Permissions Guidelines
For permissions guidelines and fees associated with PCWorld or Macworld, please contact Caroline Ward:
caroline_ward@pcworld.com
(415) 978-3298
AWARD LOGOS
PCWorld and Macworld Award Logos and Related Merchandising Pieces
All names and logos associated with PCWorld and Macworld award programs are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Data Group or its subsidiaries PCWorld Communications, Inc., and Mac Publishing LLC. Use of award program names and logos is subject to these Permissions Guidelines, which are intended to protect the integrity of the marks and therefore ensure that the marks provide high marketing value to award recipients. These Permissions Guidelines may be updated from time to time.
PCWorld Awards
Best Buy
Ratings
The 100 Best Products
Gear of the Year
Macworld Awards
Mouse Ratings
Editor’s Choice or “Eddy” and/or Readers’ Choice
Best of Show
Game Hall of Fame
App Gems
How to Refer to Award Logos
Recipients of a PCWorld and/or Macworld award should refer to the award by its name, for example, “PCWorld’s The 100 Best Products of 2008.” When referencing the award, the product name and specific version that received the award must also be noted. Reference to the award, logo, trophy, and the use of the merchandising pieces are restricted to advertising, promotion, and packaging for the exact product or service that won the award. That is, the award is given to one specific product and may not be used in association with any other product made or marketed by the winning company, including any subsequent versions or upgrades of the winning product. Only the award-winning firm may use the logo; the winner’s right to use the logo may not be sublicensed to any other person.
Reproducing Award Logos
When using a PCWorld and/or Macworld award logo, you must take care to ensure that:
The reproduction is large enough to make the wording on the logo legible, and the details and colors are distinct and unchanged. The logo cannot be altered in any way.
Logo Usage Period
A company whose product wins a PCWorld or Macworld editorial award may use the award logo in its advertising and promotional materials and on its packaging for a period of one year from the date the award was issued. For example, the winner of a Macworld’s Editor’s Choice Award in the March 2009 issue is permitted to use the award’s name and logo for marketing and promotional purposes until March 31, 2010. Use of the award name and logo is subject to all the provisions of these Permissions Guidelines, including but not limited to the rule that award names and logos may be used only for the exact product that won the award, and not for subsequent releases or versions of the product. Any usage beyond the one-year requires written approval from PCWorld or Macworld.
Loss of the Right to Use Award in Promotion
If PCWorld or Macworld reasonably believes an award recipient has used an award name, logo, trophy or merchandise piece in a way that violates the letter or spirit of these Permissions Guidelines, it may in its sole discretion terminate the recipient’s right to use or refer to the award. In such cases, the award recipient must promptly remove all references to the award from its website, marketing and promotional materials, and product packaging.
To request pricing and approval for PCWorld or Macworld logo usage, please email caroline_ward@pcworld.com.
QUOTES
Quoting a PCWorld or Macworld Review
Quotes from PCWorld and Macworld may be reproduced from a print or online review. All quotes must include appropriate citation and require approval of usage. Quotes, like award logos, can only be used to promote the exact product that was reviewed. These guidelines apply to use of the quotes for promotional or marketing purposes, including, but not limited to, website use, packaging, and advertising.
You may also provide a linking URL to full article review.
Quote Citation Requirements
The following citation guidelines must be followed when reproducing a quote:
Product Name and Version
Brand, Reviewer’s Name, Date (Month/Year)
Example:
<<Product X, v.1.2.3>>
<< Macworld.com, Jason Snell, April 2009 >>
To request pricing and approval for PCWorld or Macworld quote usage, please email caroline_ward@pcworld.com.
ARTICLE REPRINTS
Reproduction of PCWorld or Macworld Review
Custom reprints, whether electronic or hard-copy, are available for purchase for all PCWorld and/or Macworld print and online reviews. Eprints (delivered as a pdf) can be emailed directly to your customers or made available as a download. NXTprints are flash-based, making it simple to deliver through email and include integrated tracking features.
Permission to obtain an article reprint of your PCWorld and/or Macworld review may be done by emailing caroline_ward@pcworld.com.
LIST RENTAL
PCWorld or Macworld Postal and Email Database Rental
PCWorld and/or Macworld postal and email list rentals include a wide variety of subjects including computer products and services, Internet services, consumer electronics, books, financial offers, business services, office supplies and equipment, and training and educational offers.
PCWorld’s and Macworld’s online email and postal lists are managed by Millard Group, Inc. For more information on renting postal or email lists, please contact Allison O’Neil, Millard Group Inc., at 603-924-9262, ext 2145 or aoneil@millard.com or msegreto@millard.com.