Pay to enter competitions – are they gambling?
We’ve all seen ‘win a house’ competitions in the news – but in 2018 there’s been a worrying increase in the number of companies hosting ‘pay to enter’ competitions to win prizes ranging from...
Category: Comping tips
Is Instagram comp tagging out of control?
Recently I’ve been entering more prize draws on Instagram. But my delight at finding a fabulous new giveaway is quickly replaced by annoyance when I see those dreaded words in the caption… “Tag a...
Tips for Advent Competitions
Get ready for the busiest time of the year for compers – yes, the advent comps are coming! You may have noticed a few companies starting their daily giveaways early, but most will be...
How to organise quallies, receipts & POPs
Even though comping has moved on a lot in the past decade or so, with most prize draws and comps promoted mainly online, the hobby still involves a fair bit of paperwork. I enter...
How to find, enter and win Instagram competitions
Are you comping on Instagram yet? The app is a fun way to connect with family and friends and of course, to follow brands and find fun competitions. Designed initially as a simple app...
Win prizes with Carling Tap
Carling Tap is a free mobile app which offers the chance to win great prizes. For 2018, the app features two prize-winning opportunities: TSYS, and the weekly quiz. Download the free Carling Tap app to...
Comping on your foreign holiday
Are you going abroad on holiday this year? Worried about how you’ll cope without your round-the-clock free wifi? If you’re on holiday in Europe you’ll be able to use your mobile data allowance in...
McCain and Highland Spring promotions: ASA complaints upheld
The Advertising Standards Authority have finally published their ruling on the McCain Great Village Raffle, concluding it wasn’t run fairly and McCain ‘exaggerated’ the chance of winning. I’ve written about the Great Village Raffle...
How to find, enter and win Twitter competitions
Do you use Twitter for comping? It’s a fantastic source of short-lived and low entry giveaways, but can be confusing for a new user, with replies, comments, retweets, quote tweets, and plenty more to get...
Competitions for bookworms
Do you love reading? Books are one of the easiest prizes to win in competitions – and if you’re going through a dry spell, a new book in the post can really cheer you...
