New to sweeps and contests? Here are some of the most popular types of promotions:
Standard Sweepstakes Campaigns
These promotions consist of a single registration form and a thank you page. Winners are selected at random from a pool of online and mail-in entries.
Instant Win Sweepstakes
Instant Win Sweepstakes are an awesome way to build excitement. These sweepstakes immediately notify the visitor if they’ve won a prize. This quick notification gives added incentive to enter the sweepstake since it provides an immediate sense of gratification to the participant. Unlike traditional sweepstakes, Instant Win Sweepstakes give prizes as the promotion runs. The sweepstake ends when all prizes have been given away or after a set end date. The more prizes available, the longer the sweepstakes will run and generate traffic and registrations.
Viral Tell-a-Friend Sweepstakes
Viral Sweepstakes rewards visitors for inviting their friends to play. It is an excellent way to generate traffic and increase registrations. This type of sweep can be incorporated into any other type of online sweepstake. For example- A standard sweepstake or instant win sweeps. After entering a Viral Sweepstake, consumers are offered more chances to win by telling their friends about the game. Consumers can also share the sweepstakes on their favorite social media network or send an email inviting their friends to enter the sweepstakes. By giving participants more chances to win, they’re provided a powerful incentive to invite their friends and associates to register.
Toll-Free Call-in Sweepstakes
Consumers can enter this type of sweepstake by just dialing a toll free number. A voice prompt then guides the participants through the entry process and tells them more about the sponsor's products and services.
Custom Sweepstakes
Custom sweeps are games that are tailored to fit the sponsor’s promotional goals.
