Pryor Cashman LLP Partner, Robert J. deBrauwere, to Speak at KC’s Advertising Sweepstakes and Contests in Social Media Live Webcast

New York, NY, November 13, 2012 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Robert J. deBrauwere, Partner at Pryor Cashman LLP and co-chair of the firm’s Digital Media Practice Group, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Advertising Sweepstakes and Contests in Social Media LIVE Webcast.” This event is scheduled to be held on November 28, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET.

For more details: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2012_Sweepstakes_and_Contest.html

Event Synopsis:

Savvy marketers know that social media is an effective tool for promoting brands, products, and services in a creative and cost-effective way. This is especially true for online contests and sweepstakes. In this Live Webcast, some of the ad industry’s most experienced thought leaders will share best practices and practical guidance for promoting and operating contests and sweepstakes through social media channels. Join this two-hour Live webcast presented by The Knowledge Congress.

About Robert J. deBrauwere

Robert J. deBrauwere is co-chair of Pryor Cashman’s Digital Media Practice Group. Mr. deBrauwere has spent nearly two decades at the forefront of intellectual property and compliance law as relates to digital advertising, online publishing, video gaming, social media, entertainment, licensing and promotions (including sweepstakes, contests and giveaways). He is frequently called upon by the press to comment on digital media and intellectual property topics, and to educate attorneys, insurance underwriters, and law school students on current issues in digital media, unfair competition, trademark law, and social media compliance.

About Pryor Cashman LLP

Founded in 1963, Pryor Cashman is a premier full-service, mid-sized, law firm of over 125 attorneys with offices in the heart of New York City, as a well as an office in Los Angeles. The firm has earned a national reputation for its litigation, intellectual property, media and entertainment, and real estate practices. An entrepreneurial law firm, unencumbered by bureaucracy, the firm’s unique culture attracts independent thinkers with prestigious pedigrees who deliver creative, cost-sensible solutions for businesses of all shapes and sizes. www.pryorcashman.com.

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Congress is a series of live webcasts produced by The Knowledge Group, LLC, which examine trends, regulatory, and technology changes across a variety of industries. Its mission is to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webcasts that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format.

The organization brings together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour webcasts to study the impact of changes and emerging trends. Hear from leading government officials/regulators, key thought leaders, and industry experts objectively analyze the latest trends and issues and their impact on industries. For further details, please visit the organization’s website: www.knowledgecongress.org.