How to Enter Free Competitions on ITV, Bauer Media & Gleam

If you’re a freebie finder like one of us, then entering online competitions is one of the best ways to win prizes. And, with a few smart strategies, you can increase your chances without worrying about needing to spend a penny.

Below, we at Magic Freebies will tell you all you need to know about how to enter free competitions on ITV, Bauer Media, and Gleam, step by step!

How do these platforms work?

Before you start entering, it’s super important to know how these competition entry platforms work.

ITV Win Competitions

ITV Win is a wonderful website that’s really simple to use. You’ll find a whole host of competitions on the site, and a ‘log in’ page in the corner where you can sign up to get started entering.

Some of the competitions are free to enter, some are paid, it’s up to you to pick which you prefer! Some people don’t mind paying a small fee but you can definitely win some awesome prizes with ITV Win without needing to spend a penny.

Each entry will be authenticated by SMS with your mobile number to make sure you’re a real person, so be prepared to enter your phone number to enter ITV Win’s competitions… don’t worry, it’s completely safe!

Bauer Media Competitions

Bauer is the media company behind stations like Magic, Kiss, Absolute Radio, and magazines and it also offers some nice competitions with free entry methods: many competitions allow you to enter online via their website, no purchase necessary.

There’s a six-month win limit for big prizes: if you have won a Bauer competition prize worth £500 or more in the past six months, you might not be eligible to win another big prize.

You can find all of Bauer’s latest competitions on a handy portal called Win Happy. This is entirely operated by Bauer Media, so it’s all legit and hosts all of Bauer’s competitions from their various brands! 

Gleam Competitions

Gleam is a widely-used platform for giveaways. You’ve probably already seen many top brands who often run their competitions via Gleam’s entry system. You don’t need to pay to enter a Gleam competition if the host has set a free entry route! Gleam supports free entry tasks.

Always check what “actions” count for entries: Gleam competitions may ask you to follow on social media, visit a site, or do something else to get an entry. These tasks are often optional, but they give bonus entries.

Like Bauer and ITV Win, there’s a very handy online portal you can sign up to to find all the latest competitions on the platform, the Gleam website. Follow the link to have a look and see if anything tickles your fancy.

How do I register?

To enter these competitions safely and effectively, here’s how to set things up.

Sign up for ITV Win

1. Go to the ITV competitions website.
2. Register with your UK mobile number so you can verify via SMS.
3. Keep your login details somewhere safe, you’ll use them every time you enter.

Create a Bauer entry account and use their sites

1. Depending on the competition, you may need to enter through a Bauer radio station’s page, or a magazine site (e.g. Bauer’s magazine brands).
2. As mentioned earlier, the handiest place to enter is the Win Happy website, as all the competitions are nicely laid out there.
3. Fill out all required fields honestly: name, email, address, etc. so you don’t disqualify yourself.

Use Gleam

1. When you land on a Gleam competition via a brand’s link, you’ll typically connect via email or social login.
2. Read the entry tasks carefully… some are mandatory (“enter to win”), others are bonus (“get +5 entries if you follow on Instagram”).

Find the competitions you like and make sure you know the rules and terms

Understanding the fine print is really important. Always read the specific competition’s terms. This will tell you how to enter, what the prize is, how winners are chosen, and how you’ll be notified.

Check for eligibility: some competitions might restrict by age, location (UK only), or previous winnings. For Bauer, this is especially relevant, as we mentioned earlier, large prize winners may be restricted for 6 months. Keep an eye on how winners are announced and how you’ll be contacted… ITV, Bauer, and Gleam have different winner processes.

Stay engaged, keep track and follow up

• Remember to check both your inbox and your spam folder! Most brands will email you if you’ve won, and you don’t want to miss it!
• If you enter competitions through social media, turn on notifications for the brands you follow so you don’t overlook any “winner announced” updates.
• Stay safe: be wary of anyone claiming you’ve won but asking for money or banking information. You should never have to provide payment details to claim a legitimate prize.

Gleam, Bauer and ITV Win are great platforms to enter amazing competitions on. We hope this guide has helped you out a bit and given you some more insight on how to enter and keep track of your competitions and hopefully win some epic prizes!