#based on that one promotion/commercial/etc

[kimio7]

unfinished brocedes leyendecker study

[batfluffs]

🍰[OPEN] 3D PIXEL COMMISSIONS!🍰

i have comms open for little low poly 3d models!! i can do humanoids and anthros, whether its fanart or your own characters/OCs! feel free to message me with any questions 💗

if you would like a model of something that doesn't fall under the basic humanoid/anthro shape, message me and we'll see if it's something I'm able to do! :D

the base price for a character model is £45 !

to order, you can message me on tumblr or order through vgen ~

my prices are in GBP, but your payment method will be able to convert it from the currency you use :)

more info/full order form below "keep reading/read more" !!

[ keep reading / read more . . . ]

💗 please make sure that you have read and agree to my terms of service before ordering! i know it's a bit lengthy, but these are always to protect me as the artist and you as the client. even if you choose not to read it, these terms will still apply to you.💗

IMPORTANT: since these are low-res models, i may have to simplify designs/omit minor details, but i'll let you know if that may be the case!~

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ORDER FORM

when you're ready to order, please copy/paste the headings with the heart bullets, fill out your answers, then message the finished form to me!

under each heading i've included some information to provide more context to help you answer the form! you don't need to copy/paste those chunks of text.

if you have any questions about anything at all, feel free to message me first!~

❥ CHARACTER(S) (£45 each):

please include images/art of your character(s) for me to reference, and a description of their personality if you'd like!

❥ PROP(S) (+£10 each): yes / no | how many

anything you would like your character to hold, or have in the image! for example, food, weapons, books, small simple pets/creatures, etc.

❥ SIMPLE ANIMATION(S) (+£10 each): yes / no | how many

i can do various simple looping animations such as idle, walk/run, sit, spin, dance, float, etc.

if you have any other ideas or more complex animation requests, feel free to send me a message before ordering!

if you order multiple characters, please specify whether you would like them to be animated together or separately! having them together/interacting in the same animation is +£15 on top of the base fee to animate each character. (for example, 2 characters interacting would be £20 (£10 per character) +£15, for a total of £35).

(!!!) if no animation is desired, you will receive a tpose turnaround .gif of your character.

❥ PERMISSIONS: yes / no (+25% privacy/NDA fee)

i like to share my finished models to promote my artwork & commissions, and may also stream commissions as i work on them! for these, i'll give credit to you as the character owner.

if you would prefer to keep your commission and artwork private, you may do so with an additional fee of +25% of the commission subtotal added onto to the final price.

❥ OTHER ADD-ONS: (optional)

commercial use (+£30): for streaming, YouTube, anything where you may gain profit from it. if you select this option, please state what it will be for. if you have intentions to use my art for merchandise, please contact me first as this will have different pricing!

rush fee (+£15): i will complete your model within 2 - 3 days of purchase!

model files (+£15): i will send you the blockbench file & texture for your completed model to do as you wish for personal use only, unless you have also paid for commercial use.

3D print compatibility (+£30): i will create a version of the model without planes, making it compatible for 3D printing. the full charge includes both the fees for sending you the model files, and 3D printing compatibility.

❥ PAYMENT PREFERENCE: paypal / kofi

paypal: i'll create an invoice for you that outlines your order details!

kofi: i'll ask you to send the payment as a one-time donation after we've discussed the commission info!

[please avoid ordering through the commission page with kofi if you can! it takes payment instantly after you fill out the form without letting us discuss the commission details first. i prefer to review the finished order form & answer/ask any questions before payment since sometimes that affects the estimated pricing, and just ordering straight through kofi might make you pay less or more than what the actual total is. thank you for your understanding! <3]

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i take payment upfront via paypal or kofi before i will begin working!

estimated turnaround time will be 1 month, though it tends to be shorter than that! however, i'll update you with delays or if it's expected to take any longer than that <3

thanks so much for reading this and for all your support!! 💗

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> you can find more examples of my pixel models/animations here! <

[drnikolatesla]

One of the Greatest Inventions of All Time

Nikola Tesla has many revolutionary inventions to his credit, but he is best known for his pioneering work in the development and promotion of alternating current (AC) electrical systems. Tesla's innovations in AC technology revolutionized the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical power, becoming the foundation for the modern electrical power systems that we use today.

There is a common misconception made that Tesla was the first to invent, or discover, AC, but this is not true. It is well-known that Hippolyte Pixii was the first to discover AC in 1832. Pixii was an instrument maker from Paris who built an early form of an alternating current electrical generator (based on the principle of electromagnetic induction discovered by Michael Faraday), and thus started a new industry in power transmission. Tesla was not the first to discover or invent an AC motor, but he was the first to invent a practical AC induction motor with commercial value that could outperform all other motors. It must be noted that Italian inventor Galileo Ferraris also invented an induction motor similar to Tesla's, but it had no commercial value, and he even admitted himself that it was useless. Tesla's induction motor operates on the principle of electromagnetic induction, properly utilizing a rotating magnetic field that induces a current in a stationary conductor, resulting in rotational motion. The utilization of the rotating magnetic field makes the motor more simple, robust, versatile, efficient, and cost effective in that it has less moving parts reducing the likelihood of mechanical failure (as was common in other motors).

Tesla's induction motor became a fundamental component in the field of electrical engineering and is used today in various applications, being one of the most widely used devices in the world. The motors play a crucial role in transmitting electrical power to homes and businesses. They are commonly used in power generation plants to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy, which is then transmitted through the power grid for distribution to various locations. Induction motors are also widely employed in appliances and machinery within homes and businesses for various applications. These applications include conveyor systems, hoists, cranes, lifts, pumps, fans, ventilation systems, compressors, manufacturing machinery, wind turbines, washing machines, refrigerators, garbage disposals, microwaves, dishwashers, vacuums, air conditioners, robotics, electric vehicles, trains, power tools, printers, etc. Basically, anything that requires a spinning action for power.

The induction motor is widely considered one of the most important inventions in the history of electrical engineering. Its importance lies in its transformative impact on industries, its efficiency and reliability, and its role in the broader electrification of society.

[sgiandubh]

The telling hashtag

So S is willfully disclosing his LHR location, with a story and a post to boot, as expected:

📌at Bourne Offices, 11 Richmond Buildings, in Soho:

Literally round the corner from Soho House, on Dean Street. Of course:

Also, this - very telling:

#gifted. Before *urv starts her demented Fitness at Dawn - The London Hyrox Edition fanfic, let's unpack:

S chose to wear, in this post, one of the sunglasses models from David Beckham's eyewear collection. Price tag is a bit steep (twice my Ray-Ban Wayfarers), but still democratic:

But why the #gifted hashtag? Before you think C or Scottish Xena lovingly picked those up the shelf for his birthday, you might like to check a bit around for context. You see, all dbeyewear collections are manufactured by a single Italian producer based in Padua, Safilo Group. Hashtagged accordingly in his post, by the way.

A couple of days ago, Safilo Group and dbeyewear's commercial partnership reached a new, very important milestone:

[Source: Safilo Group press release, https://assets.ctfassets.net/cmstik7jzbvm/2lwJmoKJR7x3ydijfpi7c6/9870e11fbb2c040a89a6d8acb4ed25ea/20240502_Safilo_firma_un_accordo_di_licenza_perpetua_per_l-eyewear_di_David_Beckham.pdf]

On May 2nd, Safilo Group and Authentic Brands Group (ABG), the corporate side of Eyewear by David Beckham signed a 'perpetual licensing agreement, replacing the current one that would have ended in 2030'. Authentic Brands Group and Safilo Group have been working together since 2019, when Beckham started to design his own eyewear collection. Now, they are taking their collaboration one step further, with ABG (or the licensor) granting Safilo Group (the licensee) perpetual (unlikely to be retired, unless something goes really, awfully wrong along the way: breach of contract, etc.) exclusive right to produce, use, advertise, sell its merchandise.

Something like this needs proper promotion, so Safilo Group and/or ABG graciously sent S those sunglasses, in the hope he will sport them in one of his posts with a potential 3+ million subscriber views.

A word on the UK pretty obscure regulations on promoter advertising and the use of the #gifted hashtag. There is not one, but two competent national regulatory authorities: the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The ASA is a bit more lenient in its approach and they clearly say that if the promoted product has been sent to the influencer on a no strings attached basis, then it is ok to use that #gifted hashtag. They will not pursue, based on the lack of #ad, however they will name and shame you - not a pretty picture, after all:

[Source, heh: ASA's Influencer Guide to making clear that ads are ads, https://www.asa.org.uk/static/uploaded/3af39c72-76e1-4a59-b2b47e81a034cd1d.pdf]

But the CMA is way more vigilant. They consider that any freebie can and must be monetized, based on its retail value and as such, must be clearly labeled as an #ad, when promoted on socials by an influencer. And yes, they can and might pursue, at any given moment: that must be proportional with the offence and in S's case, it might simply mean being served with a cease and desist notice or a removal and prohibition order. I'd rather not be in those shoes, mind you:

[Source: CMA's guide Hidden ads: Being clear with your audience, 2022; https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/social-media-endorsements-guide-for-influencers/social-media-endorsements-being-transparent-with-your-followers]

If he wants no further headaches, he should simply edit that post and add the right hashtag. It will be interesting to see if and when he will do it.

As for Fitness at Dawn, well... not even sorry.

Gracias a ti, ❤️. Siempre.

[wishingicouldfly]

How Books are Published - Some Personal Insight

I have a bit of experience with how the publishing industry works, and I thought some of you might be interested in taking a peek behind the curtain. For the record, I don’t know anything about the veracity of Maya Henry’s novel (Looking Forward) or what she drew from her own life experiences, the quality of her writing, or her individual path to publication. The following is based on my personal knowledge of the industry.

Under the cut for more.

When someone (celeb or otherwise) has a manuscript, generally speaking, they are going to look for the best deal. One of the “Big 5” publishers (or their subsidiaries) are going to be able to offer the biggest advance, the best PR support, etc. While there are reputable publishers that aren’t considered “Big 5” – those smaller entities aren’t going to be able to afford a big advance on royalties. Sometimes publishers will engage in bidding wars to win the opportunity to publish a book that has wide commercial appeal. This would be known publicly, and the deal would be announced with a flourish and a press release.

Even a smaller deal without a bidding war would be announced through Publisher’s Weekly with information about the book, author, and who made the deal (agent), not announced via the authors Instagram account with no information about the publisher or a link on how to pre-order. See examples: Anne Twist’s book announcement on Publisher’s Weekly: Betty and the Mysterious Visitor (publishersweekly.com) and Lottie Tomlinson’s press release for her 7-way bidding war: The Bookseller - Rights - Blink Publishing wins Lottie Tomlinson's 'inspirational' memoir in seven-way auction

For me, it’s telling that Henry’s book appears to be published by a small press (MARS Book Publishing (marsbookspublishing.com) with little to no platform. This is not inherently bad. However, as of May 17, 2024, the website has typos, does not have links to its staff or published works, and both the Instagram and TikTok links on the website lead to accounts with no posts. If you’re a writer, this would be very concerning to say the least. Huge red flag. Even a small press should be able to promote your product. My advice to someone looking to publish a book would be to stay away from this press, as it doesn’t look to be reputable.

That said, if one was going to self-publish, they’d need to have a publisher listed for the business side of things – that’s the way Amazon publishing works. Most self-published authors create a business name for their own published works. Again, this is not inherently bad or wrong, just pulling the curtain back. If you don’t have a book deal with a reputable publisher, then this is the way you can publish your book. From the outside, it appears that there is a publisher attached to the book.

For both traditional and self-published books, authors should have readers prepared with reviews. Currently (as of 5/17/24) there are no reviews on Goodreads, which again, for me, is a flaw if the goal is a longer shelf life and a wider audience.

Ultimately, the quality of the book will be the determining factor. People who read the book will talk about it, recommend it, or not recommend it. Relying on word of mouth, a salacious story, some entertainment magazines interested in a click, and a big-name singer (albeit allegedly fictionalized) attached to the story is certainly helpful to garner interest in a novel. But even on the third day of release (5/17/24) the book isn’t hitting the top marks on Amazon in its selected categories. (Screen shot taken by me on 5/17/24 at 12:06 p.m. ET).

Note: these ratings update and change constantly, this is simply one snapshot in time.

If I were to make an educated guess, the book was shopped around and declined by reputable publishers, leading the author to decide to self-publish. The author created a publishing company name and published via Amazon KDP. In my opinion, it appears to have been done quickly and sloppily, without the amount of professional input it should have had.

Again, I don’t have any first-hand knowledge of this book’s path to publication, so these are educated guesses from personal experience, not personal knowledge of the author’s process.

Not having a deal announced in PW, not having a legitimate publisher website with links to staff and other published works, and not having an author website are all clues to someone wanting to capitalize on something quickly, not someone wanting to take the time to publish with precision.

I don’t have anything against self-publishing, I’ve done it myself. It’s a great way to get a book out if an author doesn't have a book deal and/or the book doesn’t hit traditional niches. However, I think it’s odd for a pseudo-celebrity, with a seemingly compelling story based on life events, to not have a bigger publishing deal with a wider reach.

The reliance on entertainment news outlets for publicity can temporarily raise the interest level; but, not having a book tour, not having books available in bookstores, not having any sort of commercial push for sales will have a detrimental effect on how this book does in the long run, regardless of how many print interviews the author does about her former relationship. Of course, the author could do all of these things at their own expense, so perhaps this is on the horizon.

One last thing to add, a self-published author, with no publishing contract or commitment to a company, has the absolute final decision about everything to do with the book from the content, the packaging, and edits, and the PR.

Self-published books can do quite well in the market, when well written and promoted. I'll be curious to see how this one does.

(For reference, I have professional insight into publishing with Big 5 publishers, smaller independent publishers, educational publishers, and with self-publishing through an independent press).

[snakebunker]

Personal use commissions

Terms

All commissions are for personal, non-commercial use only.

I reserve the right to use the commissioned artwork for portfolio or self-promotion purposes.

Payment is to be rendered in USD.

Invoices sent and paid for via PayPal.

Full payment due before work begins.

I will send works in progress at the sketch, lineart, and color stages. You will have the opportunity to request adjustments at each stage. After the sketch stage I will not be able to accommodate large changes.

You do not have the right to edit or alter my art. You may not crop, edit, erase, or otherwise alter or remove my signature for any reason. The one exception to this is making a user icon, and if you need a cropped version for other reasons, let me know and I’ll make it for you.

I reserve the right to refuse any commission.

Base rates Sketch Bust:       $25 Waist-up: $40 Full body: $55 Color Sketch Bust:       $45 Waist-up: $65 Full body: $95 Render Bust:       $60 Waist-up: $110 Full body: $155

Examples shown above are of the colored sketch variety.

Contact and information I can be contacted at snakebunker@gmail.com, or here on Tumblr using the IM service. In preparation for your commission, please compile the following information/material:

A summary of what you are interested in hiring me to create (scene, character(s), etc.).

Any available reference material you have for the character(s) or scene.

Which tier of art, as per the rates above, you’re looking to commission

[madameoni]

Alright- I figured I might make a lovely long post detailing my commissions options to link to over here.

I want to start with pointing out that my main pride and joy is communication and feedback loops to archive just what you want. The commission process can be long due to the back and forth, but good communication makes great results!

If you're curious, this post shows some of my sketches in the feedback loop stage!

My usual time from start to finish (might depend on the time it takes you to answer) is around a month.

Lets break down the options and prices!

prices are in $usd

prices are for personal use only (ya' know, you can print it for yourself, a friend, but not sell it or use it for business promotion!)- commercial use can be discussed (:

contact me to melinamnovelli@gmail.com

These can be taken as guide, if you'd like something that doesn't fit here- feel free to contact me to discuss it.

CHARACTER DESIGN

Full character design. Detailed wings, anthro, animal and highly complex designs can change the price.

BASE PRICE: $170 2 full bodies - front view 1 nude or underwear + 1 complete outfit.

Extras Extra outfit: $50 each Weapon: $50 each Extra body: $70 each (alternate version, extra pose, etc) Back view: +50% of the total

OUTFIT | WARDROBE DETAILED

For characters that already are designed. Detailed wings, anthro, animal and highly complex designs can change the price.

BASE PRICE: $120 2 full bodies - front view 1 nude or underwear + 1 complete outfit.

Extras Extra outfit: $50 each Weapon: $25 each Extra body: $70 each ( alternate version, extra pose, etc) Back view: +50% of the total

NEW! | OUTFIT EXTRA: GARMENT DETAIL

Detailed front and back view of a single garment. Its an extra to the outfit or character design commission.

BASE PRICE: $50 front & back view of a single garment a few close ups if needed

NEW! | WARDROBE SKETCHED

For characters that already are designed. Detailed wings, anthro, animal and highly complex designs can change the price. Clean sketches of several outfits instead of detailed finished pieces.

BASE PRICE: $200 full bodies - front view 1 nude or underwear + 3 clean sketches of different outfits

Extras Extra 3 outfits: $70 Weapon: $25 each Extra body: $70 each ( alternate version, extra pose, etc) Back view: +50% of the total

WEAPON | PROP DESIGN

Fully rendered and detailed design of prop or weapon on its own.

BASE PRICE: $50 1 full view 1 close-up of detail

Extras Extra view: $30 each

PORTRAIT

From only face to waist up (showing arms).

$170

one character

double price for extra character

includes simple background, and decorative elements like flowers, jewels, etc.

FULL BODY ILLUSTRATION

BASE PRICE: $250

for one character

+100 each extra character

includes background, props and decorations.

extra charges might apply depending on the complexity of the scene- feel free to ask!

Lovely, right?

Now, some basic Terms of Service:

I won't accept any work related to NFTs and I don't allow my work to be used as NFTs.

Credit is very appreciated when reposting but not necessary as long as you don't claim the work is done by anyone besides myself.

The character designs & adoptables can be resold and gifted with proper credit (link and @), those are the owner's responsibility.

Since I'm a breathing human being, I have the right to reject a commission for whatever reason.

I take payment via PAYPAL. I'll make an invoice once the order is settled. I only work with full payment upfront.

For big pieces (+400usd) we can discuss signing a contract or doing payment plans for everybody's comfort.

I don't have a linear queue and I don't work with deadlines, but I will keep you updated regularly and have no problem with showing progress as anytime. Just ask!

Given that I show updates regularly and request feedback during the whole process, big changes once the work is past its sketching stage can require an extra fee.

I don't do refunds past the first sketch.

I guess this covers everything- feel free to contact me with any questions!

Please contact me via email for an easier and organized process: melinamnovelli@gmail.com

[misquitz]

Commission Prices

I can only accept payments through PayPal and CashApp

I do also make Twitch reactives starting at $45

Terms of Service under the cut!

Basic ToS:

Payments are taken upfront before i begin on the artwork

Commissioner can re-upload the image with credits given to myself.

Artwork cannot be used commercially, or claimed as your own

Refunds given based on how much work is done. Read below for clarification.

(IMAGE COPYRIGHT)

I, the artist, retain full and exclusive rights to the original artwork. The client may not claim it as their own or use it for anything other than personal use.

All commissioned artwork is for noncommercial purpose only. Redistribution of my artwork for use in printed merchandise or as promotion of goods, services or social media pages is prohibited.

(Conditions for Reposting:)

The client has my permission to repost the artwork wherever they would like, as long as proper credit is given and my watermark/signature remains intact and unaltered.

(Prohibited Actions)

Altering my artwork in any way without asking for permission before hand, with the exception of cropping/resizing the image for an icon or other use.

Use my artwork as references for your own, whether tracing or re-purposing parts of the image.

Claiming the artwork as your own.

Altering or removing my watermark

If these terms are broken, you will be privately blacklisted from commissioning me and reported.

(PAYMENT INFORMATION)

I accept payment in USD. All payments will be taken via Paypal and CashApp.

It is the commissioner's responsibility to tell me when the payment has been sent.

(Refund Policy)

If the commission is cancelled (by me or the client) before work has started, then the client will receive a full refund.

If the client cancels the commission during progress, the amount refunded will be on a case-by-case basis and up to the artist’s discretion. I do have a rough basis for refunds:

Sketch: 90%

Line: 50%

Line and Color: 0%

No refunds will be given for completed or nearly completed commissions.

The artist reserves the right to cancel a commission at anytime, for any reason, and without explanation.

If I cancel the commission due to my inability to complete it at any state, a full refund will be given.

(CONTACT AND COMMUNICATION)

Discussion of commissions can be conducted via Instagram DM, Tumblr DM, email, or through Discord (misquitz # 7652 )

(Visual Reference Guidelines:)

Client must provide at least one clear and concise visual reference; please supplement the visual reference with any important information I may need to know to correctly draw the character.

If you link to a gallery of your character’s artwork, I cannot promise your design will be done with 100% accuracy. Design interpretations may be inconsistent between images and lessen my ability to accurately draw your character. Shading on potential pieces will also play a part in this.

I will not accept a description OC, meaning I will not work with no visual

(WILL/WON'T DRAW)

Please keep my art style in mind when ordering; I specialize in humans and chibi. Things outside my comfort zone might not be as high of quality as something I am used to doing (i.e. furries, animals, centaurs, backgrounds)

Will Do:

- Humans

- Furries

- MLP

- Chibi

- Couples

- Slight Gore

- Most NSFW

Won't Do:

- Mecha

- Full suits of Armor

- Religious Pieces

- Any sort of hateful content, such as racism, transphobia, homophobia, and characters with Nazi/Soviet/etc. imagery or paraphernalia.

(PROGRESS)

Completion of most commissions are generally estimated to finish around a few hours to a few days depending on my IRL schedule.

Works in Progress (WIPS): Certain commission types may or may not include a sketch approval stage. I will send any wips to the commissioner via DM or Discord Chat. Progress will be paused until the sketch is confirmed.

Revisions and edits:

If the commission type includes a sketch approval stage, any major changes or revisions must be made at this stage; this includes any significant changes to a character’s pose or body shape, or redrawing parts of the image.

After the sketch has been approved, no major edits or changes will be made. If the commissioner requests additional edits after the approved sketch, a price for the edits may be discussed.

If I, the artist, make any errors in the character design, accessories, or any other visual elements specified in the provided visual references, I will make these edits at no additional cost. (Max of 3 minor edits)

If you do not want me to post your commission online, you must tell me when you order.

If you want constant updates on the piece, please keep in mind that I have ADHD and tend to forget to take WIPs while I'm working.

[that-sweet-jester]

Been a long time, but I'm opening my commissions again yay!!!

Want anything, dm me here on Tumblr or on my IG ;)))

Terms of Service below ⬇⬇⬇

COMMISSION INFO + TERMS

Ordering

By ordering you agree to and are bound by the following terms:

I reserve the right to decline any commission or cancel at any time with a full or partial refund given based on the progress made.

I do not give refunds unless for the reason stated above or emergencies in regards to the client.

I will not begin your commission until I can confirm the payment has been made. Orders with payments not sent within 48 hours will be cancelled.

Payment will only be accepted via PayPal. Please be aware of that before ordering.

You have the right to request updates on your commission.

Waiting time depends on what type of drawing you commissioned and what place in the queue you have. I’ll inform you of the estimated waiting time and if there are any delays.

Payment Process

Once I have confirmed your order you have 48 hours to send payment. Please use only the Friends and Family option on PayPal.

I only accept USD. Please calculate currency exchange rates and fees before paying to ensure you pay the correct amount.

Once payment has been received you no longer may cancel your order. Please refer to my first few bullet points for exceptions.

Usage Rights

You may use your commission for any personal uses such as profile icon, forum signatures, page decoration and so on.

You MAY NOT use your commission for any commercial purposes, to produce merchandise, or in any means to make profit.

You may repost the artwork you have ordered with proper credit and a link back to my Instagram, Tumblr or Twitter page, depending on where you’re reposting.

You are not allowed to alter the image in any way or remove any watermarks.

You are not allowed to take credit for the drawing in any way or retrace it.

I hold the rights to any commissioned images and may use it in any way i see fit. ( promoting myself, reposting, etc ).

Alterations

I will send you an APPROVAL SKETCH of your commission before sending in the full piece. The objective of this sketch is to show you the rough look of your commission. This is the time for you to request changes FREE OF CHARGE. Any changes requested after the sketch has been approved will be charged $5 per change.

After sketch approval I will not make major changes ( pose, entire outfit, etc ).

The only free of charge changes you can request after the sketch approval are color ones, but keep it minimal.

I will not be responsible for making changes if you have an unclear or blurry reference. Please ensure your references are of a good quality before ordering.

I  as the artist have the right to change my Terms of Service without prior warning. It is your responsibility to reread my TOS each time you order to ensure you have read the updated version and avoid cancellation.

[inverdade]

GENESIS — misc headcanons

constantly sleeps around and is a serial dater, always a mess for shinra's marketing department to clean up and buy their silence whenever he gets tired of his current civilian ( but "high class", think actors / sports players / models / writers / etc ) partner, although eventually they manage to lean into it by generating their own scandal spreading tabloids.

every commercial sephiroth turned down, he picked up: hair care, facial creams, body wash, perfumes, deodorants, clothes, accessories... for a good 3-5 years it was impossible to go anywhere without seeing his face on at least two different adverts.

there's a divide in his fanbase, those that ignore his ""manufactured"" scandals for his ""real"" self as a misunderstood troubled young man, and those that scorn his ""fake"" posh and pompous persona and love his catty, scandalous behavior because he's "not like the other firsts". his real self lies somewhere in the middle ground, of course.

reeks of cigarette smoke - almost to a nauseating level if you're not used to it. it permeates his clothes, his apartment, his hair, his car - everything about him. started smoking when he was 14 after a dare and it's been downhill from there. says it's for the stress of dealing with idiots all day, is just an addiction he refuses to acknowledge. he does not care for your lungs or comfort, and will just smoke indoors or around you in general. at least 2 packs a day, gets worse as his health gets worse, which doesn't help, but he refuses to stop the "one thing that brings him pleasure". the only place he wouldn't smoke in is angeal's apartment.

leans more towards being a mage partly due to his distaste for dealing with "standard issue" gear. if he couldn't stand out by fighting with the same sword everyone else was using as a 3RD / 2ND class, the he'd stand out by being the most profecient in magic... which was something he achieved. and then, the first thing he did upon being promoted was commissioning the creation of his custom made rapier, that has materia dust used in it's forging. on it's own it has no "magic" but it can be used to channel and charge up spells that he has equipped elsewhere.

it annoys him to no end how "boring" angeal chooses to be, no flair, no identity other than being "a respectable example" as he chooses to remain based entirely on said deplorable "standard issue" gear.

[ahhscheisse]

I’m doing commissions and $5 doodles (all information is below the cut but feel free to message me here with any questions or concerns!) and I’m taking donations (direct links at the bottom of the page via this link) and I’m promoting my patreon (for fanart and original art) and my ko-fi (for original art only) and my etsy (or go to: itscrazyeddie.etsy.com) and my threadless and uhm. Shyeah. If ya can and wanna, I appreciate it! Here’s my linktree! It’s also in my bio! And I will kiss you on the forehead as much as I can via the internet! So. Y’know. Share and stuff, if you can. I thank all those who have commissioned me, purchased from me and sent me little tips or signed up for stuff! You’re the real MVPs!

Prices and rules below:

RULES: 1: I reserve the right to turn anyone down. Haven’t had to, but I can. 2: 50% of the total must be paid up front. The rest must be paid before I send any high resolution images and/or art prints. 3: I accept payment through PayPal and Venmo. I also have a ko-fi, which is great, and a cashapp, but I try to avoid cashapp. 4: Only partial refunds will be given after I have started working. 

COMMISSION COST:

BASE COST FOR A BUST One character, no background: $40

* By “no background,” I mean you can either have what I normally do (see above) or you can have a white background for free, but other things like buildings and scenery cost more.

BASE COST FOR HALF BODY One character, no background: $50

BASE COST FOR FULL BODY One character, no background: $65

ADD ONS Add $35 for a more complex background (like scenery, buildings, etc). Add $10 for each additional character. These prices are the same for tattoo designs.

I have prints available for an extra fee + shipping.

Standard commissions can take up to four weeks but rarely go past a week and a half. $5 doodles share the same rules but they are just little line art doodles. They can take a few days just because I got carpal tunnel and need that extra time to rest my hands, but! They still shouldn't take as long as a standard commission.

All commissions are for personal use only - email me at foolstemper@gmail.com for commercial pricing.

Okay, thanks kids!

[cpd5777]

Hi All! Sorry I have been absent lately. To be honest fandom things have not been the same with JLS leaving, and it’s been tough! But this post has been in my drafts for a while. I work in the industry and see a lot of posts and questions about ratings and what they mean so I thought I would post some info from my perspective. Some of this is oversimplified, and I’ll likely post in pieces. Feel free to ask any questions!

TV ratings, what they mean and what about Chicago PD? Part 1

Why are ratings important?

They provide info on viewership to networks, advertisers and the media and how people are consuming content put out by the networks.

How are ratings calculated?

Ratings are calculated via statistical sampling. There is a core group of people that form a sample audience, and their habits are tracked and then that data is extrapolated to draw conclusions over a larger audience (this is a gross oversimplification), but net net this is how it works. There are about 130MM homes with TVs in the US. The sample is about 20k. This is done by Nielsen. It’s an imperfect science, but it’s the science we’ve got.

What about streaming?

The bane of an advertisers existence is the lack of accurate cross platform measurement. Streaming provides more exact data, but there is still a lack of technology that provides accurate measurement of reach and frequency across platforms. There have been advancements. This is a post for another day.

Why does this even matter?

Advertisers pay to air commercials during shows. They select where to air based in part on ratings and the estimates of the number of households or people they can reach for a certain cost and how many times they can reach them. Advertisers need to figure out how much of their advertising and promotion money goes into linear TV advertising and connected TV advertising vs. other media like digital (social media advertising, online video and other digital advertising, search, PR, etc).

Networks also use ratings data to determine if a show should be kept or cancelled. The amount of advertising dollars that a network can make off of a show is a critical element in their profitability calculation. If a show has more viewers, it has more eyeballs and those eyeballs are worth money to advertisers and consequently, networks. Advertisers and media agencies calculate based on a combination of data sources the return on investment generated from these different media channels and that determines the amount of money they will invest.

When do they invest?

Linear and Connected TV can be purchased in the upfront season and on scatter-outside the upfront. The upfront is a period of time where advertisers sign year-long deals with networks (at a discount, theoretically) in exchange for a specified amount of ad inventory in the form of impressions. The upfront is also refers to the presentations that happen during this time by the networks to advertisers. This used to be a huge fancy boondoggle with presentations and star talent, but has changed since covid. Advertising is a supply demand marketplace and there is usually only 16 minutes of ads per one hour show. Ratings, quality of viewership, shifts to streaming and digital platforms all play a role in ad costs and inflation or deflation. Plus, ROIs vs other platforms.

Is traditional TV doomed because of streaming? Do the viewers who watch on peacock the next day count?

This is a great debate but for many household brands looking to get the word out, traditional TV still drives a ton of reach within valuable demos. Streaming can for sure augment this reach. The cost of advertising on streaming is greater on a per impression basis but it has proven to be profitable so that’s good for advertisers

Analytics have expanded to include more than immediate and fast national ratings (same day viewing), and include +3 and +7 day viewing which will take into account first time views on streaming devices. There is also data that will tell advertisers the percent of people actually watching commercials during this timeframe. For instance a lot of people subscribed to ad-free streaming during covid but that has come down a lot since the economy is in crisis and people’s dollars are not going as far.

What do all of the ratings points mean? What about number of viewers? What’s a rating point? A GRP? An impression? What is share? And have ratings really tanked since JLS left? Will the show be cancelled because of low ratings? Who decides this and how? How do individual actor contracts play into all of this (if at all)? How do networks really get ad money? And more… stay tuned for part 2 and 3!

[heckosart]

Heya

Fellow (albeit novice) fantasy cartographer here

How'd you get into making maps for people?

Hi!

I've liked drawing and making maps for a long time, and I used to make up maps for fun as a kid. The things that inspired me originally were mostly books, I read fantasy extensively and I've always loved following the characters around by referring to the map as I read. From that I started to draw maps of places in books as well ones I made up. I drew a lot of magical islands for a while.

I also got really inspired by the natural forces of geology/plate tectonics/weather/etc and how they impact the land. I use all of that interest to try and create fantasy maps that have a sense of grounded believability to them. I'm by no means an expert, but I'm always learning and trying to improve.

Obviously for most maps I do professionally there's already a general shape and layout my clients have in mind, but even then I often include small additional islands, give borders and coastlines extra wiggle and variation, and look for ways to incorporate natural and geographic barriers that would help inform political ones.

As art of my thesis at art school, I made a map for a personal fantasy project. I also made a simpler map for a friend, and with those examples I put maps into my commission info. Since that time (2020) I've probably only done about five maps for clients, so I don't usually get as many as these last two jobs back to back might imply. It is always fun to work on though, and I'm thinking about doing some new personal pieces soon since it's been almost four years from the last time I did one for me.

My best recommendation for getting into map commissions would be to get a couple nice samples completed (at least one of a budget option and one big fancy one) and to decide on a clear plan for base pricing. Currently, I have maps broken down into two categories of price.

Simple: $90 - Includes lines, one flat color for land and one for water, mountains and rivers, and typed labels.

Complex: $180 - Includes lines, terrain color variation, symbols/terrain textures/landmark drawings/mountains/rivers, and handwritten labels.

I can also add on sea creatures and monsters and custom compass roses for an extra charge.

My pricing is based on knowing how long it takes me to do the work, how much effort it takes, and the expectation that short deadlines not be imposed. Extra complex requests and tight deadlines (for maps I'd consider anything less than three weeks to be tight) are fully welcome, but will come with an added price to account for those requirements. I would also charge far more for a commercial client, all of my prices here and in my commission info are for personal use jobs only.

You probably know this already, but I always have to say it! Make sure, whatever you're charging, you're making above minimum wage. Ideally, you should make more than minimum because custom art is luxury service. Your skills are valuable, so treat them like it!

I also can't recommend making a TOS to protect both you and your clients' safety enough. Mine are very much not perfect, but I'm always happy to offer them as something for other artists to reference or even just copy when making their own.

Personal Use | Commercial Use

On top of all of that, I'm very persistent with my self-promotion. I used to only use Twitter for art, but post-Elon I've branched back out to Tumblr and made a Bluesky because suddenly it was really scary to notice that all my eggs (clients and followers) were in that one volatile basket. I'm not famous or wildly successful, but my followings on here and Bluesky are still a tiny fraction of on Twitter and that's scary. I try to reblog/retweet/etc my promotional posts once a day to keep eyes on them (but I forget pretty often too lol) and whenever I have a little drawing or something I post it. I'm not the most prolific artist, but I try not to worry about that too much.

Hopefully this isn't too much stuff you already know and hopefully some of it was helpful!

[chrisseminatore]

Is Geofencing Competitors’ Locations Effective?

Modern businesses harness the power of geofencing to advertise their local brands to people with strong buying intent. The specialty of this marketing approach is you can target prospects within a predefined geographic location near your business area. For example, if you own a café in a commercial zone. You can target nearby office buildings, shopping complexes, bus/train stations, etc. to find desired customers.

Besides, some enterprises even choose competitors’ locations for geofencing advertising. They believe it's the most convenient technique to lure away competitors' customers and grow sales. However, some people are yet to discover the effectiveness of geofencing competitors' locations. Are you one among them? If so, reading this blog, you will have a great takeaway.  

A Brief Introduction to Competitor Geofencing

Suppose you are driving to a nearby restaurant for lunch. Suddenly a message from another restaurant pops up on your mobile device saying, "Get 20% off on today's menu. Avail the offer now.” Won't you love dining at this restaurant? Such ads presenting attractive offers often excite potential customers to visit the business. This marketing method to attract competitors’ customers with promotional ads is competitor geofencing or geo-conquesting. The process involves creating geofences around competitor stores, collecting and assessing customer data, and creating and distributing personalized ads.

However, you should know your target audiences and identify competitor locations to set up a successful competitor geofencing ad campaign.

Want to launch a competitor geofencing ad campaign? You can look for a trusted geofencing marketing partner to know the appropriate practices for this.

Benefits of Geofencing Competitors’ Locations

Now that you have a basic idea about geofencing competitors’ locations, it’s time to know its compelling benefits.

Competitor geofencing helps a business create a competitive edge in the market. It is possible in multiple ways.

· Since you are targeting a competitor store, you can obviously get in touch with people interested in your products or services. It helps businesses reach more relevant audiences and build a loyal customer base.

· Instead of luring away prospects stepping into a competitor store, you can also attract people who have recently visited the location. For example, if you own a retail store, you can target audiences who have entered your competitor's outlet in the past week. In this way, you can engage more customers and increase in-store traffic.

· Besides, when you geofence competitor locations, you can target prospects near that selected location. Indirectly, you can attract these audiences with timely offers and encourage them to visit your store at least once.

Are you excited to know more? You can visit this link for better knowledge.  

Takeaway

Geofencing competitors’ locations is a marketing technique to strengthen customer engagement and boost marketing revenues. Big brands like Burger King use this geofencing idea to grow their sales target. What about you?

If you want to set up this location-targeting ad campaign around your competitors, you can find companies like Get Geofencing to assist you. You can talk to the experts to strategize your ad campaign according to your business requirements.

[socialadvertisingstudio]

Highly Effective Product Ads Examples: Best Way For Business Success

Advertisement of a product is so essential in the current scenario. You may readily contact your target audience by displaying adverts for your items. You can also use product ad examples to make your advertising more unique and attractive. 

So, have you ever tried creating your product's ads before? If your answer is yes, then it's perfect. But if your answer is no, then don't worry! Because this article is beneficial for you in grabbing knowledge regarding the creation of product ads and e-commerce ads.

Let's learn them one by one. 

What Is Product Ads?

Product advertisements are marketing materials created to highlight and market a certain product to potential customers. These advertisements use a variety of visual and textual elements to showcase the product's characteristics, benefits, and unique selling factors, with the goal of capturing the target audience's attention and persuading them to make a purchase. 

Product commercials that are effective generally use appealing imagery, persuasive language, and emotional appeal to connect the consumer's wants or aspirations to the product's solutions. 

Print ads, TV commercials, internet banners, social media posts, and other types of advertising can be used, each tailored to the platform and audience for the best impact. Finally, in today's competitive market, product advertising plays a key role in driving brand recognition, increasing sales, and influencing consumer decisions.

05 Best Effective Product Ads Examples

Get A Mac By Apple

Apple's series of TV advertisements contrasting a casual Mac user with a formal PC user effectively portrayed the Mac's user-friendly, inventive nature, resonating with viewers and adding to Apple's brand identity.

Real Beauty Sketches By Dove

Dove's stunning campaign, which featured women explaining themselves to a forensic sketch artist, focused on self-perception and beauty. The emotional impact of understanding their self-criticisms was too negative and struck a chord, promoting Dove's message of self-acceptance. 

Just Do It By Nike

Nike's iconic phrase has been at the center of many successful advertising campaigns, including the one starring Colin Kaepernick. This daring action linked the company to social activism, sparking debate and increasing Nike's name.

Alexa Loses Her Voice By Amazon

Amazon's Super Bowl ad mocked what would happen if Alexa lost her voice, highlighting the product's features and including celebrity cameos for added entertainment.

Pepsi Challenge By Pepsi

Pepsi's taste test campaign placed its cola against rival Coca-Cola in blind taste testing, thereby challenging Coca-Cola's perceived superiority and increasing Pepsi's market share.

Is E-Commerce Ads Beneficial For Business Growth?

E-Commerce ads are advantageous to business growth. In the current era, these adverts can reach a precise audience, boosting brand awareness and customer engagement. 

E-Commerce ads may efficiently bring probable customers to your online business via platforms such as search engines and social media, resulting in higher website traffic, conversion rates, etc. Organizations can adjust their advertising strategy for maximum outcomes by carefully targeting specific demographics and tracking real-time knowledge. 

Furthermore, E-Commerce advertising supplies a competitive advantage by showing products with stunning imagery and fascinating information differentiating your business in a crowded market. Aside from it, you can also use Instagram Advertising for enhancing your followers.

Retargeting opportunities are particularly critical in re-engaging users who have expressed interest but have not yet made a purchase. Businesses may tap into the enormous potential of digital marketing by leveraging the scalability, measurability, and variety of eCommerce ads to extend their consumer base, enhance their market presence, and generate long-term success.

Top 05 E-Commerce Ads Examples

Shopping Ads By Google

These ads appear in Google search results with product photos, pricing, and store names. A user searching for "running shoes" may get a carousel of products with photographs, pricing, and connections to online stores.

Carousel Ads By Facebook

You may create carousel ads on Facebook that includes many photos or videos displaying various products. Its interesting structure allows you to highlight several features of your product line.

Story Ads By Instagram

These full-screen vertical ads appear amid the stories of users. Brands can utilize Stories to display items in action, behind-the-scenes content, or user-generated content in innovative ways. You can also watch: How To Create User Request For A New Advertisement

Final Words!

The world of product advertisements highlights the fluid and ever-changing character of modern marketing. Brands have used the power of advertising to engage with people on profound levels through inventive techniques, appealing imagery, and emotionally relevant storytelling.  The product ad examples displayed emphasize the need of knowing consumer psychology, adapt messages to specific groups, and leveraging several platforms for optimum impact.

[bardic-tales]

Tumblr Games: Get to know the writer

Thanks so much for tagging me, @lexiklecksi and @blind-the-winds. I loved how fun this was.

Three fun facts about me:

I like pineapple and ham on my pizza. Growing up, we've never had this as a family. It was also green peppers, black olives, and green olives. I first tried this my first night in college.

I prefer the mountains over the beach. Heat will often trigger my migraines, and they do not go away until days or a week later. The beach is just an unpleasant experience for me.

My first concert was 98 degrees. I bought a ticket for myself and my sister as soon as they went on sale, but my sister backed out the week before. I took my friend instead.

Favorite season: My favorite season is fall. I love the crisp air, the pumpkin spice lattes, and sweater weather. This is followed by winter and spring. I hate summer as there are bees and humid weather.

Continent where I live: I live on the North American continent. To be specific, the United States. I often write about Europe.

How I spend my free time: This was tricky for me. There are a lot of ways that I spend my free time, and I tend to hyperfocus on one or two things at a time. My hobbies include drawing, gaming, reading, or learning. I believe it is never too late to hone your trade. I also listen to different genres of music as I'm really eclectic or true crime or urban legend-based podcasts.

Are you published? I self-published two romance novellas in 2017 under my literary double: Lydia Larue. These are called: Undercover Desire and Naked Desire. They can be found on amazon. I learnt much about self-publishing and marketing as I was trying to promote those two novellas.

Currently, I am working on a series of dark fantasy works. My original work typically includes dark epic fantasy with dragons, political intrigue, and, of course, assassins.

Introvert or extrovert? I am very introverted. when I was younger, I was able to fake being an extrovert, but it's exhausting to do that now. I have a few people who I am really comfortable being around, and they understand that I need time to recharge my batteries.

Favourite meal: Lasagna. I was diagnosis with PCOS when I was 26. This means that I can have complex carbohydrates rarely. The last time I had lasagna was for Easter dinner.

Tagging: My spoons are empty today, so instead of tagging via my games tag list, this is an open tag.

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Three fun facts about me:

Favorite season:

Continent where I live

How I spend my free time

Are you published?

Introvert or extrovert?

Favourite meal: