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KEYNOTE ADDRESS Allison Hendrix Attorney, Platform Operations Facebook Inc. (Palo Alto, CA)
CLE
Credits
Social media advertising revenues will grow from $2.1 billion in 2010 to $8.3 billion in 2015, representing a compound annual growth rate of 31.6 percent.
Who You Will Meet:
In-house counsel and Business Executives Responsible for: - Social Media - Digital Marketing/Communications - Sweepstakes, Contests, Promotions - Corporate Communications - Interactive Marketing - Entertainment/Sports/Media - Emerging Technologies - Brand Management and Development - Consumer Engagement - Crisis Communications - Public Relations - Intellectual Property - Privacy Outside Counsel who specialize in: - Advertising - Marketing - Retail Law - Entertainment/Sports/Media - Privacy - Intellectual Property - Technology and Digital Media
Recognizing the strict demands on your time, ACI has combined two of its most successful programs into one blockbuster conference - Digital Advertising Compliance: Sweepstakes, Promotions & Social Media
Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest are all the rage in online media as billions of people worldwide take to these platforms to connect with friends and brands. Todays marketers look to social media technologies as innovative and cost-effective ways to reach their targeted audiences while also achieving branding and marketing communication goals. However, these evolving mediums present a new set of legal challenges for promotional lawyers. By attending American Conference Institutes (ACI) Summit on Digital Advertising Compliance: Sweepstakes, Promotions & Social Media, September 10 -13, 2012, you will have the opportunity to hear from leading executives who have successfully implemented social media as a part of their promotional strategy. Are you prepared for the upcoming FTC privacy initiatives? As technology becomes more prevalent in everyday life through the use of the Internet and smart phones, there is an increasing concern for consumer privacy. Congress and the FTC are tackling this concern in a very real and impactful way, and you must be prepared for forthcoming changes. Are you prepared for when the government says you can no longer collect data from sweepstakes entries? Find out how to update sweepstakes rules to account for the changes in data collection. In order to effectively counsel your company or client, you must stay abreast of the ever changing regulatory landscape. Hear directly from the experts on what you can do to avoid regulatory scrutiny and non-compliance with newly issued guidelines. ACI is proud to present pre and post-conference workshops: Workshop A will provide an in-depth Rules Drafting session, giving the participants a hands-on approach to writing sweepstakes rules, directly from in-house counsel responsible for writing this language. Workshop B will delve into Employee Training for Social Media. Social media has undoubtedly forced you to change your internal organization structure and corporate communications policy you cannot turn off the Internet, so you might as well come on board. How does your Social Media policy stack up against your competitors? Attend this comprehensive two day event to get the most up to date guidance on developing compliant sweepstakes campaigns utilizing new media platforms. Both days of the program not applicable to your practice? No problem register for a one-day pass! This event features separately bookable components to best t your time, budget, and practice constraints. Register now by calling 1-888-224-2480, faxing your registration form to 1-877-927-1563, or visiting us online at www.americanconference.com/digitaladvertising. Join the ACI: Advertising Law group on LinkedIn for program updates. Kind Regards,
Martin Glovin Senior Vice President Digital Marden Kane Inc (Garden City, NY) Julia B. Jacobson Counsel Bingham McCutchen LLP (Boston, MA)
Determine if copyright clearances need to be acquired pre-submission Comply with ever-changing, platform-specic posting guidelines What to consider when reviewing contest submissions Review examples of rules that led to malcontent or legal action - printing errors - avoiding public relations backlash - failure to state necessary disclosure language (i.e., no purchase necessary) Work with a third party sweepstakes company in order to draft rules Inform consumers how to claim their prize
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Devising a 50-State Game Plan: Practical Strategies for Navigating Unique Bonding and Registration Requirements While Keeping up With Changing State Laws Meryl G. Rosen Assistant General Counsel Gilt Groupe (New York, NY) Terese L. Arenth Partner and Co-Chair, Promotional Marketing and Advertising Practice Group Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP (Garden City, NY) Scott D. Dailard Member Dow Lohnes PLLC (Washington, DC)
Distinguishing between a sweepstakes, a contest and a lottery Identifying the bonding, registration and insurance triggers Posting a bond in an amount equal to the offered prize - specic state requirements including NY and FL Complying with designated waiting periods before the promotion commences Drafting rules that comply with disclosure requirements in states where the sweepstakes will be registered Analyzing new state laws affecting internet cafes and sweepstakes rooms An update on current and proposed legislation relevant to your national promotional endeavors
Reconciling a consumers desire for privacy with the sometimes conicting desire to be active in social media promotions - knowing when a consumers participation on a social media site indicates the giving up of privacy rights Preparing for the FTCs new privacy initiatives - developing other ways to gather information or engage customers Being CAN-SPAM compliant with all data collected Protecting the sensitive consumer info collected on a winners afdavit What are the privacy implications for sites like Foursquare that allow customers to check in at a location? Verifying either that a child is older than 13, or that parental consent is given Balancing a companys information storage practices with state data breach notication laws Determining the length of time that a company can hold on to data 11:00 11:15
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Collecting Consumer Information: Implementing Proactive Privacy Safeguards to Protect Data and Avoid Loss of Consumer Condence Tuan T. Le Senior Attorney Corporate Marketing Group Intel Corporation (Santa Clara, CA) Allison Fitzpatrick Partner Davis & Gilbert LLP (New York, NY) Marc S. Roth Partner Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP (New York, NY)
Disclosing privacy policy right in the sweepstakes rules Ensuring that consumer understands whose privacy policy governs - platform - third party host
12:15 1:15
Networking Lunch
Smart Promotions for Smart Phones: Avoiding Legal Pitfalls While Leveraging New Trends in Mobile Apps and Gamication Yvonne M. Imbert-Garraton Dir., Business & Legal Affairs CBS Interactive (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) John Panourgias Assistant General Counsel PrizeLogic (Southeld, MI) Gonzalo E. Mon Partner Kelley Drye & Warren LLP (Washington, DC)
Mobile Apps Creating an interactive and cutting edge experience for your customers
- QR code scavenger hunts Explaining clearly what data is being captured through use of an app or QR code Ensuring that a free method of entry is still available to avoid consideration problems stemming from smart phone data usage Increasing your companys use of mobile optimized sites and location based services Dealing with patent issues that have not presented themselves in other mediums Highlighting the capabilities of a new mobile app while giving customers the opportunity to win prizes Making all material disclosures as you would in a nonmobile sweepstakes Incentivizing customers for frequently accessing your app Linking sweepstakes submissions with loyalty programs Tracking the number of mobile entries to determine the success of an app-based program Is checking in to a location for a chance to win a prize a form of consideration? Gamication Using game-like elements to make everyday life and consumer experiences more compelling Examining the rules and legal pitfalls of taking your intellectual property into a game environment Building a compelling narrative that engages players to participate and win badges and other prizes Offering a sweepstakes entry to gamication point leaders Eliminating lottery issues with the use of virtual currency as prizes 2:30
Complying with the laws of different countries Overcoming language and cultural barriers in different regions Reconciling terms of use and marketing issues that present themselves in each different country - EU privacy directive - Columbia - Argentina - Brazil - Australia 3:45 4:00
Going Global: Running a Compliant Sweepstakes Campaign in International Markets Peter J. Caruso II Partner and Chair, Advertising and Promotions Industry Group Prince Lobel Tye LLP (Boston, MA) Gary Lo Attorney Allens Arthur Robinson (Sydney, Australia) Juan Carlos Uribe Partner Triana, Uribe & Michelsen (Bogot, Columbia)
Identifying the issues and challenges of moving a promotional campaign outside of the U.S. Developing a timeline for rolling out a global campaign Vetting sweepstakes, contests and promotions rules with local counsel in each country Researching the translation and registration requirements of each country Differentiating between a sweepstakes and a contest in each country
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Media Partners
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2012 FOCUS ON SOCIAL MEDIA, BUSINESS & THE LAW
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KEYNOTE ADDRESS Allison Hendrix Attorney, Platform Operations Facebook Inc. (Palo Alto, CA)
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Convergence 2.0: Developing Promotions Across Multiple Social Media Platforms Andrew Levy Associate General Counsel Crown Imports LLC (Chicago, IL) Sandy DElosua National Director of Communications Front Burner Brands (Tampa, FL) Kenneth R. Florin Partner and Co-Chair, Advanced Media and Technology Department Chair, Emerging Media Practice Group Loeb & Loeb LLP (New York, NY)
Best practices for creating promotions that can withstand the posting guidelines of multiple platforms Ensuring your team is up to date on the ever-changing terms of use for each site Mitigating the inherent risks of rules omissions and errors when simultaneously posting to multiple sites Benchmarking how other companies are handling each unique platform Discerning the liability and regulatory implications at the evolving intersections between media, marketing, technology, distribution, commerce, privacy and communication
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Networking Lunch
You Better Disclose That: Ensuring that Your Company is Closely Adhering to the FTCs Endorsement and Testimonial Guidelines James A. Dudukovich Marketing Counsel The Coca-Cola Company (Atlanta, GA) Ryan Garcia Director, Legal Dell Inc (Round Rock, TX) Paul W. Garrity Partner Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP (New York, NY)
Ensuring that employees understand the need to disclose their affiliation to your company when blogging, tweeting and posting Taking added precautions with share functionality to avoid running amok of testimonial guidelines and material relationship disclosure requirements Contracting with celebrity endorsers and determining how specific the endorser will be when tweeting and posting claims - working a social media component into endorsement deals
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Developing a high level of credibility in what you post - preventing employees from posting positive reviews in order to drive up product ratings Creating an atmosphere of transparency - disclosing not only employee affiliation, but third party affiliations as well - sponsored blogs Forcing bloggers to abide by the FTCs Endorsement and Testimonial guidelines - implementing independent blogger contracts Analyzing enforcement actions for disclosure requirement violations and what is triggering FTC investigations Minimizing your liability when you are unaware of postings Understanding your obligation to monitor what bloggers are doing and what they are saying 2:30
Taking the conversation off-line: one-to-one conversation via email or phone Developing consistent messaging across all channels, online and off Learning from companies who have responded poorly in a crisis situation When is it a good idea to go silent on social media? 3:30 3:45
How to Respond When Someone Doesnt Think Before They Tweet: Crisis Communications in the 24/7 Digital Era Ellie Boragine Advertising and Commercial Counsel JetBlue Airways Corporation (Long Island City, NY) Bridget Jewell Public Relations Manager Mall of America (Bloomington, MN)
Understanding the need for a well-executed crisis communication plan Responding to the negative reviews, posts and tweets made by consumers - why are they angry? How can you fix it? - knowing when to disengage Correcting incorrect information that could be harmful to consumers - removing videos that may have incorrect product instructions - investigating potential defects and hazards reported via social media sites to minimize harm to other consumers Releasing official statements when a spokesperson for one of your products has done something illegal, unethical or immoral Setting up digital listening posts to help learn about the bad things people are saying about you Ensuring you have a firm grasp on the issues being raised before responding
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CLE
Credits
Accreditation will be sought in those jurisdictions requested by the registrants which have continuing education requirements. This course is identied as nontransitional for the purposes of CLE accreditation. American Conference Institute, 2012
ACI certies that the activity has been approved for CLE credit by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board in the amount of 15.5 hours. An additional 3.5 credit hours will apply to participation in the pre or post-conference workshop. ACI certies that this activity has been approved for CLE credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 13.0 hours. An additional 3.0 credit hours will apply to participation in the pre or post-conference workshop. You are required to bring your state bar number to complete the appropriate state forms during the conference. CLE credits are processed in 4-8 weeks after a conference is held. ACI has a dedicated team which processes requests for state approval. Please note that event accreditation varies by state and ACI will make every effort to process your request. Questions about CLE credits for your state? Visit our online CLE Help Center at www.americanconference.com/CLE.
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Allison Hendrix Attorney, Platform Operations Facebook Inc. (Palo Alto, CA) BlitzLocal CBS Interactive The Coca-Cola Company Crown Imports LLC Dell Inc The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Expedia, Inc. Front Burner Brands Gilt Groupe Go Daddy Operating Company, LLC Intel Corporation JetBlue Airways Corporation Mall of America Marden Kane Inc MLB Advanced Media, L.P. NBC Universal NCAA PrizeLogic Samsung Electronics America Shannon Tulloss Investigations Wildre Interactive, Inc.
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