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Post by RealPitBull on Oct 7, 2011 8:09:57 GMT -5
We need input. For simple, catchy, upbeat yet realistic PSA-type fliers to help direct people to our website and material. We have a graphic designer who will be creating quality, professional-looking fliers for this. Here are some ideas I'm throwing out there. The message should be short and sweet - the idea is RESEARCH BEFORE YOU ADOPT! =========================================== Don’t buy the hype – Pit Bulls aren’t all sugar and they aren’t all spice. They are a perfect blend of the best canine qualities for the right person. Want a dose of truth? Interested in getting to know these amazing dogs? Confused by conflicting stories and “facts?" Please allow us to introduce you to…. The REAL Pit Bull Don’t judge before you know, and know before you make the leap: Pit Bull guardianship is a responsibility for the truly committed, exceptionally dedicated, and patient individual who has taken the time to educate themselves about these wonderful dogs BEFORE making one a part of the family. www.RealPitBull.com * www.facebook.com/therealpitbullThe Real Pit Bull, Inc is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedication to education, advocacy and rescue of the American PIT BULL Terrier. |
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Post by suziriot on Oct 7, 2011 8:18:09 GMT -5
LOVE LOVE LOVE this, Mary! One small grammar thing... punctuation such as commas, periods, etc should go inside quotation marks. So it should be "facts?" instead of "facts"?
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Post by RealPitBull on Oct 7, 2011 8:19:57 GMT -5
Thank you, Suzi. I am a stickler for proper grammar and spelling and punctuation.
I want this to not be pinkish but of course I want to make sure I don't sound too hard on the breed, either. I want.....BALANCE. It will include our web links, the RPB logo and another image of a Pit Bull that I want to somehow represent the sort of yin/yang of the breed........make sense?
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Post by fureverywhere on Oct 7, 2011 8:39:58 GMT -5
Just put in my two cents...a cute spokesdog might resemble the Bette Boop dog.
Maybe an intro page with a collage and "Interested in getting to know these amazing dogs?"
Then follow that with "Please allow us to introduce to you...The Real Pit Bull".
After that use the cartoon to present facts, myth-busting and the positive points of pitty ownership.
The book Pitbulls for Dummies has some well worded info on the subject, might be additional inspiration.
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Post by RealPitBull on Oct 7, 2011 9:03:41 GMT -5
The goal is to keep it short and sweet and direct people to the RPB website which has all the info we want people to see as well as tons of resources.  |
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Post by loverocksalot on Oct 8, 2011 6:47:58 GMT -5
Oh this is great. Wish it would be ready before my program. The only line I am questioning is
Don’t buy the hype – Pit Bulls aren’t all sugar and they aren’t all spice.
The DONT BUY THE HYPE one. The hype to most is the opposite. I know what you are trying to say but I think that needs to be worded better.
Like saying pit bulls are not (use the negative terms) and Pit bulls are not the sweet sugar spice then go into the perfect blend.
Do you get what Im saying? Its early Sat morning. I should be still in bed. LOL
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Post by RealPitBull on Oct 8, 2011 14:33:52 GMT -5
I chose the word HYPE because it's ambiguous. There is hype in both directions. Do you have a word suggestion? I can't come up with a better one that portrays what I want to portray which is to make people question what they are hearing about the breed, no matter what - then come to our site for the REAL deal.
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Post by loverocksalot on Oct 10, 2011 6:33:40 GMT -5
IDk I am not good with words. So you are trying to get the pinkers and the ones who fear is that right? I am trying to get both and the ones who have not learned to be responsible and want or have one because they are cool. Odd that today I noticed a kid in ball court (not totally fenced) with an off lead pit bull puppy. And if it is the kid I think it is, that is just great (not). Then later at parking lot of small strip of stores ( 2) and a post office. I walked passed a girl with a young pit bull. I gave her my social look of oh I have one and I want to meet yours. But she kept her head forward and did not acknowledge my existence at all, then proceeded to tie her dog to a pole. at this point was already at my car turned to the left and their were two blue happy pit bulls sticking their heads way out of their car window trying to see what the other dog was doing. They were not barking. But here I was thinking in my 2 sq mile village, what the heck is going on? these were all young dogs. Where are they coming from and damb it why are people tying dogs up outside of stores. Those are the people I want to try to reach at my program. Well the first kid probably wont matter but ya never know.
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Post by suziriot on Oct 10, 2011 9:03:34 GMT -5
I see CA's point, but I think "hype" is probably the most appropriate word to use. I think that it actually will speak to both sides: the hype that pit bulls are vicious killers and the hype that they're perfect angels that will baby sit your children. And it speaks to the "pit bull type dog" bullsh... I mean hype.  |
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Post by RealPitBull on Oct 10, 2011 9:08:39 GMT -5
Ok now I need ideas for a graphic for this flier.
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Post by legacy23 on Oct 10, 2011 15:23:48 GMT -5
Wow, I don't have any ideas for a graphic but I love the words!
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Post by RealPitBull on Oct 10, 2011 15:55:47 GMT -5
Thank you, Kevin. I'm glad you like it |
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Post by RealPitBull on Oct 12, 2011 13:40:00 GMT -5
OK well I sent the text off to the graphic designer. We'll see what he comes up with............
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Post by RealPitBull on Dec 6, 2011 8:49:07 GMT -5
This is one version of the flyer. I'm going to try out several other designs as well, but I wanted to get this out there to start. Anyone feel free to download and print, and distribute. Attachments:
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Post by lovemybully76 on Dec 6, 2011 10:44:05 GMT -5
Looks very cool, I like!
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Post by suziriot on Dec 6, 2011 10:57:23 GMT -5
I like it! Well done.
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Post by Dave on Dec 6, 2011 12:01:12 GMT -5
I like it! but I see a typo... next to the logo at the bottom, change "dedication" to "dedicated"?
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Post by RealPitBull on Dec 6, 2011 12:32:42 GMT -5
A volunteer did this flyer, I didn't notice the typo. I'm most likely going to do another version myself.
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I look forward to learning much here