Microsoft is trying hard to get developers to make apps and games for Windows Phone 7, and this means opportunities for developers. This is a rundown of the promotions I know of, if you know of more please let me know in the comments and I’ll update the list.
The following promotions end on June 30, and are for US residents only as far as I know.
Free advertising and maybe win a phone
Over the past few months, there has been a contest to win one of 10 Samsung Focus phones. By clicking on the above image, or this link http://www.windowsphone7event.com/contest/ContestDevOffer.aspx you can enter this contest. Use code 7VPNM and use a date of June 14, 2011 and “Silverlight Games 101 Blog” as the event info. Entering your information there will enter you for two promotions. The first is the ability to win one of 10 Samsungs, as specified above. Along with this, if you have submitted 5 apps or games to the Marketplace and have gotten them approved between April 15 and June 30 you will have the ability to have one of your apps advertised for free. This is a great opportunity since visibility is such a big part of success on Windows Phone.
Get your $99 fee for Marketplace reimbursed
Submit 2 apps to marketplace and register at this link http://phone.microsoftplatformready.com/ to receive a rebate for your $99 annual marketplace fee.
Student App-a-thon
First thousand students who submit apps win Xbox games, students who submit the top 5 most apps get cash. You need to be 18 or over and a student to participate at http://www.wpstudentapp.com/
