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Marketing

Feb. 23, 2007

Avoid Traps in Sponsoring Contests

Focus Column - By Natasha Shabani - Here's a guide for setting up a contest or promotion without getting your client tagged for running an illegal gambling operation.

FOCUS COLUMN

By Natasha Shabani

      Which of the following promotional advertisements embodies an illegal contest or promotion?
      A) "Send in your proof of purchase from five cereal boxes for a chance to win a trip to the Super Bowl!"
      B) "Get five of your friends to sign up on our Web site and automatically be entered to win an iPod!"
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