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VMworld 2010 (San Francisco) Video/Photo Contest

2010-09-01T00:34:29Z

Calling all VMworld 2010 San Francisco attendees...
We're all experiencing an epic event here at VMworld 2010 San Francisco. Now, let's share this out to the world. We're looking for video clips and photos from attendees taken at the conference.

If you have a video clip of footage from the conference, please upload it to YouTube so it can be shared. Post the YouTube link on our VMworld Facebook page. Of course, if you have other video sources, that will work too. And please post your video on our VMworld Video page as well using your VMworld account login.

If you have a great photo or series of photos from the conference, please post them to our VMworld Facebook page. This can be a link to Flickr, Picassa, or added as an attachment. And please post your video on our VMworld Photo page as well using your VMworld account login.

The video that receives the most "Like" entries between now and the end of Wednesday at midnight (PST), will be our video winner. The photo that receives the most "Like" entries between now and the end of Wednesday at midnight (PST), will be our photo winner.

To be eligible to win...
1) You must be an actual attendee here at VMworld 2010 San Francisco to be eligible.
2) Your video or photo must be taken here or near the San Francisco Moscone center
3) Your video or photo must be posted to our VMworld Facebook page.
4) Your video of photo must be your own creation (not posting for someone else)
4) You must be at VMworld 2010 on Thursday and come by the Social Media & Blogger Lounge to claim your prize.

Video winner prize:
A vintage collection of VMworld bags from 2007, 2008 and 2009 + 1 "free" VMworld 2010 Subscription ($699 value)

Photo winner prize:
1 "free" VMworld 2010 Subscription ($699 value)

Note: This contest is primarily intended to share VMworld 2010 experiences with our VMworld followers and those who couldn't make it to the conference. Prizes are fun, but not intended to be that "killer" giveaway...so have fun with it and spread the word. Of course, not all attendees are Facebook fans (yes, we know that)...but this is the quickest way to run this in a short time.

Social Media Contest on VMworld.com

2009-09-01T08:54:12Z

A blog entry can be almost anything ? your thoughts and observations on the industry, your experiences, notes on a session, an interview, or a photo essay. A photo is worth a thousand words, and a video can be worth a million. We want to find the blog entry, photo, and video that best exemplify both the VMworld 2009 conference and this year's theme:

"Hello Freedom"

The winner of this contest will be the creative entries that best capture either the experience of being at VMworld 2009 or the freedom of virtualizing your business infrastructure ? and if you can do both at the same time, all the better.

We will pick a winner for best blog, best photo(s), best video and eventually, best overal conference contribution.

So get out your camcorder, digital camera, iPhone, Blackberry, laptop or just put on your blogger cap and share your experience. Bring the conference to life and win a prize in the process!

*Learn about contest details, prizes and nominations*

Last Day to Win a Free Pass to VMworld! Register Now!

2009-07-24T16:36:12Z

Today is the last day to register for VMworld 2009 San Francisco and automatically be entered into a drawing to get your registration fees fully reimbursed.

VMworld is the must-attend event for anyone interested in virtualizing the enterprise. Check out the Content Catalog for the latest information on the valuable sessions and interactive hands-on labs you will experience this year. Session Builder is coming soon—register now for immediate access once the tool goes live later this month.

Don't miss the virtualization event of the year! Register now!

For more information please visit: http://www.vmworld2009.com/registration/promo

See you in San Francisco!

"Run It with VMware" Video Contest

2009-06-16T00:08:05Z

If you can answer yes to any of these questions, this contest is for you!

Are you a VMware customer or enthusiast and a firm believer in using virtualization?
Do you currently run business-critical application using vmware technology?
Are you considering running your business-critical application on VMware vSphere?
Do you think every organization should use VMware vSphere to deliver business-critical applications as dynamic, cost-effective, reliable IT services on internal clouds?

Note: U.S. Residents Only. See Terms and Conditions for details.

Learn More

Grand Prize: $5,000 USD

Four $1,000 USD Runner Up Prizes

The five winning videos will be displayed at VMworld 2009 in San Francisco to determine the VMworld attendee favorite, who will win an additional $1000 prize!

All participants will get one free limited edition "Run It with VMware" T-shirt. To qualify, participants must follow all contest rules, including video criteria and the submission process.

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