The Ultimate Guide To Running a Gleam Rewards Campaign

Learn how to use Gleam to run an awesome rewards program to incentivise users to complete powerful actions.

How To Run A Rewards Campaign With Gleam

• Create a new Rewards campaign from your Gleam dashboard
• Choose the actions you want users to complete, such as Email Signup, Visit a Page, or Social Follow
• Add an instant reward like a coupon code, download, or access link
• Configure reward delivery to unlock immediately after the required actions are completed
• Adjust advanced settings such as claim limits, validation rules, or unique rewards if needed
• Publish the campaign and embed it on your site or share the hosted Gleam URL

With a Gleam Rewards campaign you can allow users to complete powerful actions such as email signups, social media interaction, website visits and even user-generated content creation to earn instant Rewards such as coupon codes and unlockable downloads.

As opposed to a giveaway, sweepstakes or competition, a rewards campaign works by offering everyone who completed the actions an instant perk instead of just being entered in for a chance to win a prize.

This means the user will benefit directly and be instantly rewarded by participating in your campaign.

Running a rewards program where users unlock a discount code in return for completing valuable actions is a fantastic way to incentivise users to do things like signing up for your mailing list, visiting your website, engaging with you on social media, or referring friends.

Plus, when you offer a discount code, people are more likely to make a purchase as they feel like it's a good deal.

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This is a great way to not only encourage interested users to become paying customers, but to also collect valuable customer data and enhance your social media engagement

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Learn more about promoting your Gleam campaign.

How To Run A Discount Code Unlock With Gleam

• Create a new Rewards campaign in your Gleam dashboard
Add actions such as Email Signup, Visit a Page, Social Follow, or Refer Friends
• Set reward delivery to unlock instantly once the required actions are completed
• Enable unique code distribution to ensure each participant receives a single code
• Publish the campaign, then embed it on your site or share the hosted Gleam URL

A scavenger hunt reward campaign is a fun and engaging way to drive deeper interaction with your content and website.

By creating a scavenger hunt where participants need to find specific items or information on your site, you encourage users to explore all of your content more thoroughly.

This is because the codes are hidden so instead of just signing up with an email address and forgetting about your business, they have to really keep an eye out on everything you post and keep checking back every day.

As users will be actively searching through and thoroughly reading your content, this obviously encourages a much deeper level of engagement compared to just liking and scrolling past.

It turns the browsing experience into an exciting challenge, making your brand memorable and building a stronger connection with your audience.

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How To Create A Secret Code Reward With Gleam

• Create a new Rewards campaign in Gleam
• Add a Secret Code action to the campaign
• Enter one or more valid codes in the action settings
• Choose whether the action can be completed once or multiple times
• Set the reward to unlock instantly after a valid code is submitted
• Promote where to find the code (site, email, social), then publish and share

Incentivising email signups list by offering a reward like a discount code upon registration is a fantastic way to boost your newsletter subscribers.

This is so important as you need to keep a direct line of communication open between you and your potential customers so you can promote your products and campaigns easily.

It’s an effective way to grow your subscriber base while providing immediate value to new sign-ups.

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Learn more about how to grow your email list with Gleam.

How To Incentivise Email Signups With Gleam Rewards

• Create a new Rewards campaign
• Add the Email Signup action and customise the call to action text
• Connect your email provider under Integrations (or use Gleam’s built-in email capture)
• Add a coupon code or download reward, set it to unlock instantly after signup
• Embed the widget on high-intent pages (homepage, blog, checkout, landing pages)

Offering incentives for completing surveys or questionnaires is an effective strategy for collecting valuable customer feedback. Providing rewards not only boosts participation rates but also encourages more honest and thoughtful responses.

Many people may be reluctant to take the time to complete a survey without some form of incentive. By motivating them with discounts, you increase the likelihood of gathering useful insights.

With the feedback collected, you can gain a clearer understanding of your customers' preferences and identify areas where your business can improve.

Simply customise this template to get started:

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How To Run A Survey Reward With Gleam

• Create a new Rewards campaign
• Add a Survey style action (for example a Question action or a custom field-based action)
• Collect the data you need by adding the relevant questions and required fields
• Choose whether survey completion needs manual validation or can be accepted instantly
• Attach an instant reward (coupon code, download, or access link)
• Export responses from the Entries section once the campaign is live

Offering a photo submission reward is a great way to motivate users to create and share valuable content of your brand that you can use in future marketing campaigns.

By providing incentives like discount codes, you encourage your followers and customers to share genuine photos featuring your product or service.

Users simply need to post the photo on their feed, tag your business, and use your branded hashtag.

This is a fantastic way to boost your brand's visibility and engagement on social media.

Alternatively, you can let users submit their photos directly through a Gleam widget.

While this method may not increase your reach as much, it could result in more entries since people might prefer not to share on their feed. If your goal is to gather as much user-generated content as possible, offering this option can be a useful alternative.

Just customise this template to get started:

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Then, promote the campaign across all of your channels, like social media, email, and your website.

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Once the campaign is over, you can learn about how to use your user-generated content in your marketing.

How To Collect Photo Submissions With Gleam Rewards

• Create a new Rewards campaign
• Add a Photo Upload action, or a social action that requires posting with a tag and hashtag
• Clearly define requirements (format, theme, tagging rules, and deadlines) in the action description
• Enable moderation or manual validation if you want to approve submissions before rewarding
• Add the reward (coupon code, download, or access link) and set the unlock rules
• Download entries and reuse approved photos for marketing, ads, and website content

Incentivising users to sign up for a free trial, webinar, or register for an event is a really effective way to boost engagement and expand your audience.

It's also a great way to encourage people who are on the fence about attending to sign up and go for it.

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By offering rewards such as discounts or exclusive content you make signing up more appealing and encourage more people to take action.

This not only increases your sign-up rates, but also helps you build a larger, more engaged audience and collect a means of communicating with them either through social media or through emails.

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How To Run Signup Rewards With Gleam

• Create a new Rewards campaign
• Add an Email Signup action, or a Visit a Page action that links to your signup form
• Use a Custom Action if you want participants to confirm they registered elsewhere
• Enable manual verification if you need to confirm attendance, trial signup, or webinar registration
• Add an instant reward (discount, download, or access link) and publish the campaign
• Promote through email, social, and your event or webinar landing pages

Offering tiered discounts is another effective strategy to increase the average order value and encourage customers to spend more.

By structuring discounts in levels, such as 10% off for orders over $50 and 20% off for orders over $100, customers are motivated to spend more to unlock a higher discount.

This makes people feel like they're getting a good deal and makes them feel more satisfied.

In turn, this leads to increased spending because customers are encouraged to purchase more to achieve the next discount tier.

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How To Create Tiered Rewards With Gleam

• Create a new Rewards campaign in your Gleam dashboard
• Add all actions users can complete, such as Email Signup, Social Follow, or Refer Friends
• Create multiple rewards, each representing a different discount tier
Configure each reward to require a specific number or combination of completed actions • Attach unique coupon codes or benefits to each reward tier
• Publish the campaign and embed it on key pages to encourage users to unlock higher tiers

Encouraging users to download your app by offering a reward can be a really effective way to boost your download rates.

When you offer a discount or access to exclusive content, you give people who are on the fence the final push to go for it and download your app.

This type of reward campaign drives initial downloads by immediately offering value.

Make sure you tell users everything they need to know about your app in a short and concise way so they can see why its worth downloading and how it could be useful for them.

To run this type of rewards campaign, try this template:

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Trying to run this giveaway manually will be tricky as it will be hard to know who has downloaded your app and to keep track.

Make sure you promote your campaign across all channels to ensure you reach everyone who might be interested.

It's really important to remember that just because someone follows you on Instagram doesn't necessarily mean they follow you on Twitter where you're promoting your campaign.

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Learn more about how you can use Gleam to promote your app.

How To Run An App Download Reward With Gleam

• Create a new Rewards campaign in your Gleam dashboard
• Add the App Download action and configure it for iOS, Android, or both
• Choose how the download is verified based on your app and store setup
• Add an Email Signup action if you want to deliver the reward by email
• Attach a reward such as a coupon code, download, or access link and set when it unlocks
• Publish the campaign and promote it across email, social, and your website

A Linktree reward is a powerful tool for maximising the effectiveness of the single clickable link available in your social media bio.

By offering incentives such as discount codes through your Linktree, you create a centralised location where users can easily access these rewards.

This strategy not only drives more traffic to your website, but also increases engagement by motivating followers to click through and take advantage of the offers.

This is a brilliant way of converting social media followers into customers.

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Check out our blog post on some awesome Linktree ideas to grow your online presence.

Check out how it looks when you add your Gleam rewards campaign to your Linktree:

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How To Add Gleam Rewards To Your Linktree

• Create a new Rewards campaign and set a clear benefit-led headline
• Add actions that fit mobile users (email signup, follow, visit page, referral)
• Add your reward (discount code or download) and set it to unlock instantly
Add the link to your Linktree as a featured or top link with a strong call to action
• Track clicks and completions in Gleam to see what converts best

You can also partner with influencers and give them a special coupon code to add to their bio. Choose influencers who align well with your brand to share unique codes with their followers.

This strategy is a fantastic way to expand your reach and boost visibility by tapping into their established audience.

Plus, influencers will benefit from increased engagement, and you can also offer them a commission or other incentives to further motivate their promotion.

It’s a win-win for both parties, driving more traffic and increasing your brand’s presence

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How To Run Partner Codes With Influencers Using Gleam

• Create a new Rewards campaign and decide what the influencer’s audience will unlock
• Create a unique reward or coupon code set specifically for that partner
• Provide the influencer with the hosted Gleam URL or a trackable link to your campaign
• Add referral or visit actions to measure traffic and conversions from partner placements
• Use unique codes per influencer to attribute sales or redemptions accurately
• Review entries and performance in Gleam, then iterate partners based on results

If you are launching a new product, event, book, or album, it’s crucial to build an audience and engage with leads so you're set up for success.

Our template makes this easy by letting you run campaigns that promote your product, grow your email list, and connect with excited leads:

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This is a fantastic way to get people interested and get the buzz and momentum going pre launch by encouraging users to take actions like signing up for a waitlist or your newsletter, following you on social media, and loads more.

How To Run A Pre-Launch Reward Campaign With Gleam

• Create a new Rewards campaign for your pre-launch landing page
• Add actions such as Email Signup, Refer Friends, Follow on Social, or Join a waitlist
• Offer an instant reward (bonus download, early access link, or discount) to motivate signups
• Enable referral actions if you want participants to help grow your launch list
• Embed the campaign on your pre-launch page and promote across email and social
• Export your leads and segment them for launch day messaging

You can implement a rewards program at your physical venue by adding your QR code from your Gleam campaign onto things like menus and in store signage.

This is a fantastic way to encourage repeat visits by rewarding existing customers.

For example, scan the code, sign up your email, and order a drink and get $10 off your next order.

This is a fantastic idea for restaurants or if you're hosting an event.

It’s a great way to show appreciation and increase customer satisfaction. By offering rewards through a QR code on menus or event materials, you create an added incentive for repeat visits and build a positive connection with your brand.

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How To Use QR Codes For In-Store Rewards With Gleam

• Create a new Rewards campaign with a mobile-friendly layout and short instructions
• Add actions such as Email Signup, Visit a Page, or a Custom Action for in-store participation
• Generate a QR code that links to your hosted Gleam campaign URL
• Add claim limits and anti-abuse settings (one entry per person, optional manual validation)
• Print the QR code for menus, signage, receipts, or event materials
• Track completions in Gleam and follow up with captured emails after the visit

A Facebook check-in reward program can drive more traffic to your location by offering incentives for users who check in on Facebook.

This essentially acts as a shoutout for your business because when you check into somewhere on Facebook, it shows up on all of their friends feeds.

By providing rewards such as discounts or free items to those who check in, you encourage more visitors and increase your brand’s visibility.

Promote the campaign through your social media channels and in-store signage, and ensure users know how to redeem their rewards.

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How To Run A Facebook Check-In Reward With Gleam

• Create a new Rewards campaign and clearly describe the in-store incentive
• Add the Facebook Check-In action and select the correct business location
• Add a reward such as a discount code, free item voucher, or unlockable download
• Display the campaign link or QR code in-store so visitors can complete it on the spot
• Monitor entries and adjust validation settings if misuse occurs

A gated content reward is a type of campaign where users gain access to exclusive or premium content in exchange for completing specific actions like signing up to your mailing list.

This is awesome if you don't offer a physical product, but sell or post things like workout programs or recipes.

For example, even if your content is free, gating access additional material can be an effective way to encourage people to sign up for your mailing list.

By offering extra content rather than a discount, you ensure that visitors not only view your recipes or other content but also follow you and subscribe to your mailing list, helping you grow your communication channels.

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How To Gate Content With Gleam Rewards

• Create a new Rewards campaign for your gated content offer
• Add an Email Signup action as the primary unlock requirement
Add a Download reward to deliver your gated file or asset
• Set the reward to unlock instantly once the required action is completed
• Write clear instructions in the reward description so users know how to access the content
• Embed the campaign on the page where visitors discover the content or share the hosted Gleam URL

Now you have everything you need to know about running a rewards campaign with Gleam!

Can Users Like A Facebook Page to Enter A Rewards Campaign?

Entrants cannot Like your Facebook page in exchange for a Reward. However, entrants can still optionally Like your page from the widget.

How Do I Send Users to My Email List When Entering A Reward?

To collect emails from your Reward, you can either set up an email field in the User Details form, or set up Subscribe to Newsletter as a redemption method.

Can I Delete Rewards Entries?

You can delete Rewards entries on the Claims tab by using the Reset all claims button or selecting individual entries and clicking Bulk actions -> Reset.

Can I Export Emails From Rewards Users?

You can export your User data through the Action tab for a specific campaign, or through the User tab for site-wide data.

How Can I Promote My Rewards Campaign?

Take advantage of all your available social media channels, plus tap into your existing mailing list to help generate as many actions as possible in your Rewards campaign.