Everyone Wins The Pre-Holiday Facebook: Game Of Like!

Keri Jaehnig
November 3, 2011
Everyone, you ask? Well, yes.  Lets take a look at why… On October 18, 2011 the Pre-Holiday Facebook: Game Of Like began.  It ran until…...
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Everyone, you ask? Well, yes.  Lets take a look at why... On October 18, 2011 the Pre-Holiday Facebook: Game Of Like began.  It ran until October 28th - A partnership effort with More In Media.

[caption id="attachment_2421" align="alignright" width="300"]Idea Girl Media reports out on the Pre-Holiday Facebook: Game Of Like results Original graphic inspired by Milton Bradley's Game of LIFE[/caption]

A Few Likeable Numbers

  • 224 people signed up for the Facebook Event.
  • 25 people invited their friends to join the game.
  • 16 people referred others that also played along!
  • 24 people carved pumpkins.
  • 23 people reached 250,215 tweeters with 151 tweets on Twitter.
  • 11 blog posts by others were written about the Pre-Holiday Facebook: Game Of Like experience.
  • 66 belong to the private Facebook Group focused on building upon what we learned.

Reported Facebook Likes ranged from 65 to 100+ per Facebook Page.

Is It All In A Like?

Well, no -- not really.  Unless the element of engagement is present, the number of fans (evangelists) doesn't matter.  So, while some might consider the reported number of Likes per page low...

Clicking "Like" is easy - Takes little effort or commitment.  Which is why we set the game up as a series of steps to learn techniques that actually work to grow business via Facebook.  We called those Like Achievements.  And even provided tips for success and promotional materials to get more people involved.

You had to actually ENGAGE to win.  Fans....and pathways to new opportunities.  Those that engaged made new friends, grew their network, and connected their business to fresh possibilities and potential partnerships!

So how did the Likes & wins shake out?

Everyone Wins The Pre-Holiday Facebook: Game Of Like!

Many liked all Facebook Pages in the game.  But our video challenge kept a few from completing ALL Like Achievements.

Our Grand Prize Winners

Karleen Harp of ResumeSmith

[caption id="attachment_2422" align="aligncenter" width="300"]Idea Girl Media announced ResumeSmith as a Grand Prize Winner of Pre-Holiday Facebook: Game Of Like Karleen Harp's ResumeSmith On Facebook[/caption]

 

Dawn Collea of Carolina Quick Response

[caption id="attachment_2423" align="aligncenter" width="306"]Idea Girl Media announces Carolina Quick Response as a Grand Prize winner of Pre-Holiday Facebook: Game Of LIke Dawn Collea's Carolina Quick Response on Facebook[/caption]

 

More details about both of our Grand Prize Winners

Game Of Like Hall Of Fame

Legendary World

My Social Calling

Alicia Cowan - Social Media Tips

Badger Wellness - Holistic Health

CVP Marketing Group

Jen Roszelle, Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant

JW Social Media

Wildheart Social Media

Color Metal Roofing, Inc.

Gig Logo

Cincinnati GNO

Top Left Design

Becoming A Vegetarian

Maralana, Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant

ART MOSAICS of the Carolinas, LLC

Megan Hunt, Attorney At Law, LLC

Sarah Celebrates

Grand Strand Happening

Staci Dawn's Light

Beautifully Practical

The RPG Guy

Taxpectations (On Facebook)

Pretty interesting variety of people, non-profits, and businesses that aimed for top engagement, eh?  

The above mentioned liked all pages AND participated in Like Achievements!  Many were Early Achievers.

Game of Like Super-Likers

True Results Coaching

The Southern Fried Bride

Punksrus

Zen and Zen International, LLC

Thindulge

Late Bloomers

cocomo.etsy.com

Path to Wellness

Propel Marketing & Design, Inc.

Topeka Design

Deb Lund, author

FriendsEAT.com

Stella Black Fan Page

Hubbell Entertainment

In Touch Promotions

RE/Max Platinum - Dori Gulick

HappyGreenAndHealthy

The Errand Managers

Interactive Sas

Tee Off Fore A Cause

VA Simple Services

Tech Service

IB & Co Accounting And Bookkeeping

Bows2Cute

Janelle Jensen

Grand Strand Fitness

Janine King of Pampered Chef

FabulousPDX

It Works by Jeanae~Independent Distributor

GeminiMoonMosaics.etsy.com

GingerConsulting

LIM Media Group Inc.

Crown Office Suites, Inc. at Downtown

Beaticontrol http://www.beautipage.com/kbinter/

Ladybelle Cakes

Life Lessons With Kelly

Your Social Media Mogul

3 Little Bugs Boutique

The Napa Wine Girl

Rott-I-Tude

RAW! 4 Paws And More

Get N' Healthy With Lori Forth

Social Media Design

Ciotto's Specialties by Maria Peak

Lose That Tyre

Consider It Dunn

Coffee.org

Melissa Miller Independent Mary Kay Beauty Consultant

The Friendship Dance of Women

Comedy Chicks

My Tarot Readings

Natalie Baca Studio

Mitch's Muse

Darling & Darling

How I See It Photography

Bowden2Bowden llc

Romantic Endeavors

Online Teacher Support, Inc.

Sarah at Propel Businessworks

Kiss My Glass

The Galloping Goose

57 PixelMedia

Captive Touch

JewelrybySuzie

Rodan and Fields Dermotologiests/Tammi Cramer

Barefoot Books Tere Scott Marketplace

Born To Swap: Clothing & Accessories Swap

All Things Real Estate

Tracy Mawhinney Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant

Valerie Clark, Writer

Vickie-Independent Scentsy Consultant

Havvn - Vicky Lyashenko

Project Help Learn

Those mentioned above formed relationships with Pre-Holiday Facebook: Game Of Like co-hosts and liked other pages in the game.

 

Likeable Mentions

David's Backyard & Garden Outfitters

The Sound of Design

SuccessHowTo

Janet's Our Store

Jessica Dewell

Klaudia Jurewicz

Jessika's Scentsy of Bunker Hill

itsfun2buynsell

Scuba Sports Magazine

Luxury Concierge

Sherrie Koretke - The Niche Clarity Coach

The individuals and Facebook Pages listed above made some friends, and were generous cheerleaders for the Pre-Holiday Facebook: Game Of Like.

PAY DAY: Engagers Win Twice

The Facebook Game Of Like for Facebook Marketing will be as easy as playing board games with your family!While most people entered the game to increase their Facebook Likes, the exercise was really all about making connections that grow and strengthen small businesses and non-profits. I think that happened.

Everyone that gave it honest effort won at least once.

Think about it -- They...

  • Met new and interesting people.
  • Were introduced to new Facebook Pages and products/services.
  • Connected with potential future business partners.
  • Learned important Facebook Marketing techniques.
  • Received 3 FREE Tools as a valuable resource.
  • Were invited to a private Facebook Group where learning and networking continues.

We tried to make it as fun as playing board games with your family on Saturday night!

Game Of Like On Facebook Goes Forward

Those not already members of the Facebook Group should click on the link, and request membership.  There, we'll ramp up for future Games Of Like and other fun social media learning experiences.

Those that have not received their 3 FREE TOOLS - Email gameoflike@gmail.com and you will be included in the next digital send.

Those reading hearing about the Game Of Like for the first time, should visit Idea Girl Media & More In Media on Facebook to connect and engage.  Also look for our conversation on Twitter by searching the hashtag: #gameoflike.

Have you ever participated in anything similar?  What was your experience?

What do you think of this type of collaboration to boost Facebook interaction?

Please tell me in the comment box below...  :)

...Look for a "Magic Moments" post as follow-up soon...

14 Replies

    • Keri Jaehnig Gravatar

      By Keri Jaehnig on

      Hi there, Always happy to share insights — especially gained from hands-on knowledge. Thank you for visiting my blog, and for sharing your thoughts, ~Keri

      Reply to Keri

  1. James Smith Gravatar

    By James Smith on

    We had a great time working on this Game of Like and we are excited to have such strong players and many achievers. We are looking forward to many more opportunities for collaboration in the future.

    Reply to James

    • Keri Jaehnig Gravatar

      By Keri Jaehnig on

      James, The Pre-Holiday Facebook Game Of Like took place many moons ago. So happy to see you here! Glad you enjoyed that Facebook Marketing adventure!! Thank you for participating and sharing your thoughts, ~Keri

      Reply to Keri

  2. alex Gravatar

    By alex on

    great blog post and great job on highlighting ALL our winners. I like the Hall of Fame. thanks for sharing this amazing article .

    Reply to alex

    • Keri Jaehnig Gravatar

      By Keri Jaehnig on

      Alex, The Game Of Like was an online activity we collaborated on a handful of years ago when Facebook was just becoming popular among most age groups. We had a great time and helped several businesses shape their online presence. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and taking interest in one of our initiatives! ~Keri

      Reply to Keri

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  6. Dorien Gravatar

    By Dorien on

    Hi Keri, great blog post and great job on highlighting ALL our winners.  I like the Hall of Fame.  Nice twist.  It’s been great working with you on this Game of Like and I am thrilled we finished with such strong players and so many achievers. Looking forward to many more opportunities for collaboration. Fondly, Dorien.

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    • Keri at Idea Girl Media Gravatar

      By Keri at Idea Girl Media on

      @KarlaCamposLopez:disqus , Thank you for your kind words, and for playing along! We were both part of the inspiring project, and I’m so glad we kept in touch!! My mind is still turning on our idea…  🙂 ~Keri

      Reply to Keri

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