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Debra Bates-Schrott
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December 21, 2009
Tammy Luke commented on Debra Bates-Schrott's blog post 'Magazine Mission Statements'
Great blog! Very informative. Thank you.
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November 27, 2009
Mark Loeffler commented on Debra Bates-Schrott's blog post 'Magazine Design Strategy Part III'
Great post. I also would recommend that anyone looking to hire a designer view them as an extension of your brand. They need to be on the same page with you and fully understand what brand you are trying to market. It is your brand, and it is often…
October 12, 2009
A blog post by Debra Bates-Schrott was featured
Design to Engage I hope you have finished with your definition phase by the time you are reading this article. With the definition phase completed it’s now time to engage a designer… But how does on do that? A question frequently put to me is “How…
October 8, 2009
Debra Bates-Schrott added a blog post
Design to Engage I hope you have finished with your definition phase by the time you are reading this article. With the definition phase completed it’s now time to engage a designer… But how does on do that? A question frequently put to me is “How…
October 8, 2009
Debra Bates-Schrott commented on Debra Bates-Schrott's blog post 'Design Strategy for Your Magazine'
Another one of my posts http://sam.magazinelaunch.com/profiles/blogs/how-to-start-a-magazine has a bit of a checklist. Its a bit hard to develop something completely standardized in my opinion. Each new magazine is different and needs its own strate…
October 7, 2009
A blog post by Debra Bates-Schrott was featured
Define for Success As I continue the design strategy discussion from my previous post we move on to the Define phase. This phase can only take place successfully if you have completed deep analysis and can begin to draw solid conclusions. The first…
September 22, 2009
Debra Bates-Schrott replied to Linda Harvey's discussion 'Getting advertisers for NEW magazine with relatively no circulation?'
My suggestion is try to find some added value to offer? Do you have an online component to your magazine you can tie in such as a recourse directory etc.? One of our clients created a game for their advertisers that had readers search for an Icon pl…
September 22, 2009
Debra Bates-Schrott replied to KV1's discussion 'Developing a Structure'
This is one of the biggest questions to answer. If you are a start up, consider finding a firm (much like ours) to help you with several of your needs. It will take away a lot of overhead initially and you would be working with a team that has a lo…
September 22, 2009
Debra Bates-Schrott replied to KV1's discussion 'Standard Practice?'
I agree that review other media kits etc is an ok place to start. But, make sure your media kit tells a compelling story. Sell the audience and the magazine. Why is it better than your competitors? The best media kits I have seen are really pulled t…
September 22, 2009
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Define for Success As I continue the design strategy discussion from my previous post we move on to the Define phase. This phase can only take place successfully if you have completed deep analysis and can begin to draw solid conclusions. The first…
September 22, 2009
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September 10, 2009

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Magazine Design Strategy Part III

Design Strategy 3 - Illustration by Marina LindermanDesign to Engage

I hope you have finished with your definition phase by the time you are reading this article. With the definition phase completed it’s now time to engage a design… Continue

Posted on October 8, 2009 at 10:28am — 1 Comment

Debra Bates-Schrott

Design Strategy for Your Magazine - Part II

Design Strategy 2 - Illustration by Marina LindermanDefine for Success

As I continue the design strategy discussion from my previous post we mo… Continue

Posted on September 22, 2009 at 11:30am —

Debra Bates-Schrott

Design Strategy for Your Magazine

Design Strategy - Illustration by Marina LindermanNot to be Ignored

In today’s tumultuous times it is more important than ever to take a strategic approach to your publishing efforts. Whether you are launching a new magazine or Web site, or rethinking an alread… Continue

Posted on August 11, 2009 at 9:00am — 3 Comments

Debra Bates-Schrott

Great Magazine Cover Design

Magazine Cover Design - Illustration by Marina LindermanEngagement is the first step toward a lasting commitment

Building a great magazine involves a lot of processes, players, deadlines, and content. It’s a relationship that is not easy. Successfully… Continue

Posted on July 27, 2009 at 10:00am —

Debra Bates-Schrott

Creating a Magazine Prototype

Creating a Magazine Prototype - Illustration by Marina LindermanIt’s More Than Just Layout

Many who are starting a new magazine move too quickly into the creative phase. I suspect this is the case because most people who have the desire to launc… Continue

Posted on July 20, 2009 at 3:00pm —

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At 4:19am on June 8, 2010, Ritesh Tatwade said…
Hi ,
I would like to introduce my self as a member of team Design Zone.
We provide the designs for magazine and currently working on two
magazines and if you need any designer team for your magazine then
please allow my team to serve you.
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You can also contact me at ritesh@designzone.in
Thanks.
 
 
 

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