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Category: Service Reviews / Instagram Reading Time: 4 minutes Lizaonair has long been the standard for running giveaways on Instagram. However, in 2026, that has changed dramatically. SMM specialists and bloggers are moving away from Lizaonair. What happened? It's not just a moral choice but also real risks for your account.
Learn how to conduct a TikTok giveaway and pick a winner from comments. Discover a free tool that helps you avoid bans.
Active giveaways in 2026: Where to find free stuff and how to actually win? Who hasn't dreamed of winning an iPhone for a repost or receiving a beauty box for a comment? Thousands of contests take place daily on Instagram and TikTok, but only a few win. Why is that? Is everything 'rigged'? As developers of a winner selection service, we know this 'kitchen' from the inside. Today, we'll tell you where to find honest giveaways and how to stop being just a participant and become a winner.
Instagram giveaway text: 5 ready-made templates to boost engagement. You’ve picked an awesome prize, taken a great photo, but… don’t know what to write? The success of your giveaway depends 50% on the text. If the rules are confusing, people will just scroll past. We’ve prepared 5 proven templates for different purposes. Just copy the text, insert your prize and date, and launch!
Celebrate International Women's Day with engaging Instagram contests. Here are 5 creative ideas to attract attention and boost sales.
Valentine's Day Giveaway on Instagram: Ideas, Texts, and Prizes that Captivate Customers. Valentine's Day is the 'Black Friday' for florists, confectioners, jewelry brands, and the beauty sector. But just giving away a bouquet isn't enough. The competition is fierce.
Most newcomers think, 'I'll give away $1000, and followers will flock to me.' But in 2026, it doesn't work that way. Cash and iPhones attract 'prize hunters' who will unfollow you right after the results are announced. To ensure your giveaway brings in clients rather than bots, the prize must be desirable to your target audience. We've compiled a list of relevant ideas for Instagram that are effective right now.
Every second brand conducts giveaways to boost engagement. But is a gifted iPhone considered income for the winner? Here’s what you need to know.
Giveaways remain the most cost-effective way to engage a live audience on Instagram. However, Instagram's algorithms have changed in 2026: simply tagging a friend no longer guarantees explosive growth without a proper strategy. In this article, we’ll cover how to conduct a legal contest, avoid shadow bans, and select a winner without complaints.
A massive study by the SOM team. Data that will change how you run social media contests. 17,289 contests 5,888 organizers 3.4M comments Nikita Makovsky Marketer and Founder of SOM • December 2025 NM Every marketer has asked: why do some Instagram giveaways collect thousands of comments while others go unnoticed? Why does a contest…
In 2025, giveaways on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook remain one of the most effective ways to attract followers and boost engagement on social media. To choose winners fairly and without extra effort, there are online tools — randomizers — that do it automatically. We’ve gathered five of the most popular platforms that will help you…
In 2026, giveaways on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook remain one of the most effective ways to attract followers and boost engagement. To select winners fairly and effortlessly, online randomizers automate the process. Here are five popular platforms to help you run giveaways for your audience.
