How to create a Fan Contest?

💻 Environment/Context

  • Fan contest
  • External upload link
  • Custom fields
  • Mandatory fields

 

In order for you to create Fan contests links, the Content request > Can view page, Can create and Can edit permissions should be enabled on your account. 

If you don't see it, reach out to your admin or refer to the Account Type Permissions Overview article for more information.

 

 

❓ Issue/Question

  • What is a Fan Contest?
  • How can I use Fan Contest link?
  • How can I create an upload link with custom fields?

 

👌 Resolution/Answer

  • A Fan Contest is a customizable upload link that allows you to collect media content (photos and/or videos) from your fans or any external audience. Once created, you share the link with them, and they can submit their content through a simple landing page, without needing a ScorePlay account.

 

  • To create a Fan Contest:
    • Go to Distribution > Content request
    • Click on the New button and select the option: Fan-generated-content from the dropdown menu.

  • A configuration window will open. Here, you can create and adjust your link to share.
  • You will have multiple options to configure, like: Name, Description, Expiration, Call to action, Custom background, Settings, Custom fields (Fan data).

  • Once you are done, simply click on the Update button to finish and create the Fan Contest.
  • The link will appear in the Content requests page, and you can click on the Copy link button and start sharing the link.
  • The fan contest page will look something like this.

 

🔖 Notes