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How to Track a Giveaway on Instagram & Pick a Winner
How to Track a Giveaway on Instagram & Pick a Winner

A tool to track giveaway participants and how to set it up!

Kodie Talley avatar
Written by Kodie Talley
Updated over 2 weeks ago

ManyChat is a great tool for tracking participants in your giveaway and randomly picking a winner. ManyChat integrates with platforms like Facebook Messenger, Instagram Direct, and WhatsApp, allowing you to automate communication and track interactions effectively.


Here’s how you can use ManyChat to track giveaway participants:

Step 1: Select the "Run a Giveaway" Template in ManyChat > Set Up Template

2. Follow the steps ManyChat shows you on the lefthand side of your screen

  • Pick the Giveaway post OR select "next post or reel" if you haven't posted it yet

  • Write your keyword that you expect people to comment to enter the giveaway

  • Add a Public Reply so people know they're entered

3. Customize

  • You can now customize the flow using this view or click "go to basic builder" in the upper left to see a simplified version.

4. Track Engagement

  • Use ManyChat’s Audience Tab to view all participants and their interactions.

  • Filter by the tags you've set to track your giveaway-specific entries.

5. Export Participant Data

  • If needed, export participant data (e.g., emails or phone numbers) for further analysis or follow-up campaigns.

6. Announce Winners

  • Use ManyChat to automate winner announcements via direct messages or broadcast messages.

7. Follow Up

  • After the giveaway, engage participants with a follow-up campaign to convert them into customers.

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