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Print Media Kit: Specs
ACCEPTABLE MEDIA
ARCHAEOLOGY magazine will accept your press ready PDF or PDF/X1-a files via CD or email. Quality control is dependent upon properly created PDFs.
PRODUCTION
Supplied advertising that requires production or design work of any kind may incur a non-commissionable production charge of at least $50.
MECHANICAL
Bleed ads should have trim indications and minimum .125” bleed on all 4 sides. 2-page spread ads must allow for .25” type safety across the center gutter.
SCANNING
Images must be at 300 DPI at 100% of final size.
RESOLUTION
All rasterized files must be 300 DPI at 100%. All live elements, i.e. type on bleed ads, must be a minimum of 1/4” (.25”) inside the final trim area. Line screen is 150 LPI.
FONTS
Embed all necessary fonts in each PDF.
COLOR
Provide files in either CMYK or Grayscale color space. Use process colors for 4-color ads; use spot colors only when agreed to in advance.
RGB colors are not acceptable for print ads. Note any special color information on the contract proof.
LIABILITY
ARCHAEOLOGY magazine cannot be held responsible for the quality of reproduction if these specifications are not adhered to. Ads received after deadline may not publish in the desired issue. ARCHAEOLOGY magazine will not be held responsible for changes the ARCHAEOLOGY magazine Production department must make in an ad that is inadequate or fails to adhere to ARCHAEOLOGY magazine Digital Ad Specifications. ARCHAEOLOGY magazine is not liable for the final output if no contract proof is supplied.
PROOFS
A proof must accompany all advertising material. 4-color ads must include a 4-color proof. If a proof is not supplied, ARCHAEOLOGY will not be held responsible for errors.
DIMENSIONS
Trim Size:8” x 10 1/2”
Bleed Size:8 1/4” x 10 3/4”
Safety Size:7 1/2” x 10”
Full Page Spread16 1/2” x 10 3/4”
Half Page Spread16 1/2” x 5"
Full Page7 3/8” x 10"
1/2 page horizontal7 1/4” x 5/8"
1/2 island vertical4 3/4” x 7 1/2"
1/3 page vertical2 1/4” x 9 5/8"
1/3 page square4 3/4” x 4 5/8"
1/6 page vertical2 1/4” x 4 5/8"
1/12 page square*2 1/4” x 2 1/4”
1/24 page*2 1/4” x1 1/8"
*Classified Section Only
ADVERTISING POLICY
Ads from companies that sell antiquities are not accepted.
MATERIALS PRODUCTION CONTACT:
Karina Casines