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A prize draw platform is essential for boosting a marketing campaign<\/strong>. Relying on chance and suspense, prize draws generate engagement by promoting the value of the prizes. They stimulate participation over time and offer a concrete opportunity to collect data to enrich your CRM database. Integrated into a larger campaign or used as a one-off event, this type of marketing game is effective in activating an audience and strengthening brand awareness. <\/p>\n

But behind its apparent simplicity, prize draws often involve more structured logistics than traditional competitions<\/strong>. Choosing the tool, verifyng entries, managing winners: these are all steps that need to be planned in advance. This often raises the question: How to set up a prize draw?<\/em> <\/p>\n

This article presents the best solutions available, with a handy checklist to help you choose the prize draw platform<\/strong> best suited to your marketing objectives.<\/p>\n

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How does a prize draw work ?<\/h2>\n

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A prize draw is a mechanism for randomly selecting one or more winners<\/strong> from a list of participants. Frequently used in marketing games or loyalty programs, it is based on a simple principle: luck. Each participant must have a fair chance of being selected, provided they have complied with the terms and conditions set out in the rules of the game. <\/p>\n

From a legal standpoint, prize draws must be governed by official rules<\/strong> specifying the criteria for participation, the date on which the winners will be selected, and the number and nature of the prizes. These rules may be filed with a bailiff to ensure their legal validity, although this is not mandatory. Finally, the collection and processing of personal data must comply with the GDPR. Rigorous management is therefore essential to ensure transparency and compliance in its animation<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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3 methods for setting up an online prize draw<\/h2>\n

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There are several ways to conduct an online prize draw<\/strong>, depending on your needs, budget and the level of omplexity of the campaign. Some brands opt for easy-to-use tools, while others look for a more structured or automated solution. <\/p>\n

Here are three common approaches to setting up an online prize draw, with their advantages, limitations and most suitable use cases.<\/p>\n

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1. The manual method (using Excel)<\/h3>\n

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A manual prize draw involves extracting the list of participants (often via a form or spreadsheet) and then using a random function<\/strong> in Excel<\/a> or Google Sheets<\/a> to select one or more winners.<\/p>\n

Example formula in Excel:<\/strong>
=INDEX(A:A;ALEA.ENTRE.BORNES(1;NBVAL(A:A)))<\/span><\/p>\n

Advantages;<\/strong><\/p>\n