mechanical requirements
| Trim Size: 7-7/8" x 10-1/2" | ||||
Ad Size |
Non-Bleed (W x L) |
Bleed (W x L) |
Bleed Safety (W x L) |
Trim (W x L) |
| Spread | 15-1/4" x 10" | 16" x 10-3/4" | 15-1/4" x 10" | 15-3/4" x 10-1/2" |
| Page | 7-3/8" x 10" | 8-1/8" x 10-3/4" | 7-3/8" x 10" | 7-7/8" x 10-1/2" |
| 2/3 Page Vertical | 4-3/4" x 10" | 5-1/4" x 10-3/4" | 4-1/2" x 10" | 5" x 10-1/2" |
| 2/3 Page Horizontal | 7-1/4" x 6-1/2" | 8-1/8" x 7" | 7-1/4" x 6-1/4" | 7-7/8" x 6-3/4" |
| Digest | 4-3/4" x 7" | 5-1/4" x 7-1/2" | 4-1/2" x 6-3/4" | 5" x 7-1/4" |
| Island* | 4-3/8" x 6-1/2" | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 1/2 Page Vertical | 3-1/2" x 10" | 4-1/8" x 10-3/4" | 3-3/8" x 10" | 3-7/8" x 10-1/2" |
| 1/2 Page Horizontal | 7-1/4" x 4-7/8" | 8-1/8" x 5-3/8" | 7-1/4" x 4-5/8" | 7-7/8" x 5-1/8" |
| 1/2 Page Horizontal Spread | 15-1/4" x 4-7/8" | 16" x 5-3/8" | 15-1/4" x 4-5/8" | 15-3/4" x 5-1/8" |
| 1/4 Page | 3-1/2" x 4-7/8" | 4-1/8" x 5-3/8" | 3-3/8" x 4-5/8" | 3-7/8" x 5-1/8" |
| 1/3 Page Vertical | 2-1/4" x 10" | 2-7/8" x 10-3/4" | 2-1/8" x 10" | 2-5/8" x 10-1/2" |
| 1/3 Page Square | 4-3/4" x 4-7/8" | 5-1/4" x 5-3/8" | 4-1/2" x 4-5/8" | 5" x 5-1/8" |
| 1/6 Page Vertical | 2-1/4" x 4-7/8" | Not Available | ||
| 1/6 Page Horizontal | 4-5/8" x 2-3/8" | Not Available | ||
| 1/12 Page | 2-1/4" x 2-3/8" | Not Available | ||
*Island Ads need advance notice to accommodate.
digital advertising specifications
Non Bleed Ad Units:
- Document should be built to the TRIM dimensions
- Center the NON BLEED dimensions within the TRIM dimensions
Bleed Ad Units:
- Document should be built to TRIM dimensions
- Center BLEED SAFETY dimensions (text or anything you do not want to trim) within the TRIM dimensions
- Extend BLEED 1/8" beyond trim on all four sides
Live Matter:
- All Bleed Ads: Keep live matter a minimum of 3/8" inside the bleed edges at top, bottom, and both sides
- Spread Ads: Keep live matter 1/4" away from each side of center or 1/2" across the gutter except for center spread
Proof Requirements:
- SWOP Certified w/color bars
- PLEASE NOTE: If I do not supply a SWOP certified proof w/color bars or a color laser proof is supplied, Meredith cannot guarantee a color match to the supplied proof and will print to your supplied file.
Submit Files via the Meredith Ad Portal:
Register and submit files at: http://meredithadexpress.vioopen.com
For 24-hour Ad Express assistance call 1.800.823.7363 (1.800.T.ADSEND)
or email meredithhelp@adsend.com
For Production Questions & Extensions Contact:
Ryan Petersen
515.284.2869, fax 515.284.2709
or email ryan.petersen@meredith.com
Send Supplied Color Proofs to:
Meredith Image Center
American Baby (Issue/Date)
1716 Locust Street LS013
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Phone: 515.284.2133
File Formats:
- Preferred format:
- PDF/X1A
- Acceptable format:
- Vector (PDF/X-1A, PDF)
- 300 dpi
- 2400 dpi for Line Work
- CD-Rom (created using ISO-9660)
- DVD (created using ISO-9660)
- Digital FTP (Please contact your Production Traffic Supervisor for FTP site instructions)
I understand that if I do not supply a SWOP certified color proof with color bars or if I supply a color laser proof that Meredith cannot guarantee a color match to the supplied proof and will print to my supplied file.
- Supply a minimum of THREE composite SWOP certified proofs for color
- Proofs must be made from supplied file
- Proofs must be 100% of size
- Proofs must be SWOP certified.
- For an up-to-date list of SWOP approved color proofs, please visit: www.swop.org/certification.html
- Color bars are required on all analog or digital halftone proofs. Color bars should include:
- SWOP color bars at 100% size as found on SWOP website (above)
- A solid and 25%, 50% and 75% tints of each process color
- Solid overprints
- At least one gray balance patch (cyan-50%, magenta and yellow 39%)
- Two-color overprints at 25%, 50% and 75% are also recommended.
- The color bar can be a GCA/GATF Proof Comparator, or a GATF/SWOP Proofing Bar or digital equivalent.
- Proofs must indicate the proofing product or system used, prepress supplier contacts and information showing conformance to the manufacturer's Application Data.
- Ad should be proofed on Publication grade stock except for More, Traditional Home and commercial work should be proofed on Commercial grade stock.
- Proofing systems requiring line screen — Publication Grade Stock use 133 line — Commercial Grade Stock use 150 line.
- Single page ads should be built to 100% trim size. If ad bleeds, extend bleed a minimum of 1/8" beyond trim.
- Partial page ads should be built to 100% of their actual trim size. If ad bleeds, extend bleed a minimum of 1/8" beyond trim.
- All non-bleed ads should be built to 100% of the non-bleed specs
- Standard trim, bleed and center marks should be included but not in “live” image area or “bleed” area.
- Spread ads: keep live matter 1/4" away from each side of center or 1/2" across the gutter. For spread ads with a headline crossing over the gutter, contact production department if the visual spacing between words or letter is critical.
- All elements must be placed at 100% of size.
- Do not apply style attributes to basic fonts.
- Include and/or embed all fonts, images/scans, logos and artwork.
- Font information should include manufacturer, font name and version. Multiple Master fonts will not be accepted. True Type fonts are not recommended and my cause unexpected reproduction problems on press.
- Do not nest EPS files in other EPS files
- Use of illegal characters in file names will not be accepted (example: &, /, -, ~, %, (, ), #, ', $, etc or anything after the extension) Limit File Name to 24 characters INCLUDING the extension.
- On 4/C ads, Pantone colors, other spot colors, and non-cmyk elements must be converted to CMYK.
- Four color solids should not exceed SWOP density of 300%.
- 100% black or solid color elements should either be knocked out & trapped or overprint using 100% K and 60% C to create a rich black.
- Color type, reverse type and/or line art should not be less than .007 at the thinnest part of the character. Single color type should be no less than .004 at the thinnest part of the character.
- To avoid low-res (soft type) or 4/C black type, type should be built in Quark, Indesign or Illustrator and not within Photoshop.
- Reverse type should use a dominant color (usually 70% or more) for the shape of the letters. Where practical and detrimental to the appearance of the job, make the type in the subordinate colors slightly larger to minimize register problems on the production press.
- All supplied materials intended for use in Meredith publications must be properly trapped and, when possible, image trapping should be represented in the accompany SWOP proofs.
Retention of Materials: Materials for all processes will be held for one year then destroyed, unless otherwise notified.
Open Application Files or file formats not listed under “file formats” will not be accepted.
Instructions and tools required to create a PDF are available — Please contact your Production Traffic Supervisor for details.
Note:
For ads that require type changes such as key-codes, addresses, phone numbers, etc., a complete new file and corresponding color contract proof is required to show these changes.
Meredith Corporation is a member of the DDAP Association and subscribers to and supports all digital exchange standards developed by CGATS/SC6, the accredited graphic arts standards committee.
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