(UPDATE 6/19/20: In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Mega Contest schedule has been revised and all trip prizes for the remainder of 2020 have been replaced. Please see below for the updated promotional calendar.)
(UPDATE 3/19/20: In light of the travel bans enacted in wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, the 2020 Mega Contest schedule has been revised and all trip prizes offered before August 2020 have been replaced. Please check back for other changes to the schedule subject to further developments.)
We want to give you a head start on your promotions planning for next year. That’s why we’re happy to announce our full 2020 Mega Contest schedule! These promotions have driven major listener engagement since we started the program–many sites have gained a large number of new members through these contests! The key to success is consistently promoting these great opportunities to your listeners, so start planning your strategy now!
All of these awesome sweepstakes are automatically included at no additional cost with the ENGAGE Suite and are great for boosting your database and encouraging your audience to engage more frequently. Please review the calendar below and take a minute to update your Mega Contest preferences.
| Mega Contest | Sample Pitch | Prize Value | Starts | Ends |
| New Beginning Giveaway | Kick off the new year with $4,000 cash to spend on a new look, new adventure, or whatever you choose! | $4,000 | 12/24/2019 | 1/20/2020 |
| When in Rome Sweepstakes | Surprise your Valentine with a romantic Italian getaway! | $4,500 | 1/21/2020 | 2/17/2020 |
| $3,000 Lucky Charm Sweepstakes | Try your luck at a $3,000 cash prize just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! | $3,000 | 2/18/2020 | 3/16/2020 |
| $4,000 Tax Day Bonus | Ease the stress of tax season with this $4,000 cash prize! | $4,000 | 3/17/2020 | 4/20/2020 |
| Mom’s Dream Kitchen Sweepstakes | Help Mom build the kitchen of her dreams with this $3,500 cash prize! | $3,500 | 4/21/2020 | 5/18/2020 |
| Father’s Day Staycation Sweepstakes | Win $3,500 cash to spend on a relaxing staycation for Dad! | $3,500 | 5/19/2020 | 6/15/2020 |
| Great Grocery Giveaway | We’re giving 4 lucky winners $1,000 to spend stocking their pantry with their favorite foods! | $4,000 | 6/16/2020 | 7/20/2020 |
| Back-to-School Cash Sweepstakes | Get everything you need for back-to-school with this $3,000 cash prize! | $3,000 | 7/21/2020 | 8/24/2020 |
| $4,500 Virtual Vacation Sweepstakes |
Travel the world from your living room with $4,500 to spend on virtual reality gear! | $4,500 | 8/25/2020 | 9/28/2020 |
| $4,000 Trick-or-Treat Yourself Sweepstakes | Win $4,000 cash to spend pampering yourself this fall! | $4,000 | 9/29/2020 | 10/26/2020 |
| $3,000 Turkey Day Giveaway | Harvest a $3,000 cash prize just in time for Thanksgiving! | $3,000 | 10/27/2020 | 11/23/2020 |
| WINter Wonderland Cash | Four winners will each score $1,000 to make their holiday season a little brighter! | $4,000 | 11/24/2020 | 12/21/2020 |
As each promotion approaches, you can look forward to a post including great free graphics, sample on-air scripts, and other information you can use to spread awareness about Mega Contests to your audience. Happy promoting!
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