A Self-Made Expert Breaks Down The Secret To Winning Radio Giveaways

In the era of Spotify and satellite radio, the FM radio audience has been shrinking in recent years. But many people still enjoy tuning in to their favorite DJs — and scrambling to be the right caller when it’s time for one of those on-air giveaways.

But if you think winning is all about luck, Jared Pot begs to differ. He’s known across Toronto for his ability to win just about any radio contest imaginable. Now he’s sharing his tips with the world.

Mark your calendar

This step is important to multiply your chances of winning. Instead of sticking with just one radio station and hoping for the best, Pot recommends keeping a schedule of the recurring times that each station has a giveaway. This information can typically be found on their respective websites.

By keeping all of this information in an updated spreadsheet, he knows exactly when to tune in and the rules for entering each of those contests.

Set your speed dial

Timing is crucial, and there will be a lot of other people competing for the prize. So Pot has all of the radio station phone numbers saved on his phone in order to shave off precious seconds when it’s time to call. He even borrows his wife’s phone so he has double the opportunity to get through.

And if you listen online, there’s a gap between what you hear and when the content is broadcasting, so it’s a good idea to start calling before you hear the on-air prompt.

Create your team

Pot is a member of social media groups where users share other tips and tricks.

“We just like the enjoyment of winning and helping each other out,” he said.

And if all else fails, he has one last strategy: “Rub my head for good luck.”

Chris Agee September 5th, 2024

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