JIMMY JOHN’S LAUNCHES NEW CAMPAIGN PROVING COMMITMENT TO DELIVERING FREAKY FRESH® SANDWICHES
Company Only Delivers Within Five Minutes of Stores†
CHAMPAIGN, IL (March 20, 2019) – Jimmy John’s, one of America’s fastest-growing sandwich franchises, today unveiled a new campaign that shows how its “Sandwich Delivery Zones” turn Freaky Fast® into a reality for customers. The campaign underscores the brand’s carefully mapped zones that take into account traffic and road patterns, while driving the speed limit, to ensure customers remain within five minutes of the store†, so Jimmy John’s can deliver sandwiches Fresh When You Need It Fast®. It comes on the heels of a major decision by the company to never use third-party services to deliver its sandwiches.
“We’re obsessed with getting our customers the fastest and freshest sandwich we can, whether in our stores or at their homes or work. Mapping our incredibly tight delivery zones means some people fall outside, but it also means a better sandwich for those we serve,” said John Shea, Chief Marketing Officer at Jimmy John’s. “We want people to know why we have to draw a line when it comes to freshness, and with the new campaign, have some fun along the way.”
The company has a team dedicated to mapping out the delivery zones around each store and periodically checking to make sure they remain within five minutes of the store.† The process is the science behind delivering sandwiches to customers quickly, affordably, and as freshly as possible.
Jimmy John’s has been delivering high-quality sandwiches since opening its first restaurant in 1983, and plans to open more stores to get even more customers in sandwich delivery zones. Today, the company along with its independent franchisees, employs approximately 45,000 drivers at more than 2,800 locations across 43 states.
Their sandwich delivery zones are the focal point of their largest national marketing campaign to date. The campaign includes TV, digital, and out-of-home ads targeted to individuals within their delivery zones, celebrating those customers, and proving their obsession with delivering a Freaky Fresh® sandwich.
“The edge of the zone can be an emotional place. But a line has to be drawn, for our customers and for our sandwiches,” said Shea.
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ABOUT JIMMY JOHN’S
Freaky Fast! Freaky Fresh!® Jimmy John’s makes Fresh, Fast, Tasty® sandwiches. Homemade bread is freshly baked every four hours and locally purchased veggies and all-natural meats* are hand-sliced daily. For more information, visit jimmyjohns.com or check us out on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at facebook.com/jimmyjohns, twitter.com/jimmyjohns, and instagram.com/jimmyjohns/.
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FIGURE EIGHT
Premieres New Single
"Oyster Days"
Streaming Now on The Noise
Debut Full-Length, Any Given Flower
Out May 24th, 2019
Pre-Save New Single "Oyster Days":
levelmusic.lnk.to/FigureEightOysterDays
"...'Oyster Days,' to put it honestly, is a free-flowing cosmic
portal to feelings you never knew you had." - The Noise
Previously Featured on New Noise Magazine,
Long Island, NY - March 21, 2019 - Long Island punk act Figure Eight has shared the first single from Any Given Flower, their forthcoming debut record. Fans can stream "Oyster Days," premiering exclusively on The Noise, here: http://bit.ly/2TOJW94. Any Given Flower, the follow up to 2017's Forever EP, is set to be released on May 24th, 2019. Fans can pre-save new single "Oyster Days" now: levelmusic.lnk.to/FigureEightOysterDays
Ryan Meyers shares: "One of my most favorite songs I've ever written, I feel very connected to the song and it came out in such a way that makes me feel a lot of emotions. I don't like to explain to much, but there is definitely a theme of dealing with social anxiety and finding the light at the end of the tunnel in your life, take what you will from it."
Figure Eight is the latest project from Ryan Meyers, multi-instrumentalist and producer based out of Long Island, NY. The next in a long line of punk lineage from the area, Figure Eight combines the emotional sincerity of '90s emo with a hard hitting, visceral punk edge that reflects the raw intensity of the basements and late night sessions where they crafted their sound.
Since its inception, the band has released 2 EP's - August and Forever - thus gaining them some small buzz around the DIY scene.
Figure Eight will release their debut full-length album Any Given Flower on May 24th, 2019.
For more information, please visit:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/figureeightband
Twitter: www.twitter.com/figureeightLI
Instagram: www.instagram.com/figureeightli
Website: www.figureeight.bandcamp.com
Any Given Flower Tracklisting:
1. Oyster Days
2. True Love
3. Any Given Flower
4. Soft Heart
5. A New Bite
6. Only You
7. Cold Feet
8. All Alone
9. Back Of Car
10. For Your Eyes Only
Upcoming Tour Dates:
3/24 - Long Island, NY @ Revolution
3/29 - Long Island, NY @ Shakers Pub
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Tractor Supply’s Spring Paper Clover Program to Provide
Thousands of Leadership Opportunities for 4-H Youth
In partnership with 4-H, Paper Clover donations send youth to development programs nationwide
(March 21, 2019) –Tractor Supply Company, in partnership with National 4-H Council, is gearing up for its Spring Paper Clover event, a semi-annual fundraising campaign that provides millions of dollars in scholarships for 4-H youth. Donations from the program provide opportunities for youth to attend enriching camps, conferences and other developmental programs across the country.
From March 27 – April 7, Tractor Supply customers and team members can participate in the Paper Clover fundraiser by purchasing a paper clover for a donation during checkout at stores nationwide or by making a purchase online at TractorSupply.com.
Now in its ninth year, the partnership between Tractor Supply and 4-H has generated more than $12 million in essential funding. This past fall’s initiative raised nearly $2 million, impacting more than 14,000 students.
“Tractor Supply has an unparalleled partnership with the National 4-H Council, and our biannual Paper Clover program is a true representation of the incredible value 4-H brings to youth, families and communities,” said Christi Korzekwa, senior vice president of marketing at Tractor Supply Company. “We look forward to this program each year because it allows us to invest in youth who are passionate about impacting the world around them.”
Fundraising efforts from Tractor Supply’s Paper Clover event provide scholarships for numerous state level 4-H programs nationwide, and every donation benefits youth within the state it was collected. Scholarships are used for camps and leadership conferences, where attendees learn everything from animal care and woodworking to professional networking practices and civic responsibility.
According to Jennifer Sirangelo, president and CEO of National 4-H Council, this program uniquely supports and encourages 4-H youth to continue making a difference in their lives, careers and communities.
“Thanks to our partnership with Tractor Supply Company, the Paper Clover program exposes youth to the benefits of the 4-H experience, such as hands-on learning, which empowers them to become lifelong leaders,” said Sirangelo. “Nothing brings us greater joy than to support the skills and interests of our 4-H youth throughout their journey to adulthood. The Paper Clover program allows more youth to hone lifelong leadership skills like responsibility, resiliency and hard work.”
4-H clubs are encouraged to contact a Tractor Supply store to participate during the in-store fundraiser. Those who participate with their local store are eligible to win a $100 Tractor Supply gift card through the Paper Clover Participation Sweepstakes. For more information on Paper Clover or how to enter the sweepstakes, visit TractorSupply.com/4h.
About Tractor Supply Company
Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, has been passionate about serving its unique niche, as a one-stop shop for recreational farmers, ranchers and all those who enjoy living the rural lifestyle, for more than 80 years. Tractor Supply offers an extensive mix of products necessary to care for home, land, pets and animals with a focus on product localization, exclusive brands and legendary customer service that addresses the needs of the Out Here lifestyle. With more than 28,000 team members, the Company leverages its physical store assets with digital capabilities to offer customers the convenience of purchasing products they need anytime, anywhere and any way they choose at the everyday low prices they deserve. At December 29, 2018, the Company operated 1,765 Tractor Supply stores in 49 states and an e-commerce website at www.TractorSupply.com.
Tractor Supply Company also owns and operates Petsense, a small-box pet specialty supply retailer focused on meeting the needs of pet owners, primarily in small and mid-size communities, and offering a variety of pet products and services. At December 29, 2018, the Company operated 175 Petsense stores in 26 states. For more information on Petsense, visit www.Petsense.com.
About 4-H
4‑H, the nation’s largest youth development organization, grows confident young people who are empowered for life today and prepared for career tomorrow. 4‑H programs empower nearly six million young people across the U.S. through experiences that develop critical life skills. 4‑H is the youth development program of our nation’s Cooperative Extension System and USDA, and serves every county and parish in the U.S. through a network of 110 public universities and more than 3000 local Extension offices. Globally, 4‑H collaborates with independent programs to empower one million youth in 50 countries. The research-backed 4‑H experience grows young people who are four times more likely to contribute to their communities; two times more likely to make healthier choices; two times more likely to be civically active; and two times more likely to participate in STEM programs. Learn more about 4‑H at WWW.4‑H.ORG, or find us on Facebook and Twitter.
