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Archive for October, 2006

Newsletter

Hello,
My agency is looking to start a monthly newsletter and I was wondering if anyone would be willing to send me examples of theirs or share any tips on taking the first steps? We are also not sure if we should offer it monthly or bimonthly. Any help you could give would be greatly appreciated. [...]

Brochure copy tips

Assistant Professor at Illinois State University’s School of Kinesiology & Recreation, Amy R. Hurd, Ph.D., CPRP, has posed the following question:
Do any of you have tip sheets that you give your staff to help them write better brochure copy?
Let’s all give her some advice by posting your comments here.
By registering to become a contributor on [...]

November Meeting & Awards Luncheon

C&M Members & Friends,
Mark your calendar for Friday, November 10th. We’re gathering at The View in Lisle for a leisurely lunch when we can catch up with each other & recognize our accomplishments this year. Registration is required, so please printout the .pdf of the flyer & send it to IPRA by November 6th. If [...]

eNewsletter Usability Research

I found an interesting usability study on eNewsletters that you might find interesting as you design and write your eNewsletters. I found the part about readers scanning text and skipping intros very interesting. I guess I do the same thing but as an author of eNewsletters it’s tough knowing that people rarely read [...]

Need InDesign Help?

Check out the InDesign Secrets blog for a ton of great tips and answers to questions many of us go through when working in InDesign.  The contributors to the blog and many of those commenting appear to be very knowledgeable.

Don’t miss the C&M Annual Awards Luncheon!

Sign up for the upcoming C&M Annual Awards Luncheon on Friday, November 10 at The View in Lisle. Delicious food, great company, awards and recognition…what a great way to spend a Friday. Click on the flyer to register today.

Next Generation Insights

Think you’re doing a good job at effectively reaching young adults? Check out this video of a seminar led by Guy Kawasaki talking to a panel of six young adults ranging from 15 to 24 years old. It’s really interesting to hear how this market uses technology, how advertisers are trying to reach [...]

Need advice on poster project

The Illinois Park and Recreation Association’s College and University Relations Committee is looking to create and distribute large posters, possibly static cling, to numerous colleges and high schools in the state. The purpose and the message of the posters are to attract young people to the field of parks and recreation. With limited [...]