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We all know that the most successful social media contests are ones that offer $25,000 round-the-world vacations for the whole family.
The thing is, that’s not possible for most businesses.
This article will give you 160 contest prize ideas, all of which are valued at under $500.
We’ve structured these contest ideas based on 10 common industries. Simply click on your business type within the table of contents below to find contest prize ideas related specifically to you.
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- Women’s Fashion
- General Ecommerce
- Men’s Fashion
- Fitness
- Photography
- B2B
- Hospitality/Spa
- Restaurant
- Auto
- Dental/Cosmetic Medical
- Real Estate
- Bloggers
- Infants and Kids
- Seasonal
Contest Prize Ideas for the Women’s Fashion Industry
Online shoppers are the #1 target market for online contests. They’re tech-savvy, heavy social-media users who are comfortable with sharing your contest with friends. As a result, my #1 recommendation for an eCommerce contest is a
Contest Prize Ideas for the Ecommerce Industry
Check out the thumbnails below to see real-world examples of eCommerce bonus entry contests.
Contest Prize Ideas:
- Your winter line before the holidays
- Something patriotic around Independence Day
- Your summer line in late Spring
- A “his and hers” package for Valentine’s Day (or “Just for Him/Her” for Father’s/Mother’s Day)
- A package of your products (to maximize the appeal)
- Black Friday or Cyber Monday product giveaway
- Summer beach day prize package
- Partner with a brand with a similar target market give away both your products (Cross-promote to your existing contacts to trade)
- Free shipping for a year
- Credit for every friend referred
General Ecommerce Contest Examples from Wishpond:
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Contest Prize Ideas for the Men’s Fashion Industry
If you’re marketing within the men’s fashion industry, remember that your target market is often the partners of men – not men themselves.
With this in mind, focus on visual contests (and visual social media platforms to share). Studies show that women are more active on visual social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, etc) than men. As a result, consider photo contests, hashtag contests, referral contests, etc, for your next Valentine’s Day or Father’s Day contest.
Contest Prize Ideas: Men’s Fashion Contest Examples from Wishpond:
