Take the Dish Bracket Challenge!

• Participants must fill out a bracket of popular shows
• The promotion will award a total of 3 cash prizes
• Participants can review the Official Rules for details

Everyone knows it’s the time of year when fans attempt to pick which teams will rise to the top of college basketball.  However, this year fans of TELEVISION can also participate in the fun.  For instance, Dish has released a new promotion that allows fans to pick their favorite all time comedies and dramas from both 20th and 21st Century Fox.  In order to enter, participants must go to the online registration page and fill out a bracket.  Once the participant completes the bracket they can provide registration information to complete the entry.  While we agree with most of the shows selected, we DO NOT agree with the seeding.  For instance, The Simpsons and Seinfeld are forced into a 2nd round match up (these should both be 1 seeds!).

Dish Bracket Challenge Top Shows (in our opinion)

• Mad Men – An hour drama that focuses on the mysterious “ad man” Don Draper
• Breaking Bad – Walter White decides to “break bad” in order to help his family
• Seinfeld – Jerry and the gang provide a laugh a minute in this show about nothing
• The Simpsons – The longest running TV show currently on the air (says something)

By the way, the promotion decides the correct picks based on surveys given to Dish customers.  Additionally, the promotion will release the correct picks for each round at different times throughout the promotion.  Those who want to review the pick release dates can click the Official Rules link located at the bottom of the entry page.

As far as the prizes go, the promotion will award the top 3 highest point totals.  The participant with the most points will get a whopping $10,000 in cash.  Meanwhile, the participants with the 2nd and 3rd highest point totals will receive $5,000 and $2,500, respectively.

Finally, it should be mentioned that those who plan on entering must submit their bracket no later than March 21st, 2019.  Further, the promotion only allows participants to submit a total of 1 bracket.

Sponsor of  the Dish Bracket Challenge

• DISH Network L.L.C.
• 9601 S. Meridian BLVD.
• Englewood, Colorado 80112

Reference

• www.dishbracketchallenge.com

Another Current Sweepstakes

• Enter Nabisco Unrivaled

The Nabisco Unrivaled Favorites Sweepstakes

• Participants can go to the online entry page to sign up
• The sweepstakes offers an alternative text message entry
• A copy of the Official Rules is available at the entry page

For those who haven’t been paying close attention, many sweepstakes now provide a variety of unique recipes at their entry pages (the recipes usually involve food items made by the Sponsor, of course).  For example, the Savor Moment Sweepstakes from Avocados From Mexico provides many recipes that can be made with (you guessed it) AVOCADOS.  Another example of such a promotion is the new Nabisco Unrivaled Sweepstakes.  While at the online entry page, participants can click the View Recipes button to be directed to a Pinterest page.  Once at the page, participants can view a variety of recipes made with Nabisco products (we like the Oreo Slam Dunk Cookie Ball Pops).

How to Enter the Nabisco Unrivaled Favorites Sweepstakes

• Participants can enter a name, email address, and address at the online entry page
• The sweeps also offers text message entry (participants must text 59526 to sign up)
• Participants should include a participating Nabisco product when entering via text
• Participating products include Oreos, Wheat Thins, Triscuits, Chips Ahoy, and Ritz

Once the participant completes the entry, they will receive 1 chance to win a trip to Atlanta to attend the 2020 NCAA Basketball Final Four.  In addition to the Grand Prize, the sweepstakes also offers 9 First Prizes.  Each of the 9 First Prizes are Nabisco “entertaining sets” that include a platter, 2 serving bowls, and a Nabisco product (this may be going out on a limb but we would rather have the Grand Prize).

More on the Prizes

• The Grand Prize includes tickets to all Semi-Final and Final Games (4 tickets to each)
• In addition to the tickets, the Grand Prize also includes $5,900 in spending cash (NICE!)
• The total Approximate Retail Value of the Grand Prize comes to an astounding $25,600
• Each of the 9 First Prizes has an Approximate Retail Value of $100 (no drum roll needed)

By the way, the sweepstakes will decide the prize winners in a random drawing on or around April 9th, 2019.  Whoever wins a prize can expect fulfillment within 8 to 10 weeks from the date of the drawing.

Finally, it should be pointed out that the sweepstakes is only open from March 1st, 2019 through April 8th, 2019.  While the contest is still open, participants may enter once per day (might as well enter EVERY day and increase those odds!).

Nabisco Unrivaled Favorites Sweepstakes Sponsor

• Mondelēz Global LLC
• 100 Deforest Ave.
• East Hanover, NJ 07936

Reference

• www.NabiscoUnrivaled.com

Another Food Brand Promotion

• Lay’s Turn Up the Flavor

Sweeps AARP Enter Travel 2019 Promotion

• Participants can enter through the online registration page
• The promotion consists of a sweepstakes and Instant Win
• Participants can sign up for AARP newsletters while entering

Promotions come in all different shapes and sizes.  However, one that provides participants extra entries for learning something new is a rare sight indeed.  For example, the new Elevate Your Escape Sweepstakes from AARP allows participants to take quizzes and use a vacation budget tool in exchange for bonus entries (it’s easy to learn when additional entries are on the line!).  In order to begin entry, participants must go to sweeps.aarp.org/entertravel2019.  Once at the page, the participant must login to their AARP account to proceed with registering for the promotion (an AARP account is a requirement to entry).

The Finer Details of the Elevate Your Escape Sweepstakes

• The promotion opens on March 1st, 2019 and comes to a close on April 30th, 2019
• Participants can enter the sweepstakes once per day (might as well make it a hobby!)
• The promotion provides up to 8 bonus entries per day for those who take the quizzes
• Participants may only receive 1 bonus entry overall for using vacation budget tool
• The promotion has a  prize value similar to the La Romana Woman’s Day sweeps

While on the topic of prizes, the sweepstakes portion of the promotion will be awarding 1 Grand Prize of $5,000.  Further, the sweepstakes will decide who wins the $5,000 through a random drawing on or around May 1st, 2019 (so mark the day on your calendar and eagerly await its arrival!).

In addition to the sweepstakes, the promotion also includes an Instant Win Game.  While the Instant Win Prizes aren’t as lucrative as the $5,000, they are certainly nothing to scoff at as each is a handy prepaid card loaded with $50.  By the way, the sweepstakes awards the Instant Win Prizes through a random computer-generated process with certain “winning times” (hopefully you pick the RIGHT time to play!).

Sponsor of the Elevate Your Travel Sweepstakes

• AARP, 601 E. Street NW, Washington, DC 20049

Reference

• sweeps.aarp.org/entertravel2019

Let’s enter another!

• Join the Kalahari Resorts Good Housekeeping Sweepstakes

 

La Romana Woman’s Day Sweepstakes

• The sweepstakes awards a stay for 2 at the Hilton La Romana
• Participants can complete registration at the online entry page
• The sweepstakes provides a full copy of its Official Rules

The Retreat Woman’s Day Sweepstakes is winding down, which can only mean there’s another that’s ramping up.  For instance, the La Romana Woman’s Day Sweepstakes is now open and is accepting new entries at the online registration page.  In order to enter, the participant must first choose whether they wish to receive the free magazine offer.  Next, the participant must complete the brief online entry form.  Once the participant completes the form they will receive 1 entry to the sweepstakes for a chance to win a 4 night stay for 2 at the Hilton La Romana (just take a look at the pictures and you’ll be convinced!).

Details of the La Romana Woman’s Day Sweepstakes

• The sweepstakes only allows 1 entry per person (as with most from Hearst)
• Participants can enter the sweepstakes between March 5th and April 15th
• A random drawing will take place around April 16th to decide the winner
• Whoever wins must take the trip within 1 year of receiving their award
• The total Approximate Retail Value of the trip comes to $3,732.00

While on the topic of the prize, it should be pointed out that the trip DOES NOT include airline tickets.  However, the winner will receive a $500 check that can be used for transportation (or anything else for that matter).  While the lack of airline tickets may be disappointing, participants should keep in mind that the 4 night stay comes with ALL INCLUSIVE accommodations (some may rather have that than boring old airline tickets).  In addition to food and beverages, the all-inclusive accommodations also includes daily resort activities.  Participants can review the full details of the prize by clicking the Official Rules link located at the top right hand side of the entry page.

La Romana Woman’s Day Sweepstakes Sponsor

• Hearst Magazine Media, Inc.
• 300 W. 57th Street, New York, NY 10019

Reference

• www.laromana.womansday.com

Another Recent Release From Hearst

• Kalahari Resorts Good Housekeeping Sweepstakes

 

Kalahari Resorts Good Housekeeping Sweepstakes

• Participants can enter online and receive a FREE magazine
• The sweepstakes provides an online copy of its Official Rules
• Participants can sign up to receive offers and discounts

Good Housekeeping is back at it again with another sweepstakes.  As always, the magazine will be allowing participants to receive a free issue when they sign up at the online entry page (just like they did with the Retreat Woman’s Day Sweepstakes).  In order to register, participants must provide a name, email address, and address.  However, before the participant clicks the Submit button they must decide whether or not they wish to sign up to receive special offers and discounts from Kalahari Resorts.  Those who are unsure about signing up for the offers can find out how Kalahari Resorts uses data by clicking the Privacy Policy link.

More on the Kalahari Resorts Good Housekeeping Sweeps

• The sweepstakes runs for 2 months from March 1st, 2019 through April 30th
• A random drawing on May 1st, 2019 will decide the winner of the prize trip
• The total Approximate Retail Value of the prize trip comes to $5,885 (NICE!)
• Whoever wins the prize will have a choice between 3 different destinations
• The trip includes accommodations for the winner and up to 5 guests (WOW)

By the way, participants who don’t want a free magazine can check the appropriate box before filling out the entry form.  However, participants should think twice before they make this decision as there is only 1 entry per person (no second chances to receive the free magazine offer!).  Meanwhile, those who opt for the free issue will have the opportunity to receive a year’s subscription for 64% less than the newsstand price.

Finally, the winner of the trip will receive notice within 1 month from the end of the sweepstakes.  If the winner does not respond to the notice within 5 business days, the sweepstakes will choose a new winner (as with many things in life, a prompt response is a good idea).

Kalahari Resorts Good Housekeeping Sweepstakes Sponsor

• Heart Communications
• 300 W. 57th Street, New York, NY 10019

Reference

• KalahariResorts.GoodHousekeeping.com

Another Hearst Sweepstakes

• UK Country Living Sweepstakes

 

 

 

 

It’s Dunkin’ Saving Time!

• The promotion consists of a sweeps, Instant Win Game, and offer
• Participants can review a brief Frequently Asked Questions list
• The promotion provides an online copy of the Official Rules

It’s the time of year where many folks across the country get ready to adjust their clocks and watches.  Therefore, it’s hard to think of a more aptly named promotion than the new Dunkin’ Savings Time.  The new promotion from Dunkin’ Donuts will award a variety of cool prizes through both a sweepstakes and Instant Win Game.  Additionally, the promotion also includes a special offer for Dunkin’ Donuts savings cards (we haven’t seen a promotion this exciting since the Shop Play Win promotion!).  In order to enter, participants must go to the online registration page and complete the entry form.

Another Bite Out of the Dunkin’ Savings Time Promotion

• As far as timing goes, the promotion begins on March 6th, 2019 and ends on April 5th
• The sweepstakes portion of the promotion will award a Grand Prize $5,000 gift card
• The Instant Win Game will award prizes such as coffee, tumblers, and coffee brewers
• A drawing to decide the Grand Prize winner will be held around April 8th, 2019

Overall the promotion will award 1 prize through the sweepstakes (the Grand Prize) and a whopping 5,700 prizes through the Instant Win Game.  Meanwhile, the total Approximate Retail Value of all prizes available comes to a jaw-dropping $183,499.  However, it should be noted there is a limit of 1 Instant Win Prize per person.

But what about the special offer??

• Participants who spend at least $20 on Dunkin’ Donut products can receive $5 savings
• The promotion provides a $5 digital gift code in exchange for a purchase receipt
• The receipt must show $20 in Dunkin’ purchases (can be across multiple receipts)
• Participants may redeem up to 3 offers throughout the entry period of the promotion

By the way, there is a limit of 1 entry to the Instant Win Game and sweepstakes per day per person.  In order to enter again, participants can click the Already registered? link to login (with a promotion this exciting you might as well stop by daily!).

Finally, those with questions about the promotion can click the FAQs link at the bottom of the entry page.  In addition to the FAQs, the promotion also provides a complete online copy of its Official Rules (we always recommend a deep dive into the rules before proceeding with registration).

Dunkin’ Savings Time Promotion Sponsor

• Dunkin Brands, Inc.
• 130 Royall St.
• Canton, MA, 02021

Reference

• www.dunkinsavingstime.com

Check Out This New Code Entry Promotion

• Lay’s Turn Up the Flavor

 

How to Enter the Lays Turn Up the Flavor Promotion

• Participants can use the codes from a Lay’s bag to enter
• The sweepstakes offers an alternative free entry process
• Full details of the entry process are located within the rules

Lay’s is back with another code entry promotion!  Similar to the recent Doritos Flamin’ Hot promotion, participants can now enter the Lay’s Turn Up the Flavor promotion using the codes from a bag of chips.  In order to begin an entry, participants must go to the online entry page and click the Enter Bag Codes button.  Once the participant enters the codes (both a bag code and UPC code are needed) they can finish the registration and receive 1 play.  Meanwhile, those who are coming back to make another play can click the Sign In button to login.

Lays Turn Up the Flavor Promotion Ins and Outs

• The promotion lasts nearly 2 months from March 4th, 2019 through April 26th, 2019
• Participants may only enter 1 code per day (so if you have an extra just sleep on it!)
• Each of the 54 prizes are 2 codes good for $100 off Live Nation concert tickets
• In addition to the concert tickets, winners can use the codes for merchandise
• Prize winners must redeem the codes no later than December 31st, 2019

By the way, participants can also check out the 3 exciting new flavors being offered by Lays while signing up for the promotion.  In order to do so, participants must click the Learn More button.  While all 3 flavors appear to be winners, we happen to think the Electric Lime & Sea Salt looks the best.

FREE Entry to the Lays Turn Up the Flavor Promotion

• Participants can request free codes by sending their promotion registration information
• The promotion accepts requests at PO Box 760006, Dept. 880-779, El Paso, TX 88576
• Participants must write their registration information on a 3 X 5 inch card or paper

It should be pointed out that participants can only send 1 code request per stamped envelope (the cost of stamps can really start to add up!).  Further, codes must be received no later than April 22nd, 2019 in order to be eligible.  Finally, whoever wins a prize in the promotion will receive notice via email (so make sure the one you provide is your go-to email address!).

Lays Turn Up the Flavor Promotion Sponsor

• Frito-Lay
• 7701 Legacy Drive, Plano, TX 75024

Reference

• www.LaysTurnUptheFlavor.com

Why stop now?

• Register for the Shop Play Win 2019!

 

 

Shop Play Win! How to Play the Monopoly Collect & Win Game

• A variety of  brands and stores are participating in the promotion
• Participants can download a mobile app to enter their codes
• The promotion will send free Game Tickets by mail request

It’s hard to imagine a more appropriate grocery-themed promotion than one that combines a long list of name brand products with a large group of name brand stores.  Unless, of course, the promotion does this AND adds over $150,000,000 worth of offers and prizes for good measure.  The 2019 version of this promotional “perfect storm” is on full display with the Shop Play Win! Monopoly Collect & Win Game.  The grocery stores participating in the promotion include (but are by no means limited to) Albertson’s, Safeway, Super Saver, Tom Thumb, and Market Street.  Meanwhile, the list of brands includes recognized names such as Oreo, Ritz, Dr. Pepper, Pepsi, and Tide (just to name a few!).

Customers who have received a game code from one of the participating stores can begin by going to the Shop Play Win! registration page to sign up.  Once registered, the customer can enter the game code to reveal whether or not a prize has been won (there sure are a lot of them up for grabs).

Other Iconic Brands Participating in the Shop Play Win! Game

• All – Many have looked to this leading detergent to eliminate the ugliest of stains
• Goldfish – Who doesn’t love the cheddary goodness found in these crunchy snacks?
• Vlasic – It’s a different kind of crunch than the goldfish but just as delicious!
• Starbucks – Simply put, no other coffee vendor even comes close (seriously)
• Welch’s Fruit Snacks – Perhaps the most recognizable name in the fruit snack biz

Those who are constantly on the run may want to consider downloading the Shop Play Win! mobile app (currently available on Google Play and the App Store).  In order to do so, the participant can go to the online entry page and click on the appropriate icon.  While using the mobile app, it will be necessary for participants to scan the game code to see if they won a prize.

The Top Prizes Available to Win in the Shop Play Win Game

• One MILLION Dollars – Just take a moment to let that sink in (or even a few days)
• A $1,000,000 Vacation Home – The odds to win this luxury item are 1 in 404,000,000
• $100,000 in Cash or a Boat – Which would you rather have?  (we’d take the cash!)
• $30,000 Pair of Jet Skis – We’re just as confused about this one as you must be
• A Home Theater – Seems like an after thought until you realize it’s worth $25,000

Participants who would like to receive 1 game ticket along with 1 bonus game ticket by mail must send a hand written request to PO Box 3058, Kennesaw, GA 30156.  While there is no limit to the amount of mail requests, it should be pointed out that participants can only send 1 request per envelope (this may not be the most cost-effective participation option as stamps certainly aren’t cheap these days!).  Those with questions about the Shop Play Win! Game can try clicking the FAQ and/or Rules links posted at the top of the registration page.

What should I do if I win an Instant Win Copoun?

• Winners of Instant Win Coupons over $200 must complete a high level prize form
• Meanwhile, winners of gift cards between $5 and $100 can complete a low level form
• High level prize forms and coupons over $200 must be sent the the administrator

By the way, the promotion is now showing a list of this year’s top winners under the drop down list posted at the top right hand side of the entry page.  In order to view the names and prize amounts, participants can click the Winners link.  Those who decide to take a look should brace themselves for a shock as one of the most recent winners received a $100,000 prize.

Albertson’s Customer Support Center Contact Information

• MS 10501 PO Box 29093, Phoenix, AZ 85038
• 877-276-9637

Reference

• www.ShopPlayWin.com

Another Active Promotion (not as good as this one though)

• Enter the “I Stopped Waiting” Sweepstakes