Wink Suite 2025

Activation

Loyalty

Incentive

Prediction

Turn forecasting into engagement—where every prediction deepens brand connection.

Prediction mechanics are a powerful engagement strategy that tap into people’s natural desire to forecast outcomes and the satisfaction of being proven right. They transform analytical thinking into an interactive, rewarding brand experience.

Participants are invited to forecast specific outcomes—sports results, market trends, entertainment awards, product performance, or even weather events.
Effective setups include:

clear parameters for predictions,
background context to inform choices,
and transparent scoring systems that reward accuracy.

Once results are in, outcomes are shared and top predictors receive recognition or rewards.

Leverages the human drive to demonstrate expertise and insight.
Activates pattern recognition and analytical satisfaction.
Builds anticipation and tension while awaiting outcomes.
Delivers strong dopamine rewards when predictions prove correct.
Creates a sense of ownership and investment in the subject matter.

Prediction mechanics transform passive observation into active participation and investment. By linking brand engagement with users’ own forecasts, they generate recurring interactions, deeper involvement, and a strong sense of community around shared outcomes.

Drive repeat engagement as users return to check results and make new predictions.
Generate valuable customer intelligence by revealing expectations and perceptions.
Create opportunities for education about products, industries, or trends.
Foster communities of enthusiasts who compare, share, and discuss predictions.
Position brands as authorities by associating them with knowledge-based activities.

Prediction mechanics are versatile across industries: sports, finance, entertainment, retail, technology, healthcare, and more.

They can be structured as: