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allenvcortez on "Running competitions"

allenvcortez — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:37:43 +0000

Maybe, I do structure most of my social media accounts with dead e-mail addresses though, so who knows.

How did they get your email?

raincoaster on "Running competitions"

raincoaster — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:09:43 +0000

I have. I must network with more marketers than you!

allenvcortez on "Running competitions"

allenvcortez — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:02:38 +0000

Thank you csonnek, I will look into Australian laws - we are pretty tight when it comes to competitions and I've noticed that most australian companies use social media as a launch pad for a "in 25 words or less" style comp. It hadn't occurred to me that they may be doing this to work around the law.

Timethief if these campaigns are bribery - Every competition is bribery. Why would any company give away something for free if it didn't serve their own purpose in one way or another? Canada's law is more likely due to gambling regulations, or controlling corruption and not because they consider it "bribery." There have been a couple of quite famous campaigns where the winner has miraculously been their next-door-neighbour. This is (aside from immoral) unfair to the people who invested the (albeit small) time to enter the competition.

To everyone else; The purpose of the competition is to get the name of my esty store out and into the feeds of people who otherwise wouldn't be reading my blog. No promotional material would be sent, or even blogged about (save for new releases announced). Not much credit is being given to the intelligence of the readers here; if they don't like they content they can (and will) remove themselves from the subscription.

Raincoaster; yes, wasn't talking about that at all but on a side note; I've never liked a competition to find my inbox full of promo-material the next day.

malindalou on "Running competitions"

malindalou — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:10:50 +0000

Thank you to the staff members for your helpful comments on this thread! I am considering running a similar contest to the ones described here on my blog and am grateful for your counsel! Have a great day.

raincoaster on "Running competitions"

raincoaster — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:49:45 +0000

Having read a post, or even having reblogged a post, doesn't mean you give your consent to be on an email list.

(though it needs to be said that's not what the OP was talking about)

1tess on "Running competitions"

1tess — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:30:44 +0000

Presumably the readers who follow, reblog, like, tweet, or facebook the competition post have read it and should understand that they might be contacted about it.

raincoaster on "Running competitions"

raincoaster — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:23:57 +0000

Oh, I'm fine with giveaways and such as long as people know what they're signing up for. I am just a stickler for these minor points of law.

timethief on "Running competitions"

timethief — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:59:01 +0000

Unbelievable! I drop everyone who does that or like a hot potato after I deliver a scathing rant. I think bribery for links, follows, likes, etc. and spamming people with stuff like newsletters, product reviews, product launches, etc. that they did not specifically provide an email address for reveals how mercenary and materialistic some people are. As that's the way I think I find it amazing that others think that behavior is cool.

raincoaster on "Running competitions"

raincoaster — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:52:25 +0000

Yes. I taught a class in social media marketing once and literally made them raise their right hands and SWEAR they would not subscribe people to their newsletters unless they had explicit permission. The next day, FIVE of my email addresses got a newsletter from the woman who'd invited me to teach the class.

timethief on "Running competitions"

timethief — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:40:38 +0000

Isn't it interesting that we Canadians have a different take on this and even laws against bribery? It's also illegal to use the email address we provide for a single purpose for any other purpose example: submitting an email address for a comment does not allow anyone to use that email address to spam the crap out of us with emailed newsletters and product offers yada, yada, yada.

csonnek on "Running competitions"

csonnek — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:36:10 +0000

@allenvcortez - you can run a contest as you described on your WordPress.com site.

Also, you should check what things are allowed in the country you reside in as @raincoaster suggested.

I hope that helps!

raincoaster on "Running competitions"

raincoaster — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:58:48 +0000

It's normal but you should be aware that making a contest entry dependent on a Facebook Like is, while common, illegal in Canada. If you happen to be audited AND live in a country where it's illegal, you might have a problem.

allenvcortez on "Running competitions"

allenvcortez — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:30:40 +0000

have done, thanks again 1tess.

1tess on "Running competitions"

1tess — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:24:20 +0000

If you subscribe to this topic then you will be notified when someone responds.

allenvcortez on "Running competitions"

allenvcortez — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:20:07 +0000

I don't think it is but if it isn't maybe it ought to be. IMNHO bribing people to follow, reblog, like, tweet, or facebook the competition post is utterly distasteful and I would never do it.

Well it's pretty much how EVERY social media contest is ran, so I don't know why you feel that way. It's pretty normal. I won a set of speakers liking something on facebook.

This could be questionable, and to be certain you should have a staff response. I'll modlook this thread.

Thanks a lot.

1tess on "Running competitions"

1tess — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:08:44 +0000

This could be questionable, and to be certain you should have a staff response. I'll modlook this thread.

timethief on "Running competitions"

timethief — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:03:46 +0000

I don't think it is but if it isn't maybe it ought to be. IMNHO bribing people to follow, reblog, like, tweet, or facebook the competition post is utterly distasteful and I would never do it.

allenvcortez on "Running competitions"

allenvcortez — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:52:13 +0000

Hello,

I am releasing a series of necklaces soon, and to generate exposure I had planned to run a contest through my .wordpress.com blog.

To enter the competition readers would need to follow, reblog, like, tweet, or facebook the competition post. The winner would be randomly selected (from an old fedora I found the other day), contacted and then their prize sent out.

Does this conflict with wordpress.com's user agreement? I spent a bit of time searching but couldn't find a real answer and I REALLY don't want to get black listed for what will most likely be a pretty infective marketing ploy.

Thanks for your time,
Allen

whatsmyappagain on "apps apps apps o and did i mention a competition"

whatsmyappagain — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:14:06 +0000

thanks a lot for the advice! really appreciate it

joejames93 on "apps apps apps o and did i mention a competition"

joejames93 — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:43:45 +0000

Put in the leg work- Use forums, comment on related or interesting blogs, post well and regularly and you should get people following. Having the widget which allows people to subscribe via email is helpful too. Best of luck with the blog.

whatsmyappagain on "apps apps apps o and did i mention a competition"

whatsmyappagain — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:02:44 +0000

o and one more thing how do you gain more followers?

whatsmyappagain on "apps apps apps o and did i mention a competition"

whatsmyappagain — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:01:46 +0000

hey guys

if you like apps or random blogs, do check my blog out. Also see how you can win a voucher worth 60 dollars to spend on a Case-Mate cellphone cover.

Also im new to blogging any tips or advice will be really appreciated

thanks folks

mariashoujo on "Attention, all Shoujo/Shounen Manga lovers! Shoujo1Daisuki SMCT"

mariashoujo — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:46:08 +0000

Well, since school is starting, I'm doing it at Christmas. Sorry!
I left a few comments on your blog and sent you two emails. Please reply!

iireadmanga on "Attention, all Shoujo/Shounen Manga lovers! Shoujo1Daisuki SMCT"

iireadmanga — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:42:27 +0000

I'll join! If its not too late, I mean...

mariashoujo on "Attention, all Shoujo/Shounen Manga lovers! Shoujo1Daisuki SMCT"

mariashoujo — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:12:43 +0000

^_^ Thanks for commenting guys!

yuzuhoney on "Attention, all Shoujo/Shounen Manga lovers! Shoujo1Daisuki SMCT"

yuzuhoney — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:32:25 +0000

All this mystery is intriguing!

xxfrozenflower on "Attention, all Shoujo/Shounen Manga lovers! Shoujo1Daisuki SMCT"

xxfrozenflower — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:47:52 +0000

I don't know what this is, but of course I'll participate! ;) Come on, everyone! \o/

mariashoujo on "Attention, all Shoujo/Shounen Manga lovers! Shoujo1Daisuki SMCT"

mariashoujo — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 14:13:53 +0000

It's a secret... :P

It's about shoujo all right. Manga, mostly, but after reading your blog I'm pretty sure you read shoujo manga!!! :D

Thank you!

ranshinkawaii on "Attention, all Shoujo/Shounen Manga lovers! Shoujo1Daisuki SMCT"

ranshinkawaii — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 12:08:03 +0000

I wonder what SMCT stands for?
Anyway, I'll surely participate if it's about otaku-ism ^_^

mariashoujo on "Attention, all Shoujo/Shounen Manga lovers! Shoujo1Daisuki SMCT"

mariashoujo — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 03:49:50 +0000

Yay! Site views are getting there and I'm considering starting SMCT, which is a competition I've been wanting to hold in my blog for a while now but lacked the views..

This needs lots of participation from lots of people (voting polls and nominations, etc.) so I need to know how many people will be participating? it's not official participation, but I need to know how many will be looking at my blog and participating all through the competition.

If you're thinking of participating in SMCT because you like shoujo manga or clamp shounen manga (which i will allow), please reply to this post!