1.1 BRAND INTRODUCTION
1.2 OUR TRADEMARKS
1.3 BRAND NOMENCLATURE
1.4 USAGE GUIDELINES
1.2 OUR TRADEMARKS
1.3 BRAND NOMENCLATURE
1.4 USAGE GUIDELINES
2.1 PRIMARY LOGO
2.2 SPECIAL CASES
2.3 MOBILE APP ICONS
2.4 CLEAR SPACE
2.5 TRADEMARK DOs and DON'Ts
2.6 COLOR
2.7 TYPOGRAPHY
2.2 SPECIAL CASES
2.3 MOBILE APP ICONS
2.4 CLEAR SPACE
2.5 TRADEMARK DOs and DON'Ts
2.6 COLOR
2.7 TYPOGRAPHY
3.1 STAR RATINGS
The IMDb brand is very important to us and to our community of customers who trust IMDb as the authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content. IMDb permits its customers, partners and the media ("you") to use our name, trademarks and logos (the IMDb "Marks" or "logos") in limited circumstances and as specified in these Brand Guidelines. Your use of the IMDb Marks must abide by these Brand Guidelines. If you have a separate agreement with IMDb that addresses your use of our brand, that agreement will govern.
Our design system was crafted to define the IMDb unified brand and voice. These guidelines and the accompanying design toolkit serve as aids for IMDb and our partners in achieving global consistency across all of our digital and print communications. The following sections outline how to use our brand logos, colors, typefaces and star ratings. Consistent use of assets according to the following guidelines will help reinforce the IMDb image and strengthen brand recognition. Brand guidelines are updated periodically. Ensure you are referencing the most updated toolkit.
Our design system was crafted to define the IMDb unified brand and voice. These guidelines and the accompanying design toolkit serve as aids for IMDb and our partners in achieving global consistency across all of our digital and print communications. The following sections outline how to use our brand logos, colors, typefaces and star ratings. Consistent use of assets according to the following guidelines will help reinforce the IMDb image and strengthen brand recognition. Brand guidelines are updated periodically. Ensure you are referencing the most updated toolkit.
Updated 02.16.2023
1.1 BRAND INTRODUCTION
About IMDb
IMDb is the world's most popular and authoritative source for information on movies, TV shows, and celebrities. Products and services to help fans discover and decide what to watch and where to watch it include: the IMDb website for desktop and mobile devices; apps for iOS and Android; and X-Ray on Prime Video. For entertainment industry professionals, IMDb provides IMDbPro and Box Office Mojo. IMDb licenses information from its vast and authoritative database to third-party businesses worldwide; learn more at developer.imdb.com. IMDb is an Amazon company. For more information, visit https://www.imdb.com/press and follow @IMDb.
1.2 OUR TRADEMARKS
IMDb Trademarks
The IMDb trademarks consist of IMDb, IMDbPro, STARmeter, and other brands and logos used to identify our IMDb services. Whenever you use any of our IMDb Marks, you must include the following attribution statement with any trademarks and/or copyright notice you provide for your own content.
"IMDb, IMDbPro, STARmeter and all related logos are trademarks of IMDb.com, Inc. or its affiliates."
"IMDb, IMDbPro, STARmeter and all related logos are trademarks of IMDb.com, Inc. or its affiliates."
1.3 BRAND NOMENCLATURE
Referring to IMDb
When referring to our company, please use the name IMDb. We have a long history as the internet's authoritative Internet Movie Database, but you should always refer to us as IMDb. Some other guidelines when referring to us include:
- Always use IMDb with a lowercase "b".
- Please do not include the article "the" when referring to us. For example, say "IMDb released its Top
Stars of 2023 today," not "The IMDb released its Top Stars of 2023 today."
- If you are referring to one of our IMDb charts or lists, please make sure you clearly identify the full
title of that chart or list. For example, use "Our movie is listed on the IMDb Top Rated Indian Movies
list," not "Our movie is top rated on IMDb."
- Always use IMDb with a lowercase "b".
- Please do not include the article "the" when referring to us. For example, say "IMDb released its Top
Stars of 2023 today," not "The IMDb released its Top Stars of 2023 today."
- If you are referring to one of our IMDb charts or lists, please make sure you clearly identify the full
title of that chart or list. For example, use "Our movie is listed on the IMDb Top Rated Indian Movies
list," not "Our movie is top rated on IMDb."
1.4 USAGE GUIDELINES
Use by
Our Customers
Our Customers
As an IMDb customer, you may use the logos provided below to link to your profile or project page on IMDb, or to direct customers to the IMDb home page. If you would like to reference a specific profile or project page on IMDb that is not your own, you may use the logos provided below to do so. Please note, that our logos may not be used as part of a listing or directory site. For use as part of a listing or directory site, please contact us for information about licensing our data.
Use by Licensees
If you have a current agreement with IMDb you may use the logos provided below, but any use must be in accordance with the terms of your agreement with IMDb and these Guidelines.
Use by Media
Logos may be used when reporting about the IMDb site or our business. Our logos may not be altered, combined with other marks, or used in a misleading manner. Your use of our logos is subject to your compliance with these Guidelines.
Any Other Usage
If you would like to use our logo in a way we have not addressed in these Guidelines, including in print, please reach out for approval. To use our marks in a way that is not covered by these guidelines, please contact us at trademarks@amazon.com and include a visual mockup of intended use.
2.1 PRIMARY LOGO
Rectangle
Format
Format
All uses of our IMDb logo must confirm to the following requirements and utilize authorized assets. You may only use the following logos that are available for download.
2.A
Rectangle
This is the recommended logo for primary usage.
2.B
1-Color Rectangle
The 1-Color Rectangle Logo consists of the IMDb wordmark on a white or transparent background. Use in circumstances when limited colors are required.
2.C
1-Color Rectangle Reverse
Use the 1-Color reversed rectangle logo when only a single color is available and when applied on a dark background.
2.2 SAFE ZONES
Required Clear Space
The required clearspace is the protective area around the logo and ensures no other elements come into contact with our logo. The IMDb logo clearspace is defined as 1/4 the total height of the mark. This is a universal rule and should be applied when using any of our logo variations in digital or print.
When the containing shape of the logo is not standard, maintain an area around the logo equal to, or greater than, the width of 2x the letter "I" in "IMDb."
2.3 SECONDARY LOGO
Square Format
The square formatted logo is our secondary treatment. Use this option when space is limited.
2.D
Use the Primary colorway for maximum visibility.
2.E
Use the 1-Color option for light backgrounds with minimal color.
2.F
Reserve the 1-Color reversed option when applied on a dark background.
2.4 ICONS
App Icons
The primary use of the following icons are to promote IMDb presence on social media. These icons should be reserved for app icons and social profiles only, or in scenarios with extremely limited space.
2.G
IOS/OSX
Formatted for IOS and OSX platforms.
2.H
Android
Radius formatted for rounded square icons on Android.
Radius formatted for rounded square icons on Android.
2.5 Trademark Dos and Don'ts
Trademark
Dos and
Don'ts
Dos and
Don'ts
The following guidelines can help you determine the best way to represent the IMDb brand. Adhering to these guidelines will ensure consistency in our brand identity. If you require an asset that is not available, contact imdb-brand@imdb.com. Please contact trademarks@amazon.com for broadcast, print and any deviations from the following:
a.
No Alterations
Do not alter the logo in any manner, including but not limited to, changing the proportion, color, font, or adding or removing any element(s).
b.
Endorsement
Do not use the Marks in any manner that implies sponsorship or endorsement by IMDb or Amazon.
Do not use the Marks in any manner that implies sponsorship or endorsement by IMDb or Amazon.
c.
Disparagement
Do not use the Marks to disparage IMDb, its products or services, or in any manner which, in IMDb's sole discretion, may diminish or otherwise damage or tarnish IMDb's goodwill in the Mark.
d.
Combination
Use the IMDb Mark by itself, with reasonable spacing between each side of the mark and other visual, graphic or textual element. Under no circumstances is the Mark to be placed on any background that interferes with the readability or display of the mark.
e.
No Improper Use
Do not use Marks as a verb or pun (e.g. Just IMDb that movie.) Do not use the Marks in possessive form (e.g. IMDb's content selection) or in plural form (e.g. Look at all the IMDbs for that actor.)
f.
Attribution
Do not use TM, or ® symbols beside the Marks. Unless otherwise instructed by IMDb, the following attribution language should be included in materials that display Amazon Trademarks:
"IMDb, IMDbPro, STARmeter and all related logos are trademarks of IMDb.com, Inc. or its affiliates."
"IMDb, IMDbPro, STARmeter and all related logos are trademarks of IMDb.com, Inc. or its affiliates."
g.
Objectionable Use
Do not display the Marks in a manner that is misleading, unfair, defamatory, infringing, libelous, disparaging, obscene or otherwise objectionable to IMDb.
h.
Termination
IMDb may ask that you stop using the Marks at any time, and you agree to stop using the Marks within a reasonable time following a request by IMDb. At no time will you take more than three (3) to discontinue your use of the Marks.
i.
Reservation of Rights
IMDb is the owner of all rights in the Marks and reserves all rights not specifically granted as part of this limited license. Your use of the Marks pursuant to this license shall not be construed as limiting any of IMDb's rights in the Marks.
k.
Use by Our Advertisers
At IMDb, we are committed to protecting our brand identity and ensuring that our entertainment fans receive a consistent and high-quality experience when interacting with our advertising products and services. As part of this commitment, we enforce strict limitations on the use of our logos and trademarks by third-party advertisers and partners. At the same time, we see value in our ability to surprise and delight our audience by (in some approved cases) customizing IMDb trademark logo to fit a movie or TV show's IP style. These limited customizations are approved for certain advertisers and advertising products. Given our love for Entertainment, we will bias toward these entertainment IPs versus those that are entertainment adjacent.
We encourage all interested advertising parties to review our logo and trademark usage guidelines and to seek our permission before using any of our logos or trademarks in any capacity.
We encourage all interested advertising parties to review our logo and trademark usage guidelines and to seek our permission before using any of our logos or trademarks in any capacity.
2.6 COLOR
Color Palette
Our color palette plays a vital part in how we present our brand. It's what unifies our brand and communicates IMDb as bold and authoritative. IMDb primary brand colors are IMDb Gold, Black, and White. IMDb Gold should appear most prominently anywhere the official brand logo is required.
IMDb Gold
RGB (digital)
R: 245 G: 197 B: 24
CMYK (print)
C: 4 M: 21 Y: 98 K: 0
PMS (spot)
Pantone 7406
HEX (web)
#F5C518
R: 245 G: 197 B: 24
CMYK (print)
C: 4 M: 21 Y: 98 K: 0
PMS (spot)
Pantone 7406
HEX (web)
#F5C518
White
RGB (digital)
R: 255 G: 255 B: 255
CMYK (print)
C: 0 M: 0 Y: 0 K: 0
PMS (spot)
Pantone White
HEX (web)
#FFFFFF
R: 255 G: 255 B: 255
CMYK (print)
C: 0 M: 0 Y: 0 K: 0
PMS (spot)
Pantone White
HEX (web)
#FFFFFF
Black
RGB (digital)
R: 0 G: 0 B: 0
CMYK (print)
C: 75 M: 68 Y: 67 K: 90
PMS (spot)
Pantone Black
HEX (web)
#000000
R: 0 G: 0 B: 0
CMYK (print)
C: 75 M: 68 Y: 67 K: 90
PMS (spot)
Pantone Black
HEX (web)
#000000
2.7 TYPOGRAPHY
Typography
Amazon Ember is the approved font for all IMDb graphics and marketing communications. It is acceptable and encouraged to use varying font weights to create visual interest and establish information hierarchy. Logo vector files are provided in the Design Toolkit. Brand fonts can be provided upon request.
3.1 STAR RATINGS
IMDb Rating
The IMDb rating is a reflection of the IMDb community's opinion of TV shows, TV episodes, movies, and video games. Within the IMDb experience (the website and the mobile apps), the IMDb Rating is composed of a star icon and a numerical rating, out of 10. Outside of the IMDb experience, the IMDb rating is composed of two elements: the IMDb logo and a numerical rating. Display of our ratings data is limited to those entities that have entered into an agreement with IMDb to display that data. If you have an agreement in place with IMDb that authorizes your display of our ratings, please ensure your use conforms with the examples below. For more information on obtaining a license to IMDb data, please contact licensing@imdb.com.
Composition
IMDb Logo
The IMDb logo should appear before the
numerical rating. Either the full-color or
one-color version of the logo may be
used. For Standard compositions, "IMDb"
may alternatively be displayed in the
destination's default font and weight.
Large compositions may alternatively
use the square format of the logo.
numerical rating. Either the full-color or
one-color version of the logo may be
used. For Standard compositions, "IMDb"
may alternatively be displayed in the
destination's default font and weight.
Large compositions may alternatively
use the square format of the logo.
Numerical rating
The numerical rating should appear in
the destination's default font and weight.
When space is available, the scale (/10)
should be included with the numerical
rating. Standard sizes (approximately
16pt font and below) should display the
numerical rating and scale at the same
point size. Large sizes (approximately
24pt font and above) should display the
scale at a smaller size than the rating.
the destination's default font and weight.
When space is available, the scale (/10)
should be included with the numerical
rating. Standard sizes (approximately
16pt font and below) should display the
numerical rating and scale at the same
point size. Large sizes (approximately
24pt font and above) should display the
scale at a smaller size than the rating.
Mobile Examples
Desktop Examples
4.0 FINAL NOTES
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4.1 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Final Notes
You acknowledge that the Marks are the exclusive property of IMDb, and all goodwill generated through your use of the Marks will inure to the benefit of IMDb. You will not take any action that is in conflict with our rights in, or ownership of, the Marks. We reserve the right, exercisable at our sole discretion, to modify these Guidelines or the approved versions of our Marks any time and to take appropriate action against any use without permission or any use that does not conform to these Guidelines. If you have questions about these Guidelines, please contact trademarks@amazon.com for assistance.
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