Last updated: 2026/10/13
Run Contests on SocialDog
This article explains how to run social media Contests with SocialDog.
Choosing the Right Tool
SocialDog offers two main methods for running social media Contests. Since the method varies depending on the tool, you must first choose which tool to use.
- SocialDog's X (Twitter) Contest Feature
- This is a part of SocialDog's features. It is available as a feature of SocialDog's paid Plans.
- You can run X (Twitter) Contests.
- SocialDog Campaign Plus
- This feature is available with a paid Plan of "Campaign Plus", which is separate from SocialDog.
When SocialDog's X (Twitter) Contest Feature is Suitable
- If you want to run X (Twitter) Contests (excluding instant win)
- You can handle flexible entry conditions with the "Upload CSV to register applicants" Contest.
When SocialDog Campaign Plus is Suitable
SocialDog Campaign Plus is recommended if you want to use features not supported by SocialDog's X (Twitter) Contest feature, such as the following:
- X (Twitter) Contests (Instant Win)
- Instagram Contests
- YouTube Contests
- LINE Contests
- TikTok Contests
- Contests combining multiple SNS platforms listed above
Differences Between SocialDog's X (Twitter) Contest Feature and SocialDog Campaign Plus
| SocialDog's X (Twitter) Contest Feature | SocialDog Campaign Plus | |
| Supported Social Media | X (Twitter) | ・X (Twitter) ・LINE ・YouTube ・TikTok |
| Entry Conditions | ・Follow & Reposts (automatic Add) ・Likes, Reposts, Quote Posts, Hashtags, etc. (Complex conditions can be handled by uploading a CSV file) | ・Over 20 types, including Follow & Comments, Add friend, video viewing, etc. - multiple conditions can be combined *Instagram is implemented independently |
| Drawing Method | Later Drawing | ・Later Drawing ・Instant Win (Immediate Drawing) |
| Required Account | SocialDog Account | Dedicated SocialDog Campaign Plus Account ※Registered separately from SocialDog Account |
| Trial Method | Free trial of Business Plan・Enterprise plan | Demo Plan (Free) |
| Supported Plans | SocialDog Business・Enterprise Plan (from 19,800 JPY/month) | SocialDog Campaign Plus Starter, Pro, Business Plans |
| Recommended For | Those who want to run X (Twitter) Contests in parallel with their regular social media operations | Those who want to run instant win Contests or Contests across multiple social media platforms |
| Number of Contests | Unlimited | Unlimited (however, there are limits on the number of simultaneous Contests) |
See below for how to run a Contest.
- When using SocialDog's Contest feature
- When using SocialDog Campaign Plus
tip
SocialDog does not provide Contest execution agency (secretariat agency) services. It is a self-service tool. For data extraction that cannot be done with the tool, support may be able to assist. Please contact us for details.