C4 styleguide

Channel 4
Identity Style Guide

1 Introduction

1.1 The Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03

2 Off air guidelines

2.1.1 Visual Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04
2.1.2 The logo
2.1.3 Logo size
2.1.4 Logo position
2.1.5 Isolation area
2.1.6 Misuse
2.1.7 Channel 4 Television
2.1.8 Colour
2.1.9 Typography
2.1.10 C4 Font
2.1.11 Size
2.1.12 Headline leading
2.1.13 Body copy leading
2.1.14 Type colour

2.2 Print and poster advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.2.1 Tone of voice
2.2.2 Writing copy
2.2.3 Advertising signature
2.2.4 Logo position
2.2.5 Logo size
2.2.6 Typography
2.2.7 Text box colour
2.2.8 Type position
2.2.9 Imagery
2.2.10 Poster layout
2.2.11 Press layout
2.2.12 Sponsorship and third party logos
2.2.13 Response advertising
2.2.14 Black and white reproduction
2.2.15 Media considerations
2.2.16 Print and poster advertising examples

2.3 Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
2.3.1 Using logo on literature
2.3.2 Logo position
2.3.3 Logo height
2.3.4 Margins
2.3.5 Stationery and collateral
2.3.6 Letters
2.3.7 Envelopes

Visual identity guidelines

1 Introduction 1.1 The guidelines

At its best, the Channel 4 Whether it is seen on screen The Identity Style Guide has
identity has always been or in print, the logo is been developed to provide a
about transformation and continuously changing. It can comprehensive understanding
movement. The original, adapt its texture and colour to of the new Channel 4 identity.
animating logo came to be the surrounding environment. It shows how to correctly
seen as the embodiment of an The new identity reflects implement the new design
organisation that was Channel 4. It is challenging, elements off air, on air
constantly re-inventing itself distinctive and innovative. and online.
and challenging the
expectations of its viewers. However, the new identity can
only make a positive impact if
The new Channel 4 identity it is used consistently and
uses cutting edge technology correctly.
to push the brand into exciting
new areas.

Visual identity guidelines | Introduction 3

2 Off air guidelines

The term off air defines
anything produced by
Channel 4 that is not shown
on television. The first section
of the guidelines describes
the broad principles of the off
air identity .

The subsequent sections of
the guidelines – Print and
poster advertising, Literature,
Sub-brands, Programme
support and Consumer
products – describe in more
detail how the brand is
implemented in different
off air areas.

Visual identity guidelines | Using the brand 4

2.1 Visual Style

The visual identity is the
outward expression of
Channel 4. It uniquely and
distinctively sets it apart from
other channels.

The logo is the primary
element of that identity.
However, other component
parts play an important role in
establishing the Channel 4 C4 Headline font placed in
visual style. a text box. Text box colour
These elements are: has been selected from
the colour palette.
Colour
Typography
Imagery
Tone of voice

Aileen:
Life and Death
of a Serial Killer
Tonight 10.00pm

She killed the
last man who got In 1992 Aileen Wournos, a hitchhiking hooker was convicted of murdering seven men in
Florida and sentenced to death. She’s already the subject of an Oscar-winning film ‘Monster’, and
tonight Nick Broomfield gets up close to the real monster. He uncovers her abusive childhood and the
brutalising events that shaped her, as she prepares for her own execution. In one final harrowing

this close interview when she is clearly mad, she screams to be executed. And the next day she is. Is this a sane
way to treat the insane? Nick Broomfield puts American justice on trial. You be the judge.

channel4.com/film

C4 Headline font Channel 4 colour chosen from correct size and
placed in a text box commissioned, art the colour palette position of the logo
directed imagery

the copy is short and the URL is positioned
memorable correctly and directs the
reader to a relevant
web page

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2.1.2 The logo 2.1.3 Logo size

In print, the facia of the logo The Channel 4 logo has been
is invisible, so that it designed to reproduce at a
integrates with its minimum height of 10 mm.
surroundings. We see its On the web the minimum size
distinctive shadow overlaying of the logo is 30 pixels deep.
photographs, illustrations and There is no maximum
textures. The logo always reproduction size of the logo.
foregrounds the real stars of
the channel – the shows. Page 43 of the Identity Style
Guide will give you more
information about sizing the
logo in different formats.

10 mm


2.1.4 Logo position

Many brands place their logos
in the bottom right position of
the page. However Channel 4
places its logo in a distinctive
centre right position. This is
unique to the channel and is
therefore instantly
recognisable.

Page 39 of the Identity Style
Guide will give you more
instruction about how to
position the logo in many
different formats and
situations.


2.1.5 Isolation area

The Channel 4 identity For example:
should always be surrounded logo height = 10 mm
by a minimum area of space. area of isolation = 3 mm
The area of isolation ensures around all sides of the logo
that headlines, text or other
visual elements do not This area of separation is a
encroach on the logo. minimum and should be
increased wherever possible.
The area is defined by using a
third of the height of the logo
which is referred to as x.

A margin of clear space
equivalent to 0.3x is drawn
around the logo to create the
invisible boundary of the area
of isolation.

0.3x

height = x 0.3x 0.3x

0.3x


2.1.6 Misuse of the logo

It is important that the
appearance of the logo
remains consistent. The logo
should not be misinterpreted,
modified or added to.

The logo must never be
redrawn, adjusted or modified
in any way. It should only be
reproduced from the artwork
provided.

To illustrate this point some
of the more likely mistakes
are shown.

Books

Do not distort the logo. Do not place text on the logo. Do not place the logo in a box.

Do not place the logo in a frame. Do not add tone to the logo. Do not outline the logo.


2.1.7 Channel 4

The ‘four’ in Channel 4 should
always be a numeral. The only
exception to this rule is when
the formal title Channel Four
Television Corporation is used.
Below are the correct titles for
the channel.

Correct titles

Channel 4
Channel Four Television Corporation
Incorrect titles

Channel 4 Television Corporation
Channel Four Television
Channel 4 Television


2.1.8 Colour

Channel 4 uses a basic colour
palette to avoid using
different versions of the same
colour. Percentage tints can
be used in any of these
colours. Other colours may be
used where appropriate.

Pantone 5275 C70 M70 K45 R46 G31 B84 Web 33 33 66

Pantone 2602 C72 M98 R82 G5 B127 Web 66 33 99

Pantone 207 M100 Y46 K23 R191 G3 B59 Web CC 00 33



Pantone 144 M59 Y100 R255 G105 B8 Web FF 99 33

Pantone 123 M22 Y90 R255 G199 B25 Web FF CC 33

Pantone 377 C52 Y100 K28 R89 G140 B20 Web 66 99 33

Pantone 5545 C51 Y45 K59 R51 G82 B56 Web 33 66 66

Pantone 549 C57 K34 R74 G133 B148 Web 33 99 99

Pantone 540 C100 M60 K65 R5 G23 B54 Web 00 33 66

Pantone Black 6 C98 M40 K100 R0 G0 B0 Web 00 00 00

Pantone Warm Grey 8 M12 Y18 K56 R112 G99 B87 Web CC 66 66

Pantone Warm Grey 4 M6 Y12 K31 R176 G166 B150 Web CC 99 99

Pantone 538 C4 M1 K10 R219 G224 B227 Web CC CC CC

Pantone 621 C11 Y9 K2 R219 G238 B222 Web CC FF CC


2.1.8 Colour

When placed over a
photograph or illustration the
colour of the logo may be
taken from the image.
Alternatively, the logo may be
black or white.


2.1.9 Typography

For the first time in Channel
4’s history a bespoke
typeface has been designed
to be used throughout the
channel. It is called C4.

C4 is supplied in the Open
Type format and is supported
by pc and mac.

C4 is a clean, modern font and
has been supplied with the
following weights:

C4 Headline Regular
C4 Guides (used to make text boxes)

C4 Text Regular
C4 Text Italic
C4 Medium
C4 Medium Italic
C4 Text Bold
C4 Text Italic

C4 Condensed Regular
C4 Condensed Italic
C4 Condensed Bold
C4 Condensed Bold Italic


2.1.10 C4 Font

C4 Headline has been
designed to create headlines
in print. It is recommended for
use with large titles and it
should be used extensively
when designing posters.
C4 Headline looks most
effective when it is used at
14pt and above. In print it is
the only type face that should
be placed in a box. Type in
boxes should always be upper
and lower case.

C4Headline

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2.1.10 C4 Font

C4 Text Bold has additional
weight and can be used for
emphasis in small titles,
headings and sub-headings.

C4 Italics should be used
within text to give emphasis
to a word or a phrase.

C4Text Bold

abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzßæœ••ABCD
3456789*#@+<=>'"÷±%‰⁄µ£$€ƒ¥¢,.:;…
úùûüÿ†‡§ªº¬•¶ı°`~^ˆ˜¯˘˙ •-–—_
C4Text Bold Italic

3456789*#@+<=>'"÷±%‰⁄µ£$€ƒ¥¢,.:;…
úùûüÿ†‡§ªº¬•¶ı°`~^ˆ˜¯˘˙ •-–—_


2.1.10 C4 Font

C4 Text Medium is a slightly
heavier font than C4 Text
Regular. It is most effective
for longer passages of text at
sizes of 14pt upwards.


C4Text

3456789*#@+<=>'"÷±%‰⁄µ£$€ƒ¥¢,.:;…
úùûüÿ†‡§ªº¬•¶ı°`~^ˆ˜¯˘˙ •-–—_
C4Text Italic

3456789*#@+<=>'"÷±%‰⁄µ£$€ƒ¥¢,.:;…
úùûüÿ†‡§ªº¬•¶ı°`~^ˆ˜¯˘˙ •-–—_


2.1.10 C4 Font

C4 Text Regular is a light,
clean practical font and is
ideal for body copy in
brochures leaflets, letters and
memos. It looks most
effective when set in 7, 9, 10,
11 and 12pt type.


C4 Text

3456789*#@+<=>'"÷±%‰⁄µ£$€ƒ¥¢,.:;…
úùûüÿ†‡§ªº¬•¶ı°`~^ˆ˜¯˘˙ •-–—_
C4 Text Italic

3456789*#@+<=>'"÷±%‰⁄µ£$€ƒ¥¢,.:;…
úùûüÿ†‡§ªº¬•¶ı°`~^ˆ˜¯˘˙ •-–—_


2.1.10 C4 Font

C4 Condensed is a useful font
for on screen or off air usage
when a large amount of text
needs to be set in a small
space. It is available in
regular, regular italic, bold and
bold italic.

C4 Condensed

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úùûüÿ†‡§ªº¬•¶ı°`~^ˆ˜¯˘˙ •-–—_
C4 Condensed Bold

3456789*#@+<=>'"÷±%‰⁄µ£$€ƒ¥¢,.:;…
úùûüÿ†‡§ªº¬•¶ı°`~^ˆ˜¯˘˙ •-–—_


2.1.11 Size 2.1.12 Headline leading 2.1.13 Body copy leading

Type should never appear Poster headline leading can Body copy leading can be
below 5pt. There is no be determined by the determined by the following
maximum limit to type size. following equation. equation.

C4 Text Regular is most leading = font size x 1.1 leading = font size x 1.2
suitable for 7, 9, 10, 11 and
12 pt type for body copy. for example: for example:
font size = 10pt font size = 10pt
C4 Text Medium is most 10 x 1.1 = 11pt 10 x 1.2 = 12pt
suitable for body copy at sizes leading = 11pt leading = 12pt
14 pt upwards
Alternatively the auto leading Alternatively the auto leading
C4 Text Bold is most suitable can be set to 10% in can be set to 20% in
for small titles in body copy. QuarkXpress document QuarkXpress document
preferences. preferences.
C4 Headline is most suitable
for all text used in posters and
large titles.

This is a headline
This is C4 Medium set at 20 point with 24 point
leading. It is large body text. This is C4 Medium
set at 20 point with 24 point leading.
This is a Small Title This is C4 Text Bold This is C4 Text Bold Italic

This is body copy using C4 domine, scire et intellegere, humanitatem filii tui, per
Text Regular. It is 10 point utrum sit prius invocare te an ministerium praedicatoris tui.
type with 12 point leading. laudare te, et scire te prius sit Caput. Et quomodo invocabo
an invocare te. sed quis te deum meum, deum et
Magnus es, domine, et invocat nesciens te? aliud dominum meum, quoniam
laudabilis valde: magna virtus enim pro alio potest invocare utique inme ipsum eum
tua, et sapientiae tuae non nesciens. an potius invocaris, invocabo, cum invocabo eum?
est numerus. et laudare te ut sciaris? quomodo autem et quis locus est in me,
vult homo, aliqua portio invocabunt, in quem non quoveniat in me deus meus?
creaturae tuae, et homo crediderunt? aut quomodo quo deus veniat in me, deus,
circumferens mortalitem credent sine praedicante? et qui fecit caelum et terram?
suam, circumferens laudabunt dominum qui itane, domine deus meus, est
testimonium peccati sui et requirunt eum. quaerentes quiquam in me, quod capiat
testimonium, quia superbis enim inveniunt eum et te?an vero caelum et terra,
resistis: et tamen laudare te invenientes laudabunt eum. quae fecisti et in quibus me
vult homo, aliqua portio quaeram te, domine, invocans fecisti, capiuntte? an quia sine
creaturae tuae.tu excitas, ut te, et invocem te credens in te non esset quidquid est, fit,
laudare te delectet, quia te: praedicatus enim es nobis. ut quidquid est capiat te?
fecisti nos ad te et inquietum invocat te, domine, fides mea, quoniam itaque et ego sum,
est cor nostrum, donec quam dedisti mihi, quam quid peto, ut venias in me,
requiescat in te. da mihi, inspirasti mihi per quinon essem.


2.1.14 Type colour

Colour may be used to help
differentiate between types of
information. When placed
over a photograph or
illustration the colour of the
box or type may be taken
from the image. Otherwise,
colours may be chosen from
the Channel 4 colour palette
on page 11 of the Identity
Style Guide.

Colour from Channel 4
Colour colour palette
From image
colour palette

colour palette

colour palette

colour palette


2.2 Print and poster
advertising

The following section is a
guide to implementing the
new identity in the medium of
print advertising.

There are four key outdoor
formats and six press formats
that Channel 4 favours. When
working in other formats the
same design principles apply.

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2.2.1 Tone of voice

At the heart of the Channel 4
visual identity is the belief
that writing and design must
work together.

Channel 4 is innovative,
independent and irreverent.
Therefore, the tone of voice
needs to be bold, surprising
and challenging.

Sound bites work well on
posters and in advertising.
They keep communication
clear and simple. Below are
examples of the headlines
from successful campaigns.

Programme: Dying for Drugs

Drug companies are making a killing
Programme: 4 Music, Mobo Awards

Listen to your television
Programme: Nigella Bites

Nigella sucks
Programme: Six Feet Under

Skin to die for
Programme: Derren Brown plays Russian roulette live

Magic is dead
Programme: Big Brother

View, vote, control


2.2.2 Writing copy

The web is written lower case. No full stops in acronyms or em dash (—)
Other common technical after initials. Captions do not Sometimes used in place of a
terms are styled as follows: have full-stops at the end. colon as punctuation (the
CD-Rom, email, voicemail, hi- work was completed — all
tech, hi-res, 3D, voiceover, hyphen (-) things had been revised).
worldwideweb, website, used for words that are broken
dotcom. over two lines or for fractions Ellipses
(two-thirds) or to join two Three points with a small
Job titles should be written as words (part-time). Avoid space either side which
lower case: hyphens at the end of lines in signify a missing word…
creative director, executive range left copy if at all
producer possible. To keep the text area as even
as possible it is preferable not
It is preferable to use ‘and’ en dash (–) to use quotation marks to
within text rather than the used in place of ‘through’ in signify the title of a
ampersand (&). numbers (10–25) or other programme, book or film.
measurements of time These can be signalled by the
(May–June). use of italics.

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2.2.2 Writing copy

The ‘four’ in Channel 4 should Weights, times, measures and
always be a numeral. dates should be stated
numerically.
However, in general one to ten
are to be written out: Add an ‘s’ to numerals and
one, two, three, four, five, six, dates to pluralise them:
seven, eight, nine, ten. 1940s, B-52s

Number 11 onwards should Four figure numbers don’t
be written in figures: have commas. Larger ones do:
He was 12 years old. 1750 and 50,000

All numbers at the beginning Decades are written as 80s,
of sentences should be 90s, 00s. Centuries are
written out: written as nineteenth century,
Five years ago. twentieth century.

12345
67890

2.2.3 Advertising signature

The URL should be used when Programming information
there is relevant and must always be represented
corresponding information on in the order of
the Channel 4 website. The day_date_month_time.
URL should always be range Abbreviations are allowed in
left and can appear either the following combinations:
broken or unbroken. The break
is for long programme titles. Monday 3 January 9.00pm
The preferred URL position is Mon 3 Jan 9.00pm
bottom left. Yet it can move 3 January 9.00pm
up and down the left hand 3 Jan 9.00pm
side of the page to
accommodate imagery.

It must always be the
smallest piece of information
(in size) on the page. However
care must be taken to
maintain the URL’s visibility.

URl construction

channel4.com/programme

channel4.com/
extended programme title
Poster scheduling examples

New series starts Friday 27 March 10.30pm
New series, Wednesdays 9.00pm
A season of programmes starts Tues 26 July
New series, Thursdays from 19 November
Starts Sun 5 Feb 11.00am


2.2.4 Logo position 2.2.5 Logo size

The logo will retain the centre 48 sheet 6 sheet
right position in any Actual size: 3048 x 6096 mm Actual size: 1900 x 1300 mm
advertising format. It must Artwork to be sized as: Artwork to be sized as:
not be placed in any other 304.8 x 609.6 mm 190 x 130 mm
position. Logo height = Poster height Logo height = Poster height
x 0.333 = 1014 mm x 0.185 = 352 mm
The size of the logo is fixed Right margin: 381 mm Right margin: 70 mm
according to each format.
It should never appear at any 96 sheet Mega 6 sheet
other size. All measurements Actual size: 3048 x 12192 mm Actual size: 6070 x 3023 mm
are in millimetres. Artwork to be sized as: Artwork to be sized as:
304.8 x 1219.2 mm 607.0 x 302.3 mm
Please note that billboard Logo height = Poster height Logo height = Poster height
formats may vary. It is x 0.5 = 1524 mm x 0.185 = 1122 mm
essential that print Right margin: 508 mm Right margin: 100 mm
specifications are obtained for
each poster before the artwork
is produced.

100

70

381

Mega 6 sheet 6 sheet 48 sheet
508

96 sheet


2.2.6 Typography 2.2.7 Text box colour 2.2.8 Typography position

The font C4 Headline should Colour may be used to help To provide more flexibility the
be used for copy on billboard differentiate between types of information can move up and
and press ads. The exception information. When placed down the left hand margin in
to this rule is the URL which over a photograph or order to accommodate the
should be set in C4 Text Bold. illustration the colour of the imagery. See examples below.
C4 Headline is the only font box or type may be taken
that is placed in a box. from the image. Otherwise,
colours may be chosen from
There should never be more the Channel 4 colour palette
than three levels of on page 11.
typographic hierarchy.
These levels are :

1. headline
2. qualifying statement and
tuning information
3. URL

Headline Headline
Qualifying statement
Tuning information

Headline
Tuning information

Headline
Qualifying statement Qualifying statement
Tuning information Tuning information
channel4.com channel4.com channel4.com channel4.com

Headline Headline
Tuning information

Headline
Tuning information

Headline
Qualifying statement Qualifying statement
Tuning information Tuning information
channel4.com channel4.com channel4.com channel4.com


2.2.7 Imagery

Channel 4 should always The new Channel 4 identity
produce engaging, original, works best with full frame
memorable and eye-catching imagery as opposed to
advertising solutions. montages of smaller
photographs.
When commissioning artwork,
the most important question Below are excellent examples
is how are the images to be of images generated
used? The use of the picture exclusively for the channel.
dictates the type of
photographer or illustrator
you need to find.


2.2.7 Imagery

The format of the poster/
advertisement will also affect
how the artwork is produced.
If an image is to be used in
different formats, two versions
may be required. Always
consider where the logo and
type will sit in the
composition.


2.2.8 Poster layout

The poster text is positioned leading = font size x 1.1
in text boxes. A special font
called C4 Guides has been for example:
developed to help designers font size = 10pt
draw the boxes. 10 x 1.1 = 11pt
leading = 11pt
The leading measurement is
the distance between lines of Alternatively the auto leading
type. When using C4 Headline can be set to 10% in
the leading should be set to QuarkXpress Document
the following equation: Preferences.

text box text box

¶ ¶
1How to make1 line one 1How to make1
2the text box2 line two
2the text box2
3work well3 line three
3work well3

1. Write text and insert the numbers one, two and 2. Change the numbers to the C4 Guides font.
three into the beginnings and ends of lines.

text box

1How to make1 How to make
2the text box2 the text box
3work well3 work well

3. Create a box with the help of guides. 4. Remove the C4 Guides font by highlighting
each guide in turn and pressing the space bar.


2.2.8 Poster layout

Below are guidelines which
show you how to make the
boxes when there are one or
two lines of type.

text box

¶
1Two lines1 Two lines
3of type3 of type

1.Write text and insert the numbers. If there are 2. Change the numbers to the C4 Guides font.
two lines insert the number one into the first line Create a box with the help of guides. Remove the
and number three into the last line. C4 Guides font by highlighting each guide in turn
and pressing the space bar.

text box

¶
1One line3 One line

1.Write text and insert the numbers. If there is 2. Change the numbers to the C4 Guides font.
one line insert the number one at the beginning Create a box with the help of guides. Remove
and number three at the end of the line. the C4 Guides font by highlighting each guide in
turn and pressing the space bar.


2.2.8 Poster layout

The poster text is positioned
in text boxes. Below
are guidelines which show
you how to make the boxes
when the type is of varying
point sizes.

text box text box

¶ ¶
1Typography1 1Typography1
2of differing2 2of varying2
2point sizes2 2point sizes2
3 in the text boxes3
3in the text boxes3

1.Write text and insert the numbers. If there are 2. Change the numbers to the C4 Guides font.
more than three lines insert the number two into Adjust the leading of the smaller type until the
all the middle lines. guides meet. Ensure that the left hand type aligns
by adding space to the beginnings of lines.

text box

1Typography1 Typography
2of varying2 of varying
2point sizes2 point sizes
3 in the text boxes3 in the Text Boxes

3.Create a box with the help of the guides. 4. Remove the C4 Guides font by highlighting
each guide in turn and pressing the space bar.


2.2.12 Press layout

The logo will retain the centre National press full page The Times tabloid Magazine page ad
right position in any Actual size: 200 x 264 mm
advertising format. It must The Times broadsheet Logo height: 45 mm Heat Magazine
not be placed in any other Actual size: 540 x 343 mm Right margin: 10 mm Actual size: 300 x 222 mm
position. Logo height: 80 mm Logo height: 48 mm
Right margin: 15 mm National press horizontal strip Right margin: 10 mm
The size of the logo is fixed
according to each format. The Times tabloid Guardian 7 x 8
It should never appear at any Actual size: 338 x 264 mm Actual size: 70 x 341 mm
other size. All measurements Logo height: 54 mm Logo height: 35 mm
are in millimetres. Right margin: 12 mm Right margin: 12 mm

Please note that press National press half page National press 10 x 7
formats may vary. It is
essential that print The Times broadsheet The Sun
specifications are obtained for Actual size: 270 x 343 mm Actual size: 100 x 264 mm
each advertisement before the Logo height: 60 mm Logo height: 33 mm
artwork is produced. Right margin: 15 mm Right margin: 10 mm


2.2.13 Sponsorship
and third party logos

Sometimes there will be a In general, any additions to
need to include subsidiary advertising should be kept as
information such as a discreet as possible and in no
sponsor’s logo. This is most way be allowed to obstruct or
likely to occur on posters and visually dominate the Channel
advertisements. Such 4 logotype. Strict adherence
information should be to the clearspace regulations
positioned at the base of the must be followed.
layout, ranging right or
occupying the same width as No two logotypes are the
the Channel 4 logo. same shape or dimension, so
it is impossible to give strict
Additional logos may be size guidelines. However, as a
permissible in cases where it guide additional logos must
is necessary to reflect the not exceed the width of the
identity of an external Channel 4 logo.
sponsor or partner
organisation.


2.2.14 Response advertising

When creating response
advertising large amounts of
information need to be
delivered to the reader.

Boxes may be used to contain
the information. The logos of
external sponsors may also
be contained within the boxes.


2.2.15 Black
and white reproduction

When full colour reproduction
is not possible, monochrome
printing of the logotype is
acceptable. The logo can also
be reversed white out of solid
black or a background tone of
sufficient contrast.

When the logo is placed over
a black and white image, extra
care must be taken to ensure
that it is legible.


2.2.16 Media considerations

Particular media will have a The fact that the reader The reputation of prestigious best with clear and concise
stronger appeal to some physically holds the paper magazines can help to messages. Billboard ads reach
groups than others. Therefore, means that they pay close enhance the message of an a lot of people, many of whom
it is important to understand attention to its contents. advertisement. see them repeatedly on
what an advertisement needs There is a substantial choice regular routes of travel.
to say, to whom it is speaking, of ad sizes and positions. Magazine ads have a long life
and in what time scale should span compared to It is hard to reach a specific
it be delivered? Each media However, the cheap paper and newspapers. However this can audience with billboard
has advantages and crude printing process means mean that the ad is out of advertising. The format can be
disadvantages which need to that the quality of date before it is seen. This is creatively inhibiting because
be considered when planning photographic images is low. exacerbated by the need to of unusual proportions and
an advertisement. supply the artwork weeks the need to be ‘snappy’.
Magazine advertisements before the magazine is
Newspapers deliver timely, offer better quality image published.
current messages. It can be reproduction. They target very
predicted when the ad will be specific audiences. Research Outdoor billboard advertising
viewed. The quick turnaround has revealed that people pay attracts a lot of attention
of the ad means that it can be close attention to magazine because of its size and
very topical. advertisements. location. This medium works


2.2.17 Print and poster
advertising examples

Factual Insert
The headline and programme
title are set in C4 Headline
and placed within a box. The
programme scheduling is set
in C4 Text Bold and body
copy is set in C4 Text.

Aileen:
Life and Death
of a Serial Killer
Tonight 10.00pm

She killed the
last man who got In 1992 Aileen Wournos, a hitchhiking hooker was convicted of murdering seven men in
Florida and sentenced to death. She’s already the subject of an Oscar-winning film ‘Monster’, and
tonight Nick Broomfield gets up close to the real monster. He uncovers her abusive childhood and the
brutalising events that shaped her, as she prepares for her own execution. In one final harrowing

this close interview when she is clearly mad, she screams to be executed. And the next day she is. Is this a sane
way to treat the insane? Nick Broomfield puts American justice on trial. You be the judge.

channel4.com/film



Billboard
C4 Headline is used
extensively in posters and
press ads. Below the
programme title and
scheduling information are
placed in a box.

Green Wing
New comedy coming soon to Friday nights



Text only posters
Sometimes a pure
typographic solution can
make a more powerful
statement.



Press ad
This ad was made from a
collage of unusual materials.
However it still adheres to the
Channel 4 guidelines.


2.3 Literature

The term literature describes
the printed leaflets, brochures
and books produced by
Channel 4.


2.3.1 Using the logo 2.3.2 Logo position 2.3.3 Logo height
on literature

Below are the dimensions of The logo position is right A3 Portrait 54 mm
some of the most common centre. This is fixed and it A4 Portrait 40 mm
literature formats. All should never appear in any A4 Landscape 42 mm
measurements are in other position. Brochure 44 mm
millimetres. 210 Squared 38 mm
The logo should sit range- A5 Portrait 34 mm
A3 Portrait 420 x 297 right against the determined A5 Landscape 34 mm
A4 Portrait 297 x 210 margin.
A4 Landscape 210 x 297
Brochure 235 x 297 These are recommended logo
210 Squared 210 x 210 sizes. In special
A5 Portrait 210 x 148 circumstances the logo size
A5 Landscape 148 x 210 may need to be increased.

A3 Portrait A4 Portrait A4 Landscape

Brochure 210 x 210 A5 Portrait A5 Landscape


2.3.4 Margins

Each format has a set of A4 Landscape A5 Portrait
recommended margins within top 16.933 mm top 16.943 mm
which the text and logo must bottom 19.5 mm bottom 19.49 mm
be contained. Below are the left 14 mm left 8 mm
margins for each format. right 14 mm right 8 mm

A3 Portrait Brochure A5 Landscape
top 25.426 mm top 21.26 mm top 12.62 mm
bottom 26.223 mm bottom 21.8 mm bottom 12.708 mm
left 16 mm left 12 mm left 12 mm
right 16 mm right 12 mm right 12 mm

A4 Portrait 210 Squared
top 22 mm top 12.7 mm
bottom 21 mm bottom 12.7 mm
left 10 mm left 12.7 mm
right 10 mm right 12.7 mm

A3 Portrait A4 Portrait A4 Landscape

Brochure 210 Squared A5 Portrait A5 Landscape


2.3.5 Stationery and
collateral


2.3.6 Letters 2.3.7 Envelopes
Channel 4
Templates have been created 124 Horseferry Road Envelopes marked with the
for letters. They allow the London Channel 4 logo are available
SW1P 2TX
following information to be in the following sizes:
Telephone: 020 7396 4444
included at the top of the Textphone: 020 7306 8691
letterhead. channel4.com C4 landscape
Direct Tel: 020 7306 0000 C4 portrait
Letters can be folded for use Direct Fax: 020 7306 0000 C5 landscape
aname@channel4.co.uk
with DL window envelopes. DL landscape
Name of Addressee
Title of Addressee
Name of Company
Street Address 1
Street Address 2
City
Post Code

Day Month Year


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