A sweepstakes promotion – or game of chance – is an efficient method to motivate your target audience to take a specific action.
Unlike a contest promotion of skill, a sweepstakes is a game of chance in which winners are randomly selected. The absence of skill in a sweepstakes promotion makes this type of promotion one of the most widely adopted form of motivational marketing – behind only a discounted price promotion. Unlike price promotions, however, a creative, strategic sweepstakes can strengthen your brand while boosting sales.
A sweepstakes promotion must meet numerous local, state, and Federal regulations. To comply with these statutes, the promotion call to action needs to be carefully phrased. Specific disclaimer copy must also accompany sweepstakes-related websites, emails, social media posts, etc. A thorough, clearly-written Official Rules document is also required for any promotion sweepstakes, regardless of whether the prize is a $10 e-gift code or a $250,000 vacation home.
We invite you to see our Sweepstakes Promotion Management tips learn more about sweepstakes details, such as what “consideration” means, when surety bonds may be needed, and more
For 25 years, Promosis has helped clients develop motivating contest promotions or US Sweepstakes; contact us to see if we might be a fit for your next promotion.