Ads must be submitted digitally and conform to the following requirements:
Specifications:
- PDF files preferred
- Output resolution: 266 pixels per inch minimum
- Fonts and photos embedded (fonts converted to outlines/curves)
- Crop and registration marks included
- CMYK colors (no Pantone colors; no RGB colors)
- Full page and cover ads must include 1/4 inch bleed
- Ads without bleeds must be 1/4 inch away from the trim edge
File Formats:
- PDF preferred. Alternative acceptable file formats include:
- InDesign CS
- Illustrator CS
- Photoshop CS
- EPS (fonts converted to outlines/curves)
- JPEG
Ad sizes:
| Inside Front Cover | 8.5″ H by 10.875″ V, include 1/4″ bleed |
| Inside Back Cover | 8.5″ H by 10.875″ V, include 1/4″ bleed |
| Outside Back Cover | 8.5″ H by 8.75″ V, include 1/4″ bleed |
| Full Page | 8.5″ H by 10.875″ V, include 1/4″ bleed |
| Two-Page Spread | 17″ H by 10.875″ V, include 1/4″ bleed |
| 2/3 page (vertical only) | 4.875″ H by 9.75″ V |
| 1/2 page (vertical) | 4.25″ H by 9.75″ V |
| 1/2 page (horizontal) | 7.25″ H by 4.75″ V |
| 1/3 page (vertical) | 2.5″ H by 9.75″ V |
| 1/3 page (horizontal) | 7.25″ H by 3.25″ V |
| 1/3 page (square) | 4.875″ H by 4.875″ V |
| 1/4 page | 4″ H by 5″ V |
| 1/8 page (business card) | 2″ H by 3.5″ V |