2025 Media Kit
Online Specifications
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Print Specifications
Type of Binding
Perfect
Journal Trim Size
8 1/8" X 11". Safety allowance for live matter: 1/2" from trim.
Run of Journal Page Sizes
Non-Bleed Size | Bleed Size | |||||
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Width | Height | Width | Height | |||
Full page spread: | 15" | x | 10" | 16 3/4" | x | 11 3/8" |
Full page: | 7" | x | 10" | 8 3/8" | x | 11 3/8" |
1/2 page H spread: | 15" | x | 4 7/8" | 16 3/4" | x | 5 3/4" |
1/2 page horizontal: | 7" | x | 4 7/8" | 8 3/8" | x | 5 3/4" |
1/2 page vertical: | 3 3/8" | x | 10" | 4 1/4" | x | 11 3/8" |
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: Submit a sample of insert to Sales Representative for approval.
- Sizes: 8 3/8" x 11 5/16", includes 1/8" trim from outside, bottom and gutter edges, 3/16" from top; live matter to be 1/2" from trim. Jogs to top. Supply multiple leaf inserts folded. Multiple leaf inserts over 4 pages must be delivered to the printer folded and sealed at the head (unless spot glued) for proper binding.
- Paper Stock: 100 lb. textweight maximum for single leaf; 80 lb. textweight maximum for multiple leaf.
- Quantity: Consult Production Associate.
- BRMs: 4 1/4" x 6" minimum; allow 3/16" head and 1/8" gutter trim and 3/8" from perforation to binding edge. Jogs to top. Reply part must meet USPS regulations. Minimum card stock .007.
- Packing Instructions: Carton packing preferred with quantity, publication and issue clearly indicated.
- Shipping Address: Quad – Shipping Department, 555 South 108th Street, West Allis, WI 53214-1145
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.