Print Ready Ad Design Production Process (Client POV)
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Welcome to the Quality Control process overview! This guide will walk you through what to expect after submitting your ad to City Lifestyle and the next steps to getting your ad approved for print.
1. Understanding Changes in production
After creating the ad using City Lifestyle’s ad specifications, clients need to submit it to the Customer Portal. Our QC team will review the ad to ensure it meets all quality and content requirements.
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The initial deadline to submit the ad will be listed at the top of the ads tab in the customer portal. You will also see the deadline in a red box attached to the most upcoming insertion that is associated with that deadline.
3. Deadlines
Clients should Submit their ad as early as possible to allow for feedback and revisions if needed. Clients can also request their publisher to review the ad prior to QC submission for additional guidance.
4. Ad in Review
Once the print-ready ad is submitted, the status in the Customer Portal will update to 'Ad in Review.' This status confirms that the QC team has received the ad and is actively reviewing it to ensure it meets all quality standards.
5. Revisions needed
If adjustments are needed, QC will send an email with detailed feedback. The ad status will update to Needs Revision in the customer portal.
6. Revision Details
Clients should review the feedback, correct the issues, and resubmit the corrected ad back to the QC team for another review. It's important to note that City Lifestyle will not be able to edit any elements of a print ready ad. All required revisions must be completed by the client promptly to allow sufficient time for the ad to be resubmitted, reviewed, and approved during QC before the Final Deadline Date and Time.
7. Ad in Review
Once your print-ready ad is submitted, the status in the Customer Portal will update back to 'Ad in Review.' This status confirms once again that the QC team has received the ad and is actively reviewing it to ensure that the revisions allow the ad to meet the ad specifications and content policies.
8. Ad Approved
Once your ad meets all standards, QC will approve it for print.
9. Final Ad Deadline
Ads must be in approved status by the final submission deadline to secure its spot in the upcoming issue. If an ad is not approved by the deadline, a previously approved ad may be used instead. In one is not available, a house ad will run in its place. Note that clients may still be invoiced for this insertion. Clients need to have a clear understanding of their ad deadlines to avoid this.
The guide walked you through the print ready ad and QC Production process.
