2019 MNA Better Newspaper Contest

Use of Color in Advertising ( 1,501 to 3,000,1,001 - 1,500,Under 1,000)Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Elbow Lake - Grant County Herald
    Entry Title: Elbow Lake Lions Fiesta
    Entry Credit: Nikki Eystad
    Judge Comment: The use of vibrant colors is very appealing. It catches the eye and makes the reader want to stop and see what the ad is about.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Blue Earth - Faribault County Register
    Entry Title: BEA State Golf
    Entry Credit: Kristin Woodwick
    Judge Comment: Nice looking ad. The color choices do a great job reflecting the team colors and greenery in the photo.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Elbow Lake - Grant County Herald
    Entry Title: Mental Health Awareness Walk — Grant County
    Entry Credit: Kara Claassen, Anne O'Flynn
    Judge Comment: The skillful pairing of bold colors in this ad really catch the eye. The pop of orange that matches the bottom of the shoe in the photo is a nice touch.
  • Competition Comment: None