# Real-Time Online Raffles Raffledog Gives Users Free Sponsored Prizes with Live Draws By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-07-03 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raffledog References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/marketing_advertising/raffledog/) & [raffledog](http://www.raffledog.com) RaffleDog is a website that gives users free prizes through various weekly raffles. They have both local and national sponsors. Some of their past sponsors include [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-jerky-sticks) and ThinkGeek. RaffleDog claims to have to strings attached; they simply want to bring back the fun of raffling like in the good old days. To keep up the fun, RaffleDog records a raffle picked from a fishbowl and posts it live on their website. **Implications** - This is the kind of novelty-based excitement I hoped more technologically advanced companies would invest in. As we continue our progression into the digital age, there is a fear we'll lose touch with some of the folksy elements that have been a big part of lives for generations. Raffledog is doing its part, let's hope more companies do theirs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Real-time Raffles:** Companies can utilize real-time raffles to create excitement and engagement among customers. - **Sponsorship Marketing:** Brands can leverage sponsorship marketing by partnering with companies like Raffledog to reach new audiences and drive sales. - **Social Media Promotion:** Using social media platforms to promote online raffles can lead to increased brand awareness and engagement. ### Sectors Adopting This - **E-commerce:** E-commerce companies can use Raffledog's model to incentivize purchases and encourage customer loyalty. - **Marketing:** Marketing agencies can use Raffledog's real-time raffle concept to create unique and engaging campaigns for clients. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can use Raffledog's concept to create interactive experiences and engage with fans in real-time. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Puppy Dating App Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puppy-dating-app-giveaways.md) - [Go-To Random Selection Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/randoo.md) - [Premium Pet-Friendly Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimutt-giveaway.md) - [Randomly Generated Social Feeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roul8.md) - [Large-Scale Livestream Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-big-reward.md) - [Dog-Centric Root Beer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/last-dog-standing.md) - [Interactive Party Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/group-drinking-games.md) - [Foster Dog Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fosterverse.md) - [Digitized Sudanese Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jumpdog.md)