Tune all 6 WSJ check prompts based on campaign asset testing
Fixes based on testing 12 WSJ subscription campaign assets across 4 concepts and multiple formats (320x50 to 1080x1920): - wsj_color_usage: Clarify Pop-on-Jewel is the primary approved combination, not a tier-mixing violation - wsj_logo_compliance: Marketing assets use 30% longest side rule (not 60% standalone rule); fix stacked logotype sizing too - wsj_capitalization_punctuation: Add explicit decision tree for Title Case vs Sentence Case — complete sentences use sentence case - wsj_layout_composition: Add graphic/illustrative as valid design variation; add format awareness for small banners - wsj_imagery_expression: Broaden neutral category to explicitly cover graphic/illustrative campaign assets - wsj_typography_hierarchy: Add format awareness so small formats aren't penalised for fewer hierarchy levels Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>
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@ -61,16 +61,28 @@ RULE 6 — EYEBROWS AND CTAs:
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IF MINIMAL TEXT IS PRESENT:
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If the asset contains very little text (e.g., just a logo), score this check neutrally (7/10) and note limited text for evaluation.
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DECISION TREE — HOW TO EVALUATE EACH HEADLINE:
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Before scoring, you MUST classify each headline correctly:
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A) Read the headline text.
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B) Does it contain BOTH a subject AND a verb (i.e., is it a complete sentence)?
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- YES → it is a COMPLETE SENTENCE → expect SENTENCE CASE (only first word and proper nouns capitalised).
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Examples: "Insight that informs every decision." / "Find clarity in world-class coverage." / "Stay ahead of the top stories."
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- NO → it is an INCOMPLETE SENTENCE (phrase or fragment) → expect TITLE CASE.
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Examples: "Journalism Held to a Higher Standard." / "Business Journalism, Uncompromised." / "Reporting Without Bias."
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C) Does it follow the "Make ___ Your Business." pattern? → always TITLE CASE regardless.
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Do NOT penalise a complete sentence for using sentence case — that IS the correct rule.
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STEPS TO EVALUATE:
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1. Identify all visible text elements in the asset (headlines, subheaders, body copy, eyebrows, CTAs).
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2. For each headline: check if it ends with a period.
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3. For incomplete sentence headlines: verify Title Case rules are followed correctly.
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4. For complete sentence headlines: verify sentence case is used.
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5. Check eyebrow text is ALL CAPS.
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6. Check CTA/button text is ALL CAPS.
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7. Verify subheaders use sentence case with a period.
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8. Look for any obvious capitalization errors (random capitals, missing capitals on proper nouns, etc.).
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9. Check consistency across all text elements.
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3. Classify each headline as complete sentence or incomplete sentence using the decision tree above.
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4. For incomplete sentence headlines: verify Title Case rules are followed correctly.
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5. For complete sentence headlines: verify sentence case is used. Do NOT flag sentence case as an error on complete sentences.
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6. Check eyebrow text is ALL CAPS.
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7. Check CTA/button text is ALL CAPS.
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8. Verify subheaders use sentence case with a period.
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9. Look for any obvious capitalization errors (random capitals, missing capitals on proper nouns, etc.).
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10. Check consistency across all text elements.
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SCORING GUIDANCE:
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- Score 9-10: All headlines end with periods, capitalization rules followed correctly across all text elements, eyebrows/CTAs in ALL CAPS.
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@ -47,9 +47,9 @@ Bold, full-intensity colors designed to command attention and challenge conventi
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Use cases: Bold/provocative messaging, urgency, unexpected delight, high-energy campaigns.
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COLOR COMBINATION RULES:
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- Approved combinations: Pop color TEXT over Jewel color BACKGROUNDS (tested for accessibility).
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- Heritage (black/white) can be used with any tier but is typically standalone.
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- Jewel and Pop colors within the SAME tier should be used consistently — do not haphazardly mix Jewel and Pop colors in the same composition.
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- PRIMARY APPROVED COMBINATION: Pop color text/accents over Jewel color backgrounds. This is the standard WSJ campaign approach and should score highly. For example, Pop Orchid (#E145F8) text or graphic accents on a Jewel Orchid (#400045) background is CORRECT and ON-BRAND — do NOT penalise this as "tier mixing."
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- Heritage (black/white) can be used with any tier — white text on Jewel or Pop backgrounds, black text on light backgrounds.
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- What IS a violation: using multiple unrelated Jewel colors as competing backgrounds in the same asset, or using Pop colors for large background areas when they should be Jewel.
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- Each color tier carries a specific tone: Heritage = authority/tradition, Jewels = depth/sophistication, Pops = energy/boldness.
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STEPS TO EVALUATE:
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- CROPPING: Cropping is encouraged as a powerful compositional tool to create impact.
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IF NO PHOTOGRAPHY IS PRESENT:
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If the asset is purely typographic or uses only graphic elements with no photography, score this check neutrally (7/10) and note that the check is not applicable for this asset type.
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If the asset is purely typographic, uses graphic/illustrative design elements (e.g., stylised price graphics, infographics, illustrative compositions), or has no photography, score this check neutrally (7/10) and note that the check is not applicable for this asset type. Graphic campaign creative is a legitimate WSJ approach — it does not require photography to be valid.
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STEPS TO EVALUATE:
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1. Identify whether photography or imagery is present in the asset.
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- Text should remain legible when placed over images (adequate contrast).
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WSJ DESIGN VARIATIONS (for reference):
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WSJ marketing assets come in several layout types:
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WSJ marketing assets come in several legitimate layout types — ALL of these are valid and should be evaluated on their own terms:
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- Big Headline: Large dominant headline with supporting elements.
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- 50/50: Split layout with image on one side, text on the other.
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- 50/50: Split layout with graphic/image on one side, text on the other.
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- List: Multiple items/bullet points with supporting imagery.
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- Framed Image: Image contained within a frame/border.
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- Grid: Multiple images/elements in a structured grid.
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- Article: Editorial-style layout with headline, image, and body text.
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- Graphic/Illustrative: Stylised graphic elements (price tags, infographics, illustrative compositions) alongside typography. These are intentional campaign creative — do NOT penalise bold graphic design as "chaotic" or "cluttered" if it is clearly a deliberate, structured composition.
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FORMAT AWARENESS:
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Very small formats (320x50 banners, 300x250 boxes) have extremely limited space. Evaluate these proportionally — a banner with just a headline + CTA + logo can score 9-10 if those elements are well-structured and properly spaced for the format. Do not penalise small formats for lacking elements that physically cannot fit.
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STEPS TO EVALUATE:
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1. Assess the overall visual hierarchy — is there a clear primary element (headline), secondary elements, and supporting elements?
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- Used on most creatives, especially those with messaging about journalism or the IYB (It's Your Business) campaign.
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- Placement: Always center-aligned on the creative.
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- Minimum clear space: Half of the cap-height of the logo text on all sides.
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- Minimum size: 60% of the asset's shortest side (shortest side x 0.60).
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- Alternative sizing: If the logo competes with content, use 30% of the longest side (longest side x 0.30).
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- Standalone/logo-only usage: 60% of the asset's shortest side.
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- Marketing assets with other content (headlines, body copy, imagery): Use 30% of the longest side. This is the STANDARD sizing for campaign creatives — most marketing assets will use this rule, not the 60% standalone rule.
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2. PRIMARY IYB (IT'S YOUR BUSINESS) LOGOTYPE LOCKUP - The WSJ wordmark with the "It's Your Business." tagline.
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- Used on creatives with messaging about the value of the news product or the IYB campaign.
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- Used on solid color backgrounds or overlaid on photos.
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- Common for: tall verticals, squares, end frames for animations/video.
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- NOT used on very short/wide horizontal assets or assets with other content.
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- Minimum size: 60% of the asset's shortest side.
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- Standalone/logo-only usage: 60% of the asset's shortest side.
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CRITICAL RULES:
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- Logo must ONLY appear in BLACK or WHITE. No other color variations are permitted.
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8. Assess whether text alignment is left-aligned or centered.
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9. Evaluate overall typographic quality and consistency.
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FORMAT AWARENESS:
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Very small formats (320x50 banners, 300x250 boxes, 480x320) have extremely limited space and will naturally have FEWER hierarchy levels. A banner may only have room for a headline + CTA + logo — this is acceptable. Score based on whether the elements that ARE present follow WSJ typographic rules (serif headline, sans-serif body/CTA, period on headline), not on the number of hierarchy levels shown. A small-format asset with correct serif headline + sans-serif CTA + period can score 9-10.
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SCORING GUIDANCE:
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- Score 9-10: Clear serif/sans-serif hierarchy, strong size contrast (40%+), headlines end with period, no ligatures, proper alignment, eyebrows in ALL CAPS with wide tracking.
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- Score 9-10: Clear serif/sans-serif hierarchy, strong size contrast (40%+), headlines end with period, no ligatures, proper alignment, eyebrows in ALL CAPS with wide tracking. Small formats: correct typefaces and rules for the elements present.
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- Score 7-8: Good hierarchy and mostly correct, minor issues (e.g., size contrast slightly under 40%, or one headline missing a period).
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- Score 5-6: Hierarchy present but with noticeable issues (wrong typeface style, weak size contrast, missing periods on headlines).
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- Score 3-4: Poor typographic hierarchy, significant rule violations (all sans-serif, no size contrast, no periods).
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