James Scherer — November 24, 2017 — November 24, 2017 Online contests are nothing new. Businesses have been running them since the internet began, and to great effect. They have, for years now, been a huge driver of many business’ social media Following, engagement, lead generation, and (for those businesses who really know what they’re … Continue reading 10 High-Impact Hacks to Get More From Your Contest
Alexa Lemzy — September 29, 2017 — September 29, 2017 Running a social media contest can increase brand awareness and enhance consumer identification with your brand. In fact, 52 percent of consumers say that participating in a contest helps them feel more connected to a brand. But not all social media platforms are the same. … Continue reading How to Get More From Your Next Social Media Contest
Susan Gilbert — July 28, 2017 Follow @SusanGilbert — July 28, 2017 Four Tools for Social Media Contests Monday Tips is a short list of the best finds across the internet to start your week off right. Today I have some resources to help you create a winning social media contest strategy. Here’s four links … Continue reading 4 Tools to Help Launch Your Next Social Media Contest
James Scherer — June 16, 2017 — June 16, 2017 The Fourth of July is a massive holiday in the US. It’s the #1 beer-drinking holiday (take that, Super Bowl), and in 2016 we spent $ 6.77 billion dollars on food, $ 324 million on fireworks displays and $ 4.4 million on imported flags. We … Continue reading 25 Creative Fourth of July Contest Ideas and Examples
James Scherer — May 8, 2017 — May 8, 2017 This is an official reminder to all sons, daughters and partners out there: Mother’s Day is coming soon. For marketers (at least the smartest ones out there) this means one thing – an opportunity for sales. Anytime you can capitalize on a topical, current event, … Continue reading 20 Successful Mother’s Day Contest Ideas You’ll Love
James Scherer — April 21, 2017 — April 21, 2017 The most challenging part of any Facebook contest is getting new people to the page. Sure, your newsletter and social media posts can get your current customers and leads to enter, but what about new prospective customers? You could advertise, of course. And perhaps you … Continue reading How to Run a Facebook Share Contest: A Step-by-Step Guide
Carlo Pacis — February 24, 2017 — February 24, 2017 Since its launch 6 years ago, Instagram has seen massive growth – over 300 million people use it every day, posting over 95 million photos and videos, and generating 4.2 billion likes daily. As a platform that applauds aesthetic quality and rewards engagement in spades, … Continue reading How to Run a Successful Instagram Contest: 8 Easy Steps
Alan Rita — January 27, 2017 — January 27, 2017 Launching a social media contest is one of the best ways to engage your audience. In addition to raising brand awareness, it also fosters loyalty among your existing followers. And as an online brand, giving back every once in a while is a fulfilling experience. … Continue reading 7 Tools for a Successful Social Media Contest
by Brian McNeil-Smith Follow @easypromosappOctober 17, 2016 With over 400 million active users, Instagram is now one of the most popular social networks. More and more brands and companies are trying to get the most out of this social network, designing strategies to build and energize their community while boosting awareness of their brand. Hashtag … Continue reading 10 Tips for Promoting an Instagram Contest
by Kevin Ho Follow @mayoshrimpAugust 7, 2016 Running a social promotion is one of the best ways to attract a targeted list of leads for your business. That’s because social promotions are fun, and users find them easy to understand and easy to engage with. If setup correctly, contests also have a natural element of … Continue reading What Makes a Successful Contest?
