Flyer better than the official campaign's.

[voisine]

I have a flyer here that I came up with. I tried to put myself in the position of a random major media indoctrinated American.

I put in a large presidential looking image of RP with the r3VOLution logo that people may recognize from the freeway banners, then some large bullet points to grab their attention immediately before they decide to toss it in the trash.

Below that I expand a bit on the bullet points and add some justification for why RP is a legitimate candidate and will actually do what he promises. Just enough information to get them interested without being so wordy as to tax the average attention span accustomed to 30 second tv spots.

At the bottom a call to action and where to find more info.

Tell me what you think. I've handed out several thousand so far around the south SF bay area. They even got a mention in a RP hit piece in the Stanford University school paper. The hit piece generated hundreds and hundreds of pro-RP responses.

http://ezxml.sf.net/rpflyer.pdf

[BLS]

It's good. I don't know if it's better than the campaign's, but it's not bad by any means.

[AlexMerced]

I like it, probably better than mine, here's mine

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v416/alexmerced/ronPaulFlyerThree.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v416/alexmerced/Gamers4Paul.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v416/alexmerced/ronPaulFlyertwo.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v416/alexmerced/ronPaulFlyer2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v416/alexmerced/Teaparty.jpg

[T206]

Is it a legal requirement to put that the document wasnt created/endoresed by the official campaign? If so, that info needs to be on there.

[KewlRonduderules]

Simple yet effective. I like it!!!

[weatherbill]

http://ronpaul.meetup.com/69/files/ RP comparison flye r07

here's my flyer. I think it's better than all those....they have nice pictures, but mine has punch list to capture, then goes into the details covering different voters....most of these flyers are not addressing certain votor sectors, like christians, and other subjects......I feel my flyer is much more informative and yet, at the same time, capturing, adressing all the other candidates as well.

[AlexMerced]

mine where just supposed to be mainly so peoplesee the big letters as they walk buy, the few who stop can get a taste of what he is about, and it's more tailored to BGSU's college crowd

[American]

Very nice flyer

[voisine]

Is it a legal requirement to put that the document wasnt created/endoresed by the official campaign? If so, that info needs to be on there.

No idea. I've handed several to police officers. I haven't been arrested yet. :)

In any case, if there is a law it would be federal and in violation of the first amendment. In that case my passing them out doubles as an act of civil disobedience. As RP has mentioned when asked about other acts of civil disobedience, I'm prepared to accept the consequences of my actions.

[Quantumystic]

Simple yet effective. I like it!!!

Actually... NOT really "simple".

While I personally look at all of these and enjoy the creativity and artwork, and of course the information... remember WHAT a flyer is supposed to do. It is supposed to catch the eye of the UN-familiar,invike curiosity, and leave enough of a favorable impression to motivate the viewer to follow up on pursuing ADDITIONAL information.

Flyers are NOT meant to be an all-inclusive information source. They're just "bait".

Here's a rough thrown-together example of a psychological flyer.

http://www.serioussilver.com/paulflyer.jpg

THIS grabs people's attention, and does so w/ a familiar format and concept. It does NOT attempt to spell out policy in ANY detail. ONLY bare-bones basics. The print version of soundbytes. It also demonstrates a sense of humor, while also adressing serious subjects.
Remember... K.I.S.S.

[voisine]

I absolutely agree for flyers posted on kiosks and bulletin boards. I tried to target my flyer to people who I physically hand it to. They generally are curious enough to read the large bullet points and many recognize the logo even when saying no at first. Then they decide they want one.

I also like the high contrast image as it stands out even though I'm printing them up on a monochrome laser printer.

BTW, your flyer image isn't working for me. I'd like to see it.

[AlexMerced]

I think I used the right text images to get people attention, and my flyers don't tend to be information heavy, since most people don't really understand the issues, they just want to know it sound like something they can get behind.

[McDermit]

Love the one Quantumystic posted. Alex, I love the graphic on your first one, but the copy/fonts could use some work. The rest of yours don't apply/appeal to me, so no comment there.

[AlexMerced]

Love the one Quantumystic posted. Alex, I love the graphic on your first one, but the copy/fonts could use some work. The rest of yours don't apply/appeal to me, so no comment there.

noted for future flyer :)

[rfbz]

I would wonder why he only won 6 out of 7 debates. Why not just say he won them all?

[voisine]

I think he came a close second to Romney back in June/July in the first post debate text poll didn't he? 6 out of 7 ain't bad. :)

[aksmith]

Actually... NOT really "simple".

While I personally look at all of these and enjoy the creativity and artwork, and of course the information... remember WHAT a flyer is supposed to do. It is supposed to catch the eye of the UN-familiar,invike curiosity, and leave enough of a favorable impression to motivate the viewer to follow up on pursuing ADDITIONAL information.

Flyers are NOT meant to be an all-inclusive information source. They're just "bait".

Here's a rough thrown-together example of a psychological flyer.

http://www.serioussilver.com/paulflyer.jpg

THIS grabs people's attention, and does so w/ a familiar format and concept. It does NOT attempt to spell out policy in ANY detail. ONLY bare-bones basics. The print version of soundbytes. It also demonstrates a sense of humor, while also adressing serious subjects.
Remember... K.I.S.S.

Excellent flyer. Very clever and makes the point. I see people trying to cram the entire phone book onto a business card. I can't read those "liberty cards" without a high powered microscope. But your flyer does what every ad exec would like to see a flyer do. Congrats. And I have stolen it and will be passing it out.

[AlexMerced]

bump bump d bump

[AlexMerced]

more flyers, what you think of these

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v416/alexmerced/ronPaulFlyerfour.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v416/alexmerced/ronPaulFlyerfive.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v416/alexmerced/ronPaulFlyersix.jpg

[AlexMerced]

that baby just warms my heart

[austin356]

I would not say better than the official campaign's.

[voisine]

I would not say better than the official campaign's.

Thanks for the opinion. Maybe you could point me to which you thought was better and explain why? Feel free to be blunt with any criticism. I was feeling pleased with my own handywork, but my ego is oversized enough that it won't be bruised if some people don't like it. :)

[troyd1]

Originally Posted by Quantumystic
Actually... NOT really "simple".

While I personally look at all of these and enjoy the creativity and artwork, and of course the information... remember WHAT a flyer is supposed to do. It is supposed to catch the eye of the UN-familiar,invike curiosity, and leave enough of a favorable impression to motivate the viewer to follow up on pursuing ADDITIONAL information.

Flyers are NOT meant to be an all-inclusive information source. They're just "bait".

Here's a rough thrown-together example of a psychological flyer.



THIS grabs people's attention, and does so w/ a familiar format and concept. It does NOT attempt to spell out policy in ANY detail. ONLY bare-bones basics. The print version of soundbytes. It also demonstrates a sense of humor, while also adressing serious subjects.
Remember... K.I.S.S.

If you put alternating www.ronpaul2008.com and 1-877-RON-PAUL vertically and cut them, these would make great post ups. People could pull of the tabs. Remember, a lot of people have never heard of Ron and by the time they decided to find out about him, they would be going Ru Paul, Ron p-something whatever.

[troyd1]

Thanks for the opinion. Maybe you could point me to which you thought was better and explain why? Feel free to be blunt with any criticism. I was feeling pleased with my own handywork, but my ego is oversized enough that it won't be bruised if some people don't like it.

This is a very strong attribute. One thing that is wrong with our society today is few can accept constructive criticism as well as being able to filter constructive critisicm from blatant attack. I think it is the PC no one is ever wrong and we can't hurt anyones feelings that caused this. I do software design and always do a first draft and then let people tear it apart. You filter the good ideas and ones that will work and end up with a much better product. I used to take it as a personal attack when people did not like what I did, but that is the exact opposite attitude than you should have. I work with new people all the time and this is the first thing I try to break them of. Sorry for the long rant.

[troyd1]

I agree this is a very good flyer. 2 suggestions for the lower section. Where you use he and he's, replace with bold Ron Paul. Use justify justification instead of right. This may be personal preference, but I think it looks much cleaner with smooth edges on both sides. This is one improvements that I suggested in the usa today ad also.

[work2win]

Voisine,

Your flyer rocks! The only suggestion I have, is to put "Ron Paul -President '08" or some variation of that on it some where. The fact that he is running for president needs to be big and up front. I think this is the only thing your flyer is missing.

[ProBlue33]

http://ronpaul.meetup.com/69/files/ RP comparison flye r07

here's my flyer. I think it's better than all those....they have nice pictures, but mine has punch list to capture, then goes into the details covering different voters....most of these flyers are not addressing certain votor sectors, like christians, and other subjects......I feel my flyer is much more informative and yet, at the same time, capturing, adressing all the other candidates as well.

LOL, the flyer with Rudy in drag is awesome, too funny.:D

The should be handed out at all the other guys rallies

[AlexMerced]

any thoughts about the flyer with the baby on page 2?

[voisine]

I made some changes you guys suggested. I think it's better.

http://ezxml.sf.net/rpflyer.pdf

[troyd1]

Very nice!

[Corydoras]

I can't stand looking at the one with the crying kid. It looks like "Support Ron Paul and you'll be crying, too."

Then again, I hate being around little kids, so what the heck do I know?

[voisine]

Okay, on the advise I just remember from my seventh grade english teacher, I spelled out the numbers in the text. :) No thanks to her, I also looked up how to correctly use a semicolon.

http://ezxml.sf.net/rpflyer.pdf

Thanks for the suggestions. I think it's much improved. Now I'm eager to go pass it out. They better appreciate that semicolon damnit!

[Perium]

Actually... NOT really "simple".

While I personally look at all of these and enjoy the creativity and artwork, and of course the information... remember WHAT a flyer is supposed to do. It is supposed to catch the eye of the UN-familiar,invike curiosity, and leave enough of a favorable impression to motivate the viewer to follow up on pursuing ADDITIONAL information.

Flyers are NOT meant to be an all-inclusive information source. They're just "bait".

Here's a rough thrown-together example of a psychological flyer.

http://www.serioussilver.com/paulflyer.jpg

THIS grabs people's attention, and does so w/ a familiar format and concept. It does NOT attempt to spell out policy in ANY detail. ONLY bare-bones basics. The print version of soundbytes. It also demonstrates a sense of humor, while also adressing serious subjects.
Remember... K.I.S.S.

Thats almost as effective as those $100 dollar bill advertisements for churches/religion.