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AUDUBON ADVERTISING SPECIFICATIONS 2008

NON-BLEED ADS
(Build pages to trim size. Keep live matter .25" from trim.)
Ad Size
Trim Size (Inches)
 
 
Width
x
Height
 
2/3 page (vert.)
4.625
x
10
 
1/2 page (hor.)
7
x
4.875
 
1/2 page (digest)
4.625
x
7.5
 
1/2 page (spread)
15.375
x
4.875
 
1/3 page (sq.)
4.625
x
4.875
 
1/3 page (vert.)
2.25
x
10
 
1/6 page (hor.)
4.625
x
2.375
 
1/6 page (vert.)
2.25
x
4.875
 
1/12 page
2.25
x
2.375
 
1 inch
2.25
x
1
 
BLEED ADS
(Build pages to trim size. Keep live matter .25" from trim.
Ad image area should be no more than trim plus bleed)
Ad Size
Trim Size (Inches)
Bleed Size
 
Width
x
Height
Width
x
Height
2/3 page (vert.)
5
x
10.813
5.25
x
11.125
1/2 page (hor.)
8.25
x
5.375
8.5
x
5.625
1/2 page (digest)
5
x
8
5.25
x
8.25
1/2 page (spread)
16.5
x
5.375
16.75
x
5.625
1/3 page (sq.)
5
x
5.375
5.25
x
5.625
1/3 page (vert.)
2.75
x
10.8125
3
x
11.125

Live Material:

Book is perfect bound & trimmed 1/8" on top, bottom & outside edges. Keep live matter 1/4" from trim. Printing Process: Web Offset.

Materials to be furnished:

Digital materials are preferred in CMYK only; conventional materials are accepted but will be copy-dot scanned.

Material Labeling:
  • Agency Name
  • Contact Name
  • Phone Number
  • Ad Number/Name
  • Vendor Contact
  • Return Address
  • List of Content

Please note: Materials will not be returned unless requested and unless production contact information is supplied.

Media Format:
  • 250/100 Mb Zip
  • CD-ROM
  • DVD
PROOFS:
  • Supply hard copy proof matching
    digital file.
  • Proofs must be provided at 100% size.
  • Color bars required on all proofs
  • Kodak SWOP standards

Audubon does not guarantee color unless professional proofs meeting SWOP specifications are supplied such as Kodak Approvals, Epsons, Canons, etc.

For updated industry (SWOP) standard of press proof and color calibration information, visit: www.SWOP.org

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PARTIAL PAGE SPECIFICATIONS:

DATA FORMATS:
  • Preferred format: PDF and PostScript
  • Composite EPS
  • TIFF/IT (FP, CT, LW)
Resolution:
  • Require LW files at 72 resolution (dpm)
  • Require CT files at 12 resolution (dpm)
DESKTOP FILE FORMATS:

Macintosh platform-based files only. No PC-based files can be accepted.

  • QuarkXPress 6.0
  • Illustrator 9 or higher
  • InDesign
MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUCTIONS:
TrueType and Multiple Master fonts are not supported.
  • If native application files (such as QuarkXPress documents) are sent, extra production charges incurred to convert them may be billed to the advertiser if problems occur
  • Audubon will accept no liability for changes in ads as a result of the conversion process.
  • File resolution should be 2400 DPI.
  • Color ads must be in CMYK format.
  • No files containing PMS/spot/match colors will be accepted without prior consent from Audubon's advertising department.
  • File must be accompanied by all necessary Font suitcases and EPS images (for halftones, illustrations, logos, etc.).
  • Include fonts used in any EPS images which are nested in the final file.
  • File must be sent with a proof of the final ad: a laser proof for B/W ads; a digital proof (Iris, Kodak Approval, or other digital match print) in CMYK format for 4-color ads.
  • Audubon cannot accept responsibility for matching color lasers when they are submitted as proofs for 4-color ads.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS:
  • Build pages to trim size and extend bleed beyond page edge.
  • Use stylized fonts; do not apply style attributes to basic fonts.
  • All elements must be at 100% size.
  • Avoid rotation and cropping of images in layout program.
  • Include all fonts, images/scans, logos/artwork.
  • Do not nest EPS files in other EPS files.
  • All images/scans must be in CMYK mode for 4C ads.
  • All images/scans must be in Grayscale (1/C Black and white) mode for B&W ads.
  • Font information must include manufacturer, font name and version.
  • Four-color solids must not exceed SWOP density of 300%.
  • Supply Quark Collect for Output or similar reports.
CONVENTIONAL MATERIAL:
  • All conventional material received will be copy-dot scanned.
  • Full page ads: Offset film positives or negatives, right reading emulsion side up or down.
  • Spreads: Furnish as one unit.
  • Partial ads, in order of preference: negatives or positives, right reading emulsion side up or down; repros; sharp laser proofs.
  • Line Screen: 150-line screen.

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SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS:
Send insertion orders, production contact
information & ad material to:
Heidi DeVos
Production Director
700 Broadway, New York, NY 10003.

 

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