2025 Media Kit
Online Specifications
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Print Specifications
Type of Binding
Saddle Stitched
Journal Trim Size
10 1/2" x 13 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 | |||
| King page: | 9 1/2" | x | 13" | 10 3/4" | x | 14 1/8" |
| Island 1/2 page: | 7" | x | 10" | 7 7/8" | x | 10 3/4" |
Career & Events Section Page Sizes
| Non-Bleed Size | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | Height | ||
| King page: | 9 1/4" | x | 12" |
| 3/4 page: | 6 7/8" | x | 12" |
| 1/2 page horizontal: | 9 1/4" | x | 5 7/8" |
| 1/2 page vertical: | 4 1/2" | x | 12" |
| 1/4 page horizontal: | 4 1/2" | x | 5 7/8" |
| 1/4 page vertical: | 2 1/8" | x | 12" |
| 1/8 page horizontal: | 4 1/2" | x | 2 7/8" |
| 1/8 page vertical: | 2 1/8" | x | 5 7/8" |
| 1/16 page: | 2 1/3" | x | 3 1/3" |
Download Career & Events Section guidelines
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 must be submitted to Production Associate for approval.
- Sizes: A-Size: submit 8" x 11"
- Paper Stock: Consult Production Associate.
- Quantity: Consult Production Associate.
- Packing Instructions: Carton packing preferred with publication, quantity, and issue clearly indicated.
- Shipping Address: Consult Production Associate.
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.