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Why does 80Eighty hold Giveaways?

Why does 80Eighty hold Giveaways?

  June 3, 2019     Bianca Altomare

80Eighty has developed their “Dream Car Giveaway”, initially running once each year to running now an astounding one program every 45 days. This almost famous program has the company thriving, the program has created engagement, email options and sales. 80Eighty now stands out from their competitors. One of the reasons these 80Eighty programs are doing […] ...Read More

Shop & Win Programs by RAVEN5

Shop & Win Programs by RAVEN5

  June 3, 2019     Bianca Altomare

A prime example of “Shop & Win” programs are the ongoing programs run by 80Eighty. For 80Eighty, it all began in a basement where it seems all good ideas begin. Three men, took a leap of faith, quit their jobs, gathered and invested their life savings and dedicated themselves to work, long hard work, following […] ...Read More

Looking for Contest or Sweepstakes Ideas?

Looking for Contest or Sweepstakes Ideas?

  March 1, 2019     Jesse Bickerton

We at RAVEN5 are experts at contests, sweepstakes and promotions. Recently, a client asked us what options were available to them when planning an upcoming campaign. Here’s what we came up with. For a little background, the client was looking for nominations from either the entrant or someone they knew. ...Read More

Hashtag Contests

Hashtag Contests

  August 3, 2018     Jesse Bickerton

It’s hard to escape hashtags. They are everywhere on social media. That’s one of the many benefits of running hashtag contests. ...Read More

Questions for your Contest Vendor

Questions for your Contest Vendor

  August 1, 2018     Jesse Bickerton

We at RAVEN5 have complied a list of questions for your contest vendor so you can see if they are ready to handle your contest or sweepstakes. ...Read More

International Promotions

International Promotions

  July 31, 2018     Jesse Bickerton

We at RAVEN5 have prepared many international promotions for our clients and are ready to ensure your contest is a success no matter where you plan to launch it. ...Read More

Photo Contest Judging Criteria

Photo Contest Judging Criteria

  July 19, 2018     Jesse Bickerton

Photo contests provide a different experience from the traditional enter-to-win contests, so let’s talk about photo contest judging criteria ...Read More

Sweepstakes Checklist

Sweepstakes Checklist

  July 18, 2018     Jesse Bickerton

Running a custom contest or sweepstakes can find prospects and new customers, and reward existing ones.  Here's a basic sweepstakes checklist to get started! ...Read More

Where Should I Promote my Contest or Sweepstakes?

Where Should I Promote my Contest or Sweepstakes?

  April 26, 2017     Jaclyn Bickerton

An important part of administering a successful contest or sweepstakes program is promoting it in the right places. Contests and sweepstakes provide a unique opportunity to build your brand, but if nobody can find your contest or sweepstakes, you're wasting your time. ...Read More