Any Drexel University student group, department, or professional organization may submit an ad to be displayed on the Drexel InfoNET for free. Please fill out ALL of the fields in the form below, attach your ad (1360x564 JPEG), and click SEND. Ads are normally posted within 1-2 business days of submission unless requested otherwise, and run for 2 weeks prior to the event date.
AD FORMAT
All ads must be saved as JPEG files (.jpg), 1360 pixels wide by 564 pixels high (1360 x 564). Images that do not conform to these standards cannot be displayed.
VIDEO FORMAT
Quicktime video files (.mov) can also be played on InfoNET broadcasts. Videos should be 20 seconds or less in length, 1360 pixels wide by 564 pixels high (1360 x 564), and saved with an H.264 compression option and a 2,000 kbs data rate. The system is capable of playing audio but it is currently not allowed; please do not include sound with your video file.
Drexel InfoNET
About the Drexel InfoNET
The Drexel InfoNET is a campus-wide network of LCD screens that has proven to be a useful communications tool for many student organizations and departments to announce programs and events. This service is free to all Drexel University students and professional groups.
The InfoNET began as an initiative of the Undergraduate Student Government Association and is now funded and maintained by the Office of Communications and Marketing in the Division of Student Life and Administrative Services.
Screen Locations
Administrative/Academic Buildings
University City Main Campus
Bossone Research Enterprise Center, 3rd Floor Atrium
Center for Automation Technology
Alletag Commuter Lounge
Creese Student Center Lobby
Daskalakis Athletic Center (DAC) Lobby
Disque Hall Lobby
General Services Building, Parking Garage Lobby
Greenawalt Student Development Center
Hagerty Library Bookmark Café
Handschumacher Dining Center
Korman Center, 2nd Floor
LeBow Engineering Center Atrium
MacAlister Hall Lobby
Main Building, 1st Floor
Main Building, 2nd Floor
Ross Commons, 1st Floor
Steinbright Career Development Center
Center City Hahnemann Campus
New College Building
Residence Halls
Caneris Hall
Kelly Hall
Myers Hall
Towers Hall
Request a Screen for Your Location
If you are interested in adding an InfoNET screen to your building, please fill out the information below and click SEND.
Name:
Email Address:
Phone Number:
University Affiliation: Student Staff Faculty
Proposed InfoNET Screen Location:
Comments/Requests:
Making a Good Ad
FORMAT
Ads must conform to the following standards: Width: 1360 pixels Height: 564 pixels Resolution: 72dpi (screen resolution) File Format: JPEG (.jpg)
VIDEO Ads must conform to the following standards: Width: 1360 pixels Height: 564 pixels Length: 20 seconds (or less) Compression: H.264 Data Rate: 2,000 kbs File Format: Quicktime movie (.mov)
TIPS
The following tips are offered as advice to make the most effective ads for this medium. Remember, ads on the InfoNET are only displayed for 10 seconds and therefore have a limited ability to communicate information to viewers.
Avoid using type smaller than 20 points.
Avoid fonts that are too thin, scriptive, decorative, or unusual – especially for wordier areas of text. Reserve special fonts for larger and shorter usage.
Avoid too much text. People can't read a page of information in 10 seconds.
Keep ads simple. Use as little information needed to get the point across. Cluttered, busy ads can overwhelm viewers.
Avoid placing text over intricate or elaborate graphics: it makes it hard to read.
Keep the contrast high between font colors and background colors. Light green text on a light blue background is difficult to read.
Leave http:// off web addresses: it is unnecessary. URLs should be listed as www.drexel.edu or simply drexel.edu.
Graphics and photos grab peoples' attention. Use them but don't over do it with too many.
If advertising an event, don't forget the important information: time, date, location, and whether there is a fee or not.
Special effects applied to text (such as drop shadows, embossing, and outlines) can improve legibility when used correctly. They can also make text hard to read. Avoid heavy-handed use of effects especially on copy that is wordy or small.
If in doubt, ALWAYS ERROR ON THE SIDE OF SIMPLICITY!
Contact
InfoNET Administrator: Chip Hartford Office of Communications and Marketing
Student Life and Administrative Servicesch456@drexel.edu 215-895-0458
