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Hi guys! I’m planning to run our first-ever contest on our Telegram channel to thank our community and maybe get some more engagement. I was thinking of using a poll for it.

But I want to make sure I do it right, para ‘di magulo (so it’s not messy). What are your best tips for running a contest here? Like, what kind of prizes get the best response? How do you set up the mechanics using a poll to make it fair? And how do you announce the winner transparently? I’m worried people might think it’s not legit. Any advice on the step-by-step process would be great!

[Jeff Bullas]

Running a contest is a fantastic way to energise a community.

Short Answer: A successful contest relies on a clear structure communicated through multiple content formats: a visual announcement, a simple text-based entry method, and a transparent video or audio winner announcement.

Let’s walk through the process by assigning the right content format to each stage.

Success here is all about clarity and trust, which you can build by using the right content format for each step. Firstly, the contest announcement must be highly visual to grab attention and generate excitement. You should create a sharp, well-designed image or a short, energetic video that clearly showcases the prize and outlines the simple rules. This visual post is your hook. Secondly, the participation and entry mechanism must be incredibly simple and contained within a single format. For this, Telegram’s native text-based poll feature is perfect. You can use ‘Quiz mode’ to ask a simple question about your brand; everyone who answers correctly is then automatically entered to win. This keeps the process clean and easy to track. Thirdly, your winner announcement must be transparent to build community trust. Do not just post a text message with a name. Record a short screen-capture video that shows you randomly selecting a winner from the list of correct poll respondents. An alternative is to host a brief live audio chat to announce the winner. Using a video or audio format for the reveal feels more personal and proves that the selection process was legitimate.

Cheers,

Jeff

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