From increased engagement and reach to higher conversion and ROI, Helen and Jacqui from TGAAL tell us why you should be collecting email addresses, not likes.
Suki8th July 2019
Stuck for giveaway ideas for your next competition or promotion? Here are 18 engaging giveaway ideas to try for your business - and 4 to avoid at all costs...
Suki24th June 2019
Our first Competition in a Box competition has launched and closed... how did they do with our DIY solution? They SMASHED it out of the park! Check out their results.
Suki18th June 2019
You've seen it on social media, you've heard us talk about it, maybe you even entered our competition to win it... but WT actual F is Competition in a Box?! You…
Origami Globe10th June 2019
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Stuck for giveaway ideas for your next competition or promotion? Here are 18 engaging giveaway ideas to try for your business - and 4 to avoid at all costs...
You've seen it on social media, you've heard us talk about it, maybe you even entered our competition to win it... but WT actual F is Competition in a Box?! You…
Do you know what Instagram's competition rules are? Don't risk losing your hard-won followers over a simple slip-up, learn how to play by Instagram's contest rules...
Trade promotion lotteries. If you’ve been googling competition permits and licences, you’ve probably come across this term in your travels - but what does it actually mean and what does…
Suki27th May 2019
Do you know what Instagram's competition rules are? Don't risk losing your hard-won followers over a simple slip-up, learn how to play by Instagram's contest rules...
Suki16th May 2019
We all need a little inspiration sometimes, if you're in need of some for your next competition, feel free to borrow from our list of 100+ competition and giveaway ideas.
Origami Globe6th May 2019
Wondering whether running a competition just to grow your following is a smart move? Usually the answer would be a resounding NO! But there are 3 cases it's a yes...
Origami Globe26th April 2019
If your competition breaks Facebook’s competition rules, your page and profile could be deleted. Here’s how to avoid ending up in “Facebook jail” and play by their rules.
Suki23rd April 2019
Perhaps this blog post should have been called ‘how to get entries’ as that is, effectively, what promoting your competition is about - getting entries. You know how my favourite…
Origami Globe17th April 2019
Facebook competitions are speed dating, website competitions are the long-term relationships of the competition world - here’s why you should run a competition on your website.
Origami Globe5th April 2019
Avoid having your page shut down, losing all your followers, likes, posts and hard work. We’re busting the Facebook competition myths and replacing them with the facts.
Origami Globe2nd April 2019
We clear up the confusion around Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube and LinkedIn competition rules once and for all - so you'll never be in doubt again.
Origami Globe30th March 2019
Don't know your like to enter competitions from your enter your email to win competitions? Has OrigamiGlobe got the perfect guide for you then...
Origami Globe25th March 2019
How long is a piece of string? Just kidding, we do actually tell you how to work out your ideal competition length in this post...
Origami Globe22nd February 2019
Drumroll please… The big moment is here, you’re about to make someone’s day (or year depending on the prize)… But it’s also up to you to ensure that the drawing…
Origami Globe5th February 2019
Imagine you have just spent the last month planning and running a competition. It comes to closing day, you draw the winner… and they’re the complete opposite of your ideal…
Origami Globe15th January 2019
Want to cash in on the billions us aussies spend on Christmas every year? Silly question, of course you do. Why not do something a little different and run a…
Origami Globe1st November 2018
From facilitating the collection of entries to helping you pick a winner, competition apps are standalone apps or plugins designed to make your competition look good and run smoothly. Unlike…
Origami Globe9th October 2018
You’ve heard us say it a million times, a successful competition is 20% strategy and 80% promotion. That means if you want to run a competition that gets real results…
Origami Globe5th September 2018
Competition permits used to be confusing - not anymore with our simple to understand guide. You'll know if you need a licence, where and how to apply within 2 minutes...
Origami Globe29th August 2018
The small business community is filled with some amazing hidden gems and Rachel Beaney is definitely one of them. Being super-modest is one of her superpowers and social strategy is…
Origami Globe28th August 2018
Running a competition is one thing, converting people to entrants during the competition is another - and converting those who do enter, into genuine leads or paying customers is an…
Origami Globe21st June 2018
One of my favourite parts about running a business is meeting like-minded business owners. I bumped into Brook in a business Facebook group and loved the fact that she has…
Origami Globe11th June 2018
If you’re no stranger to running competitions, you’ve probably come across a few ‘prize pigs’ in your time. Perhaps you’ve even reluctantly had to award your prize to one? It…
Origami Globe25th May 2018
Sitting on the fence about running a competition? Here's 10 reasons why you should run one... and 20 reasons why you shouldn't. You know, just to be sure.
Origami Globe1st May 2018
We all know how it goes, another month suddenly flies by and you've spent it all working IN your business with client work and admin, not ON the strategy and…
Origami Globe25th January 2018
We’ve all seen them, “Tag a friend who…”, “Like if you’re an Aries!” posts on Facebook; but as of now, these posts will appear less and less in your news…
Origami Globe19th December 2017
Social media is awesome. Keeping in touch with people you love, getting support from like-minded people in groups you belong to, messages from mum and of course wasting inordinate amounts…
Origami Globe13th December 2017
Competitions are an excellent way to build an audience, generate excitement and get support for your crowdfunding campaign, but not every crowdfunding platform is a fan...
Origami Globe23rd November 2017
Competition copy MUST be convincing to get entries. Thankfully, we know a kick arse copywriter called Nell and she's been generous enough to share her copy secrets that convert.
Origami Globe15th November 2017
It's impossible not to love Stevie from Stevie Says Social, she's bubbly, outgoing, stylish and her Instagram feed is various shades of delicious. My favourite thing about her is that…
Origami Globe11th October 2017
Your competition goal is the foundation for your whole competition. It’s the reason you’re running a competition in the first place, so it’s crucially important to have one… But how…
Origami Globe26th September 2017
What's the difference between a game of chance and a game of skill? No, it's not a start to a bad joke, it's an important distinction that affects your competition...
Origami Globe19th September 2017
Anyone else find it best to start at the start or just me? I know it’s exciting to dive straight in and start planning your competition, but the key to…
Origami Globe12th September 2017
Naturally, the first step in running a competition or giveaway is deciding whether or not you are going to run one! This isn’t always an easy decision for a number…
Origami Globe6th September 2017
Every business is different, but every business should have marketing goals. These are outcomes you wish to achieve from the various marketing efforts you may use for your business. Competitions…
Origami Globe2nd September 2017
Back in 2016, the NSW government proposed some exciting changes to competition permits and licensing laws - here's everything you need to know about the possible changes...
Origami Globe7th August 2017
Ever been tempted to join a loop giveaway? They might boost your followers in the short term, but in the long term, they're bad for business. Here's why...
Origami Globe23rd May 2017
UPDATED JULY 2019 A lot of smaller companies skip the terms and conditions (sometimes referred to as T&Cs) when running a competition - especially if they don’t have an in-house…
Origami Globe28th February 2017
Marketing is hard. If it’s not your speciality and you haven’t found your marketing groove yet, it can be totally overwhelming and suddenly ‘do marketing’ (whatever that means) slips further…
Origami Globe28th November 2016
The excitement of your first ever competition has worn off, you have a ton of new subscribers and all of your new social media fans and followers adore you... what…
Origami Globe12th September 2016
We've all seen them... we've all entered them, but can you even remember who the company offering the prize was? We're talking about 'WIN an iPad!' competitions. Everyone wanted one…
Origami Globe9th September 2016
How do you know if your business is ready for a competition or giveaway? Do you have to have a certain amount of revenue or followers? Well, the truth is,…
Origami Globe2nd September 2016
Welcome to the competition FAQ. If you’ve never run a competition before you’ll probably have hundreds of questions… If you have run a competition before, you’ve probably got thousands! You…
Origami Globe24th August 2016
The last time the NSW government updated their lottery licence laws was 1901. I guess they figured after 115 years it was time for another update... Here's the lowdown.
Origami Globe8th August 2016
Want to know how many entries to expect or how much you should spend on promotion? We give you a peek into what to expect from your first competition...
Origami Globe1st August 2016
Are you using a competition to help launch your brand? Here are our top five tips to leveraging competitions on a shoestring to help your brand launch.
Origami Globe19th April 2016
If you're running a social media competition, you'll want to make sure you obey these 10 commandments... especially number 2.
Origami Globe14th March 2016
There's no such thing as 'failure' when it comes to competitions, only a chance to learn more. Here's how you can salvage your competition.
Origami Globe8th March 2016
Take these 6 tips on board when planning your competition and you’ll be on to a winner from the outset. Yes, this post is full of terrible puns...
Origami Globe15th February 2016
Ready to launch? Check your competition ticks all the boxes on our competition pre-launch checklist to ensure a smooth take off...
Origami Globe27th January 2016