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Reveal Contest Rules

by Stephen Seymour on February 15, 2019

Contest Rules
NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE THE CHANCES OF WINNING.

1. Eligibility: This Campaign is open only to those who tag @brandvia per these posts (https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt6vAfilGuc/, https://twitter.com/BrandVia, https://www.facebook.com/BrandVia/photos/pcb.2574812145925586/2574812045925596/?type=3&theater.) and who are 18 as of the date of entry.The Campaign is only open to legal residents of the United States, and is void where prohibited by law. Employees of BrandVia, its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, and suppliers, (collectively the “Employees”), and immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of Employees are not eligible to participate in the Campaign. The Campaign is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited.

2. Agreement to Rules: By participating, the Contestant (“You”) agree to be fully unconditionally bound by these Rules, and You represent and warrant that You meet the eligibility requirements. In addition, You agree to accept the decisions of BrandVia as final and binding as it relates to the content of this Campaign.

3. Campaign Period: Entries will be accepted online starting on February 18, 2019, 10:00AM, PST and ending March 6, 2019, 11:59PM PST. All online entries must be received by March 6, 2016, 11:59PM PST.

4. How to Enter: The Campaign must be entered by commenting on one of these three posts: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt6vAfilGuc/, https://twitter.com/BrandVia, https://www.facebook.com/BrandVia/photos/pcb.2574812145925586/2574812045925596/?type=3&theater. The entry must fulfill all Campaign requirements, as specified, to be eligible to win a prize. Entries that are incomplete or do not adhere to the rules or specifications may be disqualified at the sole discretion of BrandVia. You may enter only once. You may not enter more times than indicated by using multiple email addresses, identities, or devices in an attempt to circumvent the rules. If You use fraudulent methods or otherwise attempt to circumvent the rules, your submission may be removed from eligibility at the sole discretion of BrandVia.

5. Prizes: The Weekly Winners of the Campaign (the “Weekly Winner”) will receive one (1) Jamba Juice gift card valued at $25. The Grand Prize Winner of the Campaign (the “Winner”) will receive one (1) Blendtec Total Classic Original Blender valued at $279. Actual/appraised value may differ at time of prize award. The specifics of the prize shall be solely determined by BrandVia. No cash or other prize substitution shall be permitted except at BrandVia’s discretion. The prize is non-transferable. Any and all prize-related expenses, including without limitation any and all federal, state, and/or local taxes, shall be the sole responsibility of Winner. No substitution of prize or transfer/assignment of prize to others or request for the cash equivalent by Winner is permitted. Acceptance of prize constitutes permission for BrandVia to use Winner’s name, likeness, and entry for purposes of advertising and trade without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.

6. Odds: The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.

7. Winner Selection and Notification: Winner will be selected by a random drawing under the supervision of BrandVia. Winner will be notified by Facebook or Instagram message within five (5) days following selection of Winner. BrandVia shall have no liability for Winner’s failure to receive notices due to spam, junk e-mail or other security settings or for Winner’s provision of incorrect or otherwise non-functioning contact information. If Winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible, fails to claim the prize within 5 days from the time award notification was sent, or fails to timely return a completed and executed declaration and release as required, the prize may be forfeited and an alternate Winner selected. Receipt by Winner of the prize offered in this Campaign is conditioned upon compliance with any and all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. ANY VIOLATION OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES BY WINNER (AT BRANDVIA‘S SOLE DISCRETION) WILL RESULT IN WINNER’S DISQUALIFICATION AS WINNER OF THE CAMPAIGN, AND ALL PRIVILEGES AS WINNER WILL BE IMMEDIATELY TERMINATED.

8. Rights Granted by You: By entering this content (e.g., photo, video, text, etc.), You understand and agree that BrandVia, anyone acting on behalf of BrandVia, and BrandVia’s licensees, successors, and assigns, shall have the right, where permitted by law, to print, publish, broadcast, distribute, and use in any media now known or hereafter developed, in perpetuity and throughout the World, without limitation, your entry, name, portrait, picture, voice, likeness, image, statements about the Campaign, and biographical information for news, publicity, information, trade, advertising, public relations, and promotional purposes. without any further compensation, notice, review, or consent.

9. Terms & Conditions: BrandVia reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Campaign should virus, bug, non-authorized human intervention, fraud, or other cause beyond BrandVia’s control corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, or proper conduct of the Campaign. In such case, BrandVia may select the Winner from all eligible entries received prior to and/or after (if appropriate) the action taken by BrandVia. BrandVia reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers or attempts to tamper with the entry process or the operation of the Campaign or website or violates these Terms & Conditions. BrandVia has the right, in its sole discretion, to maintain the integrity of the Campaign, to void votes for any reason, including, but not limited to: multiple entries from the same user from different IP addresses; multiple entries from the same computer in excess of that allowed by Campaign rules; or the use of bots, macros, scripts, or other technical means for entering. Any attempt by an entrant to deliberately damage any website or undermine the legitimate operation of the Campaign may be a violation of criminal and civil laws. Should such attempt be made, BrandVia reserves the right to seek damages to the fullest extent permitted by law.

10. Limitation of Liability: By entering, You agree to release and hold harmless BrandVia and its subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, partners, representatives, agents, successors, assigns, employees, officers, and directors from any liability, illness, injury, death, loss, litigation, claim, or damage that may occur, directly or indirectly, whether caused by negligence or not, from: (i) such entrant’s participation in the Campaign and/or his/her acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of any prize or any portion thereof; (ii) technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to the malfunction of any computer, cable, network, hardware, or software, or other mechanical equipment; (iii) the unavailability or inaccessibility of any transmissions, telephone, or Internet service; (iv) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Promotion; (v) electronic or human error in the administration of the Promotion or the processing of entries.

11. Disputes: THIS Campaign IS GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND CALIFORNIA, WITHOUT RESPECT TO CONFLICT OF LAW DOCTRINES. As a condition of participating in this Campaign, participant agrees that any and all disputes that cannot be resolved between the parties, and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Campaign, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, exclusively before a court located in California having jurisdiction. Further, in any such dispute, under no circumstances shall participant be permitted to obtain awards for, and hereby waives all rights to, punitive, incidental, or consequential damages, including reasonable attorney’s fees, other than participant’s actual out-of-pocket expenses (i.e. costs associated with entering this Campaign). Participant further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased.

12. Winners List: To obtain a copy of the Winner’s name or a copy of these Official Rules, mail your request along with a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: BrandVia, 2159 Bering Dr, San Jose, CA 95131, US. Requests must be received no later than March 7th, 2019, 11:59PM PST.

13. Sponsor: The Sponsor of the Campaign is BrandVia, 2159 Bering Dr, San Jose, CA 95131, US.

14. Facebook: The Campaign hosted by BrandVia is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook.

Causing Change

by Stephen Seymour on February 12, 2019

“Win their hearts first, and their heads will follow” – Joe Waters, author of Cause Marketing For Dummies. With the advent of social media and the rise of a new generation of millennials in the workplace, the way companies operate has changed dramatically. The line between company and consumer has become increasingly blurred and comment sections on social media have been filled to the brim with direct requests, opinions, and reactions to which companies were not previously privy. In this day and age, companies can rise and fall at the behest of its consumers and marketing has become an even more vital part of a company’s success. It has become a way of directly connecting with the consumer and finding out what specific causes and issues truly matter to them. In fact, “78% of those aged 18-24 are willing to spend more on a product or service that is more ethical than a cheaper option.” [Spotlight on CSR] This has caused companies to become much more purpose driven and such a shift has begun to show in full force across nearly every industry.

Meaningful mainstays like October’s Breast Cancer Awareness campaign have had huge turn outs for decades. Consumers and companies have taken part in raising capital and fighting the disease together. Pink ribbons are distributed through donations and customers are allowed to have the satisfaction of contributing to raising awareness and being part of a cause. As the years have gone by, that pink campaign has become even more elaborate and wide-reaching. The merchandise revolving around the color pink has branched out to encompass nearly anything a consumer could want, from shirts, coffee sleeves, and even license plates. The fervor has transitioned to online social platforms as well, with breast cancer awareness hashtags trending throughout the entire month of October and companies promoting those same choice phrases at the end of their posts. By adapting to this mainstay, companies have found a way to tie their products in to what is truly important to people and give to a greater cause as a result.