FASTSIGNS® Launches #visualconnections Instagram Photo Sharing Campaign

CARROLLTON, Texas - Jan 11, 2013 - (BUSINESS WIRE) - FASTSIGNS®, the sign, graphics and marketing franchise with more than 530 locations worldwide, is launching its #visualconnections photo sharing campaign on Instagram this week.

Users are encouraged to take photos of interesting visual concepts or signs and graphics that inspire them via Instagram using the hashtag #visualconnections. Using the hashtag, they can post their photo directly to Instagram or tweet the image with the hashtag (or both). FASTSIGNS will post and share its favorite submissions in social media, and one entrant’s photo will be featured each week on the www.fastsigns.com homepage.

“There are so many fun and unique ways a business or organization can express themselves through visual communications, from the sign in front of their business or the logo that represents their brand to the profile picture chosen for their social media presence,” said Drue Townsend, FASTSIGNS® Senior VP of Marketing. “Instagram makes it easy for an individual to communicate and share in a creative way, which provides FASTSIGNS with an opportunity to engage with others and learn how visual communications inspire them in their daily lives.”

Available through the App Store or Google Play, Instagram is a fun, fast way to share photos. To follow FASTSIGNS, go to www.instagram.com/FASTSIGNS.

About FASTSIGNS®

FASTSIGNS® is a sign, graphics and visual communications company that helps customers of all sizes – across all industries – meet their business objectives and increase their business visibility. Some of the products and services that FASTSIGNS uses to provide comprehensive solutions include vehicle, floor and window graphics, point of purchase signs, digital signs, labels and decals, architectural and interior décor signs, printing, promotional products and wearables, mobile marketing and other related marketing services. To learn more, visit www.fastsigns.com or call 800-FASTSIGNS for a location near you.

Contact:

FASTSIGNS Corporate Communications
Jayme Cherubini Nelson
214-346-5676
Jayme.Nelson@fastsigns.com

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