How Do I Add Design Elements to a Contest in SoCast (Legacy)?

This Article Is For:

• All users with 'Promotions' permissions
• Applicable to all SoCast Themes

Requirements:

• If you have transitioned to SoCast via Promosuite, you will not have access to the contesting feature. Please contact Promosuite for more details.

The Contest Design tab allows you to upload assets and apply customizations to your contest. For best results, aim for a design that is both visually striking and simple. The contest title and header image set the theme, and we recommend using consistent designs across all promotional content. Keep your description colorful yet concise, clearly state the offer, and highlight what makes the event unique or exciting. Ensure all background and text colors match your brand and are easy to read. You can also use custom entry fields to collect additional information, such as a song title for a pop idol contest.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Navigate to Promotions > Contest in your SoCast dashboard.
2. Ensure you have already added your contest's content. (For instructions, see: Step #1: Choosing a Contest Type & Adding Content.)
3. Scroll down and click on the Design tab.
4. Colors: Customize the text and background colors to match your station's branding.
5. Images: Upload header, button, and page tab images:
   1. Header: Click the Add From Media Library button. (For instructions on uploading media, see: How Do I Add Media Files to the Media Library?.) The header image appears at the top of all contest pages (810px wide, automatically resized).
6. Custom CSS: Developers can add custom code here for further design customization.
7. Click the Save and Continue button to proceed to the next tab.