The new Content Collection app now includes built-in overlays for various product placements. These include the Partner of the Month square for Member Portal Ads, logo overlays for Member Portal Carousel and Banner Ads, and the Partner Spotlight badge for Connections Newsletter Banner Ads.
Combined with the preview function, these built-in overlays allow you to see exactly where each element will appear and how it interacts with your selected image before finalizing your submission.
Best Practices
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Ensure your logo does not cover any key visual elements, such as a person’s face, product detail, landmark, or focal point of the image
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Confirm that the Partner of the Month or Partner Spotlight badge does not obscure any important image features
- Utilize larger image sizes (preferably the size stated on the product, or larger) to ensure the image is not blurry when automatically resized, or cropped
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Use the edit and crop tools to reposition your image as needed, ensuring essential elements remain clearly visible
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Check that your logo stands out clearly against the background. Pay close attention to color contrast and background complexity (ex. a white logo on a light background or a dark logo on a busy image can reduce legibility)
Following these guidelines will help ensure your creative assets display clearly, professionally, and as intended across all placements.
Example of a poorly placed logo for a Member Portal Banner Ad:
- Dark logo against a busy background with dark features
Example of an appropriately placed logo for a Member Portal Banner Ad:
- Logo is clearly visible, and not obstructing the key element of the photo
Example of a poorly chosen image for a Connections Newsletter Banner Ad:
- Image is clearly cropped too tight due to the image size, even though logo is visible
Example of a properly chosen image for a Connections Newsletter Banner Ad:
- Image has ship centered, with entire focal point visible and not obstructed by Partner Spotlight badge