Running a Father’s Day photo contest is a fun and effective way to boost engagement, gather user-generated content, and promote your brand on social media.
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Father's Day Photo Contest
Running a Father’s Day photo contest is a fun and effective way to boost engagement, gather user-generated content, and promote your brand on social media.
With Gleam’s ready-to-use template, you can invite your audience to share heartfelt photos with their dads for a chance to win a meaningful Father’s Day gift, like a gift card or product bundle.
This Father’s Day giveaway encourages community participation and builds emotional connections with your brand. Whether you are running a Father’s Day campaign to drive traffic or a Father’s Day promotion to boost sales, a photo contest provides strong visual content you can reuse for future promotional purposes.
Encourage users to post on Instagram using your branded hashtag — it increases reach and helps you source great content!
Template Features
- Upload-based photo contest action for user-submitted images
- Built-in Refer-a-Friend for viral sharing and bonus entries
- Customisable theme and entry fields for brand alignment
- Social sharing options to increase visibility
- Embedded or hosted landing page options
- Mobile-optimised experience
Benefits
- Increase engagement during your Father’s Day competition
- Generate user-generated content for social sharing
- Grow your email list with qualified leads
- Reward participants with a chance to win a thoughtful Father’s Day gift
- Drive traffic to your site or store during your Father’s Day promotion
- Easily manage entries, moderation, and winner selection
Who Should Use It
This template is perfect for:
- E-commerce brands selling gifts, accessories, or experiences
- Restaurants, cafes, or venues offering Father’s Day giveaways or events
- Marketing agencies running seasonal contests for clients
- Retailers promoting special Father’s Day sweepstakes or deals
- Nonprofits or community groups looking to drive engagement and awareness
Integration Support
- Supports email marketing integrations (Klaviyo, Mailchimp, etc.)
- Connect your CRM or sync leads to Google Sheets
- Works with Facebook Pixel, Google Analytics, and GTM
- Embed on your website, blog, or a dedicated landing page
- Easily promote across social media platforms like Instagram or Facebook
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Frequently Asked Questions
Engage your audience this Father’s Day with creative giveaways such as photo contests, dad joke challenges, and sweepstakes. Click to explore how these ideas can enhance your brand's engagement.
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How to Set Up This Father's Day Photo Contest Template
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Set Your Campaign Goal
Decide whether your Father’s Day giveaway is focused on increasing visibility, collecting entries, or boosting customer loyalty. Define the actions that best support your objectives. -
Customise Entry Actions
Use a photo upload action so users can share a heartfelt Father’s Day photo with their dad. Add referral or social actions to expand reach.
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Design the Campaign
Update your visual theme, copy, and branding to reflect your Father’s Day campaign. Use warm, emotional language that encourages participation.
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Add Entry Restrictions or Conditions
Set clear terms and conditions for your Father’s Day contest — eligibility rules, country limitations, and bonus entries help ensure a smooth experience. -
Install or Host the Giveaway
You can embed the contest on your site, display it as a popup, or share the hosted landing page for your Father’s Day promotion.
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Promote the Contest Across Channels
Share your photo contest on Instagram, Facebook, and email. Emphasise the chance to win a memorable Father’s Day gift like a gift card or experience. -
Draw and Announce a Winner
When the campaign ends, use Gleam’s tools to randomly select and notify the winner of your Father’s Day sweepstakes.
➡ Draw winners
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Running a Father’s Day photo contest is a fun and effective way to boost engagement, gather user-generated content, and promote your brand on social media.