29 Days and Counting

Its kind of odd the we had so many requests in the beginning of the contest to extend the deadline, but as we enter into the second half there is hardly any activity... of course, you can win just by entering, but if you want to go for the grand prize of 100,000 listeners then you need points.

I thought I'd make a little re-cap of all the different ways that are still available to earn points:

1. add chicklet to your site	1000
2. get people to register	1
3. create a quick video	15
4. make friends and share podcasts	10
5. get another podcast to sign up	15
6. play a promo for Podcast Ready	25

The first limited time offer has expired (it was good for 200 points) but there will be more before the end of the contest. And don't forget that one registered user from the winning show will win an iPod.

Extra Credit Gimme: only good through Monday

Here's what is probably the easiest extra credit yet for then 100K Play Contest: make a suggestion. Tell us what you'd like to see added or changed at http://www.podcastready.com. This one is so easy that we're only leaving it open until 11:59PM CST on Monday, July 30.

• 5 points for every suggestion
• 5 more points if they realistic suggestions

For instance, "have the system email me when someone accepts my friendship offer" is worth 10 points, while "make it so I can share podcasts and program my microwave at the same time" would probably only be worth 5 points.

Because of the points and the ease of this one, each contestant (promo code) is limited to 10 entries each (for a maximum of 100 points) and yes, all 10 can be in one single email. Send entries to 100kplay@podcastready.com and don't forget to include the promo code.

Want more?

Okay - how about the same point system for pointing out bugs?

• 5 points for every bug
• 5 more points if its a real bug

For instance, "when I click to accept a friendship offer but I'm not in the friendship page, nothing happens" is worth 10 points, while "when I click to share podcasts it doesn't set my microwave to defrost" is again probably only worth 5 points. (What is it with you guys and microwaves anyway?)

So that's it.. two little emails could be worth a total of 200 points... have fun, and have a great day!

Promos for Points

Here's an easy one, and its worth either 10 points per, or 20 (or even 25)... your choice. To earn 10 points, pick one of the promos at the bottom and play it in your podcast. For 20 points, do your own promo. Here are the rules:

1. it only counts if its part of your regular podcast - no "special episodes" or shows outside of your normal publishing pattern.


2. it only counts if its in the first 1/2 of your show


3. if you make your own promo, it has to name the same points as the pre-recorded (if you add one additional point about Podcast Ready you will get an additional 5 points)

Every time you run a promo, shoot us a note with the episode number or a link to the file and add the points to your score. Email any questions to 100kplay@podcastready.com or comment here.

Pre-recorded promo choices:

Promo #1
Promo #2
Promo #3

A 15 minute point quickie

Here's a quick way to get an extra 15 points in the 100K Play contest: get someone else to enter. For every show that registers and puts your promo code in their registration email, you will get 15 points added to your score.

A little clarification

A few questions have come in about the video clip extra credit so I thought I'd try to clarify things a bit. As originally posted, the rules are simple:

1. Shoot a video clip that includes someone saying "I love Podcast Ready"
2. Upload your clip to YouTube and tag it with "100kplay" and "podcasting"
3. Email the URL of your clip along with your registered promo code to 100kplay@podcastready.com to claim your bonus points

• The "I love Podcast Ready" line can be in any context - it can be a simple web cam shot or part of a conversation.
• Anyone can record and submit this on your behalf. If you are worried about claiming the points for the video, tell your friends or listeners to use your promo code as one of the tags - the required tags are '100kplay' and 'podcasting' but there can be other tags as well.
• The same person cannot be delivering the line in more than one video.
• The same reason (see the original post) cannot be used in more than one video.

100K Play Updates

Want to keep up to date with the latests standings and information about the contest? 100kplay is now on twitter...

Drive 100,000 new listeners to your podcast

"100K Play" Contest

What's it worth to get 100,000 first-time downloads of your podcast? Here's your chance to find out. Podcast Ready is giving away one placement on every copy of myPodder to one lucky podcaster. This means that your podcast feed will be pre-configured on MP3 devices from iRiver, Cowon, Skullcandy, and Wolverine (just to name a few) as well as in every copy of myPodder downloaded from our site, and other's. Your show will remain in the line up until you've received 100,000 downloads from new myPodder users.

This is a huge opportunity to expand your audience, and its free!

Here's how you enter:

1. Send an email to 100kplay@podcastready.com and include your contact information, your show's name, website address, feed address, and a desired promotional code.
2. Urge your listeners to visit Podcast Ready's site (http://www.podcastready.com) and register a new account (this will require a valid email address) or update their existing profile using your promotional code.

It's that simple. The show with the most registrations wins. And one lucky listener who registers using the winner's promotional code will win a free video iPod!

What's the catch? No catch. Before you can be entered, I will have to check out your show and make sure that it's not overly offensive or anything. After all, your podcast will end up on MP3 players sold through Amazon and Wal-Mart so I have to make sure that the content is "retail safe." (And before you ask what "retail safe" is, it's entirely up to me to decide... I'll know it when I see it).

Once you've received confirmation that your promotional code is registered, then you are set. The contest will end on August 31st, so what are you waiting for... more?

Okay, here's a little more: if you have a Podcast Ready chicklet on your site when you register your promo-code you will automatically start off on the scorecard with 1000 registrations to your credit! Now what are you waiting for?