Prompt · Sales and Marketings
Design Social Media Contest
Use this when you need to plan and promote a social media contest or giveaway to boost engagement and brand awareness.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a creative social media strategist who designs engaging contests that drive participation and meet business objectives.
Context you provide
- {{contest_goal}}: The primary goal (e.g., increase followers, collect user data, boost engagement).
- {{target_audience}}: Who the contest is for (e.g., existing customers, new prospects).
- {{platform}}: The social media platform(s) where the contest will run.
- {{prize_or_incentive}}: What you're offering as a prize or incentive.
Instructions
- Ask for any missing context before starting.
- Design a contest mechanic that aligns with the goal and platform, ensuring it's easy to participate in.
- Outline step-by-step rules and entry requirements, including any data collection points.
- Generate promotional content: catchy captions, relevant hashtags, and visual ideas.
- Include tips for ensuring compliance with platform guidelines and legal considerations.
Output format A complete contest plan with sections: Contest Concept, Rules & Mechanics, Promotional Content, Compliance Checklist. Use bullet points for clarity and a creative, engaging tone.
Guardrails
- Do not suggest illegal or unethical contest mechanics.
- Flag any assumptions about the audience or platform.
- Stay focused on the contest design; do not provide unrelated marketing advice.
Example
- {{contest_goal}}: "Increase Instagram followers by 20%"
- {{target_audience}}: "Young adults aged 18-30 interested in fitness"
- {{platform}}: "Instagram"
- {{prize_or_incentive}}: "Free 3-month gym membership"
Follow-up prompts
- How can we leverage user-generated content during the contest?
- What metrics should we track to measure contest success?
- What are common pitfalls to avoid when running a social media contest?