About Contest Corner
Contest Corner is a digital lifestyle magazine founded in 2008. With an engaged niche audience, Contest Corner is frequently listed as a top resource for promoting giveaways due to the targeted traffic it drives. The site quickly expanded from its roots as a contest blog into covering all aspects of a “Winning” life, from recipes to travel. Known for annual product recommendations, Contest Corner has published its Holiday Gift Guide for 15 years as well as its Mother’s & Father’s Day Gift Guide for 5 years. Readers also enjoy Contest Corner’s entertainment coverage of movies, TV, music and celebrity interviews.
Meet The Team!
Owner, Editor & Head Writer
Beeb Ashcroft is a journalist who began her career in print in 1997 and parlayed this into the online realm by creating Contest Corner in 2008. It began as a simple collection of sweepstakes listings, where Beeb shared her top tips for winning giveaways as an ardent “Sweeper” whose winnings included a $10,00 cash prize in 2009. As the site quickly grew, it soon became a platform for Beeb to share about her other passions and hobbies, and Contest Corner evolved into the lifestyle publication it is today – while never forgetting its roots.
Born in London, England, Beeb moved to the United States in 1989 and currently lives on the North Oregon Coast. She enjoys coffee and wine, beauty and fashion, watching reality TV and/or Mixed Martial Arts, and spending time with her husband Jai and pet rabbit Keeli.
Technical Admin & Contributing Writer
Jai makes his home in Seaside, Oregon and provides live-in technical support for Contest Corner as Beeb’s husband. He also serves as contributing writer with a special focus on tech, gadgets and health/wellness. After working in the tech industry in Arizona for 10 years, Jai moved back to his childhood hometown on the Oregon coast in 2002 and started his own computer repair business, Jaided Creations. What began as troubleshooting technical issues soon expanded into building case mods, transforming vintage items into computers. His most popular creations include a computer hidden inside a breadbox as well as a desktop PC built inside a 1950s oscilloscope, built exclusively for a recording studio in Liverpool, England. His fascination with case mods led into a love of woodworking and expansion into building other custom creations out of upcycled materials. In his spare time, he is learning how to use a 3-D printer and C & C machine!
Giveaway Submission Manager
Beth manages and publishes all of the giveaway submissions on Contest Corner, carefully reviewing each contest listing that has been submitted and scheduling the posts for publication. She loves learning things that help keep her productive and motivated. Beth lives in the Philippines and in her free time, she enjoys cooking, baking, and sewing dresses for her little girl. She also loves to watch movies with her kids on weekends.
Social Media Management & Contributing Writer
Ben is the owner of BizzyBim and manages social media projects for Contest Corner, as well as contributing articles. He writes about everything from cars and sports to gaming, anime and comic books. Ben lives in the Midwest with his girlfriend and 2 dogs and spends his free time watching “Rick & Morty” or Marvel movies, reading fantasy novels and manga, playing D&D and generally enjoying anything geeky/nerdy.
Contributing Writer & Gift Guide Product Tester
Shelby is Contest Corner’s resident parenting writer and tests many of the product samples for our annual Gift Guides. Whether it’s car seats, strollers and toys or self-care items just for mommy, she’s always on the lookout for new baby gear, children’s items and family-friendly products that she can put to the test and share with other parents. A foster and adoptive mom, Shelby has a unique perspective on parenting a wide variety of ages and stages, and keeps busy with her beautiful family in Portland, Oregon. She’s also a foodie and loves to try new restaurants and recipes in her free time.
Contributing Writer & Event Correspondent
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Catherine is Contest Corner’s Los Angeles correspondent covering events, entertainment, music, travel, literature, food and gluten-free/lactose-free living. She began blogging in the 1990s and has served as a contributor for several sites, where she has written product reviews and attended FAM trips. Catherine is a world traveler and has lived on three continents, with a passion for exploring new places. When she comes home from her adventures, she enjoys reading and spending time with her cat, Purrtrude.
Office Rabbit
Keeli is in charge of keeping productivity high by boosting morale with cuteness and cuddles. When she’s not attempting to clear the schedule by eating our planner, she’s modeling for our Instagram. She enjoys hay, bananas, chewing on cardboard and napping on the couch.
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