How to Market-Ready Content Kit

Market-Ready Content Kits are turnkey, on-theme editorial put out each month, crafted to give every market a polished starting point without losing what makes it local. Each kit offers a flexible range of page options, plus an optional page that can be included in the publication to provide localized content that complements the feature. 

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Steps:

1. From the Editorial page, navigate to the Issues tab
2. You will see the Content Timeline on the left-hand side and the number of Available Pages. Select the “Add” green button.
3. Select Use Recipe
   1. Add the “Title” of the article
   2. Under “Recipe”, use the drop-down menu and select from the two Market-Ready Content Kit options
   3. Select the web category
   4. Add the page count
   5. Click Add
4. Navigate to the Market-Ready Content article on the content timeline
5. Under the assignment tab:
   1. Title: Add the Title of the Article 
   2. Select “YES” if the localized page will be associated with a business 
      1. If “YES,” add the business name under the Company line
      2. Review the business information
   3. Assigning to the writer: select either “Provided” or select the name of the contributing writer from the drop-down menu, completing the localized page.
   4. Assigning to the photographer: select either “Provided” or select the name of the photographer from the drop-down menu, completing the localized page
   5. If assigning to either writer or photographer, we recommend changing the due date of the assignment to an earlier date than your editorial deadline date.
   6. Additional Directions:
      1. Note any additional comments for the photographer or writer assigned
6. Click “Send” to assign the article and gain access to the content and web tab
7. Once assigned, navigate to the article's content tab.
8. Add the Headline of the companion page, 6 words
9. Add the Subtitle of the companion page, 15 words
10. Add the Body Text of the companion page, 300 words
11. Photos: Click the “Choose file” button to upload the photography for the companion page.
    1. For photography size and orientation requirements, refer to the guide based on the selected companion page.
    2. Note local photography credit can be placed under the photo captions
12. Production Notes: Please complete this field to request the following adjustments:
    1. No Localization: If you want to use the content kit without any local content, note it in the production notes.
    2. Alternative Designs: If you prefer a different companion page design, note it in this space. The word count requirements remain the same for all companion page designs; however, you may need to provide more images based on what design you have picked. Please keep that in mind. 
    3. Color preference: All colors of the elements on the companion pages can be adjusted to match the partnered article. If no preference is given, the layout team will adjust the colors to what they view as best.

Note: Custom content and flex pages CANNOT be used in combination with the Market-Ready Content Kit. Any request to alter the layout in a way that would count as custom content will be denied. Any request to use a different layout for the companion pages that is not the dedicated companion page designs will be denied. If no localization content is provided, the last page of the market-ready kit will be filled, and no local content will be able to be submitted once past the editorial deadline date.