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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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 VideosViral 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 VideosJohn 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”
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October Giveaway Winner and Last weeks Weekly Stamp Winner....Congrats!!! And This Weeks Giveaway!
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Oh what fun it is to have some giveaways! Last Month the giveaway was a custom watercolour and we finally finished the draw tonight with the help of Cole...he picked Cynthia DiBlasi as the Monthly winner for October..... I am also hosting weekly stamp giveaways to celebrate the spirit of giving....so our first ...2 hours ago -
Auto 123 – Win a Dell Inspiron Computer – Ends – 11-15-2009
Sweepstakes & Contest List Directory —
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Prize:From November 9 to 15, 2009, Auto123.com gives you two chances to win a Dell Inspiron 15 computer and the new Need For Speed Shift video game. Giveaway Link Below: http://www.auto123.com/en/news/car-news/win-a-dell-inspiron-15-computer-and-need-for-speed-shift-video-game?artid=112974You will need to register ...3 hours ago -
Best Halloween Costumes of 2009
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Thank you to everyone who participated in WooMe’s Halloween Video Contest. We had an overwhelming amount of video submissions and we are sorry to say that we cannot post them all. That said, there were some videos that really stood out among the rest - thank you to our community for making this WooMe’s best ...4 hours ago -
show no fear winner, and buttons
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The book drawing winner is Blogless Rosie out in Las Vegas. Hey, Rosie, if you see Carol , say hi to her from all of us on the east coast! Went to Purl Diva on Saturday… got some ecological wool (pale oatmeal marl) to make DH a sweater… but it’ll be a while, I have my own sweater and xmas knitting to do. ...4 hours ago -
Jocelynn Drake Is Giving It Away!
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That’s right — bestselling author Jocelynn Drake is GIVING AWAY a copy of HELL’S BELLES! And I’m throwing in a copy of THE ROAD TO HELL also, if she’ll let me. Want a chance to win? Check out Jocelynn’s contest right here . Thanks, Joce!4 hours ago -
“Thomas & Friends” DVD Giveaway
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The holidays are fast approaching and with them, thoughts of snow, parties and all the frivolity of yuletide. So this week we’re giving away a “Thomas & Friends Holiday Express” DVD . It’s a collection of holiday stories about Thomas the Tank Engine and his buddies, Henry, Emily and Percy. Big fun. And ...5 hours ago -
Birth Poetry Contest
Woman to Woman Childbirth Education —
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Let me say at the start, that I am not involved in the poetry contest, so PLEASE do not submit any entries to me! [I have to say this, because it seems like every time I say that something is happening on another blog or on some website, I get at least one comment as [...]5 hours ago -
Editor Unleashed/Smashwords “Why I Write” essay contest
The Word The Word According To Me —
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You may remember a while ago that Editor Unleashed and Smashwords ran a flash fiction contest. The top 40 entries were collected in an ebook anthology and each earned their author $25, with the winning entry getting $500. My story, Parklife , was one of the top 40. Well, they’re at it again. Editor ...5 hours ago -
Contest Round 18: Jackie Kessler
Jocelynn Drake —
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All right, so Im running more than a little behind. Ive got a good excuse. I moved over the weekend and now Ive spent the past couple of days unpacking, trying to get my house in order. Im nearly there. Ive got a couple pieces of new furniture arriving later this week and Im planning my first house party for my ...5 hours ago -
Enter to win a $50 Gift Certificate to Quote the Walls
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Win a $50 Gift Certificate to Quote the Walls! Enter to Win! Enter to win a $50 gift certificate to Quote the Walls ! Easily and affordably add a special touch to any room decor with a custom wall decal! From humorous to sentimental to motivational, quote the walls has a saying for everyone ...7 hours ago -
“Be The Change: How Meditation Can Transform You and the World” Giveaway – Ends – 11-21-2009
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Prize:“Be The Change: How Meditation Can Transform You and the World”Sweepstakes/Contest Link Below: http://www.starpulse.com/Contests/Be_The_Change:_How_Meditation_Can_Transform_You_and_the_World/3968/Eligibility:This sweepstakes is void where prohibited by applicable law. The sweepstakes is open and offered ...7 hours ago -
Traffic!
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Traffic! A different type of traffic in downtown Los Angeles.7 hours ago -
The Pixel Boutique Giveaway – Ends – 11-22-2009
Sweepstakes & Contest List Directory —
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Prize:Win a blog button, business card, or signature design.Giveaway Link Below: http://canadian-natural-mama.blogspot.com/2009/11/pixel-boutique-review-and-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 contest.// ...7 hours ago -
Your Baby in My New Books!
Me Ra Koh Photography Blog —
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We’ve got some great news to share! It’s official! Our book contracts are signed and done! We are doing TWO photography books with Random House! And I’m wondering if you and your baby want to be in it! As I’ve been drafting the chapters for each book, setting images in place for different Photo Recipes and ...7 hours ago -
Win Money from MukhangPera.com
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It’s my birthday on November 26 and to celebrate it, I’m having a blog contest!Prizes1st Prize – $152nd Prize – $103rd Prize – $5How to joinBlog about my contest with a linkback to this post – 5 ptsFollow @mukhang_pera on Twitter and tweet this message for 2 pts.Win cash from @mukhang_pera by [...]Other ...7 hours ago -
Desde el agua.
SkyscraperCity —
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Crystal rain
Pxleyes Photoshop Contest Watch —
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New image in the repetitive patterns photography contest … Crystal rain photography picture Related posts: Crystal New image in the watch closeup photography contest A vintage... Crystal Clear New image in the rivers photography contest … Crystal Clear... crystal New image in the ...7 hours ago -
thirst.
Pxleyes Photoshop Contest Watch —
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New image in the repetitive patterns photography contest … thirst. photography picture Related posts: Blinded … New image in the repetitive patterns photography contest … by... ///// New image in the repetitive patterns photography contest … /////... Standing out in a growd… New ...7 hours ago -
Cold Plasma Giveaway – Ends – 11-14-2009
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Prize:Cold Plasma from Perricone MDGiveaway Link Below: http://1stopmomgiveaways.blogspot.com/2009/11/cold-plasma-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 contest.// Related posts:Michael Bublé “Crazy Love” ...7 hours ago -
Screaming Pillow Giveaway – Ends – 11-16-2009
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Prize:Screaming PillowGiveaway Link Below: http://www.astheygrowup.com/2009/11/holiday-gift-guide-screaming-pillow.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:Michael Bublé “Crazy Love” Giveaway – ...7 hours ago