Print Publication Ad Specs
2-Page Spread
16.5” wide by 11.125” tall (with bleed) > 16.25” wide by 10.875” tall (trim size)
Full Page
8.375” wide by 11.125” tall (with bleed) > 8.125” wide by 10.875” tall (trim size)
1/2 Page Horizontal
7” wide by 4.875” tall
1/4 Page
3.5” wide by 4.875” tall
Sponsored Content
300 words or less for Print Edition and eBook Edition 1,200 words or less for Digtial Edition.
Artwork Guidelines
File Formats
PDF/X-1a (or Press or Print settings should work fine).
TIF, JPG, EPS file format also accepted.
Fonts
Be sure to embed all fonts when sending PDF files.
Convert fonts to outlines if the ad was created in Illustrator.
Color
Convert all colors to CMYK.
Note: If RGB or Pantone colors are not converted to CMYK before creating your final PDF then a color shift may occur when we convert the file.
Image Resolution
Preferred resolution of 200-300 ppi placed at 100%.
Images
Placed images should be flattened and converted CMYK color in TIF format or Vector EPS.
Note: Avoid placing JPEG files into your working document as this can cause the photos colors to be flat in appearance).
Digital Ad Specs
Email Ad
Rotating or Dedicated Banner - 300 px wide x 250 px tall
Dedicated Email Send
To Entire Audience - May provide text and images or HTML
Website Banner Ad
Dedicated Banner - 300 px wide x 250 px tall
Visual Lead
Banner - 310 px wide x 233 px tall
Artwork Guidelines
File Formats
JPG, TIF, or PDF. Can be linked to a unique URL.
Animated GIFs are also accepted.
Fonts
Be sure to embed all fonts when sending PDF files.
Convert fonts to outlines if the ad was created in Illustrator.
Color
Use RGB color.
Image Resolution
Preferred resolution of 72-96 ppi placed at 100%