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FAQsGlossaryWhat’s the Definition of Contests?

What’s the Definition of Contests?

Published on July 24, 2025; Updated on September 19, 2025

A contest is a promotional event in which participants submit entries that are judged based on merit, creativity, or performance. Common examples include essay contests, caption competitions, and video submissions.

Unlike sweepstakes, contests do not rely on random chance. With Gleam, you can run a skill-based contest using actions like Submit a Video or enable Voting Galleries to let your audience decide the winner.

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