How Do I Download Media Content From a Contest in SoCast?

How Do I Download Media Content From a Contest in SoCast?

How Do I Download Media Content From a Contest in SoCast?

Who Is This Article 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 further details.

Follow these steps to download media (such as photos, videos, or MP3s) submitted to a contest.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Go to the Promotions tab.
  2. Click Contests.
  3. Select either a current or past contest.
  4. Open the selected contest.
  5. Scroll to the User Entries tab.

    User Entries Tab

  6. Filter the entries by group (for example, Approved or Unapproved), or select All Entries.
  7. Click Filter.

    Filter Entries

  8. Note: Only 7 columns are displayed at a time. If the column you need is not visible, follow the next steps.
  9. Click the Change Columns button.

    Change Columns

  10. Add the relevant column (for example, Song, Photo, or Video).
  11. Click Update Columns.

    Update Columns

  12. For photos, click to preview. For MP4 or MP3 files, previewing is not required.
  13. Right-click the song, photo, or video you want to download and select Save Link As…
  14. When ready to export, click the blue Export button.

    Export Button

  15. You will receive an email at the address associated with your SoCast account. This email will contain a link to download a CSV file of the contest entries.

    Download CSV Email

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact SoCast Support.