Preferred Media Format: CD or DVD
Along with the disk please provide two acceptable proofs, a disk content map and contact information. This includes the issue date, advertiser, agency name, contact person, phone number and ad name/#. Disks will not be returned unless requested.
Preferred File Format: PDF-X 1/a
Alternate File Formats Accepted: Native Application Files (MAC ONLY) Adobe CS2 (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) or Quark Express 6.5
a PRESS READY PDF.
PDF files must contain only 4-color process images (CMYK).
Chicago HOME + GARDEN magazine can not be responsible for PDF files prepared incorrectly.
Image Requirements: All images provided for ads should be final, color corrected, hi-resolution (300dpi) CMYK files. TIF or EPS file type recommended. Hi-Res images should not be scaled more than 115% to maintain image quality.
TWO (2) SETS OF PROOFS SHOULD BE PROVIDED
Black & White Ads: Laser Print (2)
Color Ads: SWOP Certified proofs are requested for color guidance on press. (ie. Kodak Approval, Fuji, Epson)
PLEASE NOTE:
Rates are predicated on black plus one color. When the second color is a spot color, Chicago HOME + GARDEN will produce the color using a combination of CMYK. Please convert spot colors to 4/C process on your own if possible. Spot colors cannot be expected to match exactly with their CMYK equivalent.
Pantone (PMS), Metallic-like, and Day-Glo inks are available at an extra cost.
PLEASE SEND ALL MATERIALS TO:Attn: Jennifer JezlerChicago magazine—Production Department 435 N. Michigan, Suite 1100 Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 832-6749 *SAFETY: From the trim size, keep live matter 1/4” from trim on all four sides. Ads must conform to these dimensions. In the event they do not, the ad will be reduced or enlarged to fit designated space. For inquiries about inserts, please call: Vickie Bales, Production Director, 312-832-6748 |
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Updated: 2.22.10
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