Everyone wants to be a millionaire, but unless you've got the

fastest fingers, you've got to pass the fries or at least pass your name

and address to have any chance of seeing a fat check or a trip to

Tahiti.



Executed correctly, sweepstakes and contests offer a more substantial

engagement process with constituents than information-based

campaigns.



They provide a thematic conduit between media relations, special events,

point-of-purchase promotions, websites, and advertising.



It's about participation. For magazines and networks, contests can allow

the audience to feel involved in making the ...