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Category: Promotion Planning and Trends

10 Hot Summer Prize Ideas

The weather is getting warmer, which means everyone is starting to make their summer plans! Everyone deserves an escape, something fun to do, or a way to simply cool down. When summer is on everyone’s mind, now is the time to start planning your summer sweepstakes with Marden-Kane.  Here are our top 10 picks for the hottest prizes this summer: 1. The Ultimate Family Fun Vacation Who doesn’t love a

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June 1, 2026

How the High Cost of Gas Affects Your Promotional Offers

High gas prices have driven a shift in consumer behavior and marketing tactics. Americans are driving less and changing vacation plans, leading companies to reallocate marketing budgets toward digital giveaways. Sweepstakes now increasingly focus on offering “free” gas money and food to attract cash-strapped consumers. The current combination of higher fuel costs, inflation, and restricted traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has pushed the national average for regular gasoline to

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May 21, 2026

How to Avoid Deceptive Advertising

In the context of sweepstakes, deceptive advertising occurs when a promotion uses misleading statements, omissions, or visual trickery to give a participant a false impression of their odds, the prize value, or the requirements to win. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state Attorneys General monitor these closely. If a “reasonable consumer” would be misled by the advertisement, it is considered deceptive. Common Forms of Deceptive Advertising 1. The “False

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May 20, 2026

Father’s Day Sweepstakes & Contest Ideas That Drive Engagement

Once the joy and excitement of Mother’s Day has come and gone, everyone is reminded that Father’s Day is not too far behind! And while dads might not always make a big fuss, we all know how meaningful it is to be recognized and appreciated – especially when it comes from the people and brands they love. Father’s Day promotions don’t need to be complicated. The best ones are simple,

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May 11, 2026

Best Practices for Running a Pet-Themed Promotion

When running a pet-themed promotion, you are tapping into a deeply emotional space. For many, pets are family members, and the stakes for health and safety are much higher than a standard giveaway. Here are the essential do’s and don’ts for a successful and ethical pet promotion: The Do’s: Focusing on Health and Safety DO prioritize safety standards. Ensure any physical prizes (toys, treats, or gear) meet rigorous safety certifications. Avoid

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April 30, 2026

Everybody’s Using Social for Everything! But Are They Really?!?

There’s basically no such thing as doing any type of marketing without social platforms being part of the grand plan. Their reach is undeniable. While social platforms are an integral part of today’s marketing landscape, each one of them has their own restrictions and rules to abide by, and they’re not always easy to figure out. Platforms such as Instagram & Facebook (Meta) specifically state that they will not provide

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April 22, 2026

Why Timelines Matter: The Quiet Force Behind a Successful Promotion

In the world of promotion marketing, most of the attention naturally gravitates toward the exciting elements, such as the creative/visuals, the prize, the social buzz, and that satisfying moment when a prize winner is confirmed. However, long before a promotion captures the public’s attention, something far less glamorous determines whether it will run smoothly or fall apart: the timeline. Timelines were never meant to steal the spotlight. In fact, they

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April 14, 2026

Creative Mother’s Day Promotion Ideas

  Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate and say “thank you” to all the moms and motherly figures in your life than with a great gift! Here are a few sweepstakes and contest ideas to help generate engagement and excitement from your consumers: Mom’s Best Recipe Instagram Sweepstakes: We all have that special dish that no one makes like Mom does. Ask people

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April 8, 2026

Good Criteria for Judging a Contest

Fae Savignano, Senior Vice President and expert on all things promotional, weighs in on what good criteria are for judging a contest in her blog post for the month.

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May 5, 2025

What is Promotional Marketing?

Promotion marketing is any message that includes an incentive to persuade the target audience to take immediate action, thereby driving some form of brand interaction that leads to a current or future purchase.  Promotion is different from advertising and other forms of marketing in that the goal is to drive immediate behavioral change. Promotional marketing is an often-misused tool when placed into inexperienced hands. You must ensure that any promotional

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May 4, 2025
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10 Hot Summer Prize Ideas

The weather is getting warmer, which means everyone is starting to make their summer plans! Everyone deserves an escape, something

Read More

How the High Cost of Gas Affects Your Promotional Offers

High gas prices have driven a shift in consumer behavior and marketing tactics. Americans are driving less and changing vacation

Read More

How to Avoid Deceptive Advertising

In the context of sweepstakes, deceptive advertising occurs when a promotion uses misleading statements, omissions, or visual trickery to give

Read More

Father’s Day Sweepstakes & Contest Ideas That Drive Engagement

Once the joy and excitement of Mother’s Day has come and gone, everyone is reminded that Father’s Day is not

Read More

Best Practices for Running a Pet-Themed Promotion

When running a pet-themed promotion, you are tapping into a deeply emotional space. For many, pets are family members, and

Read More

Everybody’s Using Social for Everything! But Are They Really?!?

There’s basically no such thing as doing any type of marketing without social platforms being part of the grand plan.

Read More

Why Timelines Matter: The Quiet Force Behind a Successful Promotion

In the world of promotion marketing, most of the attention naturally gravitates toward the exciting elements, such as the creative/visuals,

Read More

Creative Mother’s Day Promotion Ideas

  Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate and say “thank you” to all

Read More

Good Criteria for Judging a Contest

Fae Savignano, Senior Vice President and expert on all things promotional, weighs in on what good criteria are for judging a contest in her blog post for the month.

Read More

What is Promotional Marketing?

Promotion marketing is any message that includes an incentive to persuade the target audience to take immediate action, thereby driving

Read More
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