NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As a part of INFINITI's ninth year partnering with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA®), the luxury automaker announced a "TimeoutFTW One in a Million" contest on Instagram and Twitter, where one basketball fan will win a trip for two to the 2019 Final Four®, April 6 through 8, in Minneapolis. Fans are encouraged to post a "one in a million" basketball trick shot to show their support for INFINITI's $1 million donation to Coaches vs. Cancer.
Anyone can enter the contest by posting a video of their best basketball trick shot including #TIMEOUTFTW, #INFINITIContest and tagging @INFINITIUSA by 11:59 p.m. PST on Sunday, March 17.
The winner will be selected by Creative Zing Promotion Group. All judging is based on creativity, difficulty and video quality. After the grand prize is awarded to the best trick shot, eight additional videos will compete head-to-head in a tournament-style vote conducted through an Instagram story poll on @infinitiusa. The runner-up prize consists of one autographed professional basketball jersey.
Last month, INFINITI introduced its "Timeout for the win," #TIMEOUTFTW, campaign to help defeat cancer this NCAA® basketball season. With the help of the American Cancer Society, 48 coaches and fans, INFINITI is donating a total of $1 million to Coaches vs. Cancer during the 2019 season. Fans are encouraged to take a #TIMEOUTFTW and vote for their favorite participating coach to support the fight against cancer through March 11. For more information please visit www.infinitinews.com and www.infinititimeout.com.
INFINITI's mission is to empower the drive – both on the road and in life. With its innovative VC-Turbo engine, advanced safety technology and sharp exterior and interior styling, the all-new 2019 INFINITI QX50 mid-size luxury SUV helps fans get to their destinations efficiently, safely and in style.
For full details and rules of the "TimeoutFTW One in a Million" contest, please visit: http://rules.creativezing.com/infiniticontest/
Find more information about the 2019 QX50 at www.infinitiusa.com.
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About INFINITI
INFINITI Motor Company Ltd. is headquartered in Hong Kong with representations in 50 markets around the world. The INFINITI brand was launched in 1989. Its range of luxury automobiles is currently built in manufacturing facilities in Japan, North America, United Kingdom and China. INFINITI design studios are located in Atsugi-Shi near Yokohama, London, San Diego and Beijing. INFINITI will electrify its entire lineup from 2021 onward. The brand has been widely acclaimed for its industry-leading client services, ranking #1 in customer satisfaction with Dealer Service among Luxury Brands by J.D. Power and being a most trusted luxury brand according to AMCI, as well as its world's first driver assistance technologies and daring designs. From the 2016 season, INFINITI is a technical partner of the Renault Sport Formula One team, contributing its expertise in hybrid performance.
Find more information about INFINITI, its industry leading technologies and the all-new 2019 QX50 midsize luxury crossover at www.infinitiusa.com. You can also follow INFINITI USA on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and see all our latest videos on YouTube.
About NCAA
The NCAA is a membership-led nonprofit association of colleges and universities committed to supporting academic and athletic opportunities for more than 450,000 student-athletes at more than 1,000 member colleges and universities. Each year, more than 54,000 student-athletes compete in NCAA championships in Divisions I, II and III sports. Visit www.NCAA.org and www.NCAA.com for more details about the Association, its goals, members and corporate partnerships that help support programs for student-athletes. [NCAA is a trademark of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.]
About Coaches vs. Cancer
For over 25 years, the Coaches vs. Cancer program has united basketball coaches and fans nationwide in collaboration with the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches to defeat a common enemy: cancer. Through fundraising and education initiatives including Suits And Sneakers Week and the 3-Point Challenge, Coaches vs. Cancer has worked together with the Society to help increase the number of cancer survivors to more than 15 million strong. To learn more about Coaches vs. Cancer, visit coachesvscancer.org or visit us on social media at @CoachesvsCancer.
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Vanessa Bohlscheid
Senior Manager, INFINITI Product and Brand Communications
(646) 496-2791
vanessa.bohlscheid@infiniti.com
Aileen Clarke
Manager, INFINITI Communications
(949) 359-1112
aileen.clarke@infiniti.com
Paige Presley
Manager, INFINITI Communications
(615) 725-6021
paige.presley@infiniti.com
