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Sarah Burns (Founder and Chief Prizeologist) • • 4 min read

I’ve already started my Christmas shopping, and although technically I don’t need any, this weekend I bought some sparkly new decorations for my tree. In my…

Louise has fallen foul of the ASA for breaching the CAP Code once again
Research and Insights

Oh Louise Thompson – when will you learn?

Sarah Burns (Founder and Chief Prizeologist) • • 4 min read

As you may know, I have a minor obsession with reality TV star and influencer Louise Thompson and her apparent inability to disclose to her followers that she…

The scam promises you a £75 voucher to celebrate Costa’s 50th birthday and the message looks genuine enough
Scam busting

This WhatsApp scam could cost-a you

Sarah Burns (Founder and Chief Prizeologist) • • 4 min read

Costa Coffee has been in the business pages of the papers recently, because Whitbread has sold the café chain to Coca-Cola, but what I’d like to draw your…

CMA investigates influencers
Research and Insights

CMA investigates influencers

Sarah Burns (Founder and Chief Prizeologist) • • 4 min read

I was mightily cheered to see that the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has just launched an investigation into influencer disclosure. As you may be…

Citreon C4 offered by the competition website
Research and Insights

Do competitions need closing dates?

Sarah Burns (Founder and Chief Prizeologist) • • 4 min read

All good things must come to an end – even Love Island – but not, apparently, the competitions promoted on the I Can Have It website. I say this, because the…

Louise is a bit lax on the old disclosures, because a complaint was made to the ASA about one of her posts
Research and Insights

Jeez Louise – brand bears the brunt of influencer blunder

Sarah Burns (Founder and Chief Prizeologist) • • 5 min read

I like Louise Thompson. You know, she of Made In Chelsea (she came fourth in series 2 of The Jump as well). Yes, she’s had her issues with anxiety and…

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