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”

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• TMZs Wacky Family Photos Contest -- Final 5!

  
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  Filed under: Photo Galleries From cross-eyed and sad to frustrated and mad --the family photos flooded the TMZ newsroom for the Wacky Family Photos Contest ... and the results put the FUN in dysFUNctional! Be sure and check back on Monday to help vote for which fam will land the ... Permalink
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• Eebee’s Adventures Book and DVD Giveaway – Ends – 12-03-2009

  
  Sweepstakes & Contest List Directory — Authority: 175
  Prize:Eebee’s Mix & Mash Adventures Book and DVDGiveaway Link Below: http://cakeblast.com/giveaways/reviewgiveaway-eebees-mixmash-dvd/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:Sencha Naturals Prize ...
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• Skin MD Natural Moisturizer Giveaway – Ends – 11-29-2009

  
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• Hoarders Prize Pack Contest – Ends – 12-25-2009

  
  Sweepstakes & Contest List Directory — Authority: 175
  Prize:Hoarders Prize Pack - (with a $25 A&E Shop Gift Certificate, an A&E t-shirt and an A&E hat)Sweepstakes/Contest Link Below: http://www.pazsaz.com/contestb.htmlEligibility:18 years of age and a legal resident of, and located within, one of the 50 United States, or the District of Columbia, at the ...
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• Spunky Sprout Giveaway – Ends – 11-30-2009

  
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  Prize:Win a splat floating ring toss from Spunky SproutGiveaway Link Below: http://accidentalmommies.com/bic2-spunky-sprout-prize-group-1-giveaway/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:Muppets Letters ...
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• Animal Planet DVD Giveaway – Ends – 11-27-2009

  
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  Prize:Animal Planet DVDGiveaway Link Below: http://thedirtytshirt.com/animal-planet-predators-dvd-review-and-giveawayYou 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 – ...
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• Audio Book Giveaway – Permission Slips by Sherri Shepherd – Ends – 11-24-2009

  
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  Audio Book:Permission Slips by Sherri ShepherdGiveaway Link Below: http://bridget3420.blogspot.com/2009/11/review-giveaway-permission-slips-by.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:Muppets Letters ...
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• Cookbook Giveaway – Make Ahead Meals For Busy Moms – Ends – 11-23-2009

  
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  Cookbook:Make Ahead Meals For Busy MomsGiveaway Link Below: http://www.themomreviews.com/2009/11/make-ahead-meals-for-busy-moms-cookbook.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:Muppets Letters to ...
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• The Boy’s Store Giveaway – Ends – 11-27-2009

  
  Sweepstakes & Contest List Directory — Authority: 175
  Prize:Win a $25.00 Gift Certificate to The Boy’s StoreGiveaway Link Below: http://www.kiddiescornerdeals.com/2009/11/boys-store-review-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:Muppets ...
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• Book Giveaway – FSB Bingle Bells Bundle for Moms – Ends – 11-27-2009

  
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• CONTEST: Win a FREE copy of Rihanna’s Rated R CD on the 3XGP.COM!

  
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  Rihanna – Rated R This is Rihanna’s fourth studio album! Featuring the hit single To win a free copy, simply answer the following trivia question: What hometown is Rihanna from? Send your answer to: 2 Winners will receive the new Rated R album and and Covergirl Mascara (the same ...
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• The IR1168 SmartRectifier IC is the Best Power Device at EDN China Innovation Awards, 2009

  
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  IR1168 is dual smart secondary-side rectifier driver IC designed to drive two N-Channel power MOSFETs used as synchronous rectifiers in resonant converter applications. The IC can control one or more paralleled N MOSFETs to emulate the behavior of Schottky diode rectifiers. The drain to source for each rectifier ...
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• Blessed Event Giveaways

  
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  Yes I am writing about another set of giveaways... Ill admit I love these things! The reviews are interesting and getting a chance to win something (usually by simply commenting on a blog post, although there are ways to get extra entries like twitter, facebook, and blog posts) is always nice. This particular ...
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• Isaiah Toothtaker – “T.T.T” video

  
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  New Isaiah Toothtaker produced by Eric Steuer of Meanest Man Contest.
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• December Win More Gifts From More Magazine

  
  CANADIAN FREE STUFF - Freebies, coupons and contests — Authority: 146
  The prize : 5 Winners will receive 1 of 5: CK Euphoria Gift Sets, Roc Multicorrexion Line, Nars Red Hot Holiday Collection, Colgate Oral Care Package, Vaseline Sheer Infusion Lotions. Approximate retail value of $594.00 per winner The contest is open to all residents of Canada, excluding the residents of Quebec ...
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• Caption Contest: Round 60!

  
  Oregon Living — Authority: 808
  Jack Ohman draws the cartoon, you provide the caption. Deadline for entries is noon Wednesday. The editors choose the five finalists and you vote for your favorite. Polling is open late afternoon Wednesday through noon Friday. Winner gets a signed ink drawing of the captioned cartoon.
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• Win Madonna’s Greatest Hits

  
  CANADIAN FREE STUFF - Freebies, coupons and contests — Authority: 146
  Daily Entry, starts 2009-11-02, ends 2009-11-30 Enter for a chance to win Madonna’s greatest hits collection valued at $300! Contest is open to all residents of Canada 13 years or older. Expiry Date: 2009-11-30 Quebec: Yes Enter Here Share this on Facebook Tweet This! Subscribe to the comments for ...
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• Tipid Dauqs Budget Tips

  
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  You are a newbie on seo field and blogging field? It is your chance to learn more seo tricks and strategies to join this mini seo contest ever. The keyword is Tipid Dauqs Budget Tips hosted by tipidsquad.com. The contest starts on November 20 and end on December 25, 2009. What are you waiting for it is time to join ...
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• Win a copy of Candy Spelling’s new book Candyland

  
  CANADIAN FREE STUFF - Freebies, coupons and contests — Authority: 146
    25 Books to give away including one grand prize gift wrapped by Candy Spelling herself! The contest is open to all residents of Canada, excluding the residents of Quebec, who have reached the age of majority according to the law of the province in which they reside Limit of one online entry per person per day ...
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