Overview

The article provides a step-by-step guide on running a Share30 Contest to encourage consistent sharing among users over a 30-day period. It includes details on setting sharing frequency, promoting the contest using newsletter templates, and selecting a winner with the assistance of a Customer Success Manager. The article also offers pro tips and emphasizes the use of a queue feature to streamline the sharing process.

 

Information

Objective

Incentivize consistent sharing behavior from users by running a contest that spans over 30 days.

 

How it Works

1. Users must share a minimum of 2-3 times per week for 4 consecutive weeks. Adjust the frequency to what works best for your group.

2. Promote the contest with your users using the templates provided below before and during the contest to ensure optimal participation.

3. At the end of the 30 days, consult with your Customer Success Manager (CSM) to pull a report for all users who have met the sharing requirements each week for the 4-week period.

4. From the list of eligible participants, randomly select a winner and award them the prize.

 

Newsletter Templates

1 - SUBJECT: Let's Get Sharing: Share30 Contest is Starting!

Hi there,

Starting INSERT CONTEST START DATE we’re launching our Share30 contest for PostBeyond. For the next 30 days all you need to do is share content from PostBeyond to win INSERT PRIZES!

How to Win:

1. Sign into PostBeyond and share at least 3x per week for 4 weeks in a row.
2. The winner will then be selected via raffle on INSERT END OF CONTEST DATE from everyone who has consistently shared 3x every week for 4 weeks in a row.

Pro Tip- The more regularly you share, the higher your chances of winning! If you use the queue feature, you can get your 3 shares scheduled for the week in less than 5 minutes!

 

2 - SUBJECT: One week down for Share30!

Hi there,

We’re already a week into our Share30 contest for PostBeyond. But it’s not too late for you to participate to win INSERT PRIZES!

For the next 30 days all you need to do is share content each week from PostBeyond to win. Don’t miss your chance to win- queue or share a post now before the week is up so you don’t ruin your streak!

How to Win:

1. Sign into PostBeyond and share at least 3x per week for 4 weeks in a row.
2. The winner will then be selected via raffle on INSERT END OF CONTEST DATE from everyone who has consistently shared 3x every week for 4 weeks in a row.

Pro Tip- The more regularly you share, the higher your chances of winning! If you use the queue feature, you can get your 3 shares scheduled for the week in less than 5 minutes!

 

3 - SUBJECT: Don’t mess up your streak! Share30 contest continues

Hi there,

We’re in our second week of the Share30 contest for PostBeyond. For the next 30 days all you need to do is share content regularly from PostBeyond to win INSERT PRIZES!

BUT, here’s the catch- you have to continue the streak EVERY week until INSERT CONTEST END DATE. Queue or share a post now before the week is up!

How to Win:

1. Sign into PostBeyond and share at least 3x per week for 4 weeks in a row.
2. The winner will then be selected via raffle on INSERT END OF CONTEST DATE from everyone who has consistently shared 3x every week for 4 weeks in a row.

Pro Tip- The more regularly you share, the higher your chances of winning! If you use the queue feature, you can get your 3 shares scheduled for the week in less than 5 minutes!

 

4 - SUBJECT: Share30- don’t stop your streak!

Hi there,

We’re in our third week of the Share30 contest for PostBeyond. For the next 30 days all you need to do is share content regularly from PostBeyond to win INSERT PRIZES!

Don’t stop your streak- keep sharing at least 3x every week until INSERT CONTEST END DATE.

Don’t miss your chance to win- queue or share a post now before the week is up so you don’t ruin your streak!

How to Win:

1. Sign into PostBeyond and share at least 3x per week for 4 weeks in a row.
2. The winner will then be selected via raffle on INSERT END OF CONTEST DATE from everyone who has consistently shared 3x every week for 4 weeks in a row.

Pro Tip- The more regularly you share, the higher your chances of winning! If you use the queue feature, you can get your 3 shares scheduled for the week in less than 5 minutes!

 

5 - SUBJECT: Final week of Share30- finish strong!

Hi there,

We’re in our last week of the Share30 contest for PostBeyond. So many of you have been consistently sharing for the past 3 weeks keeping your streaks up to win INSERT PRIZES!

We’re almost at the end of the Share30 contest as it ends on INSERT CONTEST END DATE.

Don’t miss your chance to win- queue or share a post now before the week is up so you don’t ruin your streak!

How to Win:

1. Sign into PostBeyond and share at least 3x per week for 4 weeks in a row.
2. The winner will then be selected via raffle on INSERT END OF CONTEST DATE from everyone who has consistently shared 3x every week for 4 weeks in a row.

Pro Tip- The more regularly you share, the higher your chances of winning! If you use the queue feature, you can get your 3 shares scheduled for the week in less than 5 minutes!

 

Helpful Resources for Running Contests

• Admin Contest Contest: Run a Contest, Win a Contest!
• Everything You Need to Know About Running a Contest
• Best Practices for Running Contests

 

FAQ

What is the minimum sharing requirement for users in a Share30 Contest?

Users must share content a minimum of 2-3 times per week for 4 consecutive weeks.

How do you ensure optimal participation in a Share30 Contest?

Promote the contest using the provided newsletter templates before and during the contest to engage users and encourage participation.

How is the winner of the Share30 Contest selected?

After the 30-day period, a report is pulled for all users who met the sharing requirements, and a winner is randomly selected from the list of eligible participants.

What resources are available for running a Share30 Contest?

The article provides newsletter templates and suggests contacting support@postbeyond.com for additional help.

Can the sharing frequency for the Share30 Contest be adjusted?

Yes, the sharing frequency can be adjusted to what works best for your group.