Article Submission Guidelines for BusinessGeoInfo

BusinessGeoInfo is a quarterly industry newsletter published by ESRI. This newsletter is specifically designed for GIS users in the commercial business, banking, and insurance industries. The newsletter provides real-world case studies, relevant GIS software information, ESRI news, GIS maps, concept articles, and more.

The newsletter is coordinated by ESRI's Industry Marketing Division and is posted on the BusinessGeoInfo Web page.

Article Topics

ESRI encourages GIS users, partners, and associates to submit articles to BusinessGeoInfo. Topics may include announcements of new GIS solutions and technology, explanations of GIS-related developments and trends, and discussions of concerns and successes experienced by those using GIS for any aspect of commercial business, banking, and insurance. Offer background information such as a statement of the problem, a history of changes, type of environment, and challenges and successes. Describe the technology: what it does, the scope of its influence, the solutions it brings, and its advantages and benefits.

Article Guidelines

• All articles must be connected to a GIS-related theme that is potentially useful to other readers.
• ESRI software must be named in the article.
• Articles must be in word document format only.
• Articles must not exceed 800 words.
• The newsletter's editors will edit all articles and make changes for readability and ESRI style.
• Writing assistance and articles developed through an interview with an editor are offered to those requested support.
• Contributors must complete the ESRI Submission and Copyright Policy form.

Graphics

Because BusinessGeoInfo is a newsletter, graphics are essential for article acceptance. Include graphics of maps, logos, and photographs along with your article submittal.

Submit company logos in the following format for print use only:

• Recommended: EPS (vector) files with all text converted to paths or all fonts included in a separate folder. CMYK for color, gray scale for black and white.
• Also acceptable: TIF, JPG, or Photoshop EPS files at 300 dpi at 100 percent print size or larger. CMYK for color, gray scale for black and white.
• Not acceptable: Any other file type or files with resolution below 300 dpi or with missing fonts. Do not submit logos from a Web site unless a print-quality version is downloadable.

Screen shots are essential to article publication. Submit them in the following format:

• Recommended: TIF or BMP files at 72 dpi at original capture size. Do not resample, resize, or recolor the screen shot. Original captures only, please. RGB only (do not include the cursor, start bar, or office toolbar in the screen shot).
• Also acceptable: Photoshop EPS files at 72 dpi at original capture size. RGB only.
• Not acceptable: JPG, GIF, or files that used to be a JPG or GIF. Do not resample, resize, or recolor the screen shot. Original captures only. No images embedded in a word document will be considered.
• Tip: Send us the captured file as it appears in your graphics program without editing it in any way. Save it as a BMP or TIF file.
• Screen shots must have the permission of the map maker or organization. Photographer permissions must accompany photographs.

Article Submission

Submit articles and graphics to Karen Richardson at krichardson@esri.com or Simon Thompson at sthompson@esri.com. CD-ROMs, hard-copy text, and graphics can be mailed to

ESRI
Karen Richardson, BusinessGeoInfo
380 New York Street
Redlands, CA 92373-8100 USA