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
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
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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...
If you’re looking for giveaway ideas for Facebook competitions, suggestions for Instagram giveaways or just looking for inspiration for your next competition, this is the post for you. Below you…
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.
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
I think we can all admit that it's pretty confusing trying to work out what's allowed and what's not when it comes to running competitions on social media. Even finding…
Origami Globe30th March 2019
Choosing the entry method for your competition can be tricky - it's the competition equivalent of standing in the supermarket aisle wondering which brand of shampoo you should choose. Sadly,…
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
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
UPDATED AUGUST 2018 Licensing is something we're asked about on an almost daily basis. It’s seen as a confusing minefield to be negotiated carefully, in case our best laid plans…
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
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
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
Crowdfunding campaigns are a great way to raise funds for your business or launch a new product or service to an audience who are already excited to use it. To…
Origami Globe23rd November 2017
If you’re familiar with OrigamiGlobe, you’ll know how much we bang on about competitions being a great way to engage your existing audience and encourage new people to join your…
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
There are two main types of competition you can run - a game of chance and a game of skill. But what’s the difference between them - and more importantly…
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
UPDATED NOVEMBER 2018 - FOR CLARITY It’s been more than a year in the making, but the NSW Office of Liquor & Gaming have announced that they are planning…
Origami Globe7th August 2017
Everyone is familiar with loop giveaways, whether they realise it or not. As a business owner you've probably given them a go or seen countless loop giveaways as you scroll…
Origami Globe23rd May 2017
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 legal eagle to…
Origami Globe28th February 2017
About this time every year we start asking this classic question with a tone of utter surprise as we blink and look around wide-eyed like we've just woken from a…
Origami Globe22nd December 2016
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
I should start with a disclaimer: it’s totally OK to not know what you’re doing* (*most of the time.) https://youtu.be/gXdEWhbpzPI When it comes to your core product or service…
Origami Globe1st November 2016
A bit of a different blog post for you this week. Do you ever have those days or weeks where a recurring theme or idea just keeps popping up and…
Origami Globe7th October 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
Let’s face it, competition permits, or licences, are confusing. The government websites are difficult to navigate, advice on google is contradictory and the cost of the permit can be prohibitive…
Origami Globe8th August 2016
It’s your first competition, you've prepped the marketing material, scheduled the posts, checked the licences and social media platform rules (of course!) and it's the eve of your competition launch.…
Origami Globe1st August 2016
When it comes to running your competition, you need to 'own' your social media channels to make the most of your competition in terms of both engagement and entries. When…
Origami Globe5th May 2016
So you're launching a business on a shoe-string, but still want to make sure your launch still has a big impact and reaches as many people as possible, getting your…
Origami Globe19th April 2016
Ever wondered how competitions get from crazy idea to happy winner? Wonder no more with our guide to the best way to run a competition from start to finish. Let us…
Origami Globe29th March 2016
Social media is the most popular way to launch, promote and publicise your competition, so you want to make sure you keep the social networks happy, as well as your…
Origami Globe14th March 2016
It's happened to everyone... you launch with the best intentions and this shiny vision of all of your adoring new fans and followers, but now the competition is over and…
Origami Globe8th March 2016
Planning a promotion or competition for your product, service or brand? Before you race off to announce your competition to your adoring fans, here are 6 things you should consider…
Origami Globe15th February 2016
You've put in all the hard work to get your competition off the ground, the last thing you want is for a tiny hitch to stall your competition's launch or…
Origami Globe27th January 2016