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7 Tips for Making Social Giveaways Win-Win for Brands and their Fans

7 Tips for Making Social Giveaways Win-Win for Brands and Fans

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People love free stuff and brands love free advertising. With the right strategy and plan in place, online contests and giveaways can be a win-win for brands and online communities. This deck outlines seven tips for social giveaways as identified by the NXNEi 2012 'Making Social Giveaways Win-Win for Brands and Fans' panelists and moderator.

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Page 1: 7 Tips for Making Social Giveaways Win-Win for Brands and Fans

7 Tips for Making Social Giveaways

Win-Winfor Brands and their Fans

Page 2: 7 Tips for Making Social Giveaways Win-Win for Brands and Fans

A giveaway can…

– increase web traffic, likes and followers.

– put a product or service in the hands of

someone who wants it.

– get people talking about a product or

service online and off.

– align your brand with an influencer in

the community.

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1. Have a clear goal in mind and make sure a giveaway supports it.

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2. Know your audience; where to find them, what they talk about online and who influences them.

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3. Know your platform; get to know its policies and restrictions.

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4. Contest rules and regulations are necessary, make them clear and easy to understand.

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5. Timing is important: launch your contest when your audience is online.

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6. Make it easy for users to participate and for influencers to spread the word.

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7. Metrics are important; always track and report.

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Things to Remember:

Timing

MetricsInfluence

Ease

Rules & Regulations

PlatformGOAL

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