Seekr – Jack – Umms The Word Contest
Quick Summary:
Overview: The “Umms The Word” Contest is sponsored by Rogers Communications Inc. for JACK 96.9 (Calgary) and JACK 92.9 (Halifax). Participants listen for cues to text a keyword to a shortcode for a chance to play the on-air game and win cash prizes.
What You Need to Know in 10 Seconds: Open to Canadian residents 18+ within the Station’s listening range. Prizes: $5,000, $7,500, or $10,000 per station. Enter by texting the keyword to 969123 (Calgary) or 929929 (Halifax).
Tip: 👉 The contest runs multiple times daily, increasing your chances to participate and win.
Eligibility for the Seekr – Jack – Umms The Word Contest
- Open to Canadian residents who are 18 years or older as of the date of entry.
- Must reside within the listening range of JACK 96.9 (Calgary) or JACK 92.9 (Halifax).
Contest end date
- Ends when the final celebrity “Umm” is guessed correctly, starting from 7am on September 14.
How to enter
- Listen to JACK 96.9 (Calgary) or JACK 92.9 (Halifax) weekdays at approximately 7am, 9am, 2pm, and 4pm during the Entry Period.
- Within 2 minutes of the cue to text, send a message starting with the hourly keyword and your name to 969123 (Calgary) or 929929 (Halifax).
- Standard text message rates may apply (seekyoursounds.com/contests/umms-the-word)
- Finalists are selected via random draw from eligible messages and must play the on-air “Umms The Word” game.
Prizes
- Six (6) prizes available: three (3) per Participating Station (JACK 96.9 and JACK 92.9).
- Prizes per station: $5,000, $7,500, and $10,000.
- Prizes are awarded via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) and may take up to 8 weeks to process.