Ongoing Twitter Contest: Follow @crackberrykevin to Win Apps, Accessories and Even a New BlackBerry!

By Kevin Michaluk on 8 Jul 2009 01:55 pm

Twitter. Some of you like it, some of you hate it and some of you are as addicted to it as you are your BlackBerry (gasp!). While we mainly use our @crackberry twitter account for CrackBerry blog post headlines or special event coverage, I tend to use my personal @crackberrykevin account to highlight the BIG stories, share my thoughts here and there on various things, to poll the community for advice and to give away free stuff! So on the topic of giving away free stuff via twitter, I've dreamed up our ongoing twitter contest (I feel bad that there were no Storm 2 in June Contest winners!).

Ongoing Twitter Contest: All you need to do is follow @crackberrykevin on twitter. Just keep following, and every now and then I'll give away free stuff. Apps, Accessories, and heck, when I hit a big milestone like 25,000 followers, I'll give away a new BlackBerry smartphone to a lucky follower! And this will be ongoing... keep following, keep re-tweeting and you'll keep having more and more chances to win. See you on the twitter. Good luck!

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93 comments

lievrouw Jul 8, 2009 at 2:00 pm

I like to win stuff, especially good stuff.

Stang68 Jul 8, 2009 at 2:01 pm

Cool, I'm in the blog picture. Looking forward to the contest!

Jewelzz Jul 8, 2009 at 2:01 pm

25,000 is far away from the 3,173 followers you currently have. BTW, been following for some time now :o)

Kevin Michaluk Jul 8, 2009 at 2:14 pm

True that. I guess it's a twitter marketing experiment - maybe it will have big impact or maybe nothing will happen (if nothing, I'll still find ways to give away free stuff to the hardcore followers!). But I am curious to see how contests like this work on twitter...and I do love giving away freebies. I think there's probably a critical mass effect though.... once you pass attain a certain size of followers you grow exponentially quicker - might be giving away a lot of devices...who knows! I have put aside a twitter prize piggy bank already just in case :)

Jewelzz Jul 8, 2009 at 2:37 pm

I guess as long as you don't make people RT to win or follow their tweets with #crackberrykevin or some crap like that :p If ya care, I'm Jewelleigh on Twitter, some bitch took Jewelzz

Kevin Michaluk Jul 8, 2009 at 2:39 pm

haha..no..no crap like that. :)

too bad on jewelzz being taken

Pyxie Jul 9, 2009 at 12:52 am

Well the contest thing got me to join Twitter. You are up to 4928 followers as of this post. Now to win something good. I've been a holdout on getting a Twitter as my life is so boring. [1Pyxie on there]

Busta-B Jul 8, 2009 at 2:09 pm

Now following you on Twitter... so Kevin which Twitter app are you using??? SocialScope? Twitterberry? Ubertwitter? Tweet Genius? or do you have a copy of Tweeteev???

Kevin Michaluk Jul 8, 2009 at 2:16 pm

Been mixing it up. I have different clients installed on different devices, so depends which one I'm using (still like the poof of TweetGenius a lot though). Like the looks of Tweeteev...gotta give it a go. I'm often by my computers during the day though while working/blogging, so often it's twitterfox or tweetie.

Busta-B Jul 8, 2009 at 2:19 pm

I'm using TweetGenius on my 8330 and SocialScope on my Bold... hoping Tweeteev releases on a beta 1st...

Jewelzz Jul 8, 2009 at 2:38 pm

I was using Twibble until Uber Twitter update their software, I'm loving UT now

adam121 Jul 8, 2009 at 2:17 pm

hmm this looks like a good phone, hopefully be better on the vzw network then the storm :(

BellyDancing Mama Jul 8, 2009 at 2:20 pm

hey Kevin I am following you Belly Dancing Mama here.

c0rinne Jul 8, 2009 at 2:44 pm

I'm following, follow me! http://twitter.com/c0rinne

ruhrohs Jul 8, 2009 at 3:59 pm

ask and you shall receive.

suself Jul 8, 2009 at 2:56 pm

ive been following you for a while! :)

dwain77 Jul 8, 2009 at 2:58 pm

I was just talking with some friends a few days ago about how I never use twitter. Since then I keep seeing contests, or random people I know using it. So I guess I'll go try all the twitter BB apps to find one I like.

rinnr1 Jul 8, 2009 at 3:46 pm

I refuse to use that site or programs... People don't need to know that I am currently walking into my work Bathroom because my Taco Bell lunch isn't agreeing with me...

Ghey

Jewelzz Jul 9, 2009 at 9:26 am

LOL, people only know what you tell them

Snowman81 Jul 8, 2009 at 4:07 pm

I'm now following you. :)

http://twitter.com/Snowx2k5

hudss Jul 8, 2009 at 4:10 pm

I don't need 140 character social site just to say fu all..

joryoung Jul 8, 2009 at 4:12 pm

I really just want to win something I don't care if it's a "ataboy" just something would be nice

Russia1130 Jul 8, 2009 at 4:14 pm

TheArcher Jul 8, 2009 at 4:45 pm

The Tour really is a nice looking phone. I don't know if I want to part with my Storm though. I'm really torn over this. I love my storm, but I wouldn't mind having a physical keyboard at all. What to do, what to do.

I can't believe that it doesn't have Wifi though. So it's no different than the Storm in that respect. I'll wait for all the reviews before I decide to make the switch.

Itanium Shock Jul 8, 2009 at 5:02 pm

oohhh

nice

i want to win it

this is sweet

dsj3 Jul 8, 2009 at 5:52 pm

Please pick me. Thanks

GregMargie Jul 8, 2009 at 6:41 pm

Hey Kevin, I am following you. twitter.com/MoradoCanyonMar

I know your following is going to be big! It was at about 3,000 when I joined and now over 4,300 in less than an hour!

I have told several people to join/follow you! I am shooting for winning a new Tour! YES YES YES!

linkkoriri Jul 8, 2009 at 7:00 pm

I've been following you for months Kev. ^_^ But for me to be eligble for this contest do I have to re-follow you or anything?

Kevin Michaluk Jul 8, 2009 at 10:47 pm

nah, you're good... just keep following and you're in. as we hit the "milestones" somebody from the will win stuff. going to do up some winners in the morning!

linkkoriri Jul 9, 2009 at 9:24 pm

Sweet, thanks Kevin! ~d(o.o)b~
http://twitter.com/linkkoriri - Rogers Data Ambassador for Kingston/Belleville Region ^_^

BuddyBlackberry Jul 8, 2009 at 7:59 pm

I haven't won anything from here yet. Hoping for my lucky brake. am following, http://twitter.com/305buddyluv

pink2 Jul 8, 2009 at 8:49 pm

I'm following you, too. Love all the great info I can get here!!!

Smooth69Style Jul 8, 2009 at 9:35 pm

I would love to win anything, lol let alone a new Blackberry. So I am following you on twitter, but the screen name is different. I am SmoothAzMidnite@Twitter. Happy tweeting to all.

tportnay Jul 8, 2009 at 9:55 pm

I'm loving twitter. I've been using it frequently for professional exposure. I'm rocking ubertwitter right now. I would also love to use it for personal use. Is the only way to use two different account is to have two different clients installed on the same BB -- like ubertwitter (for porfessional) and socialscope (for personal) TIA

spatterfree Jul 8, 2009 at 10:21 pm

Ya, Thanks for letting me win a tour for Verizon!!!
:)

spocoeric Jul 8, 2009 at 11:09 pm

I've been following you for months (Wow, that sounded creepy!). And I like winning free stuff. So this might work out for me. :-)

spocoeric Jul 8, 2009 at 11:09 pm

I've been following you for months (Wow, that sounded creepy!). And I like winning free stuff. So this might work out for me. :-)

spocoeric Jul 8, 2009 at 11:10 pm

And apparently I enjoy double clicking on buttons that only need one click. Sorry about the double post. :-)

ajk791 Jul 8, 2009 at 11:29 pm

As much as I love winning stuff, there's no way I'd even consider this one. Way too lame, just like the whole twitter fad.

Jonneh Jul 8, 2009 at 11:42 pm

Awesome!
Wait... I don't use twitter.

:'(.............................

DinoTheDin0saur Jul 9, 2009 at 12:17 am

bahh twitter

omuzikworld Jul 9, 2009 at 12:39 am

Hey Kev I'm following to. follow me @omuzikworld thanks

texhex Jul 9, 2009 at 8:01 am

Just started following Crackberrykevin this am with Ubertwitter.

terpsfan8489 Jul 9, 2009 at 8:14 am

Hey Kevin, I'm following you. Do I need to let you know on here or anything? Haha I guess if so then here it is... terpsfan8489. Thanks man!

jbdale Jul 9, 2009 at 9:34 am

I'm down. Always love these articles and contests!

TravisJason Jul 9, 2009 at 11:06 am

thanks for the generosity. This is a much appreciated opportunity for a poor college student!

DodgerQueen Jul 9, 2009 at 11:54 am

I am a follwer, eventhough I never win any of these contests. Maybe this is where my luck changes??? One can only hope. My twitter name is: @stephaniem21

skaterya Jul 9, 2009 at 3:33 pm

I love all the contests on twitter!

Tara / @pawstoupdate

blackberryitalian Jul 10, 2009 at 7:22 am

me too on twitter

absolutelyamazin1 Jul 12, 2009 at 8:47 pm

I'm trying to win something...

vonni Jul 14, 2009 at 11:16 pm

i am new to blackberry & I have been haveing a lot of trouble with my smartphone I have sent it back once already& its doing the same thing again it continues to search & calls show up as unknown if u can help please email me @ vonceil@vzw.blackberry.net

quinnytastic Jul 15, 2009 at 10:53 am

quinnytastic - Twitter

I would love to win a BlackBerry Tour!

alicklee Jul 23, 2009 at 4:55 pm

hey i wanna win something what do i do?

Sebastianraven Jul 24, 2009 at 1:35 pm

www.twitter.com/demiroquai

Have I won yet?

ponhoss Jul 26, 2009 at 12:58 pm

sweet

mgraves206 Jul 26, 2009 at 1:34 pm

I wanna win!I wanna win!I wanna win!I wanna win!I wanna win!I wanna win!I wanna win!I wanna win!I wanna win!I wanna win!

Mark

GenghisShawn Jul 26, 2009 at 3:13 pm

Sweet

speedyV Jul 26, 2009 at 3:47 pm

I would definitely give this phone to my grandparents who's phone is practically dead, then I could BBM them all the time.

Thank You

littleinkblots Jul 26, 2009 at 4:18 pm

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

gnar!!!!!!!

shift_louie Jul 26, 2009 at 4:31 pm

would love to win!

digitaltrance Jul 26, 2009 at 4:32 pm

I DO WANT

megangirl01 Jul 27, 2009 at 7:38 pm

It would be really nice to win!!!!!

didiwags Jul 27, 2009 at 11:02 pm

am now following you lol

tyspeed29 Aug 2, 2009 at 11:16 am

Already following you guys, your site is awesome. Thanks

IcyMartini Aug 2, 2009 at 11:37 am

Always nice to be in the know!

chynnamann Aug 2, 2009 at 11:41 am

Saw the Twitter and here I am!

dlbaker1179 Aug 2, 2009 at 12:29 pm

Love Twitter And Wanna Be A Winner Here

greywolfCA Aug 2, 2009 at 12:32 pm

I will finally win....

lellom Aug 2, 2009 at 3:01 pm

i'm now following you dear kevin.i hope in luck!

FFalcons0728b Aug 2, 2009 at 3:10 pm

FFalcon is looking for a prize. Using my crackberry prizing winning powers :-)

Butterfly2 Aug 2, 2009 at 3:19 pm

Ok I won leave it on 2 weeks ago...sweet thanks!! Now I m following @crackberrykevin but he updates r not showing up in my time line!! anywho there r other members that post on twitter about the contest that's how I remember to enter!!

NiecyBrown Aug 2, 2009 at 3:28 pm

Keeping my fingers crossed ...

Kevin21 Aug 2, 2009 at 4:47 pm

I hope I win something......

bulldog jeeper Aug 2, 2009 at 6:03 pm

david_norman

and i love winning stuff.