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Dotdigital Social Media Competition 2026

Compeition terms

Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully. By entering the competition, you agree to be bound by them. 

This competition is run by Dotdigital EMEA Limited, registered in England and Wales with company number 03762341 and registered office at No. 1 London Bridge, London, SE1 9BG (“Dotdigital”).  

  1. Eligibility 
    1. This competition is open globally to entrants able to accept deliveries from the United Kingdom and of the  age 18+ only. Dotdigital reserves the right to request proof of age and residency.  
    2. Employees of Dotdigital, its agents, contractors, and anyone professionally connected with the promotion are not eligible to enter.  
    3. Entries made through agents, third parties or syndicated entries are invalid. 
  2. Promotional Period 
    1. The prize draw opens on [21st August 2026 BST] and closes at [00.00 BST] on [September 11th] (the “Promotional Period”).
    2. Entries received after closing time will not be accepted and will not be included in the draw.
  3. How to enter
    1. Enter the competition via Instagram or LinkedIn. 
    2. To submit a valid entry, entrants must complete all the following actions on the relevant promotional post: 
      1. Follow Dotdigital on Instagram or LinkedIn;
      2. Like the promotional post on Instagram or LinkedIn;
      3. Leave a comment in response to the question in the caption of the relevant promotional post or tag Dotdigital in a video/photo post on either Instagram or LinkedIn with your response; and 
      4. Incomplete, illegible, misdirected or corrupted entries will not be accepted.  
  4. Entry Limits 
    1. One entry per person per social media account on each relevant Promotional Post during the Promotional Period.  
    2. Multiple entries, bulk entries or entries via bots, scripts, macros or automated devices and AI tools/agents, robotic, repetitive or programmed entry methods are prohibited and will be disqualified. Entries must be submitted by individuals manually.  
    3. 4.3. Dotdigital reserves the right to:
      1. Disqualify any entry it reasonably believes has been submitted using automated means or as part of a bulk-entry arrangement; 
      2. Disqualify any entrant it reasonably believes has breached this clause; and 
      3. Take any other action it reasonably considers necessary to protect the integrity of the promotion (including limiting entries from particular email addresses, accounts, devices or IP addresses).
    4. Dotdigital’s decision in these matters is final. 
  5. Prize
    1. There is a prize for one winner on each relevant Promotional Post.  
    2. The prize for the relevant Promotional Post will be set out in the caption of the Promotional Post.  
    3. Prizes include Dotdigital branded note book, pen, figurine, Tote bag, T-shirt and hoodie.
    4. There is no cash alternative. 
    5. Dotdigital reserves the right to substitute the prize up to an equivalent value in their sole discretion.
  6. Winner Selection
    1. The winner will be selected by a Dotdigital employee (“Judge”) from all eligible entries on the next Friday following the posted date of the Promotional Post.
    2. The Judge will choose a winner based on what they consider to be the most thoughtful, creative or inspiring response within the eligibility criteria.
    3. The draw will be conducted in accordance with the CAP Code (Committee of Advertising Practice Code as enforced by the Advertising Standards Agency). 
  7. Notification and Claim 
    1. The winner will be notified by Dotdigital’s official social media account via direct message.  
    2. The winner must claim the prize by responding as instructed within fourteen (14) days of notification and must complete any verification steps within that period.
    3. If the winner does not respond in the time period set out in 7.2, fails verification, or declines the prize, Dotdigital reserves the right to award the prize to a reserve drawn at the same time or to re-draw. 
  8. Verification and Disqualification 
    1. Dotdigital may require proof of eligibility, identity, residence and age.  
    2. Dotdigital may disqualify entries that breach these Terms and Conditions, use multiple identities or devices to enter, or that it reasonably believes are fraudulent, bulk or automated.  
    3. Dotdigital’s decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into. 
  9. Publicity 
    1. The winner may be asked to participate in reasonable publicity relating to the promotion without further compensation, including the use of their social media handle and county of residence.  
    2. Consent will be sought for any photography or video where required by law. 
    3. A carousel post on social media will be made and published by Dotdigital to showcase the winner and the Judge’s response.  
    4. Dotdigital encourage the winners to share posts regarding their prizes using the hashtag #MarketingMadeHuman and tagging the official Dotdigital Instagram or LinkedIn account on the respective platforms. However, this is not a condition of the competition. 
  10. Data Protection and Privacy
    1. Dotdigital will process personal data of entrants as necessary to administer the promotion, select and contact the winner, and arrange prize fulfilment.  
    2. Personal data will be processed in accordance with Dotdigital’s privacy notice available at Dotdigital privacy policy.  
    3. The lawful basis is Dotdigital’s legitimate interest in running the promotion and performance of the contract with the winner.  
    4. Personal data will only be retained for as long as is necessary to fulfill the prize draw or until the data subject requests erasure. 
    5. Entrants have rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection and data portability, and may complain to the ICO.  
    6. For queries regarding data protection contact privacy@dotdigital.com.
  11. Liability 
    1. Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits or excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or for any other liability that cannot be limited or excluded by law.  
    2. Subject to that, and to the extent permitted by law, Dotdigital will not be responsible for:  
      1. Entries that are lost, delayed, misdirected, incomplete or cannot be delivered;  
      2. Any disruption, cancellation or alteration to the prize due to reasons beyond its reasonable control; or  
      3. Any loss or damage suffered by entrants in connection with the promotion or the prize except where caused by Dotdigital’s breach of these Terms and Conditions.  
      4. Your statutory rights are not affected. 
  12. Cancellation and Variation 
    1. Dotdigital reserves the right to cancel, suspend, extend or vary the promotion if it reasonably considers it necessary to do so due to certain circumstances. 
  13. General 
    1. The prize is non-transferable, non-exchangeable and cannot be sold or auctioned. 
    2. In the event of conflict, these Terms and Conditions prevail over any marketing or other communications. 
    3. If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid, the remainder shall remain in full force. 
    4. Dotdigital reserves the right to refuse entry or refuse to award the prize to anyone in breach of these Terms and Conditions. 
    5. These Terms and Conditions and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them shall be governed by the laws of England and Wales.  
    6. The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction. 
    7. For any queries regarding the promotion, please contact marketing@dotdigital.com. 

Competition details

Promotional details of this competition are found here.