PRIZE PICKUP INFO (scroll down for Rules)

Note: some prizes must be picked up at the radio station, some prizes will be fulfilled 100% via email.

  • For prizes that require pickup at the radio station:
    • Prize Pickup is by APPOINTMENT ONLY.
    • PRIZE WINNERS WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL FROM SOMEONE IN THE PROMOTION DEPARTMENT WHEN THE PRIZE IS READY.
    • That email will contain instructions for the winner to make an appointment, as well as arrival instructions and requirements.
  • For prizes redeemable via email:
    • Prize winners will get an email from someone in promotions when we get prize fulfillment details from the prize provider.

You can email the Promotion Department with questions about a prize- Contact info HERE.

For eligibility restrictions, pickup deadlines, requirements and more info, see below.

 

Beasley Media Group, LLC d/b/a WBEN(FM)General Contest Rules

These rules apply to all contests conducted by Beasley Media Group, LLC d/b/a BEN(FM) (the “Station”). In some events, specific contests will have their own rules which will be set forth in specific contest rules and will be available at the Station studio located at One Bala Plaza, Suite 401, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 during regular business hours, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) 9:00am to 5:00pm, and on the Station’s website at www.957benfm.com. If there is a conflict between these General Contest Rules and the rules for a specific contest, the rules for the specific contest shall control.

1. ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS

  1. Unless otherwise specified, contests are open to all listeners who are 18 years of age or older and who reside in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Entrants must possess a valid, government-issued ID. Winner must show proof of residency to verify
  2. Employees of Station, its licensee, its parent corporation and their affiliated entities, advertising and PR agencies, participating sponsors/promotional partners, other radio stations in the service area of the Station and the members of their immediate families and those living in the same household of each (whether related or not), are ineligible to enter or win. The term “immediate family” includes spouses, siblings, parents and legal guardians, children and legal wards, grandparents, and grandchildren, including “in-laws.”
  3. Unless otherwise specified, listeners are eligible to win in Stations contests only once every seven (7) days and a prize valued at $600 or more, only once every 30 days. Only one winner per household (whether related or not) is permitted in any

2. HOW TO ENTER

a. No purchase is necessary. Contests are void where prohibited and are subject to all federal, state and local laws.

  1. Unless otherwise noted, one entry per person will be accepted. In the event multiple entries are allowed, each entry must be submitted individually. Mechanically reproduced or software generated entries of any kind will not be accepted. Any materials submitted become the property of Station and will not be returned.
  2. Some contests may require entrants to log in and enter via their account on a third party social media website, such as Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. In the case an entrant does not have an account on such a website, entrants may create a free account.
  3. Any contest conducted on such a website is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with the website. By submission of an entry, an entrant releases the third party social media website from any responsibility or liability of the contest’s administration, prizes or promotion. Entrants are providing entry information to the Station and not to any third party social media website.
  4. By participating in any Station-conducted contest, entrants agree to be bound by these General Contest Rules. Failure to comply with these General Contest Rules may result in disqualification at the sole discretion of the
  5. Entrants are required to provide truthful information as part of their entry and the Station will reject and delete any entry that it discovers to be false or fraudulent. The Station will disqualify any entry from entrants who do not meet the eligibility requirements and the Station will also delete any online entry if it learns that it was submitted by any entrants under the age of 13 in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.

3. FOR ALL ON-AIR CONTESTS:

  1. To enter on-air contests, entrants must listen for the cue to call on the Station during specified dates and times for the announcement of the cue to call. Cues to call may include specific contest sounders, a “song of the day” aired in a specific hour as instructed by the Station, or the announcement of an entrant’s name which may require him/her to call the Station. Upon hearing the cue to call, the designated number caller (as announced on-air at the time of the cue to call) to the Station contest line will be deemed the winner of the prize, upon confirmation of eligibility.  Station may also require additional information from callers in order to win the prize such as answering a trivia question correctly or identifying the title and/or artist of a certain song.  Station will deem callers’ answers correct in their sole and absolute discretion.  Calls may be recorded and/or broadcast on-air.  In the event that the designated caller is disconnected prior to completion of the call, the next caller taken may be deemed the prize winner. If any initially-selected winner is later deemed ineligible to receive the prize, the Station reserves the right (but is not obligated) to air one or more additional “cue to call” at any time during the Contest period to award the forfeited prize.
  2. The Station cannot be held responsible for allegations of telephone malfunctions. The Station is not responsible for callers lost or disconnected before completing his or her prize claim. When a caller is lost or disconnected prior to broadcast, the Station can, at its discretion, select the next eligible caller received to win/participate. The Station is not responsible for any lost connections, miscommunications, failed computer or telephone transmissions, equipment or other technical failure or service interruptions. The Station is not responsible for any carrier or server delays or failures.
  3. Online listeners to streamed broadcasts may experience a lag in transmissions.

4. FOR ALL ON-AIR CONTESTS:

  1. To enter online, visit the Station contest page and follow the links and instructions to complete an online entry that may require the entrant to submit their first name and last name, complete address, city, state, zip code, home telephone number and a valid email address. Multiple entrants are not permitted to share the same email address. Entrants may also be required to include an answer to a trivia question, a response to a survey question, prediction regarding a certain even including a sports game, or submit a user-generated photo or video as described below. Internet entries will be deemed made by the authorized account holder of the email address submitted at the time of entry. The authorized account holder is the natural person who is assigned to the email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider, or other organization that is responsible by assigning email addresses or the domain associated with the submitted email
  2. The Station is not responsible for entries not received due to difficulty accessing the internet, service outages or delays, computer difficulties or other technological
  3. Entrants must provide a valid email
  4. The Station and sponsors are not responsible for technical, hardware, software or telephone or other transmission failures of any kind; lost or unavailable network connections; or incomplete, garbled or delayed computer transmissions whether caused by the Station, users, by any equipment or programming utilized in promotions, games or contests, or by human error which may occur in the processing of submissions, which may limit an entrant’s ability to
  5. The Station reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel or suspend a promotion, game or contest should a virus, bug, computer or other problem beyond the control of the Station corrupt the administration, security or proper execution of game or contest. The Station, in its sole discretion, may award prizes to entries received by alternate means.
  6. The Station, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to disqualify any person tampering with the entry process, the operation of the Station website or who is otherwise in violation of the rules. The Station further reserves the right to cancel, terminate or modify the contest if it is not capable of completion as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention or technical failures of any
  7. By use of the Station’s website and by entering a Station contest, entrants agree to the Station’s Terms of Service Agreement and to the use of Personal Information as stated in the Privacy Policy located on the Station
  8. In the case an online contest involves voting, entrants may not attempt to obtain votes by any fraudulent or inappropriate means, including, without limitation, by: (a) circumventing (or encouraging others to circumvent) any vote limits; (b) using any automated system to vote; (c) offering any inducements to others in exchange for votes; or (d) using proxy voting schemes in which anyone other than the actual person submits the vote. The Station, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to reject any votes that the Station has reason to believe were obtained through fraudulent or inappropriate means.

 

FOR ALL TEXT CONTESTS:

  1. Entrants understand, acknowledge and agree that no purchase is necessary to participate in any text-to-win contest or subscribe to any text club, and that texts sent by the Station are sent using an automated telephone dialing system. By initiating a text message to the Station in this contest, you also expressly consent to the receipt of a reply message confirming your entry and notification via text if you are selected to be a winner.
  2. Message and data rates may be charged by your wireless carrier. The Station is not responsible for any fees incurred by you for this method of
  3. Entrants to this contest do not provide detailed personal information at the time of entry given the limitations of the text message format, but must provide all requested information if selected as the winner(s), including first name and last name, complete postal address (street, city, state, and zip code), email address, telephone number, date of birth, social security number (if required by law and federal tax reporting requirements), and verification of identity (such as a valid government-issued ID).
  4. All entrants must follow the “call to action” entry instructions and submit any requested information. If you change your mind regarding the subscription to the text club, you should text the word “STOP” to the designated short code when you receive the confirmation message. You may opt-out to a text club at any
  5. Text message and any mobile device entries will be deemed made by the authorized account holder of the mobile account submitted at the time of entry. The authorized account holder is the natural person who is assigned to the text or mobile telephone number by a telecommunications provider, or other organization that is responsible for assigning such numbers. Multiple entrants are not permitted to share the same text or mobile telephone number. Only text messages individually generated by wireless devices such as cellular or smart telephones and blackberries will be accepted; use of any device to automate entry is prohibited and will be cause for disqualification. Proof of submission of an entry from the entrant shall not be deemed proof of receipt by the Station. The contest/sweepstakes administrator’s telephone system or text platform is the official time keeping device for the
  6. The Station is not responsible for any lost connections, miscommunications, failed computer or telephone transmissions, equipment or other technical failure, service interruptions, carrier or server delays or failures. The Station is not responsible for mis-sent, misdirected, or undeliverable text entries, and votes cannot be recalled once

6. FOR ENTRIES THAT INCLUDE SUBMITTING A PHOTO AND/OR VIDEO

  1. Profanity or nudity is not permitted in photo and/or video entries. The Station, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to disqualify and/or destroy any entry if or when it is discovered that such entry contains infringing, illegal, indecent or otherwise offensive material or if such entry contains material whose content is deemed at the sole discretion of the Station to be unsuitable for public viewing, performance or posting via the Internet.
  2. Each entrant’s photo and/or video entry must be his/her original creative work and/or property and must not contain copyrighted materials or any other materials, which may be restricted, prohibited, or outlawed by federal, state or local laws. Entrants are required to obtain a written release from all individuals appearing in the photo and/or video which grants, the right to use their name, likeness and recorded voice and the right to post the video on the Station’s website for the general public to view. Each entrant agrees to hold the Station, Beasley Media Group, LLC, its parent companies, its subsidiaries, their affiliated entities, and their respective shareholders, officers, directors, agents, representatives, employees, and all of their successors and assigns harmless against any and all claims or liability arising directly or indirectly from the prize and/or contest, including but not limited to an infringement or alleged infringement of any intellectual property, publicity or privacy right, or violation of any law or regulation, involving the photo and/or video

7.  PRIZE(S)

  1. Unless otherwise specified by the Station, all prizes or prize certificates must be claimed at the office of the Station conducting the contest Monday-Friday, during regular business Prize or prize certificate must be claimed within thirty (30) days of winning. Failure to claim prize by the specified time will result in forfeiture of the prize.
  2. Unless otherwise permitted by the Station, winner(s) must claim his or her prize in person, and a prize cannot be claimed by third parties on behalf of the winner. If a contest is open to entrants under the age of 18 and a winner is under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian must claim the prize. It is the winner’s sole responsibility to claim the prize or prize certificate within the timeline provided in the official rules of the
  3. In the event that a prize or prize certificate is mailed to the winner, it will be with the prior written consent of the winner and therefore, winner assumes the risk of its arrival. The Station is not responsible for the safe arrival of a prize or prize
  4. Prizes are not transferable. Prizes may not be substituted for or redeemed for
  5. If prize includes prize tickets: The winner(s) will be solely responsible for all taxes and all other fees and expenses not specified herein associated with the receipt and use of the prize(s). The prize(s) is awarded as is. Tickets valid only on the date(s) printed on the tickets. Tickets are not refundable or transferable, and may not be substituted or exchanged for cash or credit at any time, nor will tickets be replaced if lost or stolen. Tickets may not be sold to a third party. If a prize-related event is unable to take place as scheduled, for reasons such as cancellation, preemption, postponement or unavailability, including for weather, or for any reason beyond control of the Station and/or prize provider, their sole responsibility to the winner(s) will be to award the remaining available elements of the prize(s) and no substitution or compensation will be provided for the unawarded element(s) of the prize(s). The Station and/or venue, in their sole discretion, reserve the right to deny entry to or to remove the winner(s) and/or guest(s) if either engages in disruptive behavior or in a manner with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person at the prize-related event.
  6. If prize includes gift cards or gift certificates: The gift card will be subject to the terms and conditions as set forth by the issuer of the gift card. Gift cards are not refundable or transferable and may not be substituted or exchanged for cash or credit at any time, nor will gift cards be replaced if lost or stolen.
  7. If prize includes a prize check: No check will be awarded, processed or mailed until winner has claimed the prize at the Station, presented all required documentation, and signed all required releases and tax forms. Unless otherwise specified, checks will then be mailed within approximately six (6) to eight (8) weeks following confirmation of eligibility and completion of all requisite releases and IRS forms.
  8. If prize includes travel: Actual value may vary and any difference between stated value and actual value will not be awarded. Certain travel restrictions may apply.  All other costs not specifically stated herein, including but not limited to those of, taxes, meals, tips and additional ground transportation, baggage fees, hotel room service, laundry service, alcoholic beverages, merchandise, souvenirs, and local and long-distance telephone calls are the responsibility of the winner.  Selection of airline, hotel, and airline seat location at sole discretion of Station and/or prize provider. Airline regulations apply. The winner and guest must travel on the same itinerary and are responsible for obtaining all required travel documents, including, without limitation, passports for international travel.  If applicable, the winner may be required to present a valid credit card upon hotel check in to cover any incidental expenses incurred during the winner’s stay.  Winner and guest must abide by all airline, hotel, and venue policies. The winner and guest must sign all required releases prior to booking of any travel.  If winner is unwilling or unable to travel on the dates specified, the prize will be forfeited and may be awarded to another winner at Station’s sole discretion. All travel is subject to availability and restrictions. If a prize-related event or travel is unable to take place as scheduled, for reasons such as cancellation, preemption, postponement or unavailability, including for weather, or for any reason beyond the control of the Station and prize provider, their sole responsibility to the winner will be to award the remaining available elements of the prize(s) and no substitution or compensation will be provided for the unawarded elements of the prize(s).  No refund or compensation will be made in the event of the cancellation or delay of any flight. If winner chooses to take the trip without a guest, s/he will be awarded the prize elements for one person only, and the remainder of the prize will be forfeited without compensation. Winner understands that there are inherent risks involved in travel and that these risks may be present before, during and after the trip. Station and prize provider are not responsible for changes in schedule of any element of the prize or for any expenses incurred as a consequence of flight cancellation or delay. Station and prize provider are not responsible and will have no liability if the winner and/or his/her guest is for any reason not permitted to travel by the relevant airport authorities or misses a flight or other travel element. An unclaimed and/or unused prize element will remain the property of Station or prize provider. Resale of any portion of the prize is prohibited. Contest winner (and their guests or travel companions, if any) may be required in the Station’s sole discretion, to sign a liability release and a publicity release. A winner (or his/her parent or legal guardian if under the age of 18 years) must execute and return any required release within five (5) business days from notification, unless otherwise notified, or winner will be disqualified and the prize will be forfeited. Pursuant to the liability release, the winners will agree to hold the Station and/or prize provider harmless against any and all claims or liability arising directly or indirectly from the prize or participation in the contest. Any entrant (or his/her parent or legal guardian, if applicable) who refuses to sign any required release will forfeit any and all
  9. Payment of all federal, state and local taxes is the sole responsibility of the winner. Contest winnings will be reported to the Internal Revenue Service and winners can expect to receive a 1099 tax form for prizes which total more than $600 for the calendar year. Winners may be required to accurately complete and submit IRS Form W-9 to the Station as a condition of acceptance of a
  10. The Station is not responsible for any prizes or certificates lost or stolen after the winner has claimed them from the Prizes are awarded ‘as is’ with no guarantees or warranties as to use. Acceptance of a prize releases the Station, its sponsors, promotional partners and advertisers from all liability and claims concerning the prize, its delivery, and its use.

8.      SELECTION OF WINNERS

  1. Contest winners will be selected and notified of their prize in the manner announced by the Station.
  2. Unless otherwise specified, if the winner(s) cannot be contacted within twenty-four (24) hours after the prize is awarded, an alternate winner may be selected at the Station’s discretion. Unless otherwise specified, winners who fail to respond within twenty-four (24) hours of prize notification are deemed to be waiving their prize claim and the prize will be
  3. The odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible entries received or the relative performance of each

9. CONDITIONS

  1. By participating in a Station-conducted contest, entrant agrees to have his or her name, voice, or likeness used in any advertising or broadcasting material relating to this contest without additional financial or other
  2. By participating in a Station-conducted contest, entrants hereby releases and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Station, its licensee, affiliates, subsidiaries, parent corporation and each of their officers, directors, shareholders, employees, advertising and PR agencies, sponsors, advertisers, promotional partners, agents, representatives, and their successors and assigns, and all others connected with them and the contest (collectively, “Released Parties”) from any and all liability, claims, actions and damages sustained or incurred by participation in the contest and the receipt and use of any prize awarded (if any) through such contest arising in any manner
  3. The Station will be excused from its obligation to conduct any contest if its performance is delayed or prevented due to causes beyond its control, including, but not limited to acts of God, public enemies, war, civil disorder, fire, flood, hurricanes, explosion, labor disputes or strikes, and any acts by any governmental
  4. The Station, its licensee, affiliates, subsidiaries, parent corporation, sponsors, advertisers and promotional partners, and their assigns and successors are not responsible for failure to conduct or for alterations to the contest due to circumstances beyond the control of any such
  5. Decisions of Station management with respect to any contest are
  6. The Station reserves the right to end any contest or amend these rules upon announcement on air or publication on the Station
  7. The Station reserves the right to make changes to the rules of any contest, including the substitution of a prize or prizes of equivalent or greater value, which will become effective upon announcement.
  8. The Station is not responsible for typographical or other errors in the printing, the offering or the administration of the contest or in the announcement of a prize. The Station is not responsible for (i) lost, stolen, mutilated, misdirected, postage due, illegible, incomplete or late entries; (ii) telephone or mobile service outages, delays, busy signals, facsimile transmission errors, equipment malfunctions and any other technological difficulties that may prevent an individual from completing his/her telephone call or from sending a text message (if applicable, message and data rates may apply, and the Station is not responsible for any fees incurred by an entrant for this method of entry); (iii) entries not received due to difficulty accessing the internet, service outage or delays, computer difficulties or other technical
  9. Copies of the written contest rules and a list of all winners are available during regular business hours at the main studio of the Station, or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the station.

Contest Rules

  • WBEN-FM Florida Trip On Air Giveaway

    WBEN-FM Florida Trip On Air Giveaway

    These rules apply to the Florida Trip On Air Giveaway Contest (“Contest”) conducted by Beasley Media Group, LLC d/b/a WBEN-FM (“Station”). In addition, the General Contest Rules posted at 957benfm.com apply to this Contest. If there is a conflict between the General Contest Rules and the Rules for this Contest, the Rules for this Contest shall control.

    1. HOW TO ENTER

    a. The Contest will begin on Monday, November 27, 2023 and end on Friday, December 8, 2023.

    b. To enter, listen to the Station each weekday beginning Monday, November 27, 2023 and ending on Friday, December 8, 2023 at approximately 8:00am Eastern Time (“ET”) and 4:00pm ET for the announcement of a unique Contest keyword (“Keyword”). Each announcement will have a unique Keyword. Once an entrant hears the Keyword, entrant may enter via one (1) of the following methods:

    c. Text the Keyword to 95711 (the “Short Code”). Message and data rates may be charged by your wireless carrier. The Station is not responsible for any fees incurred by you for this method of entry. Text message and any mobile device entries will be deemed made by the authorized account holder of the mobile account submitted at the time of entry. The authorized account holder is the natural person who is assigned to the text or mobile telephone number by a telecommunications provider, or other organization that is responsible for assigning such numbers. By initiating a text message to the Station in this contest, you also expressly consent to the receipt of a reply message confirming your entry and notification via text if you are selected to be a winner.

    d. Visit 957benfm.com and follow the links and instructions to enter the Contest and complete and submit the online entry form including the Short Code and Keyword. Online entrants are subject to all notices posted online including but not limited to the Station’s Privacy Policy. Entries submitted may not be acknowledged or returned. Proof of submission of an entry shall not be deemed proof of receipt by the Contest administrator.

    e. Only one (1) per person per Keyword is permitted, regardless of method of entry. Multiple entrants are not permitted to share the same telephone number or email address. The deadline to enter each Keyword is thirty (30) minutes after the Keyword is announced (i.e. 8:30am and 4:30pm ET). Any text message or online entries received after the entry deadline or any text message or online entries with the incorrect Keyword will be disqualified.

    f. There will be up to a total of 0ne (1) Grand Prize winner selected in the Contest.

    2. ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS

    a. This Contest is open to all Station listeners who are 25 years of age or older as of the date of entry into the Contest, who are legal US residents and reside in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, except where prohibited by law. Winners must possess a valid, government-issued ID and show proof of residency to verify eligibility.

    3. PRIZES

    a. Up to one (1) Prize will be awarded. The prize consists of the following:

    Five (5) consecutive night (quad-occupancy) stay at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort 
    Four (4) 3-day multi park passes to visit the theme park, water park and Peppa Pig theme park at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort 
    Round-trip coach class airline tickets for one (1) winner and up to three (3) guest to Orlando International Airport
    A midsize rental vehicle for six (6) consecutive days

    The Approximate Retail Value (ARV) of the prize package is $7,794.00.

    Travel may be taken from the time that no travel restrictions, stay-at-home orders, quarantine orders, shelter-in-place orders, “safer at home” orders, or similar orders or recommendations are in effect at either the winner’s place of origin or destination and through December 15, 2024. Blackout dates may apply. Redemption instructions will accompany all certificates. The minimum age to book all elements of this prize package is 25.

    Prizes are non-transferable, cannot be sold or gifted, may not be redeemed for cash, and will not be replaced if lost or stolen. Extensions to expiration dates will not be granted. Prize packages do not include travel to the departure airport or to the hotel (except as specifically included), meals (except as specifically included), incidentals, tips, telephone calls, airline baggage fees, or any other personal expenses incurred during the winner’s stay. Airline and schedule are at the sole discretion of VISIT FLORIDA. Non-stop service may not be offered. The prize winner must be one of the passengers booked in the travel party. The winner and guest(s) must have all necessary photo identification and/or travel documents required for travel.

    Actual value may vary and any difference between stated value and actual value will not be awarded. Certain travel restrictions may apply. All other costs not specifically stated herein, including but not limited to those of, taxes, meals, tips and additional ground transportation, baggage fees, hotel room service, laundry service, alcoholic beverages, merchandise, souvenirs, and local and long-distance telephone calls are the responsibility of the winner. Selection of airline, hotel, and airline seat location at sole discretion of Station and/or prize provider. Airline regulations apply. The winner and guest must travel on the same itinerary and are responsible for obtaining all required travel documents, including, without limitation, passports for international travel. If applicable, the winner may be required to present a valid credit card upon hotel check in to cover any incidental expenses incurred during the winner’s stay. Winner and guest must abide by all airline, hotel, and venue policies. The winner and guest must sign all required releases prior to booking of any travel. If winner is unwilling or unable to travel on the dates specified, the prize will be forfeited and may be awarded to another winner at Station’s sole discretion. All travel is subject to availability and restrictions. If a prize-related event or travel is unable to take place as scheduled, for reasons such as cancellation, preemption, postponement or unavailability, including for weather, or for any reason beyond the control of the Station and prize provider, their sole responsibility to the winner will be to award the remaining available elements of the prize(s) and no substitution or compensation will be provided for the unawarded elements of the prize(s). No refund or compensation will be made in the event of the cancellation or delay of any flight. If winner chooses to take the trip without a guest, s/he will be awarded the prize elements for one person only, and the remainder of the prize will be forfeited without compensation. Winner understands that there are inherent risks involved in travel and that these risks may be present before, during and after the trip. In addition, winner and guest(s) should be aware of and comply with government guidelines regarding travel restrictions and mandatory quarantines before, during and after the trip. Winner will be issued a 1099 for 2023, regardless of when the winner redeemed the prize trip.

    b. Prizes or prize certificates must be claimed at the office of the Station located at One Bala Plaza, Suite 401, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004, Monday-Friday, during regular business hours. Prize or prize certificate must be claimed within thirty (30) days of winning. Failure to claim Prize by the specified time will result in forfeiture of the prize. It is the winner’s sole responsibility to claim the Prize or prize certificate within the timeline provided in these Official Rules.

    4. SELECTION OF WINNERS

    a. Up to one (1) total Grand Prize winner will be selected as follows:

    Up to one (1) Grand Prize winner will be selected at approximately 8:30am ET on Monday, December 11, 2023 in a Station-conducted random drawing from all combined eligible text message and online entries received within the previous two weeks. If the initially-selected Grand Prize winner does not answer the notification phone call on the first attempt, potential Grand Prize winner will be disqualified, and the Station will randomly select an alternate Grand Prize winner from all remaining combined text message and online entries received.

    Non-selected entries will not automatically rollover into any subsequent random drawings, if any.

    b. Odds of winning depend on the number combined text message and online entries received for each random drawing.

    c. Entrants must listen to the Station for the Contest Keywords, but need not be present to win.

    d. Grand Prize winner must confirm acceptance of prize by 8:30am ET on the day of winning or risk disqualification and selection of an alternate Grand Prize winner (time permitting) in a random drawing of all remaining combined text message and online entries received during the previous week.

    e. Decisions of Station management with respect to the Contest are final.

    5. CONDITIONS

    a. The Station reserves the right to end any contest or amend these rules upon announcement on air and by publication at 957benfm.com.

    b. For website contests: By use of the Station’s website and by entering this Contest, entrants agree to the Station’s Terms of Service Agreement and to the use of Personal Information as stated in the Privacy Policy located at 957benfm.com.

    c. Copies of the written Contest rules and a list of all winners are available during regular business hours at the main studio of the Station, One Bala Plaza, Suite 401, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004, or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the Station.

  • WIN BEN's Beach House 2024

    WBEN “2024 BEN’S BEACH HOUSE CONTEST” RULES These rules apply to the WBEN “BEN’S Beach House” contest (“Contest”) conducted by Beasley Media Group, LLC d/b/a WBEN (“Station”). In addition, the General Contest Rules posted at www.957benfm.com apply to this Contest. If there is a conflict between the General Contest Rules and the Rules for this Contest, the Rules for this Contest shall control.

    1. HOW TO ENTER
    1. The Contest will begin on Monday, June 17, 2024 and end on Friday, June 28, 2024.
    2. To enter, listen to the Station each weekday beginning on Monday, June 17, 2024 and ending on Friday, June 28, 2024 at approximately 8:00am Eastern Time (“ET”), and 4:00pm Easter Time (“ET”) listen for the announcement of a unique Contest keyword (“Keyword”). Each announcement will have a unique Keyword.  Once an entrant hears the Keyword, entrant may enter via the following method:

     

    1. Enter the keyword online at 957benfm.com and follow the links and instructions to enter the Contest and complete and submit the online entry form beginning on Monday, June 17th, 2024 at 8am Eastern Time (“ET”) and ending on Friday, June 28th,  2024 at 4:30pm ET (“Online Entry Period”). Online entrants are subject to all notices posted online including but not limited to the Station’s Privacy Policy.
    1. Only one (1) entry per person per Keyword is permitted. Multiple entrants are not permitted to share the same email address. Entrants are not permitted to use multiple email addresses.  The deadline to enter each Keyword is thirty (30) minutes past the hour after the airing of a cue to call (i.e. 8:30am ET and 4:30pm ET). Any email entries received after thirty (30) minutes past the hour or any text message entries with the incorrect Keyword will be disqualified. Up to one (1) Qualifier will be selected for each Keyword announcement as described below in Section 4. An entrant may only be deemed a Qualifier once.

     

    1. There will be up to a total of twenty (20) Qualifying Prize winners and one (1) Grand Prize winner selected in the Contest.
    1. ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS
    1. This Contest is open to all Station listeners who are 24 years of age or older as of the date of entry into the Contest, who are legal US residents and reside in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, except where prohibited by law. Winners must possess a valid, government-issued ID and show proof of residency to verify eligibility.
    1. PRIZES
    1. Up to twenty (20) Qualifying Prizes will be awarded. Each Qualifying Prize is a $25 Rita’s gift card. Retail Value (“ARV”) of each Qualifying Prize is $25. The winner will be solely responsible for all taxes and all other fees and expenses not specified herein associated with the receipt and use of the prize(s). The prize(s) is awarded as is. The gift cards are not refundable or transferable, and may not be substituted or exchanged for cash or credit at any time, nor will tickets be replaced if lost or stolen. The gift cards may not be sold to a third party.
    2. Up to one (1) Grand Prize will be awarded. The Grand Prize is a seven (7) night stay at the “BEN’s Beach House” in Ocean City, NJ, for the Grand Prize winner and up to five (5) overnight guests. Any minors staying in the house must be with a parent or guardian.  Dates are fixed and cannot be changed or extended.  ARV of the Grand Prize is $3,000. The stay must be completed between Saturday, August 24, 2024 and Saturday, August 31, 2024 or Prize will be forfeited.Beach House Details: Check in is 2pm on the first Saturday of the stay; check out is 10am on the following Saturday. Transportation, meals, security deposit, beach house fees, and all other expenses are the sole responsibility of the winner.  Winner and guests must comply with all rules and regulations established by the Beach House landlord, and will be responsible for any violation of the rules or damage to the Beach House.  A $85 processing fee will be charged to each winner as well as a $50 insurance fee. Both fees are non-refundable and, along with signed lease agreement, will be required before winner receives the keys to the Beach House.  NO PETS are allowed in the beach house.  NO SMOKING is allowed in the beach house. Winners are responsible for bringing their own towels and bed linens.To claim the Grand Prize, winner must agree to enter into a standard lease allowing for use of the beach house and requires the Grand Prize winner to present a valid credit card number before winner receives the keys to the Beach House. Credit card to be used if any damages or expenses are incurred.  Grand Prize winner must agree to specific terms of lease and adhere to all rules and regulations pertaining to renting the home.  Grand Prize winner will be solely responsible for damages to or losses at the beach house except normal wear and tear and unavoidable casualty.  If a Grand Prize is forfeited for any reason, it may be awarded to an alternate potential winner, at the Station’s sole and absolute discretion, (time permitting) in a random drawing from among the remaining weekly Qualifying Prize winners.  Grand Prize winner will be solely responsible for all taxes, insurance liability and all other fees and expenses not specified herein associated with the receipt and use of the Grand Prize. The Grand Prize is awarded as is.Potential winner is subject to verification of eligibility and compliance with these Official Rules. The potential winner will be subject to a background check before a Grand Prize is awarded. Station and/or Grand Prize provider reserve the right to disqualify a potential winner based on the results of such background check if Station and/or Grand Prize provider determine in its sole discretion that awarding a Grand Prize to any such individual might reflect negatively on the Station and/or Grand Prize provider. Upon verification of eligibility, Station will contact the winner to arrange Grand Prize fulfillment. If a potential winner is found to be ineligible, is not in compliance with these Official Rules, declines to accept a Grand Prize, or any winner notification is returned as undeliverable or a potential winner fails to respond to a winner notification within the timeframe specified in such winner notification, the Grand Prize may be forfeited. Grand Prizes are not transferable and include only the items specifically listed as part of the Grand Prize. No substitution or cash equivalent of Grand Prize is permitted except at the sole discretion of the Station. If a Grand Prize, or any portion thereof, cannot be awarded for any reason, Station reserves the right to substitute a Grand Prize or portion thereof with another prize of equal or greater value. Any portion of Prize not accepted by winner will be forfeited. Federal, state, and local taxes on a Grand Prize and any expenses relating to the acceptance of and use of the Prize not specified herein are the responsibility of the Prize winner. Station will issue an IRS Form 1099-MISC for the winner. ARV is as of the time these Official Rules were printed and the value of the Prize may fluctuate. A winner is not entitled to any difference between the ARV and the actual value of a Grand Prize at the time the Prize is awarded. All other costs and expenses not expressly set forth herein shall be solely the winner’s responsibility. The Station shall not be held responsible for any delays in awarding a Grand Prize for any reason. The Grand Prize will only be awarded to a verified winner.TRANSPORTATION IS NOT PROVIDED AS PART OF THE PRIZE.  WINNER AND GUEST MUST ARRANGE FOR THEIR OWN TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE BEACH HOUSE.  STATION IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CHARGES INCURRED AS PART OF THE TRAVEL TO/FROM THE BEACH HOUSE. Actual value may vary. Any difference between stated value and actual value will not be awarded.  Certain restrictions may apply.  Beach house arrangements must be made through the Station or its designee.  All other costs not specifically stated herein, including but not limited to those of, taxes, travel expenses, meals, tips and transportation, room incidentals, are the responsibility of the winner.  The winner and guest(s) must sign a Publicity and Liability Waiver Release form prior to claiming the prize(s). If a prize-related event is unable to take place as scheduled, for reasons such as cancellation, preemption, postponement or unavailability, including for weather, or for any reason beyond the control of the Station, their sole responsibility to the Prize winner will be to award the remaining available elements of the Prize and no substitution or compensation will be provided for the unawarded elements of the Prize.  No refund or compensation will be made in the event of the cancellation or delay of any prize-related event.Prizes or prize certificates must be claimed as described by the Station at the time of winning. Failure to claim Prize by the specified time will result in forfeiture of the prize. It is the winner’s sole responsibility to claim the Prize or prize certificate within the timeline provided in these Official Rules.
    1. SELECTION OF WINNERS
    1. Up to twenty (20) total Qualifiers will be selected as follows:Up to one (1) Qualifier will be selected in a Station-conducted random drawing for each keyword.Potential Qualifier will be notified by phone and/or email promptly following the random drawing held throughout the contest.   Non-selected entries will not rollover into subsequent random drawings in the Contest.  Entries will only be valid for the random drawing associated with that unique Keyword.
    2. Up to one (1) Grand Prize winner will be selected at approximately 9:00am ET on August 1, 2024 in a Station-conducted random drawing from all Qualifiers.Potential Grand Prize winner will be notified by phone promptly following the random drawing. Potential Grand Prize winner must answer the notification phone call on the first attempt to be eligible to claim the Grand Prize. If the potential Grand Prize winner does not answer the notification phone call on the first attempt, he/she will be disqualified, and the Station may select an alternate Grand Prize winner from all remaining Qualifiers.
    3. Odds of winning a Qualifying Pri

      Celebrities Who Have A Birthday In June

      People born in June are either a Gemini (May 21 – June 20) or a Cancer (June 21 – July 22). Gemini is an air sign symbolized by the celestial twins. A Gemini’s traits include being social, talkative, and whimsical, but they can also be indecisive or nosy. A Gemini is known for constantly juggling a variety of passions, hobbies, and careers.

      glowing neon sign of Gemini with blurred bokeh background.

      Geminis born in the month of June tend to be intellectually curious and very much friendship and partnership-oriented. The sign is known to be social, with a big level of importance put on friendships and relationships. When it comes to creativity, June Geminis rarely have trouble coming up with new ideas. The air sign is also known to be quite intellectual and tends to enjoy keeping themselves well-informed. June-born Geminis tend to be more passionate about fighting against social injustices than their May counterparts.

      Cancer Season Begins

      June 21 marks the beginning of Cancer season, the crab. This water sign is ruled by the moon, so this sign is known to be highly intuitive and has emotional, maternal, and nurturing traits. Like their celestial spirit animal, Cancers are shielded by hard, external shells. At first, these crabs may be perceived as cold or distant, but with time, Cancers will warm up to reveal their gentle nature and empathy.

      June Cancers tend to be the caregivers of the people in their lives. Compassionate with a goofy sense of humor, you can rely on Cancers. Cancers born in June are known to embody the typical Cancer traits, like being comfort-seeking, super sensitive, and nurturing. Some of the most legendary actors, musicians, and figures were born in the month of June.

      Take a look below at which celebrities have a birthday in June:

      • Prince

        2007 NCLR ALMA Awards - Show

        (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for NCLR)

        Prince Rogers Nelson, or the Artist Formerly Known as Prince to all of us, is widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians of his generation. He was born on June 7, 1958 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He died in 2016 at 57 years old after accidentally overdosing on fentanyl at his Paisley Park home and recording studio in Chanhassen, Minnesota. His list of classic albums is massive, but definitely check out 1999, Purple Rain and Sign ‘O’ The Times.

      • Brandi Carlile

        2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones - Arrivals

        (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

        Kicking off June, the “Right on Time” singer celebrates her birthday on June 1. Born and raised in Washington, Carlile was signed to Columbia Records in 2004 and released her self-titled debut album a year later. With seven albums under her belt, Carlile is a veteran. She’s won a bunch of Grammys and collaborated with everyone from Alicia Keys to Soundgarden to Elton John. Her classic albums include By The Way, I Forgive You and In These Silent Days, as well as her album as a member of the supergroup the Highwomen.

      • Kanye West

        Fast Company Innovation Festival - Day 3

        (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images for Fast Company)

        The “Through the Wire” rapper celebrates his birthday on June 8. Ye was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and raised in Chicago, Illinois. Starting his professional music career as a producer at first, it wasn’t until 2004 that the rapper released his debut studio album, The College Dropout, which features tracks like “All Falls Down,” “Jesus Walks,” Slow Jamz,” and “Breathe In Breathe Out.” He’s since become a bit more controversial of a figure. 

      • Kendrick Lamar

        Lollapalooza Buenos Aires 2019 - Day 3

        (Photo by Santiago Bluguermann/Getty Images)

        On June 17th, Kendrick celebrates his birthday. The “Not Like Us” rapper was born and raised in Compton, California, in 1987. Often regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, he is the only musician outside of the classical and jazz genres to be awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Music. His classic albums include good kid, m.A.A.d. cityTo Pimp A Butterfly and DAMN.

      • Blake Shelton

        59th Academy of Country Music Awards - Show

        (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

        The “God’s Country” singer and television personality celebrates his birthday on June 18. Back in 2001, Shelton made his debut with the single “Austin” from his first album, Blake Shelton. Since then, the singer-songwriter has released eleven studio albums consistently every few years.

      • Paul McCartney

        2024 MusiCares Person of the Year Honoring Jon Bon Jovi - Inside

        (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

        The original Beatles member celebrates his birthday on June 18th as well. Born in England, McCartney taught himself how to play piano, guitar, and songwriting as a teenager. After the Beatles disbanded in 1970 after ten years of mainstream success, McCartney went on to pursue a successful solo career, and also fronted the band Wings in the 1970s. All of the Beatles albums are classics; his best post-Beatles albums include McCartney, Wings’ Band On The Run, McCartney II and Flowers In The Dirt.

      • Chino Moreno

        2015 Rock in Rio - Day 04

        (Photo by Raphael Dias/Getty Images)

        The Deftones frontman celebrates his birthday on June 20th. Born Camillo “Chino” Wong Moreno in Sacramento, California, the singer-songwriter founded Deftones in 1988 with drummer Abe Cunningham and lead guitarist Stephen Carpenter. The group released their first album, Adrenaline, in 1995 and have went on to release nine more studio albums.Their classic albums include Around the Fur and White Pony.

      • Cyndi Lauper

        60th Annual GRAMMY Awards - Red Carpet

        (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for NARAS)

        The “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” singer celebrates her birthday on June 22. Lauper was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1953, and at age 12, she began writing songs and playing an acoustic guitar given to her by her older sister, Eileen. With a music career spanning over forty years, Lauper first began in a band called Blue Angel before going solo. You can learn more about Lauper by checking out her documentary, Let The Canary Sing.

      • Ariana Grande

        The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" - Arrivals

        (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)

        The powerhouse singer celebrates her birthday on June 26th. Grande began her career at 15 years old when she appeared in 2008’s Broadway musical 13. She rose to prominence as an actress at first for her starring roles in Nickelodeon series Victorious (2010–2013) and its spin-off, Sam & Cat (2013–2014).

      • Cole Swindell

        The 57th Annual CMA Awards - Arrivals

        (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

        The “You Should Be Here” singer celebrates his birthday on June 30. Swindell was born and raised in Georgia, then moved to Nashville, Tennessee after college to pursue a professional music career. In 2014, the singer-songwriter released his debut self-titled album. Since then, he’s released three more studio albums.

      ze depend on the number of eligible online entries received for each Keyword’s respective random drawing. Odds of a Qualifying Prize winner winning the Grand Prize are up to 1 in 20.
    4. Entrants must listen to Station to acquire the Keyword but need not be present to win a Qualifying Prize. The Qualifying Prize winners do not need to listen to the Station or be present to win the Grand Prize.
    5. Grand Prize winner must confirm acceptance of prize within five (5) days of winning, or risk disqualification and selection of an alternate Grand Prize winner (time permitting) in a random drawing of all remaining Qualifiers.

     

    1. Decisions of Station management with respect to the Contest are final.
    1. CONDITIONS
      1. The Station reserves the right to end any contest or amend these rules upon announcement on air and by publication at 957benfm.com.
      2. By use of the Station’s website and by entering this Contest, entrants agree to the Station’s Terms of Service Agreement and to the use of Personal Information as stated in the Privacy Policy located at 957benfm.com.
      3. Copies of the written Contest rules and a list of all winners are available during regular business hours at the main studio of the Station, One Bala Plaza – Suite 401, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004, or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the Station.

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