All ad submissions are by electronic media only.
We accept the following layout file formats only:
- Press-ready PDF files.
- Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign (Macintosh only). When submitting Illustrator files, all text must be converted to outlines/paths.
- If you use a different layout program (such as Quark), submit a press-ready PDF file of your layout.
- Files created in any other program will be returned for re-submission.
- ALL fonts and embedded artwork (TIFF, EPS, etc.) MUST be included on the disk.
- Bitmap ads may be submitted to size (see table at left) with the following parameters:
- Full color ads: CMYK TIFF files @ 350 dpi
- Black & White ads: Grayscale TIFF files @ 300 dpi
- Files may be submitted on CD, DVD, or via the file upload tool on this website. We do not accept ad submissions via email.
- A color laser proof is required for color ads; a black and white laser proof is required for black and white ads. Publisher takes no responsibility for accuracy of reproduction if any of these requirements are not met.
- IMPORTANT: WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SCALE YOUR AD TO FIT OUR SPECIFICATIONS IF THE ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED.
Notes:
- Printing: offset lithography
- Paper
- Cover: 80# Sterling Premium Gloss FSC Mix Cover
- Text: 70# Sterling Premium Glass FSC Mix Text
- Storage: Computer files and accompanying proofs will be stored by the publisher for 12 months and then destroyed, unless otherwise advised in writing by the advertiser or agency.
- Scans: Ads submitted as flat artwork or film negative will be scanned at additional cost to the advertiser.
