Giveaways on Instagram: tips and how to use them

Bridgit Team
Bridgit Team January 20, 2024

Giveaways on Instagram: tips and how to use them

Giveaways on Instagram are contests or fundraisers: prizes, entry rules (follow, tag friends, repost). They help attract attention, grow followers and engagement. Can be used for charity.

Giveaways on Instagram: what they are

Giveaways are prize draws (products, discounts, cash). Organizer sets rules; participants complete actions. A tool for audience growth and marketing.

Definition and purpose

Giveaway means a gift or contest. Attracts followers and boosts activity. For participants — a chance to win; for the brand — awareness and loyalty.

How to run a giveaway

Create a post describing the campaign, choose a prize and dates. Set rules (follow, tag friends, hashtag). Publish and track entries. For fundraising — use the "Add fundraiser" option in the post.

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Why run giveaways on Instagram?

Giveaways are for contests or fundraising: growing followers, charity, supporting creators. They increase engagement and reach.

How to use giveaways on Instagram?

Create a post with campaign description, prize and rules. Publish and promote in stories. For fundraising use the in-post fundraiser option.

How to create a giveaway post?

New post → photo/video → describe prize and rules (follow, tag, hashtag). Set deadline. For fundraising — select organization and goal.

Pros and cons of giveaways?

Pros: follower growth, engagement, awareness. Cons: possible non-target followers and bots; clear rules are essential.

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