How a promotion runs with us
Five stages from first call to final report. Start at least six weeks before launch so there's time to finish the rules and complete state filings.
Consultation
6 or more weeks before launch
What we do
- Review your prize, audience, dates and budget
- Recommend sweepstakes, contest or instant win
- Identify the states that need filings
- Send a quote and timeline
What we need from you
- A description of the prize and its value
- Your target launch and end dates
- How you want people to enter
Rules & Filings
4 to 6 weeks before launch
What we do
- Draft the official rules and short-form rules
- Revise with your team and legal counsel
- Secure bonds and file registrations
- Set up entry collection
What we need from you
- Feedback and final approval on the rules
- Sponsor details for the filings
- Access to your entry page or social accounts
Launch
Start date through end date
What we do
- Collect entries from every channel
- Screen for duplicates, bots and ineligible entries
- Process mail-in entries
- Answer entrant questions
What we need from you
- Let us know before changing anything about the promotion
Drawing & Verification
After the entry period ends
What we do
- Lock the final entry pool
- Independent judge selects winners and alternates
- Notify winners and collect affidavits, releases and W-9s
- Move to alternates when needed
What we need from you
- Approval to announce winners, if you plan to publicize them
Prizes & Reporting
After winners are verified
What we do
- Ship, issue or book each prize
- Confirm delivery with every winner
- Prepare 1099-MISC forms at year end
- File winners lists and deliver your final report
What we need from you
- Prize inventory or funding, if you're supplying the prizes
Planning a promotion?
Tell us what you have in mind and we'll walk you through the next steps.
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