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Old 01-21-2007, 10:09 AM
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Due Feb 15th - Yellow page ad - $200

(Admin code added by Palmer - 9TA05182K4536560K)

Project Summary: 3 7/8” X 2 ¼” COLOR Yellow Page Ad
What text should be included in the main part of the Ad?
Thepoolmedic.net
7 digit phone #
Tag Line
Emphasize the following: Weekly Maintenance, Service, Tile & Stone Cleaning


What type of product or service do you offer?
Swimming pool service & maintenance


When is the deadline for final entries before choosing a designer? 2/15/07

Audience Profile:
Please describe your existing audience
Upper/Middle---Upper Class

Who would you like to add to your audience?
Same

Perception/Tone/Guidelines:
What type of Ad would you like?
Same theme as our homepage thepoolmedic.net, if possible. Or it can be cartoonish

Do you have any colors in mind for your ad? (if so, why?)
Back ground of home page thepoolmedic.net

Do you have any specific images or icons in mind that you would definitely like to see incorporated into your ad? Logo, I don’t have the original files, though. Homepage has it thepoolmedic.net

Communication Strategy:

What is your tagline or slogan?
First Aid For Your Pool



The ad is for The Woodlands Directory
http://www.woodlandsdirectory.com/specs.htm

I’m going with the 3 7/8”X 2 ¼” ad

Submitting Completed Ad Artwork
Electronic files are accepted in the following applications on either MAC (preferred) or PC platforms to the exact sizes indicated on the directory layout sheet. Template documents can be downloaded for Quark XPress.

PLEASE READ THE LAYOUT SHEET FIRST

layout:
http://www.woodlandsdirectory.com/DigitalSpecs.pdf

http://www.woodlandsdirectory.com/download.htm

When submitting ads in their native programs, listed above, be sure to include all imported objects (graphics and photos) as well as fonts. Only PostScript or Type 1 fonts are accepted. In some instances, it may be necessary for Interfaith to substitute fonts. When using Adobe Illustrator, please convert all fonts to paths. When using Adobe Photoshop, flattened files are preferred.

Files created in programs NOT listed above should be submitted as an Acrobat PDF file. Please ensure that the elements of the ad as well as the final ad layout file are saved in HIGH RESOLUTION and fonts are embedded.

We do not accept files created in Microsoft Publisher
or Corel Draw.

Submitting Artwork for Ad Creation
Digital photos must be a minimum of 300 dpi and saved as a JPEG, EPS or TIFF file. All elements of a full-color ad must be specified as process color (CMYK), not RGB.

Bitmap images must be 600-1200 dpi and saved as a TIFF file.

Line art illustrations and company logos should be in vector format and saved as an EPS (preferred) or TIFF file.

Note: Photos and graphics downloaded from the web are 72 dpi, low resolution, and although they look great on the Internet, they do not meet printing specifications.

Sending Files
Zip or CD
Please provide the document layout file along with all graphics and fonts on zip disk or CD and mail to Interfaith of The Woodlands, c/o Directory Department, 4242 Woodrush Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77381. A laser proof MUST be provided along with the electronic files. If you want the disk or CD to be returned, please include your company name, address, and phone number.

Email
Please include your ad specs and sales representative’s name when submitting your file. Indicate your company name in the subject line or your email.

Files up to 4 MG in size may be emailed to:
art@woodlandsinterfaith.org

Last edited by Palmer : 01-21-2007 at 02:13 PM.
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Old 01-21-2007, 11:20 AM
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Thanks for posting the project. Here's a first draft.
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Old 01-21-2007, 05:34 PM
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Will the advertisment print on white paper or yellow?
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Old 01-22-2007, 05:48 AM
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I can upload the vector eps files for you guys to use and for the Pool Medic staff to have once again. I will do this at lunch and post a link in this thread.
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Old 01-22-2007, 05:49 AM
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ElKootch

It's white paper that is printed yellow?????? So, there is a yellow border. Here is an online copy of their directory if it helps.

http://interfaithofthewoodlands.dirxion.com/Main.asp


Offbeat

I've decided to change the wording a bit. Change Service to Repair.... I like the idea, just would like to see a few more... thanks
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Old 01-22-2007, 09:07 AM
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Designers you can download the logo package here:

http://www.senterbrands.com/files/Pool_Medic_Logos.zip
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Old 01-22-2007, 11:30 AM
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Like the project to design an ad! (Samples are size increased for display purposes.)
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Last edited by Goodhaus : 01-22-2007 at 11:37 AM.
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Old 01-22-2007, 11:38 AM
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V2
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Old 01-22-2007, 11:40 AM
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Old 01-22-2007, 12:18 PM
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Goodhaus

I like your idea in message # 9. I would like to see it without “Get Back In The Swim” to add more room in the ad. I would like to see Weekly Maintenance, Repair, Tile & Stone Cleaning in the center. Move the website to the top. And add this to the bottom: We Service the Spring, Woodlands, Champions, and Tomball areas
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Old 01-22-2007, 12:22 PM
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Ill be posting my version tonight for you.
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Old 01-22-2007, 12:24 PM
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Thanks Senter
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Old 01-22-2007, 12:51 PM
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V4 Thanks for the feedback, any more comments/suggestions–just throw them this way.
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Old 01-22-2007, 01:01 PM
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Goodhaus

let me see what the website would look like in yellow. thanks.... I'm going to wait and see what other have come up with.
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Old 01-22-2007, 01:12 PM
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brandable answers™

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Old 01-22-2007, 07:01 PM
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Another version. Since this is only 3 7/8 wide ad you do not want to have anything smaller than 8pt type or it will not show up in the yellow pages due to flooding of color and registration. I kept everything big enough to make a presence.
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Old 01-26-2007, 01:53 PM
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Anyone else interested in this ad….. I may close it early…. Please let me know if you still have an interest… Thanks
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Old 01-26-2007, 08:05 PM
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Old 01-30-2007, 02:36 PM
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V5 with requested color change for website and some other tweaks. Should there be any other comments/suggestions for this layout let me know.
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Old 01-30-2007, 03:05 PM
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I want to close this thread within the next 48 hours. If there are some other designers out there that would like to contribute, please let me know. Everything I’ve seen is great… Thanks folks.
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Old 02-02-2007, 12:34 PM
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First, I would like to thank everyone for their work. I am going to award the contest to ElKootcho’s design (#18).

Elkootcho, I would like to change the 25% off to ½ off. Thanks!!!!!!
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Old 02-02-2007, 01:28 PM
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Congrats Elkootcho,nice design

Project has been moved to revisions, client could you please post a quick note once files received.

Thanks
Fabian
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Old 02-02-2007, 04:16 PM
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Thanks Fabian.

I'll have the change posted later tonight.
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Old 02-02-2007, 07:38 PM
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Changed to 50% off. Let me know if you're ready for the final files.
-Mike
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Old 02-03-2007, 04:26 AM
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Looks great!
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Old 02-03-2007, 07:23 AM
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Private Message with download instructions sent.
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Old 02-03-2007, 09:05 AM
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Files received!!! Thank you so much!!!
 


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