Q&As

1-800-Flowers.com has partnered with Tourism Ireland in an instant-win promotion that dangles a trip to the Emerald Isle.

Universal Records is launching a Willy Wonka-style promotion to build buzz around Prince’s newest album 3121.

Brands are coming out in full force to promote their upcoming appearances on NBC’s hit reality show The Apprentice, with Arby’s Restaurant Group and Ace Hardware on tap for show sponsorships the first half of April.

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is creating big time buzz around WrestleMania 22 with a multi-million dollar marketing campaign, which includes sweepstakes overlays and a host of in-store promotions.

Sunny Delight Beverages Co. has embarked on a nationwide road trip to promote its drinks.

CVS Corp. is leveraging its sponsorship of ABC’s TV series Miracle Worker on-air and online.

Citibank was looking for a way to build membership in its loyalty rewards program and chose New York City’s Grand Central Station as a focal point to draw a crowd with skill games, mechanical surfboards and sumo wrestlers.

Gillette tapped a little star power in real estate mogul Donald Trump to build buzz around its Fusion razor on The Apprentice, and is leveraging its sponsorship with a sweepstakes.

Internet companies are dangling a variety of prizes as part of a growing effort to entice new users to visit its search engines.

Borders, Inc. has launched a new loyalty program that rewards frequent customers with special discounts on in-store purchases.