The OpenWater Blog

OpenWater Announces New Support & Sales Staff Members to Keep Up With Demand of Growing Awards Industry

We’re delighted to announce four new hires within the company. Take a look below to learn more about them, or see the original press release on PRWeb here. Jim Newcombe […]

Ask Yourself These Questions When Planning Your Awards Marketing Strategy

It’s no surprise that between trying to plan your awards marketing strategy and the awards program itself things can get pretty hectic. For many, this process can be nothing short […]

The Importance of Linking Organizational Goals & Your Awards Program

Your awards, like your organization, are an important reflection of your goals, your values, and the difference that you and your team want to see take place within your industry. […]

The 4 Most Important Emails You’ll Send to Your Awards Judges

Communication is key throughout your awards program, regardless of whether you’re speaking to your own team, potential and current entrants, or, of course, your awards judges! Keeping connected through email […]

Does Everyone Understand Your Call for Entry? If Not, Try a Webinar!

What is the most crucial aspect of your call for entry (CFE) aside from the planning and careful execution behind it all? Your entrants. But, are you giving your entrants […]

Putting Social Media Ads to Work for Your Awards Program

With 86% of marketers viewing social media as an important aspect of their business, chances are that you feel the same way, particularly when it comes to your awards marketing. […]

10 Things Every Awards Admin Can Relate To

Planning and executing a successful awards program can be a herculean task, as all awards admins can attest to. You’ve got to find the perfect judges, market your program effectively, […]

Coupons and Discounts Now Supported

We’re happy to announce that our awards platform now supports coupons. Now when you’re setting up price rules, you have the option to create coupons to give your entrants extra […]

Will Email Marketing Work for Your Awards Program?

Email marketing is something that we’re all familiar with, but feel like we don’t know much about. Sure, any business can send out an email promoting their products or services, […]

What Makes a Successful Awards Program?

Not every awards program is the same, but that doesn’t mean that those in charge don’t operate their program with the same goals in mind. Now, you might be thinking, […]