This is a sponsored post brought to you by Coca-Cola Zero and IZEA. The opinions are my own.
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As I mentioned last week, I’ve decided to do a promotion with IZEA. But before I jump into why this was fun, why I chose to do it and what’s in it for you (and your favourite charity!), I felt it appropriate to disclose what was received for this. Because while I would have considered writing about this anyways, and everything contained in this post is my honest opinion (feel free to call me on it if you think it isn’t!), it’s important for the audience to be able to judge objectively.
So, what was sent to me was 2 Coke mini-fridges containing Coke swag (the fridge, 2 pairs of boxers, funky coke pajamas, etc). To be honest, both the b5media crew and my family are coveting these, so I want to give them away quick! In addition, I will be receiving $500 for my part in this promotion, though roughly half of that will go to charity.
Coke Zero vs Diet Coke
As I’ve advocated multiple times in the past, drinking diet drinks is a great way to improve your lifestyle as part of weight loss (it’s a key reason I’ve lost 30 pounds in the last 4 months). Granted, eventually you want to move away from carbonated products, but even then the occasional pop sure is nice – and Diet Coke is definitely my favourite.
That said, as part of this promotion I went and bought a six-pack of Coke Zero to try it out and I have to say I actually prefer it. It’s not that there’s anything wrong with Diet Coke (I prefer it to regular Coke), it just has a slightly better aftertaste.
Seeing Eye to Tongue
I first saw the new Coke Zero promotions in a movie theatre (of course) and immediately fell in love. I’ve visited iCoke.ca once or twice a month ever since, to check out the Happiness Factory movie, play the games, etc. I’ve been very, very impressed with this series of campaigns. I’m not sure if it’s won awards or not, but it is one of the most memorable campaigns of 2008 for me.
The weird thing? I cheer for the french eye. Maybe it’s cause I’m french Canadian? Maybe it’s cause I prefer the underdog? Maybe it’s because the tongues are brutish english brawlers with no real appreciation for the culinary arts? Whatever the reason, the eye is my guy.
So when Ted informed me there was an iCoke promotion coming down the pipe, I quickly found the new dance game and threw down an easy score of 55,000 points, which put Ted to shame 
Shaking What Yo Mama Gave Ya!
The new iCoke dance game is fast, easy and fun. Plus, I’ve posted the highest score I’ve seen around, a rawking 76,000 points!
Here are some pics to help you experience the iCoke Dance Hero game via the wonder of the intarwebs!
[PSGallery=1g6h8w27vu]
So Here’s Where You Come In (prizes for you & your favourite charity!)
So there is one main prize, and one secondary prize I’m giving away. The main prize is the Coke swag mentioned above, as well as $100 that I will donate, from the IZEA cash, to your favourite charity.
In order to qualify for this prize, you can get one entry for commenting with a link to a screenshot of your score, an additional entry for blogging about this promotion and linking back and a third entry for twittering about this:
@jeremywright I spanked you at the #Coke Zero Dance Hero game with a score of [insert scorezosity]. Beat me @ http://urlbrief.com/e30708
The second prize is the second Coke swag fridge, along with $50 that I will donate to your favourite charity. The only way to qualify for this second prize is to beat my score and post your screenshot.
So What Are You Waiting For?
At least $150 is up for grabs for your favourite charity, just for beating a dancing eyeball! And I mean, come on, if geeks can’t dance, who can?!!!
January 3rd, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Okay… I didn’t beat you yet, but I assure you I will!
http://tinyurl.com/9ra9yo
January 3rd, 2009 at 1:40 pm
Finally did it, with help from my husband! http://nikkikatz.com/icoke-dance-hero.JPG
January 3rd, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Whoa, rawk on Nikki!
January 3rd, 2009 at 2:33 pm
http://ertw.com/~sean/coke.jpg
January 3rd, 2009 at 3:55 pm
My scores a little on the low end, but with some practice, I intend to lay waste to all who dare cross me!
my score:
http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp63/areoneoh/Picture4.png
I posted it and challenged all to beat it:
http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp63/areoneoh/Picture5.png
January 3rd, 2009 at 4:35 pm
I’ve been around telling everyone, here are a couple more links!
twitter:
http://twitter.com/ethandanger
blogger:
http://popvest.blogspot.com/2009/01/coke-zero-dance-hero.html
I’m doing this for charity. FOR CHARITY!
January 4th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
eye stink.
http://ineedsugar.com/media/lee/eyecoke.png
Twit:
http://twitter.com/smack416/status/1095414952
January 4th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Alright. I’m feeling much better about using my tongue.
http://ineedsugar.com/media/lee/tonguelashing.png
January 4th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
pft. beat this!
http://ineedsugar.com/media/lee/slicklick.png
January 4th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
Haven’t beat you yet, but that’s because you got x4 on the 5k bonus thingy…
January 4th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
Forgot to link to the picture of my high score… Time for you to add ajax edit comments
– http://twitpic.com/zqvo
January 6th, 2009 at 1:10 am
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January 6th, 2009 at 11:47 pm
a week of practice, and I still suck!
January 14th, 2009 at 6:58 am
Hello, very nice, thanks for sharing.
January 19th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
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January 27th, 2009 at 2:52 am
I played this game very recently and I can say that I am struck by the schedule and mission. Just interesting.
January 27th, 2009 at 11:41 pm
still suck, but still spreading the word!
January 27th, 2009 at 11:50 pm
sorry, i hate double posting, but i can’t edit my last comment. i submitted this site to stumbleupon.
http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp63/areoneoh/Picture2.png
brought thousands of unique views to my site, it’ll definitely bring a ton through here.
February 10th, 2009 at 6:19 am
btw, I love Coke
February 20th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
Did we ever get a result on this Jeremy?
February 20th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
Jeremy, this is freakin’ hilarious. I’ll post back with my score soon enough! lol
February 26th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
LOL Jeremy this is hilarious…. brings me back to the WD:1 days, hey studio?