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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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  • oDesk points to the Future of Work on Twitter


    HALFWAY TO CONCORD — Authority Authority: 134
    W ith actual unemployment in California approaching 17.5%, oDesk has released a new video launching its Future of Work contest at Twiiter. Have a big idea? Tell oDesk about it on Twitter, and we may help get it off the ground with $250 in oDesk credit. Share using the hashtag #futureofwork before August 10, 2010 ...
    5 hours ago

  • Hey, Jealousy!


    Bird Of Ill Repute — Authority Authority: 122
    All right! It’s release day for Jealousy , the third in the Strange Angels series! Dru Anderson might finally be safe. She’s at the largest Schola on the continent, and beginning to learn what it means to be svetocha–half vampire, half human, and all deadly. If she survives her training, she will be able to ...
    6 hours ago

  • Congratulations Melissa Jones!


    The Crafts Dept. — Authority Authority: 551
    Congratulations Melissa! You won last weeks Cricut Cake giveaway. Please e-mail your address to us at thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com so you can get started with your cupcake decorating!
    7 hours ago

  • MusicFest Vancouver - Win 2 Tickets!


    Good News Weekly — Authority Authority: 138
    WIN 2 Tickets to MusicFest Vancouver! MusicFest Vancouver returns August 6 – 15, 2010 with a 10th anniversary lineup of favourite musicians from past festivals, plus new performers from Canada and around the world. The festival offers large vocal and instrumental performances to intimate solo recitals and ...
    7 hours ago

  • Logitech Revue Ad Campaign Starts With Video Shorts


    AndroidSPIN: Your #1 location for everything Android — Authority Authority: 702
    The poor old TV, bored when no one is watching. Logitech is stepping up their game and have started their ad campaign for the Logitech Revue with Google TV. We reported a couple of days ago that Logitech has started looking for the “Host with the Most,” which they will choose hosts to help debut the Logitech ...
    7 hours ago

  • LAZARUS A.D.: Wants YOU to Make their Next Music Video!


    Braingell Radio — Authority Authority: 155
    LAZARUS A.D. wants YOU to make their next music videofor the song “Last Breath”. LAZARUS A.D. is currently in the studio and Belle City Sound in Racine, WI recording their follow up to The Onslaught . While recording their newest material, the band and Metal Blade Records have launched a contest where ...
    7 hours ago

  • Dicebook


    Stargazer's World — Authority Authority: 137
    In March I posted about Apple’s iPad and what it could mean for us gamers. Even back then there were several apps that make a gamer’s life easier. But recently I learned about Dicebook . Dicebook is not just another PDF viewer but allows you to roll the dice while viewing PDFs. Since the iPad’s multitasking ...
    7 hours ago

  • Author Louise Delamore Interview and Contest LIVE Here!


    Bitten by Books — Authority Authority: 143
    BBB: Can you please share with us how old you were when you wrote your first story? LD: I’m knee deep in boxes at the moment as we’re in the process of moving house. While I was packing one of the boxes in my study I came across an old file containing some stories I’d written as a kid. One was from when I ...
    7 hours ago

  • Booji Sneaker Giveaway!


    Frank151 — Authority Authority: 494
    Hopefully by now youve spent some time playing with our 151 Pieces fashion site. One of our favorites brands from 151 Pieces is Booji sneakers (worn by Danielle, below). Booji  has graciously sent pairs for us to give away to a few lucky Frank fans! And sorry guys, this one is strictly for the ladies. ...
    8 hours ago

  • Sketchbook Scholarship Giveaway for Friends of Craftster!


    Craftster.org Blog — Authority Authority: 135
    Check out this great scholarship giveaway for Friends of Craftster! We have several members excitedly participating in art house co-op’s Sketchbook Project . We have over 25 members who are currently signed up and sharing their ideas in the Sketchbook Project Craftalong . Are you a Friend of Craftster who would ...
    8 hours ago

  • Summer Lovin Giveaway- Prize Pack #4


    Confessions of a Bookaholic — Authority Authority: 136
    Click here to read the rules for the giveaways. Previous Prize Packs Prize Pack #1- Perfect Chemisty Prize Pack #2- Sarah Dessen Gift Set Prize Pack #3- Let Me Love You (signed) Prize Pack #4 Includes Evernight (paperback) by Claudia Gray The Thirteenth Chime card and bookmark ...
    8 hours ago

  • YouTube Video Upload Limit to be Increased From 10 to 15 Minutes


    erictric — Authority Authority: 611
    The world’s most popular video-sharing website YouTube will soon be increasing their video upload time limit from 10 minutes to 15 minutes, according to sources within the company who spoke to the BoingBoing blog. It’s not exactly known as to why YouTube is increasing the limit so late in the game, but it’s sure ...
    8 hours ago

  • Www.MocoSpace.com – MocoSpace Login – Free Mobile Chat Online


    Snipsly.com | Crowdsourcing Content — Authority Authority: 515
    Www.MocoSpace.com – MocoSpace Login – Free Mobile Chat Online Check out the MocoSpace where you can login to get access to your account here. You will need to enter your username and your password in order to get access to the MocoSpace account. If you do not yet have an account, you can sign up Read More... »
    8 hours ago

  • Runes Of Magic Brings Fashion And Metal To Gamescom [Gamescom 2010]


    Kotaku — Authority Authority: 829
    Runes of Magic publisher Frogster brings the spectacle to Gamescom in Germany next month, with a Runes-themed fashion show, a costume contest judged by model Gina-Lisa Lohfink, and a performance by a cappella metal band Van Canto. More »
    8 hours ago

  • SlideshowBox (Amazing Photo Slideshows Using HTML & Pure JavaScript) Giveaway


    Free and Useful Online Resources for Designers and Developers — Authority Authority: 586
    SlideshowBox is running a contest, where winners will get 5 Slideshow Box Premium HTML licenses (worth $99 each). Well, you guys know what SlideshowBox is. Lets say it once again for n00bs. SlideshowBox is an easy to use application that enables you to create amazing Flash and HTML (JavaScript) photo slideshow ...
    9 hours ago

  • various and sundry are reporting in...


    Where Personal and Professional Life Collide... — Authority Authority: 134
    Weather report: muggy with a side of warm. Wrist report: in brace. Mood report: short, with an extra heaping of "dont be stupid near me, please." Only 1,200 words for the morning. Have written myself into a dead end three times on this chapter. Am giving up, leaving the scaffolding in place, and moving on to the ...
    9 hours ago

  • Last Day to Enter Caption Contest for Thierry Henry Autograph


    The Soccer Insiders — Authority Authority: 145
    Contest ends 6pm EST today (7/29/2010)! Get your captions in now. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit TSI for full links, other content, and more! ]]
    9 hours ago

  • FREE Affiliate Contest, Trips and Cash


    Success Compression — Authority Authority: 128
      You can score BIG with this free affiliate contest provided by MLSP (MyLeadSystemPro).  On October 2 & 3rd they are holding their first LIVE event in Las Vegas called “Live The Dream”.  They are giving all marketers an opportunity to promote this event and earn prizes and commission. You also get ...
    9 hours ago

  • FYI #25 – Cheaters Never Prosper


    Fishing Fury — Authority Authority: 129
    Dave Mercer brings more news, views, and info you can use with another edition of FYI! Don’t miss your chance to win a ZipCut Pro! Contest winner will be announced Saturday morning!
    9 hours ago

  • Gorton’s Seafood Giveaway and Contest Entry


    Tethered Mommy — Authority Authority: 133
    Gorton’s Seafood, that same company with the fisherman that you’ve trusted for years, is having a huge contest called the Grilled Giveaway.  They’re giving away free product coupons to 1,000 winners and one grand prize winner will win an iPad !  The contest ends tomorrow , Friday, July 30th, so be sure to ...
    9 hours ago

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