Social Media Examiner | contests: how and for what? | Topic Replies http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/feed/ contests: how and for what? - Forum Topic in the Group Facebook Fri, 24 May 2013 23:54:51 +0000 http://buddypress.org/?v=1.5.5 en http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-37222<![CDATA[brian replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-37222 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 22:41:38 +0000 brian replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook Hi, I represent Easypromos North America and have some very good handle on whats working and not working in this space. 
We've audited 60,000 promos and seen it all. If you have specific questions I'll do my best […]
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-36053<![CDATA[Jim Oborny replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-36053 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 21:55:12 +0000 Jim Oborny replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook Dea Irby,We have just launched a new suite of Facebook apps that includes a sweepstake app, coupon app, welcome page app and a Scratch Off Promotion App.https://www.facebook.com/bleapp/app_160116404051502The […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-35099<![CDATA[Mike Linville - Wordpress Guy replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-35099 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:00:06 +0000 Mike Linville - Wordpress Guy replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook Hey guys .. Whether is is a free giveaway, a contest, whatever on Facebook here are the top 3 things that we've found.1. Use an app. We used to custom develop FB pages and they were crazy expensive and most of […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-35042<![CDATA[Monalisha replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-35042 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 06:52:50 +0000 Monalisha replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook Well for running a successful contest, we must take care of these 3- 1) Prize or giveaways that is relevant to our fans (2) Time Length of the Contest (3) Promotions of your Contest Also check out my blog here to […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-11054<![CDATA[Cynthia Hernandez replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-11054 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:18:12 +0000 Cynthia Hernandez replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook
@russellallert I've had great results with several sweepstakes. In my experience some of the contests we run tend to be a bit more challenging requiring more involvement and thought from the users. 
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-10569<![CDATA[Durk Barton replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-10569 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:31:10 +0000 Durk Barton replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook Thanks for the tip about Wildfire Russ.

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-8395<![CDATA[Russell Allert replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-8395 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 09:36:26 +0000 Russell Allert replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook Any time,  @deairby :)

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-8362<![CDATA[Dea Irby replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-8362 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 06:10:15 +0000 Dea Irby replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook so helpful, thanks @russellallert

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-6917<![CDATA[Russell Allert replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-6917 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:53:51 +0000 Russell Allert replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook Hi Everyone! First up, thanks for the praise. I wrote that post because I was getting a lot of people coming to me not realising there were rules at all, so I am glad you are getting some use out of it. Giveaways […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-6827<![CDATA[Stefanie Frank replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-6827 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:54:35 +0000 Stefanie Frank replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook @leecg oh excellent thank you I will check out shortstack.

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-6784<![CDATA[Lee Genung replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-6784 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:30:07 +0000 Lee Genung replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook @stefaniefrank giveaways are great! We have done that with a few clients with great success. You do need to use an app. we have used shortstack and been really happy with it. They even have a button you can press […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-6779<![CDATA[Jakub Mysona replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-6779 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:21:53 +0000 Jakub Mysona replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook @russellallertGreat tips Russell thanks for sharing!!!

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-6768<![CDATA[Dea Irby replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-6768 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:06:48 +0000 Dea Irby replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook @stefaniefrank good idea and great advice that Russell gave about using a separate app @russellallert

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-6759<![CDATA[Stefanie Frank replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-6759 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:51:17 +0000 Stefanie Frank replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook @russellallert oh and thanks for the advice you gave here to the initial question. Really helpful. S

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-6757<![CDATA[Stefanie Frank replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-6757 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:49:06 +0000 Stefanie Frank replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook @russellallert what about giveaways? For example one of my clients does freshly roasted coffee and we're planning several giveaways over the next few months. Do we need to be using an app for that? One idea I […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-6680<![CDATA[Russell Allert replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-6680 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:09:04 +0000 Russell Allert replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook Great last point, @johnnarettig. You need to have a strategy post-contest. It's no good getting a whole bunch of new Fans and not keeping them engaged afterwards. All your work will be for naught. 
Cheers!
Russ
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-6676<![CDATA[Dea Irby replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-6676 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:32:27 +0000 Dea Irby replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook @russellallert @johnnarettig good stuff to know, thanks Russell and Johnna

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-6175<![CDATA[Russell Allert replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-6175 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 07:57:54 +0000 Russell Allert replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook As for length, it really depends on the contest, but I would say no longer than a month for most. You have to think about the type of contest you are running though. 
The last contest I ran was a photo contest, […]
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-6170<![CDATA[Dea Irby replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-6170 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 07:46:57 +0000 Dea Irby replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook @russellallert Russell, thanks so much for the links and advice. i thought there was some rule about having them and I have heard about wildfire.What have you run for your contest? how long should a contest last?

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-6168<![CDATA[Russell Allert replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/contests-how-and-for-what/#post-6168 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 07:37:27 +0000 Russell Allert replied to the forum topic contests: how and for what? in the club Facebook Hi Dea
You run contests on Facebook to keep people engaged with your brand and to keep them entertained. They can also be used to grow your page Likes. They work really well if done properly. 
For example, the last […]
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