Print Media Mech Specs
Media

Submitted media must be clearly labeled with issue date and advertiser name. Ads may be submitted electronically via email or wetransfer.com. For more information, please contact Anne Anastasi at 212-683-5700, ext. 345, or email her at anne@yrinc.com.


Format
  • Hi-res PDF files compatible with Acrobat Distiller 4.0 (PDF Version 1.3), no higher.
  • Native InDesign files version CS5 or lower.
  • Adobe Illustrator EPS files version CS5 or lower.

Hi-res PDF distilled files must have
  • All fonts embedded.
  • The color mode (i.e. CMYK) should only be CMYK or Grayscale. Never RGB or LAB. No embedded color profiles.
  • All spot colors must be converted to CMYK..
  • OPI Comments must be turned off.
  • Resolution must be a minimum 200 dpi for all submitted images and files.
  • All images and colors must have a max density of 240%.

Native InDesign files must have
  • All supporting fonts included.
  • All illustrations and scans. The color mode must be either CMYK or grayscale, never RGB or LAB. No embedded color profiles.
  • All spot colors (or PMS) must be converted to CMYK.
  • Resolution: Minimum 200 dpi for all submitted images and files.
  • All images and files should have a max density of 240%.

Adobe Illustrator files must have
  • Illustrator files should have all fonts converted to outline.
  • The color mode should only be CMYK or Grayscale.
  • All spot colors (or PMS) must be converted to CMYK.
  • Resolution: Minimum 200 dpi for all submitted images and files.
  • All images and colors must have a max density of 240%.

A proof should accompany each submitted ad and should be labeled with the publication, issue date and advertiser name.


Size and Dimensions

Newpaper Display Advertising

Full Page
Size: 10 1/8" x 1234"
Full Page
Junior Page
Size: 712" x 912
Junior Page
Half Page Vertical
Size: 714" x 314"
Half Page Horizontal
Size: 10 1/8" x 614"
Half Page
Quater Page
Size: 5"(w) x 614"(h)
Quater Page
Eighth Page Vertical
Size: 2 3/8" x 614"
Eighth Page Horizontal
Size: 5" x 3"
Eighth Page

Expo Program Guide Display Adv

Full Page
Live Area: 5" x 712"
Trim Size: 512" x 812"
No Bleed
Full Page Half Page Horizontal
Live Area: 5" x 334"
No Bleed
Half Page

Payment and Contracts

A finance charge of 1.5% per month will be billed to all accounts over 30 days. Cancellations will not be accepted after the 20th of the month preceding publication. Cancellation contracts will be pro-rated for discounts due.


Agency Commissions

A 15% commission will be allowed for ads submitted and paid for by a recognized agency. The Chicagoland Cooperator will not pay commissions directly to agencies.