About Publishers Clearing House
Publishers Clearing House is a direct marketing company that offers sweepstakes and prizes via merchandise and magazine subscriptions. It was founded over six decades ago, in 1953, by Harold Mertz. It is headquartered in Jericho, New York. The current CEO and President is Andrew Goldberg. The Chairman is Robin B. Smith. To date, the company’s revenue is over $800M and has a staff of over 500 employees. The company’s official website was launched in 1999. The sweepstakes are available for citizens of the United States and Canada.
Out of his basement, Harold Mertz started the company with the ultimate goal being to sell magazine subscriptions. Today, the company sells books, magazine subscriptions, jewelry, household items, collectibles, and other consumer-based products. Publishers Clearing House also manages eight prize-based websites, including PCH Search & Win, PCH Lotto, PCH Games, and Candystand. The acquisition of various mobile apps allowed PCH to appeal to younger audiences.
Additionally, one of the most notable departments of Publishers Clearing House is the Prize Patrol. The Prize Patrol was introduced in 1989. The Prize Patrol is famous because they surprise and notify sweepstakes winners at their homes, capturing the moments on television for the world to watch. The recording is usually aired on NBC Networks. The Prize Patrol has given away millions of dollars in prizes to various individuals around the world.
Of course, it is understood that sometimes personal issues arise. If for any reason you would like to cancel one of your Publishers Clearing House subscriptions, please see the step-by-step instructions on this page on how to do so. The instructions will include the pieces of information you will need to have handy as well as contact information for Publishers Clearing House.
