What better way to get into the peppy spirit of Halloween than by participating in sweepstakes? With Halloween right around the corner, many businesses are hosting spooky sweepstakes that give you the opportunity to win some amazing prizes.
However, if you’re new to the world of promotions and giveaways, figuring out the nitty-gritty of online sweeps can get a little daunting. While submitting an entry is easy enough, it’s important that you know how brands determine winners so you can be adequately prepared.
Below, we’ve explained how Halloween sweeps winners are usually picked by businesses and what you need to keep in mind.
Number of winners picked
Don’t assume the sweepstake sponsor will only pick one winner -- some brands offer multiple prizes during their Halloween sweepstake promotion and, thus, pick more than one winner. You will know how many winners the brand intends to pick by reading the rules of the sweepstake before you submit your entry.
How are winners selected?
Typically, the sweepstake sponsor or administrator selects the winning entry by way of a random drawing, unless, of course, you entered a skill-based contest, in which case, the company will pick the winner after qualitatively judging every eligible entry they received.
How are winners notified?
Winners are typically notified by either email or phone. The email address or contact number you provided in the entry form is what the sweepstakes sponsor will use to get in touch with you, so make sure to not ignore or miss any communication from the company. If you entered Halloween sweepstakes on social media, it is likely that the company will contact you via a direct message on the same platform. If the sponsor is unable to get in touch with you or if you don’t get back to the sponsor within the stipulated amount of time, most companies will pick another winner.
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