{"id":27945,"date":"2012-04-02T14:00:42","date_gmt":"2012-04-02T06:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/?p=27945"},"modified":"2012-04-02T13:17:10","modified_gmt":"2012-04-02T05:17:10","slug":"worldwide-search-for-samsung-london-2012-olympic-games-bloggers-now-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2012\/04\/02\/worldwide-search-for-samsung-london-2012-olympic-games-bloggers-now-on\/","title":{"rendered":"Worldwide Search for Samsung London 2012 Olympic Games Bloggers Now On"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Samsung is starting their search for Samsung Global Bloggers for London 2012 Olympic Games. If you are interested, read on. The winners will get Samsung devices, flight, accommodation and the opportunity to attend the event.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/samsung_bloggers_olympic.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"27946\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2012\/04\/02\/worldwide-search-for-samsung-london-2012-olympic-games-bloggers-now-on\/samsung_bloggers_olympic\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/samsung_bloggers_olympic.png?fit=600%2C304&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,304\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"samsung_bloggers_olympic\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/samsung_bloggers_olympic.png?fit=300%2C152&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/samsung_bloggers_olympic.png?fit=600%2C304&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-27946\" title=\"samsung_bloggers_olympic\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/samsung_bloggers_olympic.png?resize=600%2C304\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/samsung_bloggers_olympic.png?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/samsung_bloggers_olympic.png?resize=300%2C152&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>In Singapore, only 2 Samsung Global Blogger (SGB) will be chosen.\u00a0 They will have to go through 2 auditions. The first one is to present a 30 secs video to state why they should be picked to go London. If selected for the second round, they will be putting together a video report before the final (2) can be selected.<\/p>\n<p>The winning prizes are worth an estimated S$7,200 each. These include air tickets, accommodation, Samsung wireless devices and the opportunity to attend the London 2012 Olympic Games.<\/p>\n<p>So, don&#8217;t wait, act now.<\/p>\n<h1><a href=\"http:\/\/www.samsungglobalblogger.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here to Samsung Global Blogger to Get Started<\/a><\/h1>\n<p>or read the <strong>Press Release<\/strong> below.<\/p>\n<div id=\"pressrelease-link-27945\" class=\"sh-link pressrelease-link sh-hide\"><a href=\"#\" onclick=\"showhide_toggle('pressrelease', 27945, 'Show Press Release (986 More Words)', 'Hide Press Release (986 Less Words)'); return false;\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span id=\"pressrelease-toggle-27945\">Show Press Release (986 More Words)<\/span><\/a><\/div><div id=\"pressrelease-content-27945\" class=\"sh-content pressrelease-content sh-hide\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\">A WORLDWIDE SEARCH FOR \u2018SAMSUNG GLOBAL BLOGGERS\u2019<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><em>Samsung launches recruitment campaign for talented bloggers<\/em><em> to<\/em><em> travel to London <\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>and report on <\/em><em>the <\/em><em>London 2012 Olympic Games <\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>SINGAPORE, 2<sup>nd<\/sup> April 2012<\/strong> \u2013 Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, a global leader in consumer electronics, and the Worldwide Olympic Partner for Wireless Communications Equipment, announced today its search for approximately 100 Samsung Global Bloggers to share their London 2012 Olympic Games experience across the world. Samsung Global Blogger (SGB) is one of Samsung\u2019s signature marketing programmes for its Olympic sponsorship providing the opportunity for young people around the world to travel to London for the Olympic Games and share their personal experiences on a specially created blog.<\/p>\n<p>SGB will play a key role in helping everyone share in the magic of the Olympic Games. Samsung launched a digital platform which will become the battleground for SGB hopefuls put to the test as part of a live two-round audition process that will judge ability to seek out exciting stories happening in London and generate buzz about the London 2012 Olympic Games. The audition calls for the submission of a 30 second video stating why the entrant should be picked to come to London. The video will be judged on the entrant\u2019s creativity and enthusiasm. Those who get through to the second round will be putting together a video report, before the final lucky winners are selected by a celebrity judging panel to come on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to London.<\/p>\n<p>Video applications can be submitted online via global digital platform MSN at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.samsungglobalblogger.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.samsungglobalblogger.com<\/a>through to April 22<sup>nd<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>In Singapore, two lucky SGBs will be selected, winning prizes worth of estimated S$7,200 each. These include air tickets, accommodation, Samsung wireless devices and of course, an unforgettable and priceless experience at the London 2012 Olympic Games.<\/p>\n<p>The chosen SGBs will get first-hand experience of the Olympic Games, sharing their personal experiences through <a href=\"http:\/\/www.samsungglobalblogger.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.samsungglobalblogger.com<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.samsung.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.samsung.com<\/a> and via their own personal social media networks. Additionally SGBs get the opportunity to experience the different cultures and influences that provide the very &#8216;taste of London&#8217; alongside many of the Olympic venues. Samsung will welcome young explorers from across the world to come to London to uncover the best the city has to offer.<\/p>\n<p>Regular online shows hosted by a well-known presenter, yet to be announced, will be broadcast on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.samsungglobalblogger.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.samsungglobalblogger.com<\/a>during the Olympic Games. The digital show will feature the SGB journey, providing compelling content, entertainment and relevance to its global audience.<\/p>\n<p>Games time is when the SGBs have the opportunity to show-off their content creation skills to a global audience of friends, families and Olympic Games fans. They will upload blogs, videos and images throughout the Games on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.samsungglobalblogger.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.samsungglobalblogger.com<\/a>. The SGBs will capture the highlights of their London 2012 experience through their own unique perspectives.<\/p>\n<p>Sunny Hwang, Vice President &amp; Head of Global Sports Marketing at Samsung Electronics, said \u201cSince its inaugural launch at the Nagano 1998 Olympic Games, SGB has\u00a0developed into a truly global program, encouraging participation from more\u00a0countries than ever before, and expanding its reach through an integrated global digital platform. By creating a strong connection with our target consumers through global campaigns and web-based platforms, we come closer to achieving our goal of making London 2012 \u2018Everyone\u2019s Olympic Games\u2019. This year\u2019s SGB programme will be our biggest activation to date and one which really cements London 2012 as the first truly digital Games.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The initiative is supported by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver who was announced as a Samsung Ambassador for the London 2012 Olympic Games earlier this month. Jamie will support the SGB programme to encourage more people to take part and share in the excitement of London 2012. Commenting on the programme, Jamie said, \u201cSamsung has developed some incredible initiatives to get young people from around the world involved in the Games and the Samsung Global Blogger programme is a fantastic example of this.\u201d<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>&#8211; Ends &#8211;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2011 consolidated sales of US$143.1 billion. Employing approximately 222,000 people in 205 offices across 71 countries, the company operates two separate organizations to coordinate its nine independent business units: Digital Media &amp; Communications, comprising Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, and Digital Imaging; and Device Solutions, consisting of Memory, System LSI and LCD. Recognized for its industry-leading performance across a range of economic, environmental and social criteria, Samsung Electronics was named the world\u2019s most sustainable technology company in the 2011 Dow Jones Sustainability Index. For more information, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.samsung.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.samsung.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">About Samsung\u2019s Involvement in the Olympic Games<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Samsung began its Olympic Games involvement as a local sponsor of the Seoul 1988 Olympic Games. Beginning with the Nagano 1998 Olympic Winter Games, the company extended its commitment to the Olympic Movement as the Worldwide Olympic Partner in the Wireless Communications Equipment category, providing its proprietary wireless communications program, called Wireless Olympic Works (WOW), and mobile phones. These innovative mobile phone technologies provide the Olympic Family with real-time information and communications services. Samsung is also a Presenting Partner of the Olympic Torch Relay and hosts various digital marketing campaigns to share the excitement of the Olympic Games with people around the world and enable everyone to participate in the Games through its smart mobile technology. Samsung\u2019s commitment as a Worldwide Olympic Partner continues through to Rio 2016.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">About Samsung Global Blogger (SGB)<\/span><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Samsung Global Blogger (SGB) programme will spread the excitement of the Games around the world. Young and inspiring individuals from all over the world will be selected as Samsung Global Bloggers all of whom will be given the opportunity to seek out the best of London and share their personal experiences of the London 2012 Olympic Games using their content creation skills and social media networks. 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