Selecting a contest format for New Contesting tool 1.5

Selecting a contest format for New Contesting tool 1.5

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This Article Is For:
  1. All users who have 'Promotions' permissions
  2. This is applicable to all SoCast Themes

In this section, we will discuss which contest format to select that will best cater to your contest needs. During the course of Contesting Tool 1.0, we gathered data on the most commonly used contest formats. Based on this, we’ve generated and improved several presets that you can easily use to enhance your contest creation experience.

1. Enter a Sweepstakes – Encourage your listeners to enter a contest for a chance to win.

2. Grow Your Audience – Encourage your viewers and listeners to visit, subscribe to your social channels, and refer their friends.

3. Listen to Win (On Air) – A great contest format to engage your listeners and get them to tune into your radio stream to answer a question.

4. Vote in a Poll – Encourage entrants to vote in a poll to collect insights and feedback.

5. Submit an Image – Listeners can submit an image to share and foster deeper engagement and connection.

6. Submit a Video/Audio Link – Encourage your viewers and listeners to submit a video or audio link for deeper engagement.


You can also always use a blank canvas, allowing you to tailor and mix and match entry forms, widgets, and entry actions to fit your contest needs.

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Go to Website > Promotions > Contests > All Contests > Add New Contest.

2. Blank Canvas: Create a fully customizable layout from scratch using the blank canvas template.  

  •    Click the 'Use This Template' button to create your own.

3. Contest Formats: Choose from preset contest formats, including:

  •    Enter a Sweepstakes

  •    Grow Your Audience

  •    Listen to Win

  •    Vote in a Poll

  •    Submit an Image

  •    Submit a Video/Audio Link  

   These formats come with pre-set entry forms, actions, and widgets.

  •   Click the 'Use This Template' button to use a pre-built template.


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