What Are Some Video Contest Ideas For Radio Broadcasters?

What Are Some Video Contest Ideas For Radio Broadcasters?

What Are Some Video Contest Ideas For Radio Broadcasters?

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Video contests are a great way to engage your audience and encourage digital participation. These contests require users to submit a link to a YouTube video. To maximize engagement, create user-friendly and reusable content for your video contests—such as seasonal themes—that can go viral by leveraging your website and social media platforms.

Ideas for Video Contests

  1. American Idol/The Voice Style Contest
    • Original Song: Invite listeners to upload a video of themselves performing an original song for a chance to win.
    • Cover Song: Ask users to upload a video of themselves performing a cover of a specific song for a chance to win.
      Cover Song Contest Example
  2. Challenge Contest
    • Physical Challenges: Encourage users to show off their dance moves by posting a quick video for a chance to win.
      Dance Challenge Example
    • Food Challenges: Have listeners upload a video of themselves eating a specific food for a chance to win.
      Food Challenge Example
  3. Vacations/Giveaways
    • Weddings: Ask couples to upload a video together, sharing their story and describing their dream wedding for a chance to win.
      Wedding Video Contest Example
    • Tickets/Concerts: Invite users to upload a YouTube video explaining why they should be chosen to have a song dedicated to them from the stage.

These ideas can be adapted to fit your station's brand and audience. Use them to inspire your next successful video contest!