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How to Create Surveys for Your Awards Program
Your call for entry is long gone, all judging is complete, and you’re fresh off your successful awards gala. So, what comes next? A complete, program-wide assessment. Evaluating your program […]
First Class VAT and Tax Support
Prior to this update, working with value added tax has always involved a few conversations with the OpenWater onboarding team. We’re happy to add VAT support using the same intuitive […]
The Anatomy of a Good Awards Ad [Infographic]
Advertising is one of the most traditional methods of promoting your organization. And, depending on the size and goals of your awards program, it can be an effective method for […]
4 Awards Programs Whose Twitter Game is on Point
Twitter is one of the most popular social networks, with more than 300 million active users sending over 500 million tweets daily. As such, it’s become an important facet of countless organization’s […]
Preparing for Your Awards Program
Your call for entry is fast approaching and you’re ready for it! Or, are you? After all, there is a seemingly endless list of things that need doing and elements […]
How to Get Your Awards Noticed on Social Media [in under 100 words]
Social media is important for any awards program’s marketing strategy. But getting traction on these platforms and the desired results can be difficult. However, with time, patience, and consistent efforts […]
10 Things You’re Doing Wrong During Your Awards Program
Raise your hand if you’ve ever carried out an awards cycle perfectly. I’m talking not a single hiccup, typo, or blunder. Yeah, I didn’t think so. It’s nigh impossible to […]
How to: Set Up a Facebook Page for Your Awards Program
There are almost 1.5 billion active users on Facebook. While some of these users may be familiar with your organization and/or awards program, most aren’t. This presents a massive opportunity […]
Dear OpenWater: What Advice Do You Have For a New Awards Program?
Earlier this year, I had the privilege to spend a week at this amazing beach house in St. Augustine, Florida. Every day, I watched the sun rise and set. I […]
6 Ways to Improve Your Awards Website That Won’t Destroy Your Budget
One of the first ways potential entrants will judge your awards program is based on the look of your website. It may sound silly or frustrating, but your website does […]