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Who Needs Rules? Elon's Election $1MM A Day Giveaway

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Recently, Elon Musk launched a promotion on X (formerly Twitter). The promotion, however, doesn’t follow the rules that are typically required with promotions. Here’s the ad:...more

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What Do I Do With a TikTok Sweepstakes or Contest If Time May Be Running Out On This Platform?

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This week, 14 Attorneys General have sued TikTok challenging its practices. If you are a sponsor who currently has a sweepstakes or contest running on TikTok, or if you’re considering one, you may be asking yourself what can...more

Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

How to Run A Social Media Sweepstakes Promotion

Conducting a sweepstakes promotion through a social media venue provides businesses with a potent marketing combination: Sweepstakes sponsors can increase engagement with their social media accounts, while increasing brand...more

Lewis Roca

Going Viral: Navigating Promotional Sweepstakes Legality in the Social Media Era

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The impact of social media is undeniable in today’s society. Whether it is utilized for personal use, maintaining family connections, or capitalizing on the latest trends, social media is interwoven into the fabric of...more

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Likes to liability: UK FCA cracks down on 'finfluencers'

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"Promotions aren't just about the likes, they're about the law," is the caption that accompanies the UK Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) recent decision to charge nine influencers in connection with the promotion on social...more

Venable LLP

Regulations Implementing California's Charitable Fundraising Platform Law Finalized: Significant Compliance Changes Lie Ahead

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California has approved final regulations (Final Regulations) to implement Assembly Bill 488 (AB 488), which was signed into law in October 2021. The law amended The Supervision of Trustees and Fundraisers for Charitable...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

[Webinar] Brand Promotion 101: Marketing Compliance in the Digital World - April 23rd, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET

Nelson Mullins invites you to join hosts John Heitmann and Joshua Guyan as they welcome Kelly Whitehart who will provide our communications, internet, and technology clients an overview of advertising and marketing issues...more

Ward and Smith, P.A.

Trail Magic: Social Media and Employment Agreement Live Action Role-Playing

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Three Ward and Smith attorneys shared insights on the legal implications businesses should consider when entering into a promotional contract with a social media influencer. During the discussion, the attorneys covered...more

Holland & Knight LLP

2023 Social Media Advertising Landscape: An Update from a Senior FTC Official

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Michael Ostheimer, a senior staff attorney for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), joined Holland & Knight for a recent webinar presentation on social media advertising and marketing practices.  This Holland & Knight alert...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Thinking About Engaging an Influencer for Your Next Promotion? Plan Ahead!

Those running promotions such as sweepstakes or contests on social media may seek to engage influencers, or individuals with significant social media followings, to enhance their promotions’ visibility and boost engagement...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Launching a Sweepstakes or Contest on Social Media – What You Should Know

As discussed on our blog previously, here and here, a promotion sponsor must finalize Official Rules before a promotion begins. But using a third-party social media platform to administer your promotion or accept entries...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Virtual Conference] 28th Annual Advertising & Marketing Law - January 18th - 19th, 8:45 am - 1:30 pm EST

Delve into critical legal and regulatory developments with the Canadian Institute’s 28th Annual Advertising & Marketing Law conference taking place virtually on January 18 – 19, 2022 (EST). This is Canada’s most comprehensive...more

McDermott Will & Emery

[Webinar] Navigating Regulatory Landmines: Consumer Protection for Alcohol Beverage Companies - September 29th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm...

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Alcohol beverage companies must contend with an ever-evolving regulatory landscape, including unpacking the new environment under US President Joe Biden’s executive order on competition. How do you differentiate as a brand...more

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[Webinar] Navigating Regulatory Landmines: Consumer Protection for Alcohol Beverage Companies - August 12th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm...

As alcohol products compete in an increasingly competitive marketplace, how do you differentiate as a brand while being mindful of regulatory landmines? Join us for the second webinar in our Alcohol Quarterly Update Series on...more

Williams Mullen

PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Trending Now: An IP Podcast - Sweepstakes and Contests

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What’s the difference between a sweepstakes and a contest? What do you need to include in your official rules? Anything to be mindful of when using social media for your sweepstakes or contest? Tune in to the latest episode...more

Pierce Atwood LLP

Ten Common Mistakes When Conducting Sweepstakes or Contest Promotions on Social Media

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Many companies will be running sweepstakes and contests during the holidays and promoting them on Facebook, Instagram, and other social media platforms. If your company is planning a holiday promotion using social media, you...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Virtual Event] Advertising & Marketing Law - January 19th - 21st, 8:15 am - 1:15 pm EST

Be part of this renowned event which shape the law, policy and proceedings of Canadian advertising and marketing law. Attend the Canadian Institute’s 27th Annual Virtual Conference on Advertising & Marketing Law to delve...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Intellectual Property Issue-Spotting: Common Themes in Recent Ad Campaigns

We are noticing a common theme in advertising: recent commercials, web pages and social media include a series of still images of essential workers, or short videos submitted by the companies’ own clients. In case your...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Sweepstakes or Giveaway? Make Sure Your Advertising Is Clear!

Enter for a chance to win! Advertising lawyers are forever reminding their clients to be clear that when a promotion is a sweepstakes, messaging needs to be clear that it is a random drawing and not a giveaway. Recently,...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Guide to Sweepstakes and Contests Laws for Healthcare Organizations

Editor’s Note: Prize promotions—such as sweepstakes, contests and giveaways—are popular and effective ways for healthcare organizations to attract, engage and retain customers; increase brand awareness; and, for nonprofits,...more

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Things That Make You Go Hmmmm - Commercial Co-Ventures and Sweepstakes Promotions

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Remember that song in the ‘90s from the C+C Music Factory called “Things That Make You Go Hmmm….” I guess I did when I came across some recent promotions. Perhaps these practice tips will stay with you longer than C+C’s 15...more

Baker Donelson

Keeping Your Social Media Contests Compliant

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Let's say that your marketing department plans to launch a product promotion through dedicated software applications (apps), the Internet, and/or social media, primarily accessed by the target audience on hand-held mobile...more

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Oscar “Swag Bag” Gets Booted From the Red Carpet By The Academy—Don’t Let This Happen To You!

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In a recent post, we provided guidance on how an advertiser might execute a Super Bowl-related promotion even if it is not an authorized game sponsor. First, avoid mentioning the trademarked name of the event — instead,...more

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Did You Catch that Hashtag at the Super Bowl?

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Early in the game on Sunday night, Esurance ran a commercial announcing that it was giving away more than $1 million through a sweepstakes on Twitter. You may remember that Esurance made a splash with a Twitter-based...more

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Don’t Let Your Super Bowl Promotion Get Sidelined

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Every year at this time clients call who want to take advantage of Super Bowl frenzy, whether by running an online sweepstakes, offering a special deal to customers on Super Sunday, posting memes on their Facebook pages,...more

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