99.9 The Fan/620 The BuzzLogo Design Contest

Hi,

Does football here means "soccer"?

Thanks

Would it be possible for you to provide vector version of the Core's logo?

Stef...American Football. I will check on the Coors logo, but I believe what we uploaded is the only one that we have.

Let us know what exactly you want, are you need 2 logo's?

Jessica...One logo that incorporates the two radio station logos and the Coors light logos.

Please incorporate the two radio stations logos and the Coors Light Logo into the event logo. This is an event that promotes three brands, 99.9 The Fan, 620 The Buzz and Coors Light. I need to see all three brands in the logo.

Thanks.

JD

Issues,
Thanks for your concern. We have full rights to use the Coors Light logo in relation to our fantasy football event. Otherwise I would not have included their logo in the requirements. That being said, feel free to submit a logo that does not include CL. It likely will not win, but that is your choice.

JD

Jason

Issue's is 100% correct, if we worked directly for you as an employee we would be able to use the traded mark items, but since we are all freelancers here we should not be using trademark logos, reason we are selling designs which is different. You maybe authorized to use the trademarks but we are not. Like I said if we worked for you then that would be a non issue.

First Jason, Welcome...I'm In Wilmington and I listen to the Buzz in Raleigh all the time when I'm up that way, and online...(Love Adam and Joe in the afternoons)

What the issue is here, is that you may indeed have the right to display the Coors logo, but we may not have the right to incorporate it into a design. Its silly, but its a legal issue we often face.

Could you provide us with a copy of the language/contract that transfers the rights to you? That would probably clarify everything for us and you going forward. (This is the same thing I would have an in house client do under the same circumstances)

Best of luck and welcome again.

- Paul

Paul...First off...Thanks for listening. We appreciate it!

As for our rights to use the logo...I am not going to post the language of our contract. I will say that a simple google search will probably allow you to find that they sponsored last year's event and you will likely find photos that include their mark all over the place.

Secondly...Even if I did post language from our agreement with the local distributer, the next logical question would be, "Well, do they have the rights to grant logo usage?" At that rate nothing short of a signed document from Adolph Coors would satisfy that test.

I also find it funny that no one as questioned the ability to use the radio station logos. The radio stations have lawyers too. :)

Lastly...As someone (who unfortunately) has been a party to my fair share of litigation in the past, I can tell you this. When people sue, they sue the people with the biggest pile of money. So even if I was running some sort of charade here and had no rights at all to use the logo and Coors decided to unleash their attorney's. I am fairly certain that they would go after the multi-million dollar broadcast company and not the talented graphic artists on a web site. BTW...Way before there is litigation, there is a cease and desist that happens. And if the folks at Coors for whatever reason wanted us to stop using the logo, we'd stop and that would be that.

Having read this, if you are uncomfortable submitting a logo, don't do it.

JD

For those that put "Championship" in the logo. Apologies for the confusion on our part. We want the word "Camp" to be used. Not "Championship"

JD

Jason we are referring to all logos

Hi All,

I have communicated with the client regarding usage of the logos. He has full permission to use them for this project.

This contest will proceed as the client has requested. Please feel free to submit your design with the logos attached in accord with each company's logo usage policies (usually meaning don't blend it or change the logo in any way).

Tyler has confirmed my previous comment as policy:

Just to be safe, you may SUBMIT your designs as requested by the client. The WINNING design should submit the FINAL image (the one chosen #1 winner) WITHOUT the copyrighted logos. The final files (EPS and JPG) can be sent via the site with the logos included.

If you as a designer have a particular problem with this:

1) Don't enter.
2) Don't post here.
3) Post your concerns in the private Designer forum.

Please continue to submit.

Thank you.

Ivan F
Admin

Jason - I understand your point. I assume the radio station owns its own logos.
I was just trying to clarify the reason for the questions here. (This has caused troubles in the past.)

I'm glad it has all worked out. You guys do a great job covering the sports we love.
Keep up the great work!

Tilly...No worries. Thanks a ton for listening!