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The Value of User Generated Content (UGC) in a Contest

User Generated Content (“UGC”) are digital assets (videos, photos, essays) created by an individual. When UGC is used in conjunction with a Skills Contest, entrants become really invested in their submissions, and in turn, the brand. Contests, compared to Sweepstakes, typically see a lower number of entries. However, the quality of the entry submissions and entrant engagement often outweighs the high entry count. A “standard” UGC Contest typically consists of

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May 12, 2015

Setting the Bar: Quality vs. Quantity of User Generated Content (UGC) Contests

  There is no short answer on how to get your customers to create a lot of quality user generated content (UGC). But what we see over and over again in our client promotions is that if the bar is set too high, you may only get a few entries. Set it too low, you may get a ton of entries but not a lot of quality or even eligible, entries.

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September 11, 2014

7 Restrictions to Include in Your Next Contest

  We have seen many a contest go awry because the sponsor did not put a few safeguard in the official rules to protect themselves. Here is our short list of restrictions you should have in place: Don’t allow copyrighted materials. That means no music, copy or images of anything that isn’t original. And sometimes you have to further spell it out in the FAQs – no trademarks on your

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September 9, 2014

Use Content Moderation to Ensure Fair Play

  There is a torrent of content being produced and distributed through the various social platforms. The overwhelming volume may have us believe it is impossible to keep watch over it all. That’s not true, at least for content created by marketers. The FTC has refreshed their Truth in .com Disclosures Report. It is a good idea to review their latest take on how to remain within their guidelines and

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July 25, 2013

The Impact of Instagram Versus Twitter Vine on UGC Contests

Why did Kevin Systrom, co-founder of Instagram introduce 15 second videos now?  Because he can?  That’s a possible answer since barriers to download speeds have all but disappeared. This is thanks to 80% penetration of smart phones and tablets among adults 18-34.  But technology aside for a moment, there is more to it as Systrom suggests; “You can capture a lot in 15 seconds. It’s the right balance between not

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July 8, 2013

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The Value of User Generated Content (UGC) in a Contest

User Generated Content (“UGC”) are digital assets (videos, photos, essays) created by an individual. When UGC is used in conjunction

Read More

Setting the Bar: Quality vs. Quantity of User Generated Content (UGC) Contests

  There is no short answer on how to get your customers to create a lot of quality user generated

Read More

7 Restrictions to Include in Your Next Contest

  We have seen many a contest go awry because the sponsor did not put a few safeguard in the

Read More

Use Content Moderation to Ensure Fair Play

  There is a torrent of content being produced and distributed through the various social platforms. The overwhelming volume may

Read More

The Impact of Instagram Versus Twitter Vine on UGC Contests

Why did Kevin Systrom, co-founder of Instagram introduce 15 second videos now?  Because he can?  That’s a possible answer since

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