Useful tips on producing promotional literature with impact in: Producing effective promotional literature 20 September, London Producing publicity materials for an organisation - whether it's a newsletter or pamphlets, posters etc - has a key part to play in raising the profile of the organisation, advertising the range of services it offers and reaching new audiences. But how many of us are confident that we are getting the most from the time invested in producing promotional material? Does it really work? How can the chances of printed promotional literature being read be dramatically increased? Benefits from attending It will give participants invaluable tips and techniques for producing promotional materials to help them spread the word about their services. By the end of the event participants will have: * considered the habits of their readership and what is likely to appeal to them * explored ideas for producing an effective publicity campaign * received tips on visual impact of literature * considered different styles for brochures and how to improve response * looked at how to use illustrations and headlines effectively. Special notes Participants are encouraged to bring current and past copies of their printed materials with them. Comments from previous participants: "Packed with information, highly interactive and entertaining" "This was probably the most enjoyable and most useful day course I have ever been on" Programme 9.00 Registration and coffee 9.30 Welcome and introductions Laying the groundwork, describing the campaign, ideas and the approaches, audience types and reading habits 11.00 Coffee 11.15 Themes, slogans, logos and all that 12.30 Lunch 1.30 The long and the short of copy - including the effective use of illustration and emphasis devices 2.45 Tea 3.00 Brochures and leaflet styles, layout that improves response, response devices - role and practicality 4.15 Workshop review/final comments 4.30 Close Workshop leader: Chris Wells, Gracewell Consultants, lectures on a range of topics including copywriting, editing newsletters, producing effective literature and preparing fundraising strategies and sponsorship proposals. He has worked extensively within the voluntary, public and commercial sectors. Places are limited to: 30 Fees: Personal members £125 plus VAT (£21.87) £146.87 Institutional members £151 plus VAT (£26.42) £177.42 Non members £175 plus VAT (£30.62) £205.62 Students/Unwaged members £25 plus VAT (£4.37) £29.37 How to book To make a confirmed booking simply complete the booking form below and return it by fax to Professional Development on 020 7255 0561. Alternatively, to provisionally book a place please call us on 020 7255 0560, textphone 020 7255 0505, or email [log in to unmask] bookingform I would like to confirm a place on the following Workshop: (this constitutes a confirmed booking) Title of event: ___________________________ Date: ___/___/___ Surname: ____________________________________ First name: __________________________________ Job title: ____________________________________ Organisation: ________________________________ Address: ____________________________________ Town:________________ Postcode:______________ Tel___________________ Fax: __________________ Email: ______________________________________ Are you a LA Member? YES __ NO __ Personal __ Institutional __ Student __ Unwaged __ N.B. If you are a Personal Member, but your employer is paying, they will still be charged at Personal Member rate. LA membership no: __________________________ Dietary/special requirements (sensory or physical) ___________________________________________ Payment of fee EITHER: __ Please invoice. Please give name and address if different from above: ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ (Payment is required within 30 days of invoice) __ I enclose a cheque for: £_______________ (payable to The Library Association) __ Please tick if a receipt is required OR __ Please debit by credit card for: £_________ Card no: __________________________________ Expiry date: _________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________ Name of cardholder:_______________________ Cancellation of a confirmed booking on the day will incur the full fee, or if received 7 working days prior to the event, 50% of the fee will be due. Please return to: Professional Development, LA Enterprises, The Library Association, 7 Ridgmount Street, London, WC1E 7AE or fax us on 020 7255 0561. The Library Association keeps any personal information you supply for the purpose for which you have provided it. It is not passed to other organisations unless this is made explicit when you supply it or is a legal requirement. However the Association may from time to time wish to give you information about other services or products it provides. Registered Charity no. 313014 Message sent by: