giveaway

In the world of blogging, "giveaway" is a loose term encompassing sweepstakes and contests, often held informally on small blogs offering prizes on behalf of sponsors in an arrangement where both the sponsoring company and blogger gains some SEO benefit as well as exposure to a niche demographic.

Although U.S. contest law technically applies to even the smallest blog giveaways, many are offered without formal rules and employ entry methods that cannot be strictly validated or may not be consistent with legal requirements.

Collecting and sharing news about blog giveaways is also a popular form of blog post and a way for bloggers to distribute "juice" and collectively raise their profiles online. Some blogs have emerged that are specifically dedicated to listing giveaways on other blogs. One "giveaway listings hub," PRIZEY, has introduced a database-driven submission system and the requirement that submitted listings offer a simple entry method for non-bloggers.

The most common form of entry method for blog giveaways is by leaving a blog comment with a contact email address. Common techniques for creating "buzz" around a prize or blog have evolved to allow a host of extra entries for tasks like tweeting news of the giveaway, subscribing to a blog's RSS feed, and blogging about and linking to a giveaway post. The latter is so widespread some blog readers start blogging simply to have the opportunity to enter these sweepstakes.

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• in Film
  Battle: Los Angeles Review and Giveaway
  Check out this Battle: LA review and get a chance to win a Blu-Ray copy of the movie.
  by halloweenblues / on Jun 9, 2011
• in Advertising
  Social Media Contests Made Easy
  Minimize the headaches and cost of running an online contest without putting someone else in charge.
  by mgrosheim / on Aug 30, 2010

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  Ken Davenport - Opinions from a Broadway Producer — Authority: 139
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• {Giveaway} Something Special For Mom

  
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• The Udderly Smooth Body Cream Giveaway

  
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• *NEW* Group #Giveaway: Enter to #WIN Daddy Scrubs, Blooming Bath & Sugar Belly Banter! (ENDS 5/16)

  
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• Calphalon Cookware And ProFlowers Giveaway #sorteo

  
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• Win an ARMANI Bag (value $300) 05/14

  
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• Bloggers Wanted - Free Hosting and Domain Name Giveaway

  
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  Sponsored by Daleville Alabama Kitchens If you are a blogger come and join me in promoting our contest . This will give your readers a chance to win this cool prize! We are offering 3 months of free web hosting & domain for a brand new blog ! Details: Giveaway begins June 1st – June ...
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• Mother’s Day Giveaway

  
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• Baker With A Mustache Giveaway!

  
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  Guest post on behalf of:  NaturalHairLatina at GiveawayExpress Our friends at Fuzzy Ink would like to give a lucky reader The first ever Mustache Cookie Cutter Set! just for being a fan of the site! Complete the easy giveaway tools entry app and enter to win! All entrants must be 18 years or older This Giveaway is ...
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• Music Is Something Beautiful Giveaway!

  
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  Welcome to the Music Is Something Beautiful Giveaway Event! Organized by: Mom Knows It All Special thanks to our co-hosts: Tunica Mama, The Minister’s Wife Stamps and Saves, and Giveaway Promote. Please be sure to give them a visit and say hello. Good luck to Army Wife & Mommy followers!!! Meet our sponsor – ...
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• Pictures and Impressions from Mantic Open Day 2013

  
  Pins of War Blog — Authority: 139
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• CollageIt Pro License Giveaway Winners

  
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• wendys.com/latenight – Wendy’s #GreatLate Giveaway

  
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  How To Enter : Visit wendys.com/latenight and follow the instructions. Eligibility : This Promotion is offered only to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry. Timing : The Promotion begins on May 1, 2013 at 12:00 AM ...
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• Giveaway: Maille French Mustard BBQ Hamper – worth £70

  
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  I have more superb things to giveaway today, this time a Maille French Mustard Barbeque Hamper worth £70.00 filled with all the essentials for a great barbecue – including a BBQ utensil set, Maille apron, and selection of Maille mustards and sauces, such as Maille’s new peppercorn sauce that goes brilliantly ...
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• Giveaway #5 – MaxBlogPress 3 Subscribers Magnet & 3 Ninja Affiliate Licenses

  
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• Winners and a "Northern" Giveaway

  
  Lesa's Book Critiques — Authority: 488
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• 30 Days Of Giveaways: Imperial Motion

  
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  Click here to enter the Imperial Motion giveaway!
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• Review & Giveaway: Anywayup Cup

  
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  Last year I got the chance to review an AnywayupCup and loved it, so I was more than happy to review another when I was asked. This time we were sent the mega cute Tweet Bird Cup for Z to review. Now obviously, Z being 7.5 months old and can’t talk he’s not able to [...]
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• Guest: Max Gets It Giveaway 5/25 Daily US

  
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    This giveaway is hosted by The Momma And Boys & Hosted by Sparks Fly .   Max gets it is a book written to help teach children about money.  It will help them by learning that money isnt grown on trees and we all need to earn money.  This book will help children understand about ...
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• Free Goodie Friday on SpankyStokes - Win 1 of 3 DIY vinyl YO! figures!!!

  
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