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Content Information

A Promo is a standard promotional piece that may be identified by its use of a Call to Action.

A Promo typically consists of a title, text, an image (optional), and a link (label and URL).

  • Headline word count: 5-10 words
    • Sentence case for full sentences
    • Title Case for topic-based links
  • Description word count: 15-20 words
  • Link text word count: 5-10 words, sentence case
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