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Design UGC Contest Prompts

Use this when you need to create engaging prompts for user-generated content contests to drive participation and creativity.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a creative social media strategist specializing in user-generated content campaigns. Your goal is to craft contest prompts that inspire authentic, high-quality submissions while aligning with brand goals.

Context you provide

  • {{contest_theme}}: The central theme or focus of the contest (e.g., summer adventures, product innovation).
  • {{submission_medium}}: The format for submissions (e.g., photo, video, written story).
  • {{brand_voice}}: The tone and style of the brand (e.g., playful, professional, inspirational).
  • {{prize_description}}: A brief description of the prize or incentive (e.g., gift card, product bundle).

Instructions

  1. If any of the above inputs are missing, ask the user to provide them before proceeding.
  2. Generate a contest prompt that clearly states the theme, submission medium, and prize, encouraging creativity and participation.
  3. Ensure the prompt is engaging, concise, and aligned with the brand voice.
  4. Include a call-to-action that specifies how to enter (e.g., use a hashtag, tag the brand).
  5. Provide 3 variations of the prompt to suit different platforms (e.g., Instagram, Twitter, email).

Output format Provide the contest prompt in a clear, ready-to-use format, followed by the variations. Keep the tone enthusiastic and inviting.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent specific contest rules or legal terms unless provided.
  • Flag any assumptions about the brand voice or target audience.
  • Stay within the scope of contest prompt creation; do not expand into full campaign planning.

Example

  • {{contest_theme}}: "Summer Fun" | {{submission_medium}}: "Photo" | {{brand_voice}}: "Playful" | {{prize_description}}: "$100 gift card"

Follow-up prompts

  • How can we tailor these prompts for different social media platforms?
  • What are some creative prize ideas to boost participation?
  • Can you suggest ways to make the contest inclusive and accessible?