Chirpstory - Dec 1 #tourismchat

Welcome to #tourismchat. Please introduce yourself and tell us your favorite winter activity.

#tourismchat Hi, I'm Anne from @sparkloft.

#tourismchat Hello all, Beth from @StJoMo CVB, Communications Director.

My favorite winter activity is hiking on the trails here in #Florida. #tourismchat

Hi, Tom here from @ConverseDigital in New Orleans #tourismchat

I'm Joy, I love being able to wear fat pants for 3 months without being judged. #tourismchat

Vicky from Cygnet Strategies - I work with communities to preserve/enhance sense of place #tourismchat

Hello! Sarah here from @GetToTheBC in Southwest, Ohio. Fav winter activity: shopping! :-) #tourismchat

#tourismchat Hi all, I'm Tia from @glaciermt - we're a regional tourism commission

Joining in #tourismchat today! Our favorite winter activity is walking along the beach during dusk.

What's happening all? It's Jon from Seaside, Oregon. New favorite winter activity is taking beach photos on cool, frosty days. #tourismchat

Hi, I'm Catherine of Cusomized Manangement Solutions. LOVE to ski! #tourismchat

Winter activity - making snow angels #tourismchat

@MontanaTia Hey there Tia - nice to see another Montana face around here :) #tourismchat

#tourismchat CC from @VacationFun and @maddenmedia here!

Hey @gilworth @kwkg did you know there was a #tourismchat? Happening now!

@shutterssecrets - We can relate: walking along the beach. #tourismchat

Whoops, wrong acct! RT @StJoMo: Favorite winter activity? Staying cuddled up inside and cooking something wonderful w/ babies. #tourismchat

Hi, I'm Emily from @TravelLaneCo. I love doing anything in the snow! #tourismchat

Hi, I'm Maria w/ Marriott and my favorite winter activity is running off to the Caribbean for some fun in the sun! #tourismchat

I'm here! I'm Sarah from Austin and I like drinking hot toddies. :) #tourismchat

Hi all, Carrie from @visitmilwaukee -- I love anything Holiday in winter! Lights, events, shows...you name it! #tourismchat

That too! RT @pagetx: Im here! Im Sarah from Austin and I like drinking hot toddies. :) #tourismchat

Q1: Have you managed any social media contests for your DMO? What were the results? #tourismchat

No, I'm scared of contests. RT @tourismchat: Q1: Have u managed any social media contests for your DMO? What were the results? #tourismchat

A1: Yes. We've done Flickr photo contests for 2 yrs. Increased social fans, engagement, & # of photos in group. Success! #tourismchat

Hi! I'm Stefanie from PHX - first official #tourismchat. My fav. winter activity is riding my bike to awesome local hangouts. #tourismchat

@jonnyrahl We agree! The beaches in Oregon are breathtaking. #tourismchat

RT @tourismchat: Q1: Have you managed any social media contests for your DMO? What were the results? #tourismchat

#tourismchat A1: I've mostly worked on Facebook & Flickr contests. Results = more fans or photo assets. Depends on your goals.

@stefanieksays Glad you're here! #tourismchat

Hi @stefanieksays! Welcome. :) #tourismchat

Q1 I've managed contests for tourism clients; T/O's. Love the great results #tourismchat

A1: We did our first giveaway this summer via facebook and increased the # of fans on our page. #tourismchat

A1: Yes, we've done 2 very successful ones on FB. One geared towards outdoor fun, one on shopping. Increased fans & exposure! #tourismchat

@tourismchat We've managed to have contests for free nights at hotels in Seminole County. The results were great! #tourismchat

Q1: Yes, had amazing results w/ Facebook contest especially if supported with ads. See fans sticking around even after it ends. #tourismchat

A1. Flickr photo contests and some ticket giveaways on Twitter. Great engagement on both. Flickr gets us great content. #tourismchat

@SarahElam I'd love to quiz you on your outdoor fun contest sometime ... #tourismchat

Joanne from Flagstaff CVB. Snowing like crazy here in Flagstaff, AZ today! #tourismchat

I think photo contests are great entries into whole #contest world. Hi all! #tourismchat

A1 We utilize sweeps (big and small) in conjunction with our FB campaigns with generally positive results #tourismchat

Curious to know how are folks defining "results"... #tourismchat

RT @stefanieksays: Had amazing results w/ Facebook contest esp. if supported with ads. See fans sticking around even after end. #tourismchat

A1: Our social media contests have been free nights at hotels. The response was phenomenal! Everyone wants to visit #Florida. #tourismchat

A1: Our social media contests have been free nights at hotels. The response was phenomenal! Everyone wants to visit #Florida. #tourismchat

Edgerank loves photos! RT @starmediaguy: I think photo contests are great entries into whole #contest world. Hi all! #tourismchat

@roamingwithjo I was in Flagstaff last July. LOVE it there! #tourismchat

A1: Facebook contest to gain fans and photos. Now working on a web-based contest to gain exposure to Trvl. agents #tourismchat

A1 Yes our colleagues with the National France Volleyball Team #TOURISMCHAT

#tourismchat Agree. Advertising support is key in all socmed initiatives. Even contests.

@pagetx Quiz away! I can send you details if you'd like. We partnered w/ outdoor attractions and collected an awesome giveaway #tourismchat

@JoyLinDMAI Results should be tied to goals. Ours were increased awareness & more photos of people doing things. #tourismchat

Q2: What were the goals for your social media contests? #tourismchat

@joylinDMAI define results by # of new fans, #of entries, # of email addresses & phone #s acquired #tourismchat

Hi #tourismchat! Stephanie here from Beaumont, TX.

@SarahElam Please do! I'll DM you my email address. Sounds perfect for us. #tourismchat

Q1 Likes, interaction, leads #tourismchat

A1 Yes our colleagues with the National France Volleyball Team #TOURISMCHAT - some sucess more learnings I think !

Good afternoon #tourismchat - Casey here from St. Pete/Clearwater

@pagetx Awesome! Thanks #tourismchat

A2: email address acquisition/phone number acquisition is always a big goal for clients I have worked w/ #tourismchat

A2: goal was to gain more photos to be used in future marketing campaigns. Fans increased as well. #tourismchat

@stefanieksays All great metrics, thanks for sharing yours! #tourismchat

Jeremy here from Loudoun, Virginia! #tourismchat

@catherineheeg You did that as a Facebook contest or on Flickr/somewhere else/ #tourismchat

Wow Q1 answer generated some crazy SPAM! #tourismchat

Q2: consider results/goals that go beyond raw numbers. Are people continuing to engage AFTER the contest ends? #tourismchat

@pagetx Awesome! A2: Increased fan base and general vb exposure...and fan interaction! #tourismchat

A2: Our goals were increased awareness of region & getting more photos in our Flickr group. Wanted active shots, not scenery. #tourismchat

A2: agree with @catherineheeg, if the goal is new marketing materials quality photo entries is a huge goal #tourismchat

@ParadiseMeeting We've done the same. Free nights are a big hit! #TourismChat

+1 RT @CygnetUpdates: Q2: consider results/goals that go beyond raw numbers. R people continuing to engage AFTER contest ends? #tourismchat

A2: Definitely increase fans (& keep them), but also get some good interactions and conversations going! #tourismchat

Yes! RT @CygnetUpdates: Q2: consider results/goals that go beyond raw #s. Are people continuing to engage AFTER contest ends? #tourismchat

@WhosYourAnnie #tourismchat Facebook contest for a client.

Q3: Which platforms or networks are best for contests? With which goals? (gaining assets, generating leads, etc) #tourismchat

RT @CygnetUpdates: Q2: consider results/goals that go beyond raw numbers. Are people continuing to engage AFTER the contest ends? #tourismchat

Q2: Our contests last for months, so the #s fluctuate. People engage even after it is over & continue to visit the site. #TourismChat

@pagetx Wish I could join right now! #tourismchat Hope you're doing well.

A3: I've only used Flickr for contests. Promoted via Facebook/Twitter, but avoided paying for 3rd party apps that way. #tourismchat

A3: If gaining high quality photos, flickr is great. Engagement = Facebook. Fast & Short giveaways = twitter. #tourismchat

@CygnetUpdates A2: agree that it has to go beyond raw #'s, you can buy those! Engagement is key! #tourismchat

A3: We always start with our email marketing and span from there. #tourismchat

A3. Flickr is great for photos because the pro photographer community is there. FB for engagement. #tourismchat

@CierraJesperson Doing great! You? Looks like you did join. You should hang out for a while. :) #tourismchat

Q2. We've seen the best results from contests where people have to do more than "like" us. Continued engagement is key. #TourismChat

Yes! “@jeremy_harvey: A2: Definitely increase fans (& keep them), but also get some good interactions and conversations going! #tourismchat”

A3: have had the most success w/ Facebook for achieving all goals, on Twitter ran into more people not following back, etc. #tourismchat

A3: We start with email marketing as well as Twitter. #Tourismchat

A3: I like FB the best, but I guess it depends. We used YouTube for people to submit cast videos to be in our web series. #tourismchat

Perfect summery! RT @WhosYourAnnie: high quality photos, flickr. Engagement = Facebook. Fast & Short giveaways = twitter. #tourismchat

A3: I've checked out Wildfire and ended up using Offerpop. #tourismchat

“@WhosYourAnnie: A3: If gaining high quality photos, flickr is great. Engagement = Facebook. Fast & Short giveaways = twitter. #tourismchat”

@shutterssecrets, for a Facebook contest to be legal the participant HAS to do more than "like you" #tourismchat

A2: Recent (and awesome) side effect of last FB campaign: 150+ written FB Recommendations. #tourismchat

@WhosYourAnnie Great feedback! A3 #tourismchat

A3 Little contests on FB wall for interaction - big like-gated welcome page sweeps for likes/leads - Twitter to promote it #tourismchat

Perfect! @WhosYourAnnie A3: If gaining hq photos, flickr is great. Engagement = Facebook. Fast & Short giveaways = twitter. #tourismchat

Am I missing #tourismchat?

YES RT @HeidiTown: Am I missing #tourismchat? #tourismchat

@RunBimma Are you on Flickr? #tourismchat

Q4: What’s a good duration for the contest? (per platform) #tourismchat

@WhosYourAnnie Omg. I spelled summary wrong. #fastfingers haha #tourismchat

@pagetx I'm not, but from this chat I'm learning that I should! #tourismchat

RT @whosyourannie: A3: If gaining high quality photos, flickr is great. Engagement = Facebook.Fast & Short giveaways = twitter. #tourismchat

@seanmdixon WOW! Awesome Curious about that one... #tourismchat

#tourismchat LUV the idea of using YouTube to cast anything - promo vids, spokespeople, etc.

Just able to drop into #tourismchat for a few minutes today.

A4: Flickr contests can be longer; Facebook = 2-3 weeks; Twitter = 1-2 days? What do you think? #tourismchat

A4: Our Flickr contest ran too long. 1.5 months. I'm going to chop off at least 2 weeks for the next one. #tourismchat

Q3: Blogs work well for contests & you don't have to worry about breaking FB rules. #tourismchat

A4: If there is a high barrier to entry than I like to do at least a month, for sweepstakes less- two to three weeks #tourismchat

A4: We just launched the "12 Days of Loudoun" 2day on FB where we're giving away a prize a day, so 12 days I guess. #tourismchat

Good point. RT @HeidiTown: Q3: Blogs work well for contests & you dont have to worry about breaking FB rules. #tourismchat

A4: I've built them to run for several months with monthly and a grand prize = Engagement. #tourismchat

Flickr=1 mo RT @WhosYourAnnie: A4: Flickr contests can be longer; Facebook = 2-3 weeks; Twitter = 1-2 days? What do you think? #tourismchat

#tourismchat Thnks for the heads up on fbook rules re 'likes' gang.

@jeremy_harvey Goes well with the holiday season. Nicely done! #tourismchat

A4: We've had contests to run for 6 months and were able to drive the traffic to our site from the newsletters. #TourismChat

& u get more data RT @pagetx: Good pt. RT @HeidiTown: Q3: Blogs work well for contests & u dont worry bout breaking FB rules #tourismchat

RT @catherineheeg: A4: I've built them to run for several months with monthly and a grand prize = Engagement. #tourismchat

MT @ShuttersSecrets: Q2. seen the best results from contests where people do more than "like" us. Continued engagement is key. #TourismChat

@catherineheeg did participants have to reenter every month or did their entry roll over? #tourismchat

RT @CygnetUpdates: Flickr=1 mo RT @WhosYourAnnie: A4: Flickr contests can be longer; Facebook = 2-3 weeks; Twitter = 1-2 days? What do you think? #tourismchat

@jeremy_harvey Great idea! Tap in to cultural memes! #tourismchat

A4 Depends on the goals and size of the contest prize #tourismchat

@JoyLinDMAI You can win a Loudoun Christmas tree today! Go on to "Visit Loudoun" and "Share" it to enter! :) #tourismchat

Q5: What’s a good barrier to entry? (submit a photo vs. sweepstakes) #tourismchat

What about state compliance issues for social media contests? I'm being told this is needed for a FB promotion. #tourismchat #tourismchat

@stefanieksays #tourismchat Entries roll over and are selected by the most total votes.

You mean FB TOS? RT @stefanieksays: @shutterssecrets, for FB contest to be legal the participant HAS to do more than "like you" #tourismchat

@tourismchat A5: We've had grand success with asking for email addresses. #tourismchat

@tahoejenn Re: state compliance => you mean additional regulations from state govt. on top of Facebook's rules? #tourismchat

Sorry to say I have nothing to add to this #tourismchat so far today but am appreciative of the great information.

RT @KellyDeanOttawa: You mean FB TOS? RT @stefanieksays: @shutterssecrets, for FB contest to be legal the participant HAS to do more than "like you" #tourismchat

A4: Depends on what your giving away. We've had several "Performance" giveaways with regional appeal up to a few days prior. #tourismchat

@jeremy_harvey don't want to be a buzzkill but Visit Loudoun's giveaway ins't Facebook legal #tourismchat

Not voting only RT @tourismchat: Q5: What’s a good barrier to entry? (submit a photo vs. sweepstakes) #tourismchat

@tahoejenn I do know that FB has rules for contests... #tourismchat

@tourismchat What do you mean by "good barrier"? #tourismchat

@tahoejenn #tourismchat Yes, i understand state rules and FB rules must be followed otherwise they shut down your sites.

@starmediaguy What are you willing to give on entry form? Just name & email? #tourismchat

@KellyDeanOttawa yes, you must use a 3rd party app on FB and can't require entry via simply liking, sharing, or commenting #tourismchat

@VisitSeminole Yes, we know of those & are in compliance. Its the state thing that has me befuddled. #tourismchat

@pagetx What do you want people to do to enter the contest? Do they submit a photo? Do they film a video? #tourismchat

Hey #tourismchat peeps. I am here, but just listening due to a headache. (A real one and a big project.) Keep the great ideas coming! :)

Yes, any contest on Twitter has to be quick - audience looses attention RT @WhosYourAnnie: A4: Twitter = 1-2 days? #tourismchat

I've been told by tech ppl not to run FB contest that requires that fans DO something. You can only randomly pick a winner. #tourismchat

@WhosYourAnnie Gotcha. That's what I thought. But barrier sounds bad & good sounds, well ... good. #tourismchat

@WhosYourAnnie depends if I have a prior relationship w/ u or not. New site? 2 pieces of info, no address. #tourismchat

What are the rules for Twitter contests? RT @starmediaguy: #tourismchat Thnks for the heads up on fbook rules re 'likes' gang.

A4: you just need to modify your expectations for different barriers: if you are doing a video, expect less entries, etc #tourismchat

Q6: Does prize value affect the amount of entries? #tourismchat

@Carrie_Woods check out http://t.co/oImmguj9 - The recommendations add a lot of viral appeal IMHO. #tourismchat

Yes, videos great if target Mrkt is 18-30 y. O.males. @stefanieksays #tourismchat

Hi, #tourismchat - we're just getting out of our weekly Skype business call. @SheilaS here to represent.

Q6: I have found that prize value does NOT reflect the amount of entries. I find ppl like t-shirts & beer. :-) #tourismchat

@stefanieksays #tourismchat Expectations also depend on your audience. TauckTours does great with video and their demographic

@tourismchat I think that people love contests & the idea that they will win, but of course quality is key. #tourismchat

Yes & if it's too big it becomes ALL about the prize & then they're gone. Q6: Does prize value affect the amount of entries? #tourismchat

Q6: We haven't seen it affect our contests. We get positive feedback no matter the monetary value of the prize. #tourismchat

@catherineheeg Agreed! Definitely know your audience! #tourismchat

@sheilas Is REPRESENTIN! #tourismchat

A6: The prize value may affect the amount of entries...Who wants to win a keychain? lol #tourismchat

A6: The perception of the prize value is more important. #tourismchat

@starmediaguy @stefanieksays #tourismchat TauckTours does 200+entries for video, demographic=seniors & boomers

Missing out on #tourismchat - I'll have to catch up on all the great insights later.

RT @HeidiTown: Q6: I have found that prize value does NOT reflect the amount of entries. I find ppl like t-shirts & beer. :-) #tourismchat

A6: If it's appealing enough to begin with. RT @tourismchat: Q6: Does prize value affect the amount of entries? #tourismchat

RT @tahoejenn: A6: The perception of the prize value is more important. #tourismchat /// so true.

A6: I think up to a level. A getaway package will probably get the same interaction if the hotel is $$ vs $$$$. #tourismchat

A6: Yes, I think it can affect # of entries. It's a fine line between just wanting the prize & wanting to be engaged with you. #tourismchat

@HeidiTown Pizza and beer!!! Where do I enter!??? #tourismchat

@catherineheeg wow!! That is great, have definitely not seen those results w/ a similar demographic. #tourismchat

A6 Prize has to be relevant to the audience. Interaction is key motivation for many. #tourismchat

Yes, then you get fans that don't care about destination. RT @CygnetUpdates: Yes & if it's too big it becomes ALL about prize #tourismchat

RT @catherineheeg: A6 Prize has to be relevant to the audience. Interaction is key motivation for many. #tourismchat // also true!

RT @pagetx: A6: Yes, I think it can affect # of entries. It's a fine line between just wanting the prize & wanting to be engaged with you. #tourismchat

A6 Perceived value does. Florida trip vs. Sikeston trip. #tourismchat

@pagetx Yes - exactly that. #tourismchat

@stefanieksays Very true. We did more, but we do like it when the barrier is higher than just the minimum. Good catch! #TourismChat

Q7: Which apps did you use to facilitate your contests? And what are you doing to make them sharable? #tourismchat

@stefanieksays #tourismchat A6: Sunshine ski got 500+entries from bands submitting music for upcoming event.

RT @pagetx: A6: I think it can affect # of entries. Its a fine line b/w just wanting the prize & wanting to be engaged w/ you. #tourismchat

A7: I'm a fan of woobox. It allows you to give bonus entries for sharing & liking other pages. #tourismchat

A7: We promoted it w/ Facebook & Twitter. No "share this/tweet this" buttons on the website, but will do that next time. #tourismchat

A7: We used WildFire and were quite happy with it. #tourismchat

A7: Used Offerpop and Wildfire. #tourismchat

Nice! RT @WhosYourAnnie: A7: Im a fan of woobox. It allows you to give bonus entries for sharing & liking other pages. #tourismchat

@catherineheeg Whoot MKE! haha #tourismchat

Note to self, check out Offerpop. RT @catherineheeg: A7: Used Offerpop and Wildfire. #tourismchat

A7: love Woobox; it offers so many bonus entry options, bonus for liking partner pages, bonus for sharing, etc #tourismchat

@SarahElam what costs are associated with using a 3rd party like Wlidfire? #tourismchat

@WhosYourAnnie #tourismchat A7; Woobox sounds awesome. Easy to use?

Good ? RT @emptykeller: Question: If you use a reputable app, are you automatically in compliance with fb rules and regs? #tourismchat

@emptykeller Yes, on FB you must use a 3rd party app- so that takes care of it. #tourismchat

@elampe @SarahElam #tourismchat Costs for 3rd party varies based on #fans, etc.

I'm seeing that who u are and yr 'cool' factor makes a huge dif to contest results. No surprise. #tourismchat

@tourismchat I'm here! Just really late... #tourismchat

A7 Static HTML iFrame tabs was any easy wat to start with a like gated contest #tourismchat

I'll check it out! Via @WhosYourAnnie A7: I'm a fan of woobox. It allows you to give bonus entries for sharing & liking... #tourismchat

@catherineheeg Yes, woobox is easy to use. Costs are pretty low too: http://t.co/b1UeoKjY #tourismchat

@pagetx @emptykeller #tourismchat Yes, must use a FB approved app otherwise risk FB shutting down your page.

@catherineheeg Woobox is very easy to use and pretty inexpensive; they charge by fan size (>20k - $29.99 a month, 100k- $99) #tourismchat

@elampe The costs vary and there are different levels of pricing. You can check it out... http://t.co/jF0FrcVf #tourismchat

@WhosYourAnnie We used Offerpop for our last contest (http://t.co/miYKNzHR) and liked it. Only downfall is no mobile entries :( #tourismchat

@catherineheeg Sorry, I guess you have to be logged in to see that price. Free - $30/mo for pages with up to 20K fans. #tourismchat

Woobox also offers a microsite that has all of the FB functionality (required like, etc) that is mobile friendly #tourismchat

Q8: With photo or video contests, which tools did you use to get submissions? #tourismchat

True RT @emptykeller: @stefanieksays thanks! Im petrified of jeopardizing our fan page on fb and wouldnt want to take the risk #tourismchat

@FSAustin @WhosYourAnnie #tourismchat Yes, liked Offerpop too. the mandatory 'like' was key for us.

@tourismchat A7: We create our own custom contest apps for each page. We add share and like buttons to all our content #tourismchat

RT @tourismchat: Q8: With photo or video contests, which tools did you use to get submissions? #tourismchat

@tmaaz I just stay away from contests on FB! I usually do them through the blog & advertise them on FB. #tourismchat

Catching some #tourismchat while meeting with @anthonysinagoga about a Winter / Summer B&B photo shoot. cc: @jesslaw #jessicalist

@SeanDixon I'd like to know more about your FB Recommendations promo. Did you use a 3rd party app for it? #tourismchat

A8: depending on goal, wildfire is good for FB photo contests. But if you won't get high-quality there. Go to flickr. #tourismchat

Yeah we do! RT @maddenmedia: @tourismchat A7: We create our own custom contest apps for each page. We add share and like bu... #tourismchat

A8: Wildfire is very user friendly for setting up photo/video contests; agree with @whosyourannie about Flickr for photo though #tourismchat

@HeidiTown #tourismchat be careful if you market a contest on FB, could be risky to even talk about it without using FB and an approved app

I like woobox tooRT @WhosYourAnnie: @catherineheeg Yes, woobox is easy to use. Costs are pretty low too: http://t.co/L0icuD2e #tourismchat

@Tourismchat A8: We've done photo/video contests, but unless there's a big user base already built in, submissions can be tough #tourismchat

Really?! RT @catherineheeg: @HeidiTown Could be risky to even talk about contest without using FB and an approved app #tourismchat

Was just a "like us" for a chance to win a trip. The Recommendations were an unexpected side effect. Happy Accidents! @elampe #tourismchat

Q9: How do you to set your contest apart from all the other contests out there? How are you marketing it? #tourismchat

A8 - Photos will usually get more submissions than videos. #tourismchat

@pagetx @catherineheeg I have had a FB wizard tell me that what I'm doing is fine as far as linking the blog posts to FB. #tourismchat

A9: market thru website, email blasts, TW and webinars. #tourismchat

RT @tourismchat: Q9: How do you to set your contest apart from all the other contests out there? How are you marketing it? #tourismchat

A9: Good ?. We're prolly not setting our contest apart. Would love to hear what y'all are doing. #tourismchat

A9 - what will set apart a contest will be the prize and the execution/easy of entry. #tourismchat

@HeidiTown @catherineheeg I've always heard the same. Can promote via Facebook, but can only host using 3rd party apps. #tourismchat

@tourismchat A9: Emails are great for traction. We also host pages on our VacationFun page where an FB like gains extra entry #tourismchat

I agree. RT @milenaregos: A9 - what will set apart a contest will be the prize and the execution/easy of entry. #tourismchat

Props to @MaddenMedia for the campaign I've been swooning about. RT @MaddenMedia: @seanmdixon It was a pretty good contest ;) #tourismchat

A9: by offering the "once in a lifetime" type prize that can easily be provided through DMO/CVB (behind the scenes tours, etc) #tourismchat

@HeidiTown @pagetx #tourismchat Cool, great news about blog posts and FB contests

A9: Promote the contest on your website, e-newsletter and other social channels. #tourismchat

A9: be creative, think about hidden experiences that the average person doesn't have access to #tourismchat

RT @maddenmedia: @tourismchat A9:...We also host pages on our VacationFun page where an FB like gains extra entry #tourismchat

RT @milenaregos: A9 - what will set apart a contest will be the prize and the execution/easy of entry. #tourismchat

@pagetx We're currently doing FB contest co-ops in Texas and they are performing really well! What issues are you having? #tourismchat

RT @seanmdixon: Props to @MaddenMedia for the campaign I've been swooning about. #tourismchat

RT @pagetx: @HeidiTown @catherineheeg I've always heard the same. Can promote via Facebook, but can only host using 3rd party apps. #tourismchat

RT @CygnetUpdates: A9: be creative, think about hidden experiences that the average person doesnt have access to #tourismchat

RT @pagetx: @HeidiTown @catherineheeg Correct. It removes FB of any liability. #tourismchat

A9: promote the contest, don't drown fans/followers w/ it but remind them it is happening! Seems silly but people forget! #tourismchat

Yes! RT @whosyourannie: A9: Promote the contest on your website, e-newsletter and other social channels. #tourismchat

Thanks!! RT @seanmdixon: Props to @MaddenMedia for the campaign I've been swooning about. #tourismchat

@MaddenMedia @pagetx #tourismchat Would love to learn more about co-ops. How do they work?

@MaddenMedia Oh, no issues. Just clarifying if it was ok to promote a contest on FB if contest is hosted elsewhere. Thanks! #tourismchat

Right on! @CygnetUpdates A9: be creative, think about hidden experiences that the average person doesn't have access to. #tourismchat

RT @stefanieksays: A9: promote the contest, don't drown fans/followers w/ it but remind them it is happening! Seems silly but people forget! #tourismchat

A9: Promote a social contest with social but add email, website, microsite, POS, flyers, etc. #tourismchat

@MaddenMedia Glad the co-ops are going well! :) #tourismchat

Excellent. RT @milenaregos: A9: Promote a social contest with social but add email, website, microsite, POS, flyers, etc. #tourismchat

RT @maddenmedia: RT @pagetx: @HeidiTown @catherineheeg Correct. It removes FB of any liability. #tourismchat

Q10: What have you learned from this chat today? #tourismchat

A9: Hotels market with signage at front desk and in-room too. #tourismchat @pagetx @milenaregos

Me, too! RT @stefanieksays: @MaddenMedia link to Texas co-op? Would love to see how it works! #tourismchat

@stefanieksays @MaddenMedia #tourismchat. Link to co-op would be awesome.

How do you announce contest winners? Do you drive them to a microsite off of facebook? #tourismchat @maddenmedia @stefanieksays

@tourismchat just jumped in for a bit. Need to put on my calendar. TY! #tourismchat

A10: Woobox and woodbox as contest tools. #tourismchat

A10: that video contest can be highly successful! Thanks @catherineheeg #tourismchat

A10 Tourism Tweeps are afraid of FB's rules about sweeps/contests :) #tourismchat

@LANorthshore Hi, St. Tammany Parish! :) #tourismchat

@tourismchat Heard about Wildfire and Offerpop for the first time. Also, this was my first #tourismchat. Groovus! #thanks

@MontanaTia You can announce them on Facebook but that can't be the way you "notify them" I always email the winner #tourismchat

RT @VacationFun: A10 Tourism Tweeps are afraid of FB's rules about sweeps/contests :) #tourismchat // LOL! Yes!

Announce contest winners via e-mail, FB/TW post and web post. @MontanaTia @maddenmedia @stefanieksays #tourismchat

There are a lot of smart people on #tourismchat. What I learned...;)

Yes, have prize sponsors co-promote! RT @catherineheeg: A9: Hotels mkt w/ signage at front desk, in-room @pagetx @milenaregos #tourismchat

@MontanaTia I also always email my contest winners, even before I announce them on FB or the blog. #tourismchat

@catherineheeg @MontanaTia I think it's great to list your winners somewhere, esp from a photo contenst #tourismchat

To continue this convo #mrktchat today 2pmPST RT@VacationFun:A10 Tourism Tweeps are afraid of FBs rules about sweeps/contests:) #tourismchat

Love it! RT @starmediaguy: There are a lot of smart people on #tourismchat. What I learned...;)

RT @HeidiTown: @MontanaTia I also always email my contest winners, even before I announce them on FB or the blog. #tourismchat

@TourismCurrents Hi, TourismCurrents! :D #tourismchat

Thanks for a great chat today! Next chat is Dec 15: http://t.co/5Cp2Kx6p Topic: Google+ #tourismchat