Posted on 11/09/2004 1:33:45 PM PST by Hildy
This is really a funny idea, Uncledave has expertise, he can get info on prices, etc.
First, it has to be a full page ad, and Uncledave can inquire as to best day of the week to run it, etc. I'm sure that's all well known and important.
Second, we can't use "freerepublic" or any of it's insignia, etc. without permission. So if we do it on our own "Vast Right Wing Conspriracy" might be fine, and most amusing, and a big ole poke in the eye to you know who, as a signature.
Third, I think aiming it at Michael Moore is the way to go. He's been out front, he'll probably even get the joke. And as it's just a "Thank you" I doubt it's actionable in any way.
These are my thoughts. Maybe we need to do a serious pledge thread or something. I am good for no less then $25.00 no more than $100.00. If we get 100 people who could give $100.00 each, that's 10 Grand.
So we need a little more info re: prices and pledges.
I'm not sure how effective these things are, but it's probably true that Variety is one of the remaining pubs with any credibility anymore so it is probably a boon to support them. I'd be curious to see if they'd take it. If they wouldn't, well, then what can I say, things are worse than I thought.
Count me in : )
Well, I'm not sure why you would want to give Variety any money, plus, I'd rather see an ad thanking the Swift Vets.
Enjoy the idea, but it won't happen.
The biggest obstacle would be for Variety to accept the ad. Nevermind the Freep insignia's etc.
A magazine can decline any ad for any reason, and will do so especially if it's counter to the editorial mission.
You can easily buy a political ad in the the NY Times because it's mission (supposedly!) is a news organization.
Variety's mission is a trade magazine to the entertainment industry and they would be VERY loath to piss off their readers. They would be too scared of cancellations.
Great idea. Great.
How about it?????
Can we get this to happen??? I'm in for a twenny.
Again, I'd be happy to manage the buy but I doubt Variety would approve it.
First thing we'd need is an ad created. Then I can approach Variety for approval. If they say "yes" we can put out the tin cup.
Anyone want to take the lead on making the ad?
Sizes: (We'd be tabloid full page non-bleed)
http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=mediakit_weekly#adsizes
Specs:
http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=mediakit_weekly#mechspec
I never entertained 4/color. The National edition was more money. But I think we agree the Hollywood Edition would be fine.
I never entertained 4/color. The National edition was more money. But I think we agree the Hollywood Edition would be fine.
This should be interesting.
Check your Freepmail!!!
Hey, if this happens, count me in for $20!
Bob, sometimes it's about the message, not the messenger.
Check your Freepmail!
By the way, I have somebody to make the ad. Somebody very good, but she wants to remain anonymous. And I've assured her she would.
Whoa, an ad in Variety would cost much more than $1000 - $2000. More like $10,000. The professional Journal I worked for charged around $11,000 for a full-page 4-color ad.
we have the artist and we have the buyer. I want to keep this thread going. I will let you know ASAP about where you can donate your money and how much the whole shebang will cost!!! Isn't this fun!!!!!
Ok, we can't use FR credit card system. So I'm willing to put up money, but I will establish a PAYPAL account unless anyone has any better ideas.
BUMP!
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