2025 Media Kit

Brain & Life

Media Kit

Download rates, dates, and contact information for advertising, recruitment and content solutions.

Download Kit

  • 500,000 Total Subscribers
  • 2,094,069 Neurology Specialty Average Monthly Visits

Online Specifications

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Print Specifications

Type of Binding

Saddle Stitched

Journal Trim Size

8 1/8" x 10 7/8". Safety allowance for live matter: 1/2" from trim.

Run of Journal Page Sizes

Non-Bleed Size Bleed Size
Width Height Width Height
Full page spread: x 16 3/4" x 11 1/8"
Full page: 7" x 10" 8 3/8" x 11 1/8"
1/2 page horizontal: 7" x 5" 8 3/8" x 5 9/16"
1/2 page vertical: 3 1/2" x 10" 4 1/4" x 11 1/8"
1/3 page vertical: 2 1/8" x 10" x
1/3 page square: 4 1/2" x 4 3/4" x
1/4 page: 3 1/2" x 5" x

Submission of Ads

We prefer and strongly recommend the submission of ads via High-Resolution Digital Media as follows: Required format is PDF: Adobe Acrobat 6.0 + up. Electronic Transfer: Internet, FTP. Please contact your Production Associate for FTP information. Ads must be complete and sized at 100% (confirm final trim size of journal). Ad size needs to include necessary bleeds (minimum bleed allowance = 1/8" each side). All fonts and graphics must be embedded; Open Type fonts are recommended. Ads must be saved as high resolution for print publication (minimum of 300 dpi for half tone times, 600 dpi for images containing pictures and text, 1200 dpi for line art). Four-color solids should not exceed SWOP density of 300%. Convert all RGB to CMYK.

Insert Requirements

  • Acceptance: Sample of insert must be submitted to Advertising Coordinator for approval.
  • Availability: Consult Production Associate for insert specifications and quantity.
  • Packing Instructions: Carton packing preferred with quantity, publication and issue clearly indicated.
  • Shipping Address: Quad Receiving, N11896 Hwy. 175, Lomira, WI 53048, phone: 920-269-4700

Disposition of Materials

Material, other than inserts, will be held one year from date of last insertion and then destroyed unless specifically instructed otherwise. Excess inserts will not be held after binding unless requested in writing.

Cover Tips

Specifications: 8.125” wide x 4” high. Safety: Allow 1/4" from trim on all sides. Paper stock: 80# or 100# gloss text. Jogs: to foot. A sample of insert must be sent to the Advertising Coordinator for approval 3 weeks prior to the insert due date.