Increase Facebook/Twitter followers??

[Boss Hog]

Any tips/ideas? Do you think a competition would be a good idea? For example, win an iPad and to be in with a chance just follow us on twitter...and facebook for an extra entry into the competition?

What do you think?

[evolvebranding]

yes, I have seen competitions such as add us to facebook or like us and win a product.
Be the 100 person to add us to facebook and win a years supply of t-shirts.

[dedwardp]

Think it could be a good way of getting followers but it would just depend on whether you'd value those followers at the equivalent of, say, an iPad.

[linziloop]

Just my 2ps worth but if i see anything with "win an ipad" i mark it as spam and run like the wind cos there are SO many companies (especially on Twitter) that claim to be able to offer you an ipad, and a LOT are scams.

I do think some sort of competition to rally up newbies would be ace, but why not make a monthly design competition or something like that? Granted, retweeting something is much easier!

Maybe for the re-tweet prize drawer have smaller prizes that can be given away more often - pantone mugs, posters, free copy of OSX Lion etc.

[Minuteman Press]

Frequent offers of smaller items is a nice idea - perceived as being more achievable (and is). Don't go for a specific number of followers - something like anyone who followers in the next 24 hours.

[Katedesign]

Little and often...that works.

[james.walters]

With the global economy as it is, new methods of social marketing are becoming well known, with many new businesses and marketing companies embracing it as a way to spread the word in a more reliable, consistent, and cost-effective way.

Do you have a specific budget or something?

Just thought this article might be useful to you:
10 Tips for Small Businesses in 2011 and Beyond (Part 1)

Kind Regards
James