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ALBUM MARKETING PROPOSAL
Prepared for:
Shawna Harris
shawnadominique@yahoo.com
July 18, 2014
Designs, Photography, & Events
queenhouston@gmail.com www.queenhouston.com (706) 650 - 5977
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INTRODUCTION
Dear Shawna Harris,
Tank you for allowing Queen Houston Designs, Photography, & Events the opportunity to assist in your
upcoming CD project. Tis proposal highlights the services you have requested and also our recommendations
to help push your project along. I pride myself on working closely with my clients to ensure they are satisfed
and and the project is a success. If there is anything youd like to add or any ideas that are not of interest to
you, please let me know what would be a better ft and I would be happy to edit our proposal accordingly.
I can be reached via phone, 706-650-5977 and through email, queenhouston@gmail.com at any time between
9am and 5pm, Monday-Friday. Please no phone calls/texts/emails afer 5pm concerning this project.
I personally will oversee the entire project and will keep in close contact with you throughout the whole
process to ensure that we are always on the same page concerning all aspects that Im responsible for. I use
industry specifc hardware & sofware to ensure that your poject is up to speed with the growing market
trends. I conduct indepth background research and trending research to ensure your marketing strategy
reaches your target audience.
As with all of my clients, I ofer the initial consultation for free. During this face-to-face consultation, I request
that I be made aware of who is in charge and who has authorization to make changes to your account on your
behalf. If the proposal is accepted, I will need this permission submitted in writing with your signature, their
full name, phone number, email address and signature as well. It is recommended you strongly consider this
as communication is key to ensuring my job is done efectively and in the requested time frame. Also be
aware that any changes or additions made during the duration of the project may incur more fees and costs
added to this initial proposal and you will held responsible for the balance.
Tis proposal highlights the requests made directly to me from the client and the pricing structure is based
on said requests.
I genuinely look forward to working with you and your team. I know that your project will be memorable
and a great success.
Best Regards,
_
Queen Houston Odis V. Houston, Jr
Owner / Creative Director Co-Owner / Financial Investor
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OUR SERVICES
Individual Consulting & Planning
Queen Houston Designs, Photography, & Events initial consulting services
are provided at no cost are so you can convey your needs and wants. Afer
this consultation, a proposal will be drafed to describe our understanding
of your project, recommendations, & pricing. Updon acceptance of the
proposal an agreement will be signed and deposit remitted before any
work begins. Payment options are availalble to ft every budget.
Decoration, Lighting, and Set Up:
Queen Houston Designs, Photography, & Events will oversee the design,
decoration and set up for your event. We will coordinate with set up staf
prior to your event and the day of your event to make sure every detail is
well taken care of. We also specialize in unique lighting details for your
event providing our own equipment for rent.
Photography & Video:
Queen Houston Designs, Photography, & Events ofers photography
services ranging from engagement, bridal, ceremony/reception, corporate
& church events; we also do birthday parties, anniversaries, family, senior
& holiday pictures. We also ofer video montages to showcase at your event.
Print Media, Invitation, Web-site, Video Montage Design & more:
Queen Houston Designs frst passion started with print design. We have
extensive experience that ranges from photo invitations, business products,
resumes, magazine layouts, to creatives like favors, programs, aise runners,
centerpieces, & video montages. We can also establish a custom website
for you or your event complete with an image gallery, updates, and where
guests/clients can easily fnd out pertinent event information.
Event Planning Services:
Queen Houston Designs, Photography, & Events has vast experience in
event planning from baby/bridal showers, weddings, & parties to business
meetings, corportate events, conferences, and such. We have own own staf
for such occations to ensure the event goes accordingly.
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SECTION 1
SECTION 2
CLIENT BACKGROUND
Shawna Harris is a dynamic pslamist with an exceptional annointing and gif to minister
the workd of God through song. A true praise & worshipper sent to encourage, inspire, and
uplif any heavy laden soul. Shes worked with numerous artists and have umerous songs and
recordings already released, this project is an extension and even greater testimony.
PROJECT GOALS
Te client requires:
> Personal Marketing Brand (Artist) which:
is custom to the artist & her personality
fts within the established color scheme of her personality & choice
maintains and communicates the upscale branding message of the CD Project
> Marketing Materials (Booking Flyer, Album Release Save-the-Dates, Album release Flyer,
Marketing Banner
gives the overall vibe of the project to include personal brand and theme
marketing materials to maintains the overall upscale vibe of the project
alerts media to upcoming project, dates, times, and guests
helps provide maximum exposure to ensure projects success & sales
PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS
To begin, it is highly recommend that an artist email, Facebook, Twitter, and other social media
accounts be set up for Shawna Harris (THE ARTIST) to separate professional life from personal
life ((SHAWNA HARRIS) - person, daughter, wife, mother, etc) if not already implented to date.
Tis helps with booking, taxes, and so on. Doing this also helps protect the client legally so that
nothing concerning the project doesnt bleed over into other areas.
To meet the marketing goals outlined for the project, we recommend an original custom design
for all marketing items:
custom booking fyer to provide services and contact information
custom save-the-date announcement with expected date, time, & location of
the release concert (2-3 months before release)
custom event fyer with amplifying information as to what guests/fans can
expect during the release as well as any cover charges (i.e. admission)
(4-6 weeks before release)
custom banner to increase marketing strategies & for use during release concert
FEE SUMMARY
Initial project consultation $0.00
frst meeting to establish goals, needs, desires, & projected timeline for the
project
proposal drafed within 3-5 business days
(changes & additions highly encouraged)
contract/agreement signed & fled afer acceptance of proposal
Custom Booking Flyer Design (PAID) $35.00 ($45 value)
Includes one variation, two revisions, a full color versions.
provided in JPEG & PDF form
** Recommendation: prints to be lef in record store, stores, etc
(50) 4x4 prints $20 / (50) 5x5 prints $30
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Custom Save-the-Date Design (PAID) $00.00 ($65 value)
Includes one variation two revisions, a full color versions.
Provided in JPEG & PDF form
** Recommendation: prints to be lef in record store, stores, etc
(50) 4x4 prints $20 / (50) 5x5 prints $30
Custom Album Release Flyer Design $50.00 ($65 value)
Includes one variation, two revisions, and full color versions.
full color front (back optional)
5x5 size (perfect shape for social media implantation)
Provided in JPEG & PDF form
** recommendation: Facebook artist page cover image design $35
** Prints: Size Qty Price
4x6 50 $30
4x6 100 $40
4x6 250 $50
3.5 x 8.3 50 $50
100 $60
250 $70
6x11 50 $70
100 $80
250 $90
Marketing Banner Design $65.00 ($75 value)
33x80 Banner
Includes one variation, two revisions, a full color version
for indoor use
matte fnish (glossy fnish may be available for addional fee)

OPTIONS
1. Banner Print $80
4. Design/Print/Stand (Rental) $150
5. Design/Print/Stand (Purchase) $185
** extra banners $65/each - stand rental is $20 for each banner**
(If you order more than one banner, the price is less with my supplier.)
* Additional rounds of revisions $20/each
* Additional concept designs $45/each
* Copyright of all material $500 (can be explained further if needed)

Project Total $150.00 ($250 value)
(Tis price does NOT include Flyer nor Banner printing)
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SECTION 3
SECTION 4
SECTION 5
FEE SCHEDULE
Te above design fee summary is efective through July 30, 2014. $40 has already remitted
for past design work (booking fyer/save-the-date announcement). One half of the remaining
project fee ($55.00) is due upon proposal acceptance with package remainder amount ($55.00)
due upon project completion. Te summary is for design services. If you would like prints, the
proposal can be adjusted to include your requests.
* SPECAL NOTE: If you decide to add prints to the fee summary, payment arrangements can
be set up. A twenty-fve (25%) deposit must be made during the agreement signing. All other
payments will be made every two weeks until account is paid of.
PROJECTED TIMELINE
We ofer the following timeline for the design and development of all marketing materials
requested. Tis timeline is dependent upon approval of the proposal, signing of the agreement,
and payment. It is also dependent upon receipt of all photography needed to complete the
concepts. Please be advised that these are submission dates for the rough draf not fnal
submissions.
Artist Booking Flyer
Tree concepts in rough draf submitted
03/2014 (*Already submitted)
Album Release Save-the-Date Design
1 concept in rough draf will be submitted. Upon fnal proof approval, jpeg will be released for
desired placement.
06/18/2014 (*Already submitted)
Album Flyer Design
One concept in rough draf will be submitted. Prints delivered in 3-5 business days afer fnal
proof is approved.
07/25/2014
Marketing Banner Design
One concept in rough draf will be submitted. Banner will be delivered within 5-7 business days
afer fnal proof is approved.
08/1/2014
NEXT STEPS
To proceed with this project, Shawna Harris is required take the following steps before any
further proceedings:
1. Accept the proposal as is or discuss desired changes. Please note that changes to the
scope of the project can be made at any time, but additional charges may apply.
2. Establish a date/time for fnalization and contract/agreement signing.
3. Submit initial payment of 50% of total project fee (unless a payment arrangement is
made).
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Client: Shawna Harris
Primary Contact: Shawna Harris
Project: Shawna Harris Album Marketing Project
Designer: Queen Houston
Invoice #: 004
Tis contract is an agreement to provide creative Work, made on 16 July 2014, is between:
Queen Houston of Queen Houston Designs (DESIGNER)
&
Shawna Harris (CLIENT)
1. Work
Client requests Designer to create marketing materieals to support upcoming album release. Work includes only the
FINAL, deliverable art, and NOT any preliminary Work or sketches.
2. Payment
50% of the total fee is required before any services will be rendered, and the remaining 50% is payable within 3 business
days of fnal tangible product submission (projected date August 15, 2014). A $50 service charge is payable on all overdue
balances for reissuing each invoice at 15, 30, and 45 days from the date of original invoice. Te grant of any license or right
of copyright is conditioned on receipt of full payment.
3. Estimates
Te fees and expenses shown are minimum estimates only unless an hourly fee has been agreed upon. Tat fee will be per
hour and Designer shall provide the Client of a tally of hours within a reasonable period of time upon request if such is the
measure of the fee. Final fees and expenses shall be shown when invoice is rendered. Any requests for furhter work must be
submitted in writing and an additional invoice will be remitted for written approval of Client before work commences.
4. Grant of Rights
Designer agrees to the perpetual license of the right to display and transmit Work to Client, excluding the right to
authorship credit, modifcation, and resell, which is retained by Designer. Designer agrees that Work is produced with the
intent it be unique and will not seek to resell or publish Work, except as noted below. All Copyright ownership belongs to
Designer.
5. Designers Right to Authorship Credit
Designer may use Work in Designers portfolio (including, but not limited to, any website that displays Designers Works
or printed material). Client does not have to display Designers name together with Work, unless being described with any
editorial usage, but Client may not seek to mislead others that Work was created by anyone other than Designer.
6. Cancellation
Te fee for Work is refundable pending only upon Designers breach of contract. In the event of cancellation of this
assignment, ownership of all copyrights and the original artwork shall be retained by the Designer, and a cancellation fee
for work completed, shall be paid by the Client. If the project is on an hourly basis the and project is canceled by Client,
Client agrees to pay no less than 100% of the hours already billed for the project at the time of cancellation plus a fat fee
50% of the remaining hours that were expected to be completed on the project, whichever is greater.
7. Limitation of Liability
Client agrees that Designer will not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages that arise from Designers
performance of this commission (including, but not limited to, failure to perform in a timely manner, regardless of whether
the failure was intentional or negligent.)
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If Designer is unable to supply Work and services due to illness, mechanical breakdown, accident, natural disasters, or
any other cause beyond her control, then Designer will attempt to procure the services of another professional designer
to fulfll said obligations. If that does not succeed, Designer shall return the deposit to the Client but shall have no further
liability with respect to this agreement,
8. Dispute Settled by Arbitration, and Governing Law
Any dispute under or about this Agreement must be submitted to and resolved by arbitration through the arbitration
services located at Internet URL http://www.judge.me. Parties will bear their own costs. Any court may enforce the
arbitration award. Tis Agreement will be governed by the laws of Missouri, in the country of the United States of America.
9. Payment
Fees shall be as per APPENDIX A - FEES
Clients payment to Designer shall be as follows: A (25%) deposit of $118.50 is due the date the agreement is signed. Te
remainder of the Fee ($355.50) is due every two weeks according to projected timeline with fnal payment due upon
delivery of fnal product no later than Monday, 1 September 2014. All attempts will be made to deliver materials (fyers,
banner, etc) projected dates as outlined within the timeline on page 7 but no later than 1 September 2014.
9. Acceptance of terms
Te action of the sending and receipt of this agreement via electronic method will hold both parties in acceptance of these
terms. Designer as sender and Client as recipient will acknowledge acceptance of these terms either through an e-mail
noting acceptance or acceptance is acknowledged at the beginning of any work on said project. Electronic signatures shall
be considered legal and binding.
10. After project completion Designer is under no obligation to maintain backup copies of the clients artwork in archive.

Please sign above and initial all pages and appendix A, FEE SCHEDULE.
Queen Houston (Designer / Owner) Odis Houston (Co-Owner / Investor)
queenhouston@gmail.com o_houston1979@live.com
803-292-6317 803-292-4713
4018 Lakewood Drive | Grovetown, GA 4018 Lakewood Drive | Grovetown, GA
Shawna Harris (Client / Artist) Date
shawnadominique@yahoo.com
706-399-4739

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APPENDIX A - FEE SCHEDULE
This Appendix is part of the Agreement between Client and Designer, dated Thursday, 31 July 2014
The following services will be supplied:
Service/Product Qty. Price Total Price
1. Custom Booking Flyer Design 1 $45.00 $45.00
2. Custom Save-the-Date Design 1 $65.00 $65.00
3. Album Release Flyer Design 1 $65.00 $65.00
4. Custom Banner Design 1 $75.00 $75.00
Subtotal: $250.00
Discount (40%): $100.00
Subtotal: $150.00
Payment: $40.00
Balance: $110.00
* Additional rounds of revisions $20/each
* Additional concept designs $45/each
* Photo Editing/Manipulation $25/per photo
* Copyright of all material $500 (can be explained further if needed)