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A new $25,000 giveaway by The Hershey Company is coming under scrutiny for possible violations of state and federal sweepstakes law. The contest is being promoted on packs of Reese's Peanut Butter...
A legitimate sweepstakes will never require a purchase to enter and an alternative means of entry will be listed in the official rules if the sweeps asks for a proof of purchase or universal ...
In the United States, a sweepstake is a type of contest where a prize or prizes may be awarded to a winner or winners. [1] Sweepstakes began as a form of lottery that were tied to products sold. [2] In response, the FCC and FTC refined U.S. broadcasting laws (creating the anti-lottery laws). [3]
The first prizes ranged from $1 to $10 and entrants had a 1 in 10 chance of winning. After the sweepstakes increased response rates to mailings, prizes of $5,000 [7] and eventually $250,000 were offered. [11] PCH began advertising the sweepstakes on TV in 1974. [8] [12] It was the only major multi-magazine subscription business until 1977.
Consumers print them out and take them to the store. Although discounts can be found online and in stores, there is a different thought process when shopping in each location. For example, "online shoppers are more price-sensitive because of the readily available low search cost and direct price comparisons". [ 2 ]
Publishers Clearing House (PCH) has found itself in hot water over its sweepstakes practices, which were described by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as “deceptive and unfair.”The company ...
Reese’s may be in violation of state and federal laws with its new sweepstakes offer currently advertised on packs of peanut butter cups. The promotion on two-cup packages reads “You could win ...
Instructions: Outline the step-by-step process of how you envision the contest unfolding, including any specific guidelines. Criteria: Explain what entries will be judged on, and how a winner will be selected. Optional: Additional Notes: If there are any further details you wish to include in your contest proposal, include them here.