Let's get started with some contests!
Ok so I've written about original content contests a few times here and here. Let's see how this goes.
Contest Goal:
Please create a unique ad in three banner sizes for Steemit with any message you feel will be effective to bring users to the platform
Size 1:
Size 2:
Size 3:
Keep in mind you may want to collaborate with others. Here is a post to help you think about messaging. You might have a good message and some concepts, but there are people here like 
If you want to outsource you can also go to:
- Fiverr.com - Probably will cost $25-50 for decent quality, but you can search around for a deal
- Freelancer.com - Probably will cost around the same as Fiverr?
- Upwork.com - Probably at least $50-100? (Upwork also charges 10% too I think)
Rules:
- Create three different banners with the same theme and message with the following sizes:
300x250, 728x90, 160x600 (This article shows these are the most effective banner sizes for websites) - Reply to this post saying something like "I'll make a submission". Post your banner ads for vote between June 10th and June 15th (9PM Eastern Time, US)
- Please don't make any submissions before June 10th (9PM Eastern Time, US.) If you do I recommend the community downvote the submission.
- Please don't vote before June 15th (9PM Eastern Time, US), especially if you have a lot of STEEM power.
- If you have bots following you around, just reply with intent to make a submission and create a new reply with the actual submission between June 10th and June 14th.
The Winner is the Submission Reply with the Highest Vote Value!
(BTW I'll put 50% of the proceeds of this post towards the winner. I don't believe rewards for replies count towards a post do they? If they do I can put 75% of the proceeds towards the winner. I have to reread 
Ultimately the community and those with STEEM power will enforce any of the rules above. Let me know if the rules are clear or if anything else needs to be added. Thx.