Ashley Chow and her marketing team at BCIT decided to enter the school’s 3blog Nights video competition. Students from all over the campus were invited to submit videos explaining/promoting why they think BCIT is the best school in BC. People can then vote for their favorite video and the one with the most votes will win a nice prize. In this case, the winner gets a new 13″ aluminum uni-body Macbook Pro.
Vote for Ashley’s Team and You Might Win a Mackbook Pro!
Here’s the deal. Ashley’s team is made up of six members. It’s pretty hard to divide one Macbook Pro among six students. If they win, they plan to sell the laptop and divide up the cash (staving students always need cash). I plan to buy the laptop off them and give it away to one of you. Before I can do that, Ashley and her team needs to win this competition. This is where you and your vote comes in. Watch their video and then go vote for it. It just might win you a brand new Macbook Pro!
*UPDATE – Ashley’s video is now in 1st place! That means a Macbook Pro will be given away to one lucky reader! However, let’s really pull ahead of the pack and win this by a huge margin. If you haven’t voted yet, please vote! It could win you a Macbook Pro!
Deadline for voting is Oct. 26 at 7:00 PM PDT – Go Vote Now!
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This video is actually really impressive. I think her team has a slightly unfair advantage
I want a MacBook!
Well this is not unfair he is her father. I am sure other contestant would capitalise this as well if they had, who knows few of them are doing as well …
For Blake
I am sure you will also do same thing if your daughter was taking part in similar kind of contest.
Well, I voted for the video before John promote it on his blog, coz ashley is a good friend of mine, and I wanted to help her to get a MacBook. As far as I know, she wanted to change her old pc computer with a macbook air.
I hope they win. I voted for them and left a comment too.
It is a big chance they win because john blog surely spread theirs world wide.
But so far response was not so good may be because of weekends …
I am sure this will gear up from Monday.
Yeah, i bet it is because weekends.
Totally agree with you, the word that spread by John is really powerful, it’s not a problem to bring them tons of vote. After they win, we will stand a chance to win the macbook pro as well.
Just help Ashley, you shouldn’t look after the benefit from helping her. Plus, there aren’t a lot of chance for you to win a mac book pro that easy. Just work on your blog, and you’ll earn enought money to get one by yourself
Earning prizes by beating others have own taste Benj. You can not compare such experience with earning money and buy MacBook Pro.
Isn’t ?
I’m not helping Ashley because of the benefit of the macbook, I don’t have much luck to win prize in contest, I’m just having fun and joining the contest.
Same to ZK, it’s different to win a prize and buy it ourselves.
@ Carol
Yes only vote is not at all good enough, add comments as well to show how much you care.
I added a comment, as well as giving it a Stumble. Every bit helps at the end of the day!
I know you are awesome Jacques … there is no doubt about this.
I believe that it’s the best to write a blog post about it too, but I think the contest is ended. Awaiting for the result.
Well in this case Macbook Pro is not a big thing … we will vote for Ashley and she is going to win …
that’s the right thing to do SW, well done.
But I am crossing my finger to get MacBook … John are you reading this
Saw the video >>> liked it >>>> signed up >>>> voted and comments as well
And described your act in very systematic way as well. Lollzz
Voted
Voted. Hope it helps!
it sure will help. Remenber 1+1+1+ etc… can contribute to a big amount… If only I could gather more click for me on my blog, it would be wonderful lol
Your account has been verified.
Your vote for Why BCIT? has been confirmed.
And congratulation for that … you entered into MacBook Pro Contest.
… or contributed to make Ashley winning the mac book pro contest!
Both motto involved here.
I will vote for ashley.
Hey John… I voted twice…
I know how it feels like – would like to support as much as i can… will vote more… just give me the stats how much votes are falling short to win if you can…
how did u vote twice?! did u change your IP or voted from different computers? that’s illegal! *just kidding*
# Your vote for Why BCIT? has been confirmed.
Okay, I voted. It would be nice to win that MacBook Pro, that would be sweet. I’m sure Ashley will win with all the votes she’ll get from your readers.
She is also getting votes through her channels and her team member is also trying to grab votes.
In fact every contestant is trying to get as many as vote they can.
Absolutely, John has huge readership and I’m sure Ashley will win the contest.
John don’t forget to post about the result of this contest too.
She didn’t ask for her father’s help first. She tried by herself before being assisted by her father, and I think it’s great because she doesn’t take advantage of being the daughter of John Chow.
So when she changed her mind … after seeing her competitor getting ahead.
There are few other cool videos as well …
Voted, hope it helps.
Just Voted ! All the best Ashely
It is good to see this kind of post and be part of this, I voted, I hope they win
Voted !!!!
Voted and commented. All the best!
Hey Jacob, you often change your gravatar lol, is that a photo of yourself? It’s neat to see who you really are. Anyway, I’m certain your vote was helpful, just like any other vote.
voted.
I voted. The video looks pretty professional. I could never make something like that! lol
Thank you* Your account has been verified.
* Your vote for Why BCIT? has been confirmed
Yes, the video really look professional with some amazing effects. Really liked it.
Yes I like music very much.
Should use John new camera for this.
She has stiff competition. Some of the videos have a lot of votes. I hope she wins so that I might win
Ulterior motive? Is that the fact you can win a mac book pro makes u want to help her?
Update – Ashely is at top now.
Just keep giving your valuable votes.
Hahaha… really good strategy to use your blog for vote gaining john. And i voted!
it’s not for John but Ashley, his daughter…
He must know that … thats why he voted for Ashley.
I voted Hope she wins
no more hope, she’s going to win for sure, unless the familly member of another student is a well-known person that can gather a lot of online vote.
Voted but they are not showing how many votes this one got.
May be they want to avoid any unhealthy competition.
It would be great to see the numbers of vote.
Its certainly showing and that’s why John came to know that Ashley is now leading.
Voted. Pls count me in the game!
She will win for sure.Good luck and best wishes!
Voted too! Ashley’s group definitely going to win this.. lol.
no doubts there…no doubts there Ahbing!
I signed up and voted too.
Good thing their signup is short n sweet.
Hope she wins!
Yeah … just one thing you have to approve through email
I just vote and she is going to win!
* Your account has been verified.
* Your vote for Why BCIT? has been confirmed.
Wow, we’re quite a ways behind some of those other videos.
Lets beat them … yaaaaaaaaaa
how to apply the competition? I want to be part of the winning team…
LOL…their video is on top now.
I voted too, BTW.
Hey John,
This really seems to bea wonderful opportunity for the students to win a MacBook.
I wish I was at BCIT
I think it’s kinda of unfair to other students if you voted just because of John Chow.
If you watch some videos and think Ashley’s video is better than most, then the vote should count.
Plus.. I think the students should compete among themselves without the help of others. Especially from a Dot Com Mogul.
Anyways.. I just think the best video should win.
humm, some people won’t even look at the video and vote for someone they know. Imagine the familly and friends of other student will vote for the video of their familly member and you can’t do anything about that.
It’s like getting a job in a compagny because a member of your familly is working there. Sometimes it pays off to know a lot of people.
The world isn’t a fair place. Taking the inside track isn’t cheating.
hoho. this is something weird. But i like this.
what do u mean by “weird”? I see nothing wrong in the video lol
Voted, I hope my vote helps them to win the macbook pro.
it sures will help her, Lee. I can’t wait to see the results and amount of vote, John generated just from his site. Before he was promoting it on his blog, ashley told me that the amount of vote was very low, so I just want to see the big changes.
still watch the video before vote
Still wondering whether or not you will vote for her video? lol
I voted, where is my mac?
In your dreams….
Fas you are really demanding and sounding like a kid. I finish my homework now give me my lollipop.
Hi John,
before voting I saw the video….and it is very good !!!
So…
my vote and signup is done, hope she wins.
I’m sure ashley will thank you for voting for her video.
I voted too.
Hope she wins..!!
you still doubts..?
He do not know that Ashley and her team is now leading.
I already gave a vote for the video of Ashley and her classmate, before your promote it on your blog
saw the video, liked it and voted. hope they win the competition and me the macbook
Voted and can’t wait to see the results!
Nice to see that big players are also giving their time.
Ashley now you are going to win and that’s for sure.
I voted as well… Here’s hoping that your daughter and her teammates win the competition.
BTW, what was the music used at the beginning, from what source?
Be Well!
ECS Dave
Hey Dave, the music is “Bitter Sweet Symphony” by The Verve. I’m glad you enjoyed the video guys!
The Verve – Bittersweet Symphony
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx3m4e45bTo
Wow in depth knowledge. Really appreciate this.
Good job. Hope she wins.
Just added my vote.
We’ll be keeping an to see if it goes viral.
XD
OMGosh! People … you would do the same for your child! I KNOW I would for sure!!! I hope Ashley and her team win the contest. It was a great video too .. so they deserve it. *SmiLes* Suzanne
Have you voted Suzanne.
Just came to know about your burned house 5 years ago.
Everything happened for good.
Voted already! But just added a comment
Voted. Loved the transitions! MBP coming my way!
Just voted for you guys! Good Luck Ashley, and team!
I particularly liked how you merged the squares together–from one outfit to another. Creatively done!
@Jasmin_Norris
Yeah … that one is quite amazing.
I surprise to see how Ashley able to do this ?
Voted and hope they win
Voted and added some comments too. I liked the transition of the video as well as the stepping stone part that leads to knowledge, application, network and career.
Just voted. and did a RT:
RT Win a Mac Book Pro – Vote for @JohnChow daughter’s video! -> http://bit.ly/3B2zjt – Great video! Love the Music Pls RT
Good Luck!
I voted that’s not for winning the chance to get the macbook, but because I knew John has inspired and help us alot with his blog.
We support you and your daughter John..
Voted
Voted!
Hey John
Here’s a thought. If you are going to buy a laptop off your daughter, just to give it away to someone else, why dont you write your daughter a cheque for $1500 and be done with it. Let the rest of us battle for the Macbook fairly? Thanks.
Welcome to the real world David. If I were to just write her a cheque for $1,500, I wouldn’t have a laptop to give away, would I?
I see your video went from 303 down to 19 votes after the audit. Here’s another lesson for you David. If you’re going to cheat, at least learn how the system works so you don’t look so stupid when you get busted.
Wicked video, awesome soundtrack,
i need a mackbook
Great Job on the video! I voted as well.
Just voted for Ashley’s great video. Very clever marketing strategy. Good luck.
Voted
voted, good luck ashley
Voted, Good luck!
I’ve signed up and voted for Ashley’s team’s effort. It is very slick and I wish them well in the contest. I would like to see the traffic their offering got from this blog post. the analytics should make for some interesting reading.
Voted
Wow, looks like Ashley is getting lots of votes. Hopefully she will win, John will get the Macbook and I will win it.
Wow, I need to get in touch with you for all of our family fundraising efforts. Ashley should contact the people at Apple, though. One laptop for six students? How is THAT supposed to work?!
How about Market Leverage sponsor her team with six Macbook Pros?
Hey … after reading this DINA evaporated …
Dina … are you around dear ?
She is Sharp ZK.
If you will give her lead than definitely she will do that.
Voted
Just voted. Pretty good video indeed.
Good luck for her, and many thanks to John Chow for sharing his knowledge.
Voted! Good luck to her although it looks like she is well ahead.
Voted it up! Good luck, Ashley!
Voted! Thanks for the chance at the macbook!
I voted. Thought it was a great video. I surfed over from twitter. (angell_izz) I hope she wins!
The vote has been placed and verified. Good luck to Ashley and her team.
This daddy needs a new MacBook Pro! Let’s do this!
Preston
@prestontaylor
Voted. I liked how the handshakes synced up at the end, btw.
Throw in a vote aswell – even though I have a bit pity on her classmates, as its not really a fair competition for them…
top video
Voted. Sweet video. Would’ve voted anyways.
Voted. Good work
Just voted and I’m quite impressed with the video! Great work and all the best in the contest.
Voted. I am sorry for Ashley. Her rivals are getting nastier. But that’s how life is. Hope she wins.
Hey John,
Why not just give them the cash and let someone else win the laptop that really needs it…. Not cool john, This is unfair to the students that put in the effort to make a video and are using their own contacts to win. Let someone have it that really needs it!!!
You do realize that this is a contest right? If John were to just give Ashley cash, he would have no MacBook to give away. How do you think the other contestants were going to split the computer? Slice it into 6th’s? They would sell it so everyone can get a piece of the pie. Just because your video isn’t going to win, and you don’t have the resources to pull your team ahead, their is no reason to be so bitter. You lost. Fair and square. Try opening up your Marketing book to Viral Marketing. Read it for a second. You might learn something.
Vote Submitted!
Your daughter’s blog looks great too!
vote submitted
nice, short and concise video
Good luck to the team
Voted when this post went live. Nice to see her up their at the top now! And jeez, those commenters must not understand how contests work.
Just voted! Good luck Ashley
you got my voted ashley .. hope you win and hope i win…lol
I voted! Hope you win Ashley!!
I think that there is no doubt that these guys have the best video by far. It’s explains why they chose BCIT, and doesn’t just show a random animal walking around campus. Clear winner, regardless of how many votes they get. They deserve it.
Excellent video, voted as “hospitalera”, good luck, Ashley and team, SY
Voted! I love that you’re doing this for her! I wish someone would do this for me
It would be really nice if I could win a macbook as well. Unfortunately I can’t afford school right now, but I’m learning video editing from a friend of mine who’s a videographer. It would be so amazing to have a Mac so that I can take my learning further.
Just did a last minute vote for the macbook pro!
Dear Shawna
Contest ended on 26th Oct, did you comment now or on 26th.
Wow in this week we got two popular post at John Chow dot com.
First one is this one (Ashely BCIT)
and second one
is of Adsense from Chad Randall
WILL ….
Go now and vote. What are you waiting for ??