January
- Must Run – Fitness Quiz Bundle
- Bonus Points – Fitness Giveaway, Big Game Trivia Quiz
February
- Must Run – Best of Weddings Ballot
- Bonus Points – Dream Wedding Giveaway, Bridal Quiz Bundle
March
- Must Run – College Basketball Bracket
- Bonus Points – Basketball Ticket Giveaway, Financial & Taxes Quiz Bundle
April
- Must Run – Cutest Kids Photo Contest
- Bonus Points – Baseball Ticket Sweepstakes, Baseball Quiz Bundle
May
- Must Run – Mother’s Day Sweepstakes
- CBonus Points – Mom & Me Photo Contest, Home Improvement Quiz Bundle
June
- Must Run – Father’s Day Giveaway
- Bonus Points – Father’s Day Quiz Bundle, Rescue My Grill Photo Contest
July
- Must Run – Vacation Getaway Giveaway
- Bonus Points – Summer Fun Photo Contest, Vacation Quiz Bundle
August
- Must Run – Back to School Photo Contest
- Bonus Points – Football Pick’em, Family Favorites Ballot
September
- Must Run – Best of High School Football Ballot
- Bonus Points – Football Quiz Bundle, Football Ticket Sweepstakes
October
- Must Run – Cutest Pet Photo Contest
- Bonus Points – Breast Cancer Awareness Quiz Bundle, Halloween Quiz Bundle
November
- Must Run – Grocery Giveaway
- Bonus Points – Thanksgiving Quiz Bundle, Recipe Contest
December
- Must Run – 12 Days of Giveaways Sweepstakes
- Bonus Points – Scared of Santa Photo Contest, Holiday Quiz Bundle
It doesn’t matter what time of year, you can up your game when it comes to planning and selling sponsored contests. Looking for even more inspiration? Our Ideas Playbook has over 300 contest and interactive content ideas to help you get started.
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Liz is the Senior Director of Customer Success and has an extensive background in media. She is a huge advocate of the power of promotions for every department within an organization, including sales, marketing, audience development, and editorial.