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Contests and Sweepstakes Law: 6 Mistakes You Are Probably Making And How To Fix Them

Contests and sweepstakes are powerful marketing tools. Whether it's a blog, website, or social network there is no shortage of people or businesses wanting to give things away to their community. And why not, people like to win free stuff. When it comes to giving things away and asking people to enter in some way [...]

By Sara Hawkins| 2015-02-12T06:00:49+00:00 February 12th, 2015|Business Law, Giveaways, Social Media|18 Comments

Sweepstakes, Contests, and Giveaway Laws Bloggers and Brands Need to Know

More and more I'm seeing giveaways that may not be fully compliant with federal or state laws governing giveaways. Whether online or off, there are a host of laws that every contest holder must follow or risk significant fines or, in some states, criminal prosecution. Giveaway laws in the U.S. cover sweepstakes, contests, and lotteries. [...]

By Sara Hawkins| 2011-05-10T07:00:38+00:00 May 10th, 2011|Blogging, Business Law, Giveaways, Social Media|530 Comments