Contest

Generally a contest is an event on which a winner is selected among two or more participants and rewarded by the contest host with prizes that can be either tangible or intangible in nature. Sometimes a contest is sponsored by companies or organizations who actively take part by donating prizes.

A contest is held with detailed rules, guidelines and obligations of entry, duration of the contest, details of prizes to be rewarded, and additional information. Later, the winner is notified and a prize is awarded.

Today contests are not only confined to the real world, but are also spread across the virtual world. The blogosphere is host to many contests or giveaways. The main purpose of holding a contest at a blog is for promotional purposes. A recent contest at Blogcritics, for example, promised Over 100 Great Free Gifts!

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Original Technorati articles tagged “Contest”

• in Entertainment
  Red Carpet Experience to KickStart a Career
  The second annual “Oscar Correspondent Contest” gives aspiring entertainment journalists a potential leg up.
  by sageone73 / on Oct 29, 2009
• in Videos
  Viral Video Contest: What's Your Fix?
  Make a viral video for a chance to win a trip for two to the red carpet premiere of Fix in New York.
  by bryanmckay / on Oct 23, 2009
• in Videos
  John Mayer Contest: Fuse Video Reporter Needed!
  Win a chance to meet John Mayer and cover his concert live from backstage!
  by bryanmckay / on Oct 20, 2009

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Contest”

• Jilliam Michaels Wii Game Giveaway – Ends – 12-03-2009

  
  Sweepstakes & Contest List Directory — Authority: 175
  Prize:One of you will win a Wii Fit Plus Board AND a copy of Jillian Michaels‘ new Wii Game “Fitness Ultimatum 2010.Giveaway Link Below: http://rockinmama.net/2009/11/18/sports-authority-teams-up-with-wii-fit-plus-giveaway/You will need to leave a comment to enter the contest at the link above. Check post on ...
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• VAT19 Giveaway – Ends – 12-07-2009

  
  Sweepstakes & Contest List Directory — Authority: 175
  Prize:Win a Big Belly Dinosaur Bank from VAT19Giveaway Link Below: http://www.jleighdesignz.com/2009/11/vat19com-big-belly-dinosaur-bank.htmlYou will need to leave a comment to enter the contest at the link above. Check post on how you can gain extra entries into this contest.// Related posts:Softlips Lip Balm ...
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• The All Nigher Giveaway – Ends – 12-16-2009

  
  Sweepstakes & Contest List Directory — Authority: 175
  Prize:Enter to win The All Nigher of your choiceGiveaway Link Below: http://www.lipglossbreak.com/2009/11/review-giveaway-all-nighter.htmlYou will need to leave a comment to enter the contest at the link above. Check post on how you can gain extra entries into this contest.// Related posts:Softlips Lip Balm ...
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• Book Giveaway – It Happened One Night by Lisa Dale – Ends – 12-06-2009

  
  Sweepstakes & Contest List Directory — Authority: 175
  Book:It Happened One Night by Lisa DaleGiveaway Link Below: http://bookinwithbingo.blogspot.com/2009/11/it-happened-one-night-review-and.htmlYou will need to leave a comment to enter the contest at the link above. Check post on how you can gain extra entries into this contest.// Related posts:Softlips Lip Balm ...
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• Book Giveaway – Fallen by Lauren Kate – Ends – 12-03-2009

  
  Sweepstakes & Contest List Directory — Authority: 175
  Book:Fallen by Lauren KateGiveaway Link Below: http://aleapopculture.blogspot.com/2009/11/giveaway-fallen.htmlYou will need to leave a comment to enter the contest at the link above. Check post on how you can gain extra entries into this contest.// Related posts:Jasc Paint Shop Pro Tutorials Listed are sites that ...
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• Book Giveaway – Dark Stranger by Susan Sizemore – Ends – 12-03-2009

  
  Sweepstakes & Contest List Directory — Authority: 175
  Book:Dark Stranger by Susan SizemoreGiveaway Link Below: http://myfoolishwisdom.blogspot.com/2009/11/dark-stranger-by-susan-sizemore.htmlYou will need to leave a comment to enter the contest at the link above. Check post on how you can gain extra entries into this contest.// Related posts:Softlips Lip Balm ...
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• Book Giveaway – Nice Girls Don’t Live Forever by Molly Harper – Ends – 12-31-2009

  
  Sweepstakes & Contest List Directory — Authority: 175
  Book:Nice Girls Don’t Live Forever by Molly HarperGiveaway Link Below: http://thebookresort.blogspot.com/2009/11/win-copy-of-nice-girls-dont-live.htmlYou will need to leave a comment to enter the contest at the link above. Check post on how you can gain extra entries into this contest.// Related posts:Softlips ...
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• WIN! Premiere Tickets to Sherlock Holmes (21 Dec)

  
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  WIN tickets to the premiere of "Sherlock Holmes" on 21 Dec! We have 10 pairs to give away!
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• "Actors never get into number game because it is of no use" – Katrina Kaif

  
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  Along with Kareena Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif is now comfortably placed in the Top-3 bracket of actresses. It is of academic interest then to know which of the three actresses are holding on to the No. 1 spot
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• Year-End Best Deals from Charter

  
  TIKLATON — Authority: 127
  This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Charter Communication . All opinions are 100% mine. Hello guys! How’s your Thanksgiving so far? I hope everything is doing great. Now, while we are all celebrating this amazing day, I want to share this good news to you. This will be about Charter and their ...
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• 2010 OGS Family History Writing Contest

  
  Olive Tree Genealogy Blog — Authority: 419
  Do you have a great story about your family? Any stories of struggles, immigration, or “black sheep”? That story may be a winner. Why not share it in 2500 words or less.The Oklahoma Genealogical Society’s (OGS) Family History Writing Contest provides theopportunity for researchers to share special family ...
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• Caption Contest: This Week’s Winner!

  
  CarDomain Blog — Authority: 540
  I saw that this week’s Caption Contest only got a 64 comments, which I’m pretty sure is due to the fact that commenting on the blog is messed up. We’re trying to get that fixed, and I apologize if it frustrated anyone. Anyway, this week’s winner is NSGrandAm, who came up with; “I don’t know why I ...
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• Complete the Zoozoo story-Guess what happens next? Vodafone Essar

  
  Ub News — Authority: 524
  Vodafone Essar brings a new competition based on a unique idea of completing the Zoozoo story. The contest has already been started from 2009-11-24 and will run till 2010-01-01.The contest will be hosted by the famous networking site Facebook and also be available at Vodafone’s India website too. Once the user go ...
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• Jillian Michaels Wii Sports Pack Giveaway – Ends – 11-26-2009

  
  Sweepstakes & Contest List Directory — Authority: 175
  Prize: Jillian Michaels’ new fitness game for the Wii and a Wii Fit Plus board Giveaway Link Below: http://www.tarasviewoftheworld.com/2009/11/wii-fitness-giveaway.html You will need to leave a comment to enter the contest at the link above. Check post on how you can gain extra entries ...
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• Bebe au Lait Giveaway – Ends – 12-03-2009

  
  Sweepstakes & Contest List Directory — Authority: 175
  Prize:One baby or toddler size hooded towelGiveaway Link Below: http://aliciasreviewgiveaway.blogspot.com/2009/11/bebe-au-lait-review.htmlYou will need to leave a comment to enter the contest at the link above. Check post on how you can gain extra entries into this contest.// Related posts:Softlips Lip Balm ...
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• Coromega Kids Squeez Suppliments with Omega3 and DHA Giveaway – Ends – 12-02-2009

  
  Sweepstakes & Contest List Directory — Authority: 175
  Prize:3 winners will each receive 2 full boxes of Coromega; one box of lemon-lime and one box of orange.Giveaway Link Below: http://www.lifestarringellieandeve.com/coromega-kids-squeeze-suppliments-with-omega3-and-dha-3-winners-ends-122/You will need to leave a comment to enter the contest at the link above. Check ...
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• Kaloo Giveaway – Ends – 11-28-2009

  
  Sweepstakes & Contest List Directory — Authority: 175
  Prize:Comment to win a Large Pure Collection BearGiveaway Link Below: http://www.feistyfrugalandfabulous.com/2009/11/kaloo.htmlYou will need to leave a comment to enter the contest at the link above. Check post on how you can gain extra entries into this contest.// Related posts:Care4Hire.com Giveaway – Ends – ...
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• Sea Babe Jewelry Giveaway – Ends – 11-29-2009

  
  Sweepstakes & Contest List Directory — Authority: 175
  Prize:Comment to win this beautiful Silver Stacking Ring Set from Sea Babe JewelryGiveaway Link Below: http://frugalmommyof2girls.blogspot.com/2009/11/sea-babe-jewelry-giveaway.htmlYou will need to leave a comment to enter the contest at the link above. Check post on how you can gain extra entries into this ...
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• Avery & Zazzle Customized Binder Giveaway – Ends – 12-04-2009

  
  Sweepstakes & Contest List Directory — Authority: 175
  Prize:Customized BinderGiveaway Link Below: http://www.mommypr.com/?p=15227You will need to leave a comment to enter the contest at the link above. Check post on how you can gain extra entries into this contest.// Related posts:Softlips Lip Balm Giveaway – Ends – 11-29-2009 Prize: Limited Edition Winter ...
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• A FurBuster Giveaway – Ends – 12-03-2009

  
  Sweepstakes & Contest List Directory — Authority: 175
  Prize:FurBusterGiveaway Link Below: http://www.valmg.com/index.php/2009/holiday-gift-guide-bamboo-furbuster/You will need to leave a comment to enter the contest at the link above. Check post on how you can gain extra entries into this contest.// Related posts:Softlips Lip Balm Giveaway – Ends – 11-29-2009 ...
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