Are you considering a running Instagram giveaway? Read on in my article 5 tips to run a giveaway that help you increase your brand recognition and attract more followers.
What is an INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY?
Instagram giveaway allows you to offer something for free in exchange for an Instagram like, comment, or requirement you choose. Giveaways can help you establish your brand on Instagram, increase a loyal following, and share your impressive products with a larger audience.
You can partner with a blogger or other brand to spread brand presence and awareness.
This technique will enable both businesses to reach the other brand's audience as you can ask viewers to "tag your friend" and follow both brands.
How to run a giveaway
1.Choose the product prize for your giveaway
Before the launch you should think about the product, service, or experience you'll giveaway. This will vary depending on your goal -- if you want to spread awareness around a product launch, for instance, you'll likely want to giveaway that specific product as your prize.
2.Determine the goal and criteria for your contest.
According to a giveaway goal (increase in website traffic, more followers, an increase in engagement, or a boost in sales) – the strategy can differ too. if you simply want to spread brand awareness, you might ask each participant to like your post and comment with the name of a friend.
If you wish to draw attention to your blog, or another page on your website you can ask participants to go to your blog or web page to find entry-criteria there
3.Put a time-limit on your contest.
Don’t forget to determine how long your participants have to complete your requirements by putting a time limit in your caption. Always add "Giveaway Closed" at the end of that time. The time-limit will create a sense of urgency, and incentivize followers to engage with your giveaway more quickly
4.Promote it!
To ensure more people see the contest, cross-promote it to your Instagram Stories, your Facebook group or page, your newsletter, or in your store.
5.Launch and pick your winner
There are a few tools you can use to choose the winner, for example by using a free number generator.
You can simply count the total number of participants who engaged with your giveaway, and then use a number generator to select your winner.
Important rule
Surprisingly but most people are unaware of one important rule of running a contest in Instagram - the statement of release. The following statement (or a similar one) MUST be included on all contest posts shared to Instagram:
Per Instagram rules, this promotion is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram, Inc. By entering, entrants confirm that they are 13+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram’s terms of use.
I hope this complete guide on how to organize a giveaway has been helpful to you and you found an inspiration to help you plan a successful Instagram competition that supports your marketing goals.
Please share your thoughts or tips in the comments below. I would be happy to answer any questions or submit your project to my team at Astorts Group for evaluation.
Alessandro Rocco Pietrocola is an entrepreneur and investor based in London and operating mainly in Europe, Asia and Oceania with main focus on UK, Baltic Countries, Russia, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Middle East and New Zealand as area of interest! At the moment is the CEO of Astorts Group. He is an UK FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) Approved Person and is has great experience as director of regulated companies. He uses to dedicate part of his life to inspire others and help them achieve the most out of their life. Since he was 20, he had successfully founded and managed several companies operating in the field of management consulting, wealth management and fintech. He loves travelling, he is a cigars lover, an amateur golfer and a dapper man.
