Contests

Who doesn’t want to go to space?

That’s what Metro US is banking on – space’s universal appeal.

The newspaper company is sending one of its readers to the final frontier. Race to Space is a competition that begins today and through a collaboration with SXC – Space Expedition Curacao, the organization that will make the voyage possible.

To enter, readers have to submit an inspiring reason on why they deserve to go to space as well as take a quiz to test their knowledge of outer space.  Each Metro country will select one local nominee based on the number of Facebook “likes” and the quality of the submission and send their nominees to the global jury – comprised of members of both SXC and Metro International. In-depth interviews will be conducted before selecting the astronaut-to-be.

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Launch a social media campaign that will build your brand and deliver results in our online Social Media Marketing Boot Camp starting June 7. Speakers include Abigail Cusick (Bravo Digital), Gregory Galant (Sawhorse Media), Alex Leo (Thomson Reuters Digital), Jim Tobin (Ignite Social Media), and many more. Read the reviews.

As the Jets and Giants battle to secure a playoff spot, they battle each other this weekend.

WKTU has a unique contest for listeners. This week, the Clear Channel Dance station is giving away a pair of tickets to the big game on Christmas Eve. Oh, did we mention, the winner gets to watch the Battle of New York from the owner’s box with Woody and Suzanne Johnson?

Fans interested in this rare opportunity can visit the ‘KTU Facebook page and share in 103 words or less, why they should be chosen.

The winner will be announced by Suzanne Johnson this Friday during the KTU Mornings with Cubby.

WLTW/Lite FM is bringing more of  the Christmas season to loyal listeners. Since 2004, WLTW has been a full-time Christmas music format from Thanksgiving until after December 25. The traditionally number one station in the Arbition ratings, Lite has found even more of a niche. The 2009 Holiday book was 11.6 rating or an audience of more than 7 million.

So it’s little surprise that the Clear Channel owned Adult Contemporary would have such a vested interest in Christmas.

The station is teaming up with H&R Block, JetBlue Getaways, Clean Air NY, and Big Apple Circus to provide free skating next weekend at Trump Wollman Rink in Central Park.

Complimentary admission and skating rentals will be handed out to the first 1,000 guests on Saturday, December 10, and again on Sunday, December 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Today’s reality television shows have contests that offer everything from being the top chef to best songwriter and, of course, a singing “idol.”  Well, WFAN is no exception.

For the second year straight, the sports radio station conducted a search for the next on-air star.

John Jastremski of Staten Island won this year’s event, and with it the Syracuse University grad is awarded a weekly show (for at least one year).

Last year’s winner Gregg Sussman is elevated to part-time status at the station.

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WFAN is taking to the streets in search of the next generation of show host. For the second year, the sports station is holding the Fantasy Phenom Challenge with the grand prize of a hosting a weekly show.

On Saturday, the Challenge kicks off at Menlo Park Mall in Edison, New Jersey, while participants can tryout at the Westchester Mall on Sunday.

The finalists will compete for the dream prize at Mike Francesa’s “End of Summer” beach party and afternoon show broadcast live from Bar A on Friday, August 19.  

Last year’s winner, Gregg Sussman, remains with the station broadcasting his show to tri-state area listeners.

There’s more on the contest at our sister site, SportsNewser.

With the 103 top-voted couples on hand, 103.5 WKTU will choose the Dream Wedding in the Park tomorrow.  The grand finale takes place at Nanina’s at the Park from 6 to 9 p.m. with ‘KTU’s Wendy Wild.

To enter the contest, couples submitted a photo together, plus a love story in 103 words or less, which encouraged ‘KTU listeners to vote for their entry.

“The ‘KTU family is proud to be able to help provide this great opportunity for a lucky couple to win the wedding of their dreams. It’s truly going to be a special day that they will remember forever,” says Rob Miller, WKTU program director. “We had so many remarkable couples submit photos and heartwarming stories.”

The grand prize winning couple wins a complete wedding valued at over $50,000 and a dream honeymoon getaway in Turks and Caicos. Additionally, the Inferno Band will play live at the couple’s wedding reception.

Power 105.1/WWPR is offering tri-state high school students the chance for a memorable senior prom. The Clear Channel station is running a contest that will give one lucky high school a “Power Prom,” featuring mixers DJ Envy, DJ Clue, DJ Prostyle, and DJ Self providing the soundtrack to the prom.

Students are asked to take the Knowledge is Power pledge, where they strive to be a local leader, a positive example, and to commit to bettering themselves through higher education or community service.

Those interested can download the registration form at Power1051fm.com for their principal to fill out. The next step is to actually take the Knowlege is Power online pledge and encourage friends as well. The high school that gets the highest percentage of participation will be rewarded with the Power 105.1 Power Prom.

The Knowledge is Power pledge drive runs until May 2, and principals can register their schools until April 27.

For more information on how to enroll your school, go to the website, keyword: Prom

A new opportunity has just popped up for media startups in New York. NYC SeedStart Media 2011 is a 12 week summer boot camp specifically for startups in the digital media space, including ad infrastructure, mobile, digital content and ecommerce businesses.  Each of the 10 companies selected for the program will receive  $20,000 in funding, space to work, and mentoring from an impressive group of media, advertising, and tech companies in New York City that includes AOL Ventures, Comcast, Google, Hearst, MTV Networks, News Corporation, New York Times, Ogilvy, Time Warner, and Vivendi, as well as veteran VCs and entrepreneurs.  The ideal applicant is a media-focused team of two with at least one technical co-founder and a source code or beta product ready to go.  The program begins on June 15th and they’ll be accepting applications through March 31st.  To apply, click here.

NYU’s journalism program is on the lookout for reporters with an eye for stories that often go unnoticed in today’s media.  According to an NYU press release, The Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute is encouraging increased awareness for “underreported subjects of public interest” with their presentation of The Reporting Award.

The Reporting Award debuted in 2009 as an initiative to inspire young journalists to cover bold issues that are frequently overlooked due to staff and budget limitations within news outlets.  Yale alum Sarah Stillman received last year’s award for her work in Iraq and Afghanistan where she uncovered the hardships civilian workers face on American military bases.

The competition winner will receive a $2,500 stipend and an additional $10,000 upon completion and approval of their work.  Applications are due on Jan. 15 and the award recipient will be announced on Mar. 1.  For more information on NYU Carter Journalism Institute’s Reporting Award log on to the competition’s official site.

The International Women’s Media Foundation is taking their mission to benefit women in the news industry to a whole new level.  IWMF has established the Women Entrepreneurs in the Global Digital News Frontier grant program and is looking to reward female journalists that embody the entrepreneurial spirit.

Through the support of the Ford Foundation, the IWMF is offering three $20,000 grants to women that propose new projects that will utilize digital avenues to deliver news.  Applicants are required to include sound business plans and exhibit how their work will benefit women in the media world.

If you are interested in applying for one of the grants, make sure to get your submission in before the Nov. 30 deadline.  The application form can be found on IWMF’s official website and winners will be notified on February 15, 2011.