week has been a busy one, and not just for Punxsutawney Phil!  The entire online world has been watching and weighing in on the importance and potential impact of Facebook’s Initial Public Offering (IPO).

Over the past few days, the world has gained valuable insight into the social media giant, including the very reasoning behind why Facebook exists.  Along with the Facebook IPO, many interesting statistics were released, like the fact that Facebook has now reached over 845 million users(out of which 425 million are active monthly users) and made $1 billion in profit during 2011.

The Facebook IPO has been great news for other social companies that have gone public.  Facebook revealed that Zynga is a very important partner and accounts for 12% of their total revenue during 2011.  Due to this disclosure, Zynga stock has received a “Facebook Bounce,” but the ripple effect doesn’t look like it is going to stop there. 

The entire ecosystem that has formed around Facebook is now looking forward to joining the hundreds of Facebook employees who are set to become millionaires because of the IPO.

Got some extra time on your hands? Read the full SEC filing for Facebook’s IPO.

Show Your Tampa Bay Lightning Pride!

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Stacey Farooqui
The Tampa Bay Lightning, a Thuzi client, launched a new Facebook contest today for their Student Rush.  The school that receives the most entries will receive a complementary tailgate party from the Lightning before a game during the month of March. Student Rush: Tampa Bay Lightning Pride The Lightning is also giving away monthly prizes, so make sure to fill out your email address and mobile number to find out if you are a winner.   To help your school win, spread the word on Facebook, Twitter and email.  While you are at it, check out the current deal on best available seats for only $25!

Outback Launches “Marry Me” Facebook Contest

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Stacey Farooqui
Valentine’s Day is the most popular day to get engaged in the United States.  As Valentine’s Day 2012 (and the season of love that comes with it) grows closer, Outback Steakhouse wants to play cupid for three lucky ‘mates’ and help them pop the question.  The three grand prize packages include a complementary dinner from Outback Steakhouse, roses, and a videographer to document the special occasion. Outback SteakHouse Marry Me Facebook Application Ready to get down on one knee?  Write a story about why Outback is the perfect place to propose marriage and submit it, along with your contact information and preferred Outback location, to be entered into the contest. Don’t miss your chance to be one step closer to wedded bliss; make sure to get your entry submitted by February 3, 2012!

Facebook Announces Press Event on SOPA Protest Day

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Stacey Farooqui

Facebook sent a nondescript invite to members of the press for an event happening this Wednesday.  The event is scheduled to take place at 25 Lusk Street and aside from that, no details were divulged, so there’s speculation on the details of the event.  Coincidentally, or not, this is the same date that other websites have set aside for protesting SOPA.

Facebook Press Event Invite for January 18, 2012 Some of the most popular sites on the Internet have coordinated a SOPA protest day, set for January 18, 2012.  Site will stage a blackout and put messaging in place to educate site visitors and drive them to take action against SOPA.  Some of the sites involved with the protest are: Wikipedia, Minecraft.net, Reddit, The Oatmeal, Firefall, BoingBoing, Cheezburger, SocialMediaToday and Major League Gaming. CDT.org has a full list of sites that have expressed concern with this legislation.

Not sure what the SOPA protest is all about?  Take a look at this infographic entitled “SOPA: The Internet Blacklist Bill.”  Speculation is abound and all eyes are on Facebook since they haven’t publicly announced the topic of this event. 

Google Launches Social Search Feature: Search plus Your World

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Stacey Farooqui
Social search is heating up and it is only days into 2012!  Recently we learned more about Microsoft’s Socl project that brings social search for students.  This time it was Google’s turn to make a move, and did they!  Now, when a user performs a search using Google, they are welcomed with a box introducing them to Google’s newest feature: Search plus Your World. Search Plus Your World on Google To help explain how Search plus Your World works, Google has produced a pretty clever video showing searches for “Awesome Things”.  Inside Search, the official Google Search blog, has a new blog article detailing information on all the new functions that are part of this integration between search and personal data.

Tampa Bay Times Forum Announces Epic Ticket Giveaway

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Stacey Farooqui

The Tampa Bay Times Forum, home to the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning and popular event venue, is hosting an Epic Ticket Giveaway on Facebook throughout the month of January 2012.  This coincides with their rebranding from St. Pete Times Forum to Tampa Bay Times Forum and their newly completed renovation that has been a complete transformation.

The Epic Ticket Giveaway has five opportunities for entrants to win.  Two tickets will be given away each week of January and the Grand Prize is a package of two tickets to every publicly ticketed event at the Tampa Bay Times Forum for the rest of 2012!

Tampa Bay Times Forum Epic Ticket Giveaway

In order to be eligible to win contest entrants must fill out a form and answer three quiz questions correctly.  This week’s prize is two tickets to see Red Hot Chili Peppers and Santigold.  Make sure to enter now before the prize changes this weekend!