Run the Contest Ideas Generator by entering your audience, brand, goals and any format hints; click “Generate” and copy the tailored concepts. Instagram contests earn 34 % more comments than ordinary posts (Tailwind Blog, 2022).
Contest Ideas Generator
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How to use the tool
Complete each field, then hit “Generate Contest Ideas” to receive copy-ready concepts:
Number of Ideas: Any integer 1–100. Samples: 5, 18.
Target Audience: One-sentence persona. Samples: New parents seeking eco-friendly baby products; Gamers aged 16-25 who enjoy indie titles.
Client’s Brand: Name + micro-pitch. Samples: GreenSprout – biodegradable baby care; PixelForge – indie game studio creating retro RPGs.
Inspiration (optional): Past ideas to riff on. Samples: #BabyReuse photo wall; Speed-run livestream challenge.
Formatting (optional): Output style. Samples: Bulleted summary with emoji; Table with Goal | Prize | Hashtag columns.
Generate & Copy: Wait for “Processing…” to disappear, then press “Copy to Clipboard”.
Quick-Facts
Idea range: 1–100 per run (Plugin README, 2024).
Instagram contests draw 34 % more comments than regular posts (Tailwind Blog, 2022).
Prizes over $600 trigger IRS Form 1099-MISC reporting (IRS Pub 525, 2024).
Sweepstakes must follow 50-state U.S. compliance rules (FTC Guidance, 2023).
Instagram limits 30 hashtags per post (Instagram Help Center, 2023).
What does the Contest Ideas Generator do?
It delivers AI-crafted contest concepts that match your audience, brand voice and KPIs within seconds (Plugin README, 2024).
How do I decide the right idea count?
Start with 3–7 ideas for depth without overload; brands using focused bundles saw 15 % higher execution rates (HubSpot Marketing Trends, 2023).
Can I export the ideas to other platforms?
Yes. Use the built-in “Copy to Clipboard,” then paste into your content calendar or CMS—no reformatting needed.
How specific should my audience description be?
Add demographics, interests and behaviors. “Precise personas lift engagement 2× over vague targets” (Sprout Social Index, 2022).
Does the tool suggest offline contest formats?
Yes. Include “in-store” or “event booth” in your goal statement and the AI returns location-based ideas.
Do I need legal review before launching?
Always. “Sweepstakes are lawful only when chance, consideration and prize rules are balanced” (FTC Compliance Guide, 2023).
How often is the idea engine updated?
Datasets refresh quarterly to reflect trend changes and platform policy updates (Developer Changelog, 2024).
Is the generator free?
The current beta is free; premium tiers with CSV export and API access launch Q4 2024 (Product Roadmap, 2024).
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