Avnet Electronics Marketing Launches “Dog Days of Summer” Video Contest

PHOENIX— August 1, 2011 — With a record-breaking heat wave plaguing most of the United States, Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, a business region of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) announced today another reason to beat the heat and stay indoors – its “Dog Days of Summer” video contest. Running now through August 31, 2011, design engineers and hobbyists alike can win an iPad2 by uploading a video of creations they have designed using products available on Avnet’s line card. And with more than five million SKUs available to choose from, this contest should be a breeze. For official rules and details visit www.em.avnet.com/DogDaysofSummer.

To enter, contestants must upload a video of their design to the Avnet Electronics Marketing YouTube page by posting a response. Videos will be judged on originality, creativity, number of “thumbs up”; and fit to contest theme. Four contestants will each win an iPad2; with a winning video selected for designs that fit into the following four themes:

Solar
Communications
Transportation
Entertainment

“As the leading distributor of electronic components and embedded solutions, Avnet exposes our customers to the latest technological advancements,” said Ian Basey, vice president of marketing, Avnet Electronics Marketing, Americas. “As the temperatures continue to rise, I’m sure that the innovation and creativity will too. We’re really looking forward to seeing just how far the limits of the technology we supply can be stretched.”

Cast a vote for your favorite or enter your design at http://www.youtube.com/user/AvnetEMA#p/a

Contribute to our technical forums @: http://community.em.avnet.com

View product and company videos @ http://www.avnetondemand.com/components/channel/7

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