
Jack Kane
New Member
Hey Folks,
I am currently running a prize draw through my newsletter, 12 draws in one year, one per month. Each member of the newsletter gains entry to the draw. Nice and simple...so I thought!
The first prize I offered was to go to 6 people, but the challenge I'm facing is getting people to accept their prize! One of the main reasons is that the draw has been tagged on to my list of newsletter subscribers, rather than the draw first then the newsletter - if you see what I mean.
My rules state that acceptance of the prize must be within two weeks or it shall go to another winner. Sounds ok, but this will be the third lot of winners I have offered after this week and it could go on for ever!
How do I break the cycle?
One suggestion is to update the rules to say that if the prize isn't claimed after 'x' amount of week/attempts, then I should simply post the prize on my forums and ask who wants it. Then, draw winners from those names. The main challenge I see with this is that some newsletter subscribers, who may not be registered with the forums, may feel this unfair.
What do you think?
Should I ask the newsletter subscribers to forward their names if they want the prize, then pick a winner from those?
All I want to do is give these things away :w00t:
Your advice would be appreciated :thumbup1:
I am currently running a prize draw through my newsletter, 12 draws in one year, one per month. Each member of the newsletter gains entry to the draw. Nice and simple...so I thought!
The first prize I offered was to go to 6 people, but the challenge I'm facing is getting people to accept their prize! One of the main reasons is that the draw has been tagged on to my list of newsletter subscribers, rather than the draw first then the newsletter - if you see what I mean.
My rules state that acceptance of the prize must be within two weeks or it shall go to another winner. Sounds ok, but this will be the third lot of winners I have offered after this week and it could go on for ever!
How do I break the cycle?
One suggestion is to update the rules to say that if the prize isn't claimed after 'x' amount of week/attempts, then I should simply post the prize on my forums and ask who wants it. Then, draw winners from those names. The main challenge I see with this is that some newsletter subscribers, who may not be registered with the forums, may feel this unfair.
What do you think?
Should I ask the newsletter subscribers to forward their names if they want the prize, then pick a winner from those?
All I want to do is give these things away :w00t:
Your advice would be appreciated :thumbup1: