38 years38 years
11,118 sweepstakes, contests, games11,118 sweepstakes, contests, games
$139,873,416 in prizes given away$139,873,416 in prizes given away
Presenting thePresenting the ““Sweeps Pros”Sweeps Pros”
providing winning strategiesproviding winning strategiesquickly, efficiently and cost-effectivelyquickly, efficiently and cost-effectively
Who we areWho we areThe premiere Promo 100 marketing & promotions agency The premiere Promo 100 marketing & promotions agency specializing in:specializing in:
• Strategically-focused, legally precise online, offline and on-pack promotions.
• Tactical development and flawless execution of:Tactical development and flawless execution of:– SweepstakesSweepstakes
• Random-draw, qualified entry, programmed learning, Random-draw, qualified entry, programmed learning,
custom or co-opcustom or co-op– ContestsContests
Skill-based, user-generated contentSkill-based, user-generated content– GamesGames
• Scratch-off, match & win, instant win, decoders, Scratch-off, match & win, instant win, decoders,
virtual games, text messaging and morevirtual games, text messaging and more
What we doWhat we doHandle the thousand and one details that go into the development,Handle the thousand and one details that go into the development,management, administration and fulfillment of prize promotions on amanagement, administration and fulfillment of prize promotions on aturnkey basis:turnkey basis:
Counsel on program concept, execution and planning
Prize structure recommendations
Rules and legal review
State registrations and surety bonds
Online promotion hosting
Game card seeding and print production
Winner selection, clearance and correspondence
Prize procurement and fulfillment
Database building and management
Program analytics and reporting
VenturaVentura Associates ExpertiseAssociates Expertise
• Promotion execution, including sweepstakes, contests, instant win games, Promotion execution, including sweepstakes, contests, instant win games, loyalty and incentive programsloyalty and incentive programs
• Security printing and seedingSecurity printing and seeding• Premium procurement and fulfillment including gift with purchase, prizes, Premium procurement and fulfillment including gift with purchase, prizes,
trips, premiums, rebates, refunds and E-commercetrips, premiums, rebates, refunds and E-commerce• Custom online sweepstakes and games, including viral, text messaging, Custom online sweepstakes and games, including viral, text messaging,
user-generated content, e-mail campaigns and virtual worldsuser-generated content, e-mail campaigns and virtual worlds• Web design including FLASH animation, action scripting, multimedia Web design including FLASH animation, action scripting, multimedia
production, streaming videoproduction, streaming video• Database programming, management, data segmentation and reportingDatabase programming, management, data segmentation and reporting• Multicultural Marketing Multicultural Marketing • Partner Marketing and Tie-insPartner Marketing and Tie-ins• Co-op promotionsCo-op promotions
Who we’ve done it forJust about every company and brand in every industry. Here are a few of those companies:
Who does the workWho does the workOur Our Sweeps ProsSweeps Pros collectively have over 186 years in the collectively have over 186 years in the
business. Here’s part of the team:
President/CEOAnd “Fitness Fanatic”
Marla Altberg
Senior Vice President/ Account DirectorAnd our very own “Mr. Fix It”
Orlando Santiago
Lisa ManhartExecutive Vice President/Sales and Marketing
Nigel Morgan Chief Financial Officer
And a “Beach Lover”
Vice President, Strategic Planning and Promotions
“Multi-Task Queen”
Renee Azoulay
Charmaine Spadavecchia Account Supervisor/Tie-In Promotions Director
Our sales promotion “Matchmaker”
Senior Vice President/General Manager
“Technology Guy”
Al Wester
Why Ventura?Why Ventura? Senior execs who really know their stuff.Senior execs who really know their stuff.
Team players. We do what we do best and make Team players. We do what we do best and make YOUYOU the hero. the hero.
A superior record of legal compliance for the past 37 years.A superior record of legal compliance for the past 37 years.
Cost-efficient – we’re quick and accurate the first time around.Cost-efficient – we’re quick and accurate the first time around.
Fully vetted as a preferred vendor by long-term clients with Fully vetted as a preferred vendor by long-term clients with stringent security requirements. stringent security requirements.
On top of the trends – user generated content, text messaging, On top of the trends – user generated content, text messaging, participation TV and more.participation TV and more.
Solid financial backing from parent company Mickelberry Solid financial backing from parent company Mickelberry Communications Inc., a growing company with diversified Communications Inc., a growing company with diversified holdings in the communications service business.holdings in the communications service business.
ButBut WhyWhy ReallyReally Ventura?Ventura?
A winning attitude!
Responsive!
Adaptable!
Smart…....and
Fun to work with!
For more informationFor more information
Contact:Renee AzoulayRenee AzoulayVice President, Vice President, Strategic Planning & Promotions Strategic Planning & Promotions Ventura Associates, Inc.Ventura Associates, Inc.1040 Ave of the Americas1040 Ave of the AmericasNew York, NY 10018New York, NY 10018(212) 302-8277 ext. 3008(212) 302-8277 ext. [email protected]@sweepspros.com