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Is my giveaway compliant? Ask a sweepstakes attorney.

February 16, 2024
Ethan Wall

Posted in: Sweepstakes Law

So, you’ve decided to host a giveaway to amp up engagement and reward your loyal followers. But before you hit that “post” button and watch the entries flood in, it’s crucial to ensure that your giveaway is squeaky clean from a legal standpoint. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the realm of giveaway laws […]

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Here’s How to Do a Giveaway on Instagram in 2024

January 18, 2024
Ethan Wall

Posted in: Sweepstakes Law

In the ever-evolving landscape of social media, giveaways remain a powerful tool for engaging audiences and boosting brand visibility. With Instagram being a popular platform for such campaigns, it’s essential to stay updated on the latest strategies and legal requirements. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the steps of hosting a giveaway on […]

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What are Social Media Contest Rules? Insights from a Sweepstakes Lawyer

December 23, 2023
Ethan Wall

Posted in: Sweepstakes Law

In the realm of social media, hosting contests and sweepstakes has become a popular strategy for engaging audiences, building brand awareness, and fostering community interaction. However, the excitement of launching a social media contest must be tempered with a thorough understanding of the legal rules and regulations governing such activities. In this blog post, we’ll […]

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How to Run a Social Media Giveaway

November 29, 2023
Ethan Wall

Posted in: Sweepstakes Law

Social media giveaways create incredible results, but they must avoid costly giveaway legal issues. As the owner of a social media agency and sweepstakes law firm, I have helped many clients run wildly successful giveaways while preparing social media giveaway rules to provide legal protection. Here are my three tips on how to run a […]

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Legal Tips for Running Sweepstakes by a Sweepstakes Lawyer

August 8, 2023
Ethan Wall

Posted in: Sweepstakes Law

Running online sweepstakes is a great way to grab attention, but if you don’t follow the laws, you could be in serious trouble. Sweepstakes are governed by state and federal laws and failure to follow them could result in you being sued, having your social media profiles banned, or even being charged with a crime […]

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What are Social Media Sweepstakes and Contest Laws? Ask a Social Media Sweepstakes Lawyer

March 17, 2020
Ethan Wall

Posted in: Sweepstakes Law

Are you running online giveaways? If so, then you know they bring great engagement to your social media profiles and help you to build your brand and your business. But did you know there are serious laws that govern online giveaways? If you don’t follow them, you could get sued or have your profiles deleted […]

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Ask a Social Media Contest Lawyer – Sweepstakes, Giveaways, and More

July 9, 2019
Ethan Wall

Posted in: Sweepstakes Law

By now, you know I’m the social media sweepstakes attorney. My focus is on helping my clients make the most of their social media giveaways and provide answers to any questions they might have. Lately, I’ve been asked my opinion on the laws that governing Facebook contests and giveaways. It can actually be a really […]

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What are Social Media Contests and Sweepstakes Laws?

December 26, 2018
Ethan Wall

Posted in: Sweepstakes Law

“Like our Facebook post for a chance to win. One lucky winner will be randomly selected for a grand prize.” You’ve seen these promotions. You’ve probably entered them. You may even run them for your company or clients – but are there social media contests and sweepstakes laws? You bet. Social media contests and sweepstakes […]

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