Organic, powered by word of mouth, and so far uncorrupted by corporate sponsors, a new wave of doppelgänger competitions might just be too good to last. BY Shannon Cudd Idolizing celebrities is so pervasive in pop culture that it is considered a high compliment for a friend or stranger to tell you that you resemble a … Continue reading Why celebrity look-alike contests are all the rage right now
Thomas Griffin March 3, 2021 To create a great viral giveaway contest, you need to use a combination of the right tools and engaging marketing campaigns that win users over. In this post, we’ll look at how you can create a viral giveaway and leverage it to grow your email list. By following the steps … Continue reading The Best Way to Run Viral Contests and Grow Your Email List
Sahail Ashraf — February 19, 2018 — February 19, 2018 Instagram is useful, and for some brands, it is working miracles. It’s easy to get involved with, and the sheer quality of the platform almost forces brands to tell their best stories. As long as you’ve mastered visual marketing, you’re fine. But Instagram contests are … Continue reading How To Master Instagram Contests In 7 Easy Steps
by Christopher Riegger May 18, 2016 Follow @chrisrieggerMay 18, 2016 Social contests are like your precocious, 8-year-old nephew. They seem smart, you’re not sure you understand them, and 10 years ago they didn’t exist. So what are social contests? And should you consider running one at your business? I recently did a search to find … Continue reading Social Contests in 2016 – What’s Changed and Why You Can’t Ignore Them
by Kevin Homer March 7, 2016 Follow @kevin_homerMarch 7, 2016 Everybody enjoys a fun game or contest, and companies are paying attention to this realism by integrating these methods of entertainment into their marketing strategies. Whether it’s the NCAA March Madness tournament brackets, McDonald’s Monopoly Board Game, or JG Wentworth’s ‘Live Your Dream Now’ sweepstakes, … Continue reading The Impact of Gamification and Social Media Contests
by Suzanne Hoenig December 8, 2015December 8, 2015 We’ve talked before about social media contests, particularly the hashtag contest: To generate momentum for your brand’s social properties To raise engagement with your brand To develop relationships with your would-be brand advocates Now, let’s talk about contests that do more. Contests that bring in some of … Continue reading Engage Your Audience With Social Media Contests
by Warren Knight December 1, 2015 Follow @warrenknightDecember 1, 2015 Running a contest on social media is a great way to capture leads and this is something I have been very vocal about. I recently came across a great article from ShortStack who analysed the data of close to 1 million social contests to see … Continue reading Brands are Collecting Leads and Data with Social Media Contests
by Stuart McKeown November 9, 2015November 9, 2015 As someone who owns an app (Gleam.io) that helps businesses grow I am constantly amazed by some of the contests customers are running to engage their audiences. Contests are one of the most diverse forms and engaging forms of marketing that exist, no two are the same … Continue reading 7 Step Guide To Running Amazing Contests On Your Ecommerce Store
Darnelle O’BrienMay 25, 2015 An Instagram contest is a great way boost to your social media marketing. A simple contest can generate the same reach, engagement and increase in followers as hundreds of pieces of content, saving you time and money. But what types of contests can you run and do they work? 3 Types … Continue reading 3 Types of Winning Instagram Contests and How to Use Them
Sue ReynoldsMay 14, 2015 Social media contests can drive customer engagement According to social media scheduling tool Buffer, 35 percent of fans like a company’s page on Facebook so they can participate in a contest. Contests drive customer engagement, increase your social media influence and collect valuable feedback from your target market. Even businesses with … Continue reading Social Media Contests: Ideas, Prizes and Customer Engagement
