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MapQuest's Award Winning #AvoidTrump Mapping Service Reimagined with #Trexit

Parachute by MapQuest offering $10,000 prize for one-way trip to Canada if Trump Wins Presidential Election in November

DENVER, Oct. 11, 2016 — (PRNewswire) —

Love him or hate him, Donald Trump is everywhere. In 2015, MapQuest's editorial site, Parachute, asked local contributors to provide tips on how to be Trump or flee Trump in cities across the country, resulting in the ultimate Donald Trump map (http://www.mapquest.com/avoidtrump/). The #AvoidTrump map won a Webby Judge's Choice Award for Social Humor in April 2016.

Who: MapQuest, Donald Trump, Canada, You

What: MapQuest's Award-Winning #AvoidTrump Location Service is now offering one American the opportunity to #Trexit if Trump wins

Love him or hate him, Donald Trump is everywhere. In 2015, MapQuest's editorial site, Parachute, asked local contributors to provide tips on how to be Trump or flee Trump in cities across the country, resulting in the ultimate Donald Trump map ( http://www.mapquest.com/avoidtrump/). The #AvoidTrump map won a Webby Judge's Choice Award for Social Humor in April 2016.

With 19 percent of Americans stating they'll move to Canada if Trump is elected, Parachute by MapQuest is offering the opportunity for one person to win a $10,000 grand prize, along with an abundance of information and guidance about life in Canada, to "Trexit" the United States if Trump is elected in November. If Trump doesn't win, Parachute by MapQuest will award a consolation prize of $10,000 to the winner to travel the U.S. and discover all of the things that truly make America great.

Where: Visit www.mapquest.com/trexit and enter your information for a chance to win.

When: Now through Election Day, Tuesday, November 8.

Share: Will you #Trexit the U.S. if Trump is elected in Nov? Visit http://mapq.st/2dviBVH for a chance to win $10k to move to Canada. #AvoidTrump

About MapQuest: MapQuest, a pioneer in the digital mapping category, continues to be one of the leading mapping brands, reaching more than 42 million multi-platform users*. The company works with both businesses and consumers to enable everyday explorers to find, learn about and locate their desired destinations. The company pioneered mapping technology and has developed a bold, human and responsive approach that enables users to access features and tools that enhance their daily lives. MapQuest's mobile solutions are compatible with a variety of mobile platforms, including iOS and Android. MapQuest, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of AOL Inc., is based in Denver, Colo. 

*According to comScore Multi-Platform Worldwide Audience Custom Report, Avg. Jan'15-Dec'15

About Parachute: While MapQuest helps you get to your destination (among other things), Parachute is the part of MapQuest that takes you inside your destination. Get more information about places to eat and drink, things to add to your bucket-list, where to catch an emerging band on tour, insider tips for acting like a local – there's no limit to the variety of topics you'll see on Parachute. And the best part? It is that it's all coming from real people who live in and are passionate about the destinations they're writing about.

It's Time to #MapQuestIt, Again. MapQuest's latest launches include a reimagined mobile Web and desktop experience, a redesigned mobile application integrating Uber and car2go* and a new brand featuring a fresh brand position.

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