Celebrate #NationalDogDay This Friday With Outspeak

Celebrate National Dog Day with Outspeak!
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This Friday, August 26th, is National Dog Day. The day encourages dog ownership of all breeds, mixed and pure, and embraces the opportunity for all dogs to live a happy, safe and "abuse-free life".

Celebrate your pet this #NationalDogDay with Outspeak and The Huffington Post

Outspeak wants your dog videos for this Friday. We want to know how you feel about the dogs, how your dog changed your life, or just your cute dog videos. Some of the ideas this could focus on include:

  • Dogs doing adorable things
  • A pet as your best friend
  • How a pet helped your through an emotional hardship
  • What dog ownership means to you
  • A moving story about your dog
  • Misconceptions about certain breeds
  • Animal cruelty and rehab stories

If you currently have a video, or are interested in making one about National Dog Day, send it to us via Facebook or Twitter using the hashtag #NationalDogDay and tagging Outspeak. Or email your submissions to social@outspeak.tv. Your content has the opportunity to be featured on Huffington Post's massive social media pages, on Outspeak social media, and the chance for an editorial feature on the Outspeak page.

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For an example of how these features look. Check out our mashup video for the recent Orlando shooting tragedy, and Outspeaker Rob Greenfield's videos featured as part the HuffPost #Reclaim campaign.

Please Keep In Mind The Following When Filming Your Video:

  • Make sure you're shooting in a well-lit, non-distracted environment.
  • Keep the shots well-composed (nothing too close, nothing too far).
  • Keep the video short, 1-3 minutes preferred. Longer videos are okay if the content is very strong.
  • Take a unique approach. How is this personal to you? Why is this issue in particular something you're passionate about?
  • Try to keep the video focused on one theme. People will listen if you can speak focused and passionately.
  • Do not use offensive or derogatory language. If used maliciously or recklessly, your video will not be considered for circulation.

If you have any questions, please contact us at social@outspeak.tv or give us a shout on Twitter.

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