Theodist Ltd Announces Winner of Back to School CRV Promotion

by PNG Business News - March 13, 2023

Photo: Theodist presenters in front of the 'Back to School CRV Promotion vehicle"

Theodist Ltd has announced the winner of its Back to School CRV Promotion. Mr Lantan Dawaki was declared the winner on Saturday, 11 March 2023 at the Theodist Car Park Entrance. The promotion, which ran from January to the end of February, was open to customers who spent K200 or more and were automatically entered into the draw. Participants from Lae, Mt Hagen and Port Moresby branches were eligible to enter.

Ryan Pini, the Business Development Manager of Theodist, drew the winner from among the participants. He expressed his gratitude to all customers for their participation, stating that the Back to School Promotion was the company's way of giving back to the community and making customers' lives better. The Back to School Promotion has been a regular event for Theodist for over 15 years in Papua New Guinea.

Theodist Ltd has also announced that it will be running more promotions in the future. Customers who spend K100 or more at Port Moresby, Lae or Hagen shops between 1 March and 30 April will have a chance to win one of three amazing vacation prizes. To increase their chances of winning, customers are encouraged to shop more.

 



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