Print AD Specifications

Print ad specifications are listed below

Bleed Ad Dimensions in inches, width by height
full page 7.745 x 10
1/2 horizontal 7.750 x 4.875
1/2 vertical 3.750 x 10
1/3 horizontal 7.750 x 3.175
1/3 vertical 3.750 x 5.575
1/4 page 3.750 x 3.175
1/6 page 3.750 x 3.175
1/10 page 3.750 x 1.850

Ad Creation Specifications

All advertising material MUST be submitted digitally.

Accepted formats:

  • High-resolution PDF (300 dpi, CMYK), saved in X1:A format
  • High-resolution (300dpi, CMYK) TIFF or EPS file

If your digital file is in a different format than above, please contact us to verify acceptability.

When creating your digital ad:

  1. Embed all fonts or outline them.
  2. Make sure all RGB and spot colors are converted to CMYK.
  3. Do not use JPEG compression or native Photoshop files.
  4. Make sure all images within the ad are 300dpi and CMYK.
  5. When creating a bleed advertisement, make sure all important material is within the live space and that the bleed size extends on all sides of the ad.

Closing Dates

2019 April Issue

Ad closing: Mar. 14 • Materials due: Mar. 28

Ready For Distribution: Apr. 17


2019 May Issue

Ad closing: Apr. 25 • Materials due: May 2

Ready For Distribution: May. 20