Question 1

Is the Zealous blog just marketing for their platform?

Accepted Answer

Not really - most of the content is genuinely useful whether you use Zealous or not. They cover topics like crafting rejection emails, managing reduced budgets, and understanding audience data that apply to any organization. Sure, they mention their platform when it's relevant, but the advice stands on its own.

Question 2

Are there guides for organizations just starting with competitions?

Accepted Answer

Definitely. They have complete guides covering everything from initial planning to final celebrations. There's practical stuff like setting up proper submission schedules, choosing the right metrics to track success, and even what to do when your program doesn't go as planned. It's clearly written by people who've seen it all go wrong.

Question 3

Is the blog useful for individual artists or just organizations?

Accepted Answer

Both actually. While there's lots for organizations running competitions, they also have content specifically for artists - like how to spot legitimate opportunities, freelancer insights, and showcases of emerging talent. The artist interviews are particularly good for understanding what it's really like to navigate the creative industry.

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