Help Whip Cancer: Join The Pampered Chef® in the Fight!

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses the appropriateness of advertising Pampered Chef events and products on personal social media accounts, particularly Myspace, in the context of the Help Whip Cancer initiative. Participants share their experiences and concerns regarding the company's online advertising rules.

Discussion Character

  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses uncertainty about the rules regarding advertising on Myspace and seeks clarification.
  • Another participant mentions that they believe advertising is acceptable if the account is set to private, but acknowledges the strictness of the rules.
  • Several users note that they have previously announced Pampered Chef events vaguely to avoid rule violations.
  • One participant shares frustration over the limitations of technology in advertising their business, feeling it restricts their ability to promote effectively.
  • Another participant suggests contacting the Home Office for clarification on the advertising rules.
  • One participant mentions that they have no intention of reporting others for rule violations, emphasizing their own commitment to following the rules.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the interpretation of the advertising rules, with some participants feeling comfortable advertising to friends while others express caution and uncertainty. No clear consensus emerges on what is permissible.

Contextual Notes

Participants are discussing personal experiences with advertising Pampered Chef products and events on social media, specifically in relation to the Help Whip Cancer campaign.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants navigating the complexities of online advertising rules and seeking to understand how to promote their business within the guidelines may find this discussion relevant.

SillyChef
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--This was posted BY ME on Myspace... My account is my own personal one. All of my friends are very close to me on there, though I do have a few people from here as well. Theresa asked if I was allowed to be advertising this on myspace... Am I? I haven't seen anything negative about it... Let me know please!





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I would think it is OK if you are set to private.

Otherwise the way I understand it is there is absolutely NO advertising online.

They PCers I found on myspace were blatantly advertising their buis.

I know the online rules suck but it is the rules.... we can only keep trying to change HO's mind.

I personaly do not "turn people in" It just burns me when people break the rules because I work so hard to have a great business.

Just my $.02
 
I noticed you had that, and I"m unsure if it's okay or not. You don't have your website linked, and it's in a bulletin, so only your friends see this right? I've announced PC things before in a bulletin, but I left it really vague, asking them to email me for more details & I would give them my website.
Sorry, I'm not much help!
 
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lacychef said:
I noticed you had that, and I"m unsure if it's okay or not. You don't have your website linked, and it's in a bulletin, so only your friends see this right? I've announced PC things before in a bulletin, but I left it really vague, asking them to email me for more details & I would give them my website.
Sorry, I'm not much help!

Yeah only my friends would see it. I have that they can email me, for more info. I don't link or post my website... Hmm.
 
I think the only rule is that you can't post your website out there, right? Or is it that you can't even refer to PC? I think that it's too bad that in some ways technology is not allowed to be utilized. I realize that they are attempting to control it so that we can't put anything inappropriate or whatever about the company, but wouldn't that be the people that are breaking the rules anyway? Sorry...just frustrates me when I know that I could advertise in more places easily, but am not allowed to. I figure that it's my business and I should be able to do it how I see fit. But, yes, I play by the rules.

Honestly, I haven't looked too heavily into the rules since I really just use my PC website and email. Thanks for letting me "vent" a little.
 
I saw it as well on your myspace...honestly the thought of turning you in NEVER crossed my mind...I don't know if it is allowed or not.

If you want to be on the safe side I would just send HO an email asking them if you can post a bulletin on your myspace account. Let them know that only your friends can see it. I would probably do this, after all I would not want HO checking up on me in the future :rolleyes:

By the way, I like the water bottles that you are giving to the hostesses
 
After wading thru the 2 pages of web guidelines in the P&P manual I'm still gonna say if you are set to private so it's only for friends and family that you are fine. Otherwise I take it as no web advertising except for specific situations.

If you still feel unsure I too would email HO
 
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Where can I email them? Couldn't I just call?
 
I don't think you can, you are not allowed to advertise at all on the web to include saying your a pc consultant.
 
SillyChef said:
Where can I email them? Couldn't I just call?

of course you can call :) i only suggested email because sometimes their is a wait for HO
 

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What is "Help Whip Cancer"?

"Help Whip Cancer" is a fundraising campaign organized by Pampered Chef to support the fight against breast cancer. Through this initiative, a portion of the sales from specific products is donated to organizations dedicated to breast cancer research and support.

How can I participate in the "Help Whip Cancer" campaign?

You can participate by hosting a Pampered Chef party during the campaign period, purchasing designated products, or becoming a consultant. A portion of the sales from these activities will contribute to the overall fundraising efforts.

What products are included in the "Help Whip Cancer" campaign?

Each year, Pampered Chef selects specific products to feature in the "Help Whip Cancer" campaign. These products are typically marked with special branding, and a percentage of the sales from these items goes directly to breast cancer charities.

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Can I become a consultant to support "Help Whip Cancer"?

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