How to do an avert??

Accountancy · 11-11-2009, 21:41

Hi All,

I am going to put a small advert in a local brochure and i am wondering how to go about doing it!!
Do i do it in excel, word or some publishing package??
As with everyone money is tight so i am hoping to do it myself.
Any advise greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

drunkmonkey · 11-11-2009, 21:43

Do it in what ever you feel comfortable with and then maybe pdf it and send it on to the publication, make sure the spelling is correct..

Accountancy · 11-11-2009, 21:44

Thanks Monkey,
What about the size of it? Do i need to scale it or anything? Or should i just print it and see how it looks?

drunkmonkey · 11-11-2009, 21:50

to scale is probably best but don't make it smaller than it will be, find out what sizes and formats the publication accepts..
a lot of palces will make you up an add at no extra cost, just tell them what you want to put in it..

Spinnaker · 16-11-2009, 17:27

1. Ask the publisher what advert format he accepts. He is likely to have a spec sheet that he can send you

- size
- format.. pdf/ photoshop/ illustrator / quark etc

2. Just explain your situation. He may oblige by just accepting text from you and finishing the ad himself.

Or make your ad purchase contingent on (2).

PHONiC.ie · 29-12-2009, 03:26

Download the free trial of Photoshop at adobe.com and try that. Make sure you get exact specs and make sure you save it in CKMY format at 300dpi.

11-11-2009, 21:41	#1
Accountancy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: West of Ireland Posts: 13 Adverts \| Friends	How to do an avert?? Hi All, I am going to put a small advert in a local brochure and i am wondering how to go about doing it!! Do i do it in excel, word or some publishing package?? As with everyone money is tight so i am hoping to do it myself. Any advise greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

11-11-2009, 21:43	#2
drunkmonkey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Haven Arena Posts: 4,412 Adverts \| Friends	Do it in what ever you feel comfortable with and then maybe pdf it and send it on to the publication, make sure the spelling is correct.. __________________ I’m going to buy a boat… do a little travelling, and I’m going to be drinking beer

11-11-2009, 21:50	#4
drunkmonkey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Haven Arena Posts: 4,412 Adverts \| Friends	to scale is probably best but don't make it smaller than it will be, find out what sizes and formats the publication accepts.. a lot of palces will make you up an add at no extra cost, just tell them what you want to put in it.. __________________ I’m going to buy a boat… do a little travelling, and I’m going to be drinking beer

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11-11-2009, 21:44	#3
Accountancy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: West of Ireland Posts: 13 Adverts \| Friends	Thanks Monkey, What about the size of it? Do i need to scale it or anything? Or should i just print it and see how it looks?

16-11-2009, 17:27	#5
Spinnaker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Rathfarnham D14 Posts: 380 Adverts \| Friends	1. Ask the publisher what advert format he accepts. He is likely to have a spec sheet that he can send you - size - format.. pdf/ photoshop/ illustrator / quark etc 2. Just explain your situation. He may oblige by just accepting text from you and finishing the ad himself. Or make your ad purchase contingent on (2).

29-12-2009, 03:26	#6
PHONiC.ie Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: My Basement Posts: 37 Adverts \| Friends	Download the free trial of Photoshop at adobe.com and try that. Make sure you get exact specs and make sure you save it in CKMY format at 300dpi.