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HuHot Mongolian Grills kicks off video contest

March 12, 2012

HuHot Mongolian Grills is inviting patrons to “Feed Your Inner Warrior,” through a video contest this March with cash prizes.

“We’re inviting the public to submit original short videos about why your inner warrior loves HuHot,” said Stephanie Krause, marketing director of HuHot Mongolian Grills LLC. “They can sing or dance or use animation, whatever works for them.”

The company will accept uploaded submissions online through April 15. All contest details, as well as links to company logos and music can be found atwww.myinnerwarrior.com.

First prize in the competition is $1,000; second prize is $200 cash plus a $200 gift card; and third prize is $100 plus a $100 gift card. Additionally, the winning entries will be distributed widely over the Internet and considered for use as part of the company’s advertising campaign.

“The dining experience at a HuHot Mongolian Grill is engaging and entertaining since the diner is involved in the creation of his or her meal,” Krause said. “So by inviting our customers to create videos, which we’ll be sharing on social media sites, like Facebook, we’re using a fun and interactive marketing medium to promote a uniquely fun and interactive dining experience. The medium trulyisthe message.”

HuHot has 42 locations throughout the Midwest and West.

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