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Hunt Brothers Pizza and Exmark Help People ‘Mow Like a Pro’

Sunday, August 30th, 2015

Exmark Mow Like a Pro Home PageExmark and Hunt Brothers Pizza teamed up again in 2015 to present the Mow Like a Pro sweepstakes, and the winners recently received their new professional-grade Exmark mowers.

Today, we’ll introduce you to a number of 2015 Mow Like a Pro winners and their new Exmark machines.

Mow Like a Pro - Wayne Sparks

2015 Mow Like a Pro grand prize winner, Wayne Sparks, sits with his new Exmark Lazer Z X-Series mower.

Wayne Sparks of Cusseta, Georgia is the grand prize winner of the 2015 Mow Like a Pro sweepstakes. He took home a top-of-the-line Exmark Lazer Z X-Series zero-turn riding mower valued at more than $12,000.

“I couldn’t be more excited,” Sparks said. “Owning my own landscape business means I need quality mowers I can rely on, so winning one of the top mowers on the market is a blessing.

“It’s great to finally have a new mower after wanting one for a very long time. Not only do I have the equipment I need to start cutting more grass, I can do it in style!”

Joshua Calkins - Mow Like a Pro

First place winner, Joshua Calkins, and his new Exmark Pioneer S-Series mower.

The first place prize — an Exmark Pioneer S-Series zero-turn riding mower valued at more than $7,000 — went to Joshua Calkins of Montere, Louisiana.

Puxico, Missouri’s Regina Hale took home the second place prize: an Exmark Quest S-Series Front Steer riding mower. The machine is Exmark’s first steering wheel-equipped zero-turn rider and it’ll make quick work of Hale’s property.

Three third place winners each took home a new Exmark Commercial 30 walk-behind mower, including: Suzanne Looney of Nettleton, Mississippi; Mathel Carter of Clarks, Louisiana; and Michelle Adams of Albany, Louisiana.

Regina Hale - Mow Like a Pro

Second place winner, Regina Hale, looks ready to mow on her new Exmark Quest S-Series mower.

In addition to the six mowers, Hunt Bros Pizza and Exmark gave away 100 pairs of safety sunglasses (4th place prize) and 100 pairs of work gloves (5th place prize). Click here to see a complete list of secondary prize winners.

“On behalf of Hunt Brothers Pizza, we congratulate all the winners of the ‘Mow Like a Pro’ sweepstakes and thank all participants for their support,” said Keith Solsvig, vice president of marketing at Hunt Brothers Pizza. “The sweepstakes provided us an opportunity to connect with and reward many of our fans that are landscapers and enjoy the outdoors with a quality prize from one of the best brands in the landscaping industry.”

Stop back Wednesday, September 2 to learn more about how you could get a chance to win your own new Exmark mower!

 

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Spotlight: Exmark-Sponsored Professional Fisherman, Mike Iaconelli

Thursday, July 9th, 2015

At Exmark, we’re passionate about the outdoors. For 2015, we are demonstrating that passion through our sponsorship of professional fisherman, Mike Iaconelli.

We recently sat down and chatted with Mike and learned a little more about what makes him tick. Here’s the result of our conversation.

Please tell us a little bit about yourself.

Mike with Exmark machines

Mike’s Exmark equipment helps him maintain his 10 acre property quicker, so he can get back to doing the things he loves. Photo: Becky Iaconelli

My name is Michael Iaconelli. I’m 43 years old, husband to Becky and father to four kids: Drew (16), Rylie (15), Vegas (4), and Estella (2). I’ve been fishing since I was a little kid and I’ve been lucky enough to turn my passion and hobby into a full time career. Besides fishing and spending time with the family, I love the outdoors and gardening around the house.

What excites you about your relationship with Exmark?

There are a lot of things that excite me about my relationship Exmark. First is that they build the most amazing products. These are the kinds of products that help us everyday at home! Second, the folks at Exmark share our values. Family, outdoors, and getting kids involved in fishing are at the top of that list. And finally, we’re excited to help bring the Exmark brand to the fishing world, and to fans of the sport.

How have you been using your Exmark 700S Utility Vehicle?

We use our Exmark 700S utility vehicle extensively at home, for normal yard and gardening chores such as moving mulch and top soil, hauling wood and rocks, or carrying gear and equipment. We also use it for other activities like getting the mail, surveying the property and launching small boats in the lake. The amount of time and effort the utility vehicle saves us is awesome!

How much time has your Exmark Lazer Z X-Series mower saved you in yard maintenance?

Great question! The Lazer Z X-Series has saved us such an immense amount of time. As a large land owner (we have 10 acres), we used to lose a lot of time, especially out of our weekends, trying to keep the grass cut with a traditional riding mower. Now, with our Exmark Lazer Z, it’s not only easier and more enjoyable, but has cut our mowing time by more than half!

It’s fantastic because now we can spend more time engaged in other activities we love like gardening, playing with the kids, boating and kayaking in the lake… and fishing of course!

How’s your 2015 season going? What tournaments do you have coming up?

My 2015 season is going great. I’ve had several top finishes and I’m still looking for a major win this year. I have about 8 events left this season, including one coming up in August on the upper Chesapeake Bay. The Bay is an amazing place and a home field advantage for me. I’m really looking forward to that event.

Where would somebody go to learn more about you and your fishing?

Anyone who wants to keep up with my family and I can follow us on our web site (mikeiaconelli.com), through our social media channels on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and on our live web show Ike Live.

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User-Generated Video Contest Puts Consumers First, While Creatively Demonstrating Mowers’ Time-Saving Capabilities

Tuesday, March 31st, 2015

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Exmark is excited to announce the launch of its Take Back Your Weekends Video Contest, a unique user-generated content initiative that will enable the world’s leading commercial-grade mower manufacturer to reach and impact consumers in a unique and meaningful manner.

Addressing the universal consumer challenges that is a lack of time, Exmark’s Video Contest welcomes interested consumers to create and submit a video depicting how they would take back their weekends if more free time for hobbies and leisure pursuits was available.

Backed by a robust, multi-media advertising campaign running nationally throughout the spring and summer months, the Contest’s video hub—www.exmark.com/weekends—will be open for submissions from April 1 – June 30, 2015, as well as house a wealth of entertaining and educational branded video content.

Win a dream fishing trip with top BASS and FLW Tournament Professional, Mike "Ike" Iaconelli.

Win a dream fishing trip with top BASS and FLW Tournament Professional, Mike “Ike” Iaconelli. Photo: www.mikeiaconelli.com.

“Taking into account that Exmark competes against 40-plus mower brands that traditionally fight for mindshare predominantly on the basis of durability, speed and quality of cut, we’ve chosen to go to market this year in a manner that focusses on our consumers’ aspirations and personal experiences,” states John Cloutier, Sr. Marketing Manager. “Our Take Back Your Weekends Video Contest is a great tool that will allow us to engage our customers and prospects in a real-world scenario, and to truly listen to what matters most to them in their daily lives.”

Eighteen Contest winners will be chosen to receive prizes ranging from an Exmark Lazer Z X-Series mower, dream fishing trip with bass fishing superstar, Mike Iaconelli, and an Augusta, GA golf and spa experience, to high-quality hunt-, fish-, and golf-related gear. The Contest’s impressive prize packages are provided by industry leading brands such as Abu Garcia, Berkley, Buck Knives, Grime Boss, Nikon, Rapala, Realtree, ScentLok and VMC.

 

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Farm Journal Magazine to Give Away Exmark Utility Vehicle

Thursday, March 5th, 2015

You could be the lucky winner of a new top-of-the-line Exmark 700S utility vehicle!

We’ve teamed up with Farm Journal magazine to give a brand new Exmark 700S Utility Vehicle away to one lucky winner.

To enter, visit http://agweb.com/win-an-exmark and complete the official registration form.

You can also enter the drawing by mailing a postcard addressed to:

Farm Journal Media
Attn: Win an Exmark 700S Utility Vehicle Sweepstakes
10600 W. Higgins Road
Suite 610
Rosemont, IL  60018

The sweepstakes begins March 16, 2015, and entries will be accepted through April 30, 2015. View official contest rules and conditions at http://agweb.com/win-an-exmark.

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Exmark Launches “Take Back Your Weekends” Video Contest

Monday, March 2nd, 2015

Show your ultimate weekend for a chance to win trips, outdoor gear or an Exmark Lazer Z X-Series mower

Exmark today announced the upcoming launch of its “Take Back Your Weekends” video contest. Set to begin April 1, 2015, the contest will run through June 30, 2015.TBYW

Exmark Director of Marketing, Daryn Walters, said the contest gives entrants the opportunity to show what they would do with the extra free time a more productive mower would give them. “Exmark is the brand landscape professionals purchase two-to-one over the next best selling brand. The increased productivity Exmark mowers deliver is a professional’s competitive advantage. For a home or acreage owner, Exmark productivity allows them to spend less time on lawn maintenance and spend more time enjoying the benefits of a beautifully maintained property.”

Entrants are required to submit a video depicting how lawn mowers can save time along with a story on what they might do with the extra time. Videos must be original and not previously-published work, and will be judged on three weighted criteria: Creativity (50 percent); Authenticity of the person/story presented (30 percent); and, Demonstration of lawn mower’s time saving ability to “take back your weekends” (20 percent).

One lucky winner will take home the grand prize – a top-of-the-line Exmark Lazer Z X-Series commercial zero-turn riding mower valued at more than $12,000. First prize is a Delaware River fishing trip with professional tournament fisherman, Mike Iaconelli. Other prizes include:

  • Second Prize – 1 winner – The Masters Golf and Spa experience trip for the winner and one guest.
  • Hunting Pack Prize – 5 winners – Hunting gear package including a ScentLock Technologies backpack, Buck Knives Omni Hunter knife, Nikon MONARCH 10×42 camouflage binoculars and a $400 gift card.
  • Fishing Pack Prize – 5 winners – Fishing gear package including a Buck Knives Freshwater Splizzors multi-tool, Abu Garcia Revo spinning wheel, Abu Garcia Verito spinning rod, Berkley Trilene XL monofilament line, PowerBait tackle bag, a variety of DT lures and VMC jigheads and hooks, and more.
  • Golf Pack Prize – 5 winners – Nikon COOLSHOT 40i rangefinder.

Visit Exmark.com/weekends for complete “Take Back Your Weekends” contest rules, or to enter a video in the contest.

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Exmark and Hunt Brothers Pizza Announce Inaugural ‘Mow Like a Pro’ Sweepstakes

Thursday, February 5th, 2015

With spring just around the corner, Exmark and Hunt Brothers Pizza are helping six lucky winners give their yards the five-star treatment in the new “Mow Like a Pro” sweepstakes, which runs February 16 through April 30, 2015.

One lucky winner will take home the grand prize, a top-of-the-line Lazer Z X-Series zero-turn rider.

One lucky winner will take home the grand prize, a top-of-the-line Lazer Z X-Series zero-turn rider.

The grand prize is a top-of-the-line Exmark Lazer Z X-Series zero-turn riding mower with a 60-inch UltraCut cutting deck. The first prize winner will take home a new Exmark Pioneer S-Series zero-turn riding mower, while the second prize winner will win an Exmark Quest S-Series Front Steer zero-turn riding mower. Finally, three lucky winners will take home the third prize, an Exmark Commercial 30 walk-behind mower.

“We know Hunt Brothers Pizza fans enjoy the outdoors, and out convenience store partners serve our products to landscapers on a regular basis,” said Keith Solsvig, vice president of marketing for Hunt Brothers Pizza. “We’re giving our fans a chance to ‘mow like a pro’ and win these great Exmark tools for a perfectly manicured lawn. Whether you are a professional landscaper or a hobbyist, these winners will be the envy of the neighborhood.”

The Quest S-Series Front Steer is Exmark's first steering wheel-equipped zero-turn riding mower.

The Quest S-Series Front Steer is Exmark’s first steering wheel-equipped zero-turn riding mower.

Other great prizes include 100 pairs of  safety sunglasses, and 100 pairs of work gloves. Fans of Hunt Brothers Pizza on Facebook and Twitter can follow along for an additional chance to win great Hunt Brothers Pizza giveaway items.

“Exmark is a natural fit for the Hunt Brothers Pizza ‘Mow Like a Pro’ sweepstakes,” said Exmark’s Daryn Walters. “Hunt Brothers Pizza customers can benefit from the productivity an Exmark mower delivers. A more productive mower reduces the time and effort necessary to have a beautifully manicured property.”

To enter, buy a specially market whole pizza from Hunt Brothers Pizza between February 16 and April 30, and receive a Mow Like a Pro entry code. Go to the sweepstakes page on HuntBrothersPizza.com, or Facebook.com/HuntBrothersPizza, and submit the entry code. Entry codes are also available by mail. See details on entry along with contest rules and regulations on the sweepstakes entry page. No purchase is necessary to win.

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Quicken Loans Outdoor Giveaway Offers $40,000 in Outdoor- and NASCAR-themed Prizes…

Monday, October 13th, 2014

Quicken Loans and Realtree contest features Exmark mower, Talladega Superspeedway trip, among other prizes

realtree-sweeps1The Quicken Loans Outdoor Gear Giveaway, recently launched by online mortgage lender Quicken Loans and camouflage designer Realtree, is looking to make one lucky outdoor enthusiast’s dreams come true with a NASCAR- and outdoor-themed grand prize package. With a value of more than $40,000, the package includes a Bad Boy Buggies Recoil iS 4X4, Exmark Lazer Z X-Series lawn mower, a year’s worth of mortgage payments compliments of Quicken Loans and a three day, two-night trip for two to Talladega Superspeedway, among other prizes.

To enter, visit TheQLOutdoorGiveaway.prizelogic.com. Each person can enter the contest once per day, and can boost their chance of winning by referring friends and family members through their Facebook and Twitter accounts.

“This high-horsepower contest has something for everyone, from the avid outdoor adventurer to the most die-hard NASCAR fan,” said Jay Farner, President and Chief Marketing Officer of Quicken Loans. “When we plan out our promotions we are always looking for fun and exciting ways to engage with our current and future clients, and this giveaway definitely fits the bill.”

In addition to the grand prize, consumers can also visit the TheQLOutdoorGiveaway.prizelogic.com site daily to play an instant-win game for a month’s mortgage payment, Otterbox phone cases, Fathead wall-graphics, and many other prizes.

“Aside from all the great outdoor prizes, I can’t wait to join the grand prize winner in the Realtree suite at Talledega,” said Bill Jordan, Realtree Designer and President. “It’s one of NASCAR’s most legendary tracks and it never fails to host an exciting race.”

To be eligible for the Quicken Loans Outdoor Gear Giveaway, entrants must be 18 years of age and a U.S. citizen. The giveaway ends December 31st, 2014 with the grand prize winner announced in early 2015.

Click to download the Quicken Loans Outdoor Gear Giveaway full-page PDF.

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Exmark and Meredith Publishing Announce Mower Winners

Thursday, October 9th, 2014

Two winners selected to receive Exmark Lazer Z X-Series zero-turn riding mowers

Exmark and Meredith Publishing recently announced the winners of two contests — the Farm Beautiful contest, held in partnership with Successful Farming magazine, and the Beautiful Places contest, held in partnership with Living the Country Life magazine.

Exmark/Successful Farming Farm Beautiful contest

Richard Haas has been named the grand prize winner of the Exmark Farm Beautiful contest. As the grand prize winner, Exmark awarded Haas a Lazer Z X-Series zero-turn riding mower. Haas and his family live in LeRoy Ill. and own and operate Haas Family Farms, LLC.

Farm Beautiful contest grand prize winner, Richard Haas, poses with his wife and their new Exmark Lazer Z X-Series mower.

Farm Beautiful contest grand prize winner, Richard Haas, poses with his wife and their new Exmark Lazer Z X-Series mower.

“We are pleased to name Richard Haas the grand prize winner of the Farm Beautiful contest,” said Exmark Director of Marketing, Daryn Walters. “He demonstrates the same values on his farm that Exmark puts into our mowers, a drive for perfection and passion for quality work. The Haas family farm embodies this.”

Haas says it’s a rewarding feeling when you hard work is recognized.

“Our farm has evolved over the past 50 years,” says Hass. “When we first purchased the homestead in 1961 it had no running water or furnace. Our family worked hard to transform the farm into a beautiful, productive home and workplace and it’s nice that our hard work was noticed.”

The Haas family farm was selected from more than 100 other entries. Entrants submitted up to 12 photos and 500 words describing the farmstead, including history, how the land was developed and how the layout of the property accommodates farming activities. Entries were judged using four-point criteria, which included appearance, strategic layout, overall state of maintenance and creative use of landscape in a farmstead setting.

Exmark/Living the Country Life Beautiful Places contest

As the grand prize winner of the 2014 Beautiful Places contest, Kate James will mow in style on a new top-of-the-line Exmark Lazer Z X-Series mower.

As grand prize winner of the 2014 Beautiful Places contest, Kate James will mow in style on a new top-of-the-line Exmark Lazer Z X-Series mower.

Kate James has been named the grand prize winner of the Exmark Beautiful Places photo contest. In partnership with Living the Country Life magazine, Exmark awarded James a Lazer Z X-Series zero-turn riding mower.

“We are pleased to name Kate James the grand prize winner of the Beautiful Places contest,” Walters said. “She entered a beautiful homestead and we are excited Exmark will be a part of now it, helping her perfect her landscape with a quality machine.”

James says she feels fortunate to win the contest with the image she captured.

“I was just getting home as a storm rolled in. I thought I would quick snap this, and it turned out beautiful. I love how our chicken coop looks in the bottom of the picture. I never thought it would be the winning picture in the Exmark Beautiful Places contest,” said James.

James was selected from more than 90 other entries. Entrants submitted up to 8 photos and captions, describing their photos. Entries were judged using 3-point criteria, which included beauty of image, quality of photo, and uniqueness of photo.

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Morton Buildings and Exmark are “Giving Away the Farm”

Tuesday, August 19th, 2014

Register to win a prize package worth more than $76,000

 

Morton Buildings presents its “Giving Away the Farm” event for the fifth consecutive year. The winner will receive a $50,000 Morton building, and for the first time, will also receive an Exmark zero-turn mower and a Bad Boy Buggy.  Total value of the prize package is more than $76,000.

Morton Buildings is giving away a more than $76,000 prize package including a top-of-the-line Exmark Lazer Z X-Series zero-turn rider.

Morton Buildings is giving away a more than $76,000 prize package including a top-of-the-line Exmark Lazer Z X-Series zero-turn rider.

The building will be awarded to the winner as a $50,000 credit towards the construction of a Morton building of the winner’s choice.  The recipient must be 21 years of age or older and own land within the Morton Buildings service area to be eligible.  Individuals may register for the sweepstakes at any Morton Buildings exhibit at participating trade shows, as well as mortonbuildings.com.

Participating Trade Shows

  • Dakotafest – South Dakota (August 19-21)
  • Minnesota State Fair (August 21-September 1)
  • Iowa Farm Progress (August 26-28)
  • Kansas State Fair (September 5-14)
  • Clay County Fair – Iowa (September 6-14)
  • Big Iron Show – North Dakota (September 9-11)
  • Husker Harvest Show – Nebraska (September 9-11)
  • Ohio Farm Science Review (September 16-18)
  • World Dairy Expo – Wisconsin (September 30-October 4)
  • Sunbelt Expo – Georgia (October 14-16)

The Exmark Lazer Z X-Series Mower, valued at $11,899, boasts a Kawasaki FX801FV commercial grade engine.  It also features a 60-inch UltraCut Series 6 cutting deck, an exclusive Iso-mount seat isolation system and an exclusive hydro-drive system.  Additional information can be found at Exmark.com.

The Bad Boy Buggies Ambush iS 4×4 ATV has 28 horsepower, a 720cc air-cooled V-twin cylinder gas powertrain on the rear axle and a 48-volt AC electric drivetrain on the front axle.  The buggy, which has a 9.6 cubic-foot cargo bed, will also feature independent suspension and on-the-fly battery recharge.  The ATV has a retail value of $14,399.  More details are available at badboybuggies.com.

The sweepstakes will end at 11:59:59 p.m. CDT on Thursday, October 16 and is available to legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States and Washington, D.C.  No purchase or payment of any kind is necessary to enter. Additional information, rules and restrictions for the sweepstakes can be found at mortonbuildings.com.

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