If you’re a speaker or event organizer, you know it’s common to have prizes to give away. Sponsors—or even your brand—often provide samples, swag, or branded items to boost visibility and make a positive impression. Wondering how to make the most of those giveaways! With live and exciting prize giveaways.
But we’re not talking about just any raffle. We’re talking about the ultimate tool to build buzz and keep your audience on the edge of their seats. An event giveaway is perfect for conferences, trade shows, masterclasses, conventions, and team-building events for crowds of up to 1,000 participants.
How to Create Prize Giveaway Dynamics That Spark Engagement
An event giveaway is incredibly effective for speakers and organizers looking to engage their audience. But how to set up a dynamic like this? Follow these simple steps and you’ll have it ready in no time:
- Choose your prizes. Decide how many and what type of prizes you want to give away. Give them catchy names and showcase them before the draw begins to build excitement.
- Communicate participation instructions. When you’re ready to kick things off, use the event screen to display clear instructions for entering the giveaway—typically via a QR code or link. A countdown timer (which you set beforehand) will appear, giving participants a limited time to join, adding urgency and excitement.
- Attendees join through their phones. During the countdown, attendees use their phones to identify themselves and answer trivia questions or surveys you’ve prepared. Questions can relate to your talk or the event theme, it’s your call!
- Use the Show Mode to announce the winners. When time’s up, the screen automatically switches to Show Mode: heartbeat sound effects, drum rolls, and virtual confetti set the scene to reveal the winners.
- Deliver the prizes. Ask the winners to join you on stage and hand over the prizes. It’s a memorable highlight, perfect for photos and social media moments. 😉
Manage the entire process from your smartphone using it as a remote control. Display or enlarge the QR code, switch screens, trigger the giveaway, everything at your fingertips.
Want to run social media giveaways too? Check out this article on running social media giveaways.
Ideas to Make the Most of the Event Giveaway Application
Now that you know how it works, here are a few ideas to help you take full advantage of this interactive experience.
Scenario 1: You’re running a workshop and want to check what participants have learned
Before you begin, announce that there will be a prize draw at the end based on a short quiz, keeping attendees focused and motivated throughout your talk. At the end, launch the quiz and reward attendees who answered correctly.
Scenario 2: You’re organizing a conference and want real-time feedback
At the end of the event, include a quick survey in your giveaway asking attendees to rate the talks, organization, catering, etc. They’ll gladly provide feedback in exchange for a chance to win a prize.
Scenario 3: You’re hosting a party or concert and want to engage the crowd before the event or during intermission
Use the giveaway to entertain the audience during breaks. Ask about the band or performers, and reward fans with exclusive merch or a meet-and-greet.
Scenario 4: You’re running a company team-building event and want to quiz employees
Spice up standard meetings with fun, educational quizzes about the company or key takeaways from a session. Finish it off with a prize draw, think free coffee for a month, or premium office supplies to get their attention.
Other Ways to Run Prize Giveaways at Events
Need something simpler, with less real-time coordination? Here are a few alternatives: Make an Entry Form Giveaway available during the day. Attendees fill out the registration form to enter and reveal the winner at the end of the day using a pre-recorded countdown video to build excitement.
Use the Show Mode feature to display the winners with fun visuals and effects. You can edit the text, add your branding or sponsor logos, and download the video or stream it live.
Use the Pick-a-winner app if you already have a list of attendees. Draw winners in advance and plan how to announce them, either using the Show Mode or a custom stage presentation that fits your event script.
Want More Ideas for Prize Activities? Contact our sales team—we’d love to help you create unforgettable moments at your next event!
