The Case for Planning Ahead Running successful promotions isn’t about reacting to every opportunity - it’s about being ready for the right ones. When you plan in advance, you give each campaign purpose and direction. Every activation has a job to do - whether it’s building awareness, collecting data, [...]
Owning the Seasonal Moment Seasonal promotions matter because they meet customers at the exact moment they’re most ready to engage - and those windows are too valuable to miss. Back-to-school shopping, Halloween, holiday gifting - each comes with built-in intent and attention. When brands show up in those moments [...]
Unwrapping Holiday Engagement The best holiday gifts for marketers don’t come wrapped in paper or tied with bows. They’re the promotions that spark excitement, fuel participation, and keep delivering results long after the season ends. At US Sweepstakes, we’ve pulled together a holiday gift guide packed with sweepstakes, contests, [...]
We’re excited to introduce Rules of Engagement by US Sweepstakes & Fulfillment Co. - a newsletter dedicated to the art and science of digital promotions marketing. From sweepstakes and contests to instant-win games, loyalty programs, and social media activations, promotions have the power to capture attention, spark participation, and [...]
Why Gamification Wins Where Discounts Fall Flat Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year and also the most predictable. Every retailer drops prices. Every brand blasts promotions. And to customers, it can all start to look the same. Gamification breaks that cycle. Instead of leaning on [...]