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Ad Specifications, Rates and Acceptable File Formats

Rates, Sizes, Closing Dates

Specifications



Rate Information

Frequency: 1x 3x 6x 9x 12x 18x
Full Page $5,450 $5,170 $4,960 $4,840 $4,650 $4,575
Half Page Island $4,155 $3,930 $3,725 $3,685 $3,540 $3,445
Half Page $3,330 $3,145 $3,000 $2,960 $2,845 $2,785
Third Page $2,840 $2,760 $2,680 $2,600 $2,500 $2,475
Quarter Page $2,600 $2,520 $2,485 $2,475 $2,380 $2,370
1/6 page Product Spotlights: $1,675/ea

Ad Dimensions

Full Page: 8" x 10.875" (Trim Size))
1/2 Page Island: 4.75" x 7.625"
1/2 Page H: 7" x 4.75"
1/2 Page V: 3.375" x 9.75"
1/3 Page Standard: 2.25" x 9.75"
1/4 Page: 3.375" x 4.75"
1/6 Page: 3.375" x 3.125"
Bleeds: Add .125" on all sides for bleed. Please keep live copy .25" in from trim size.

Closing Dates:



Production Specifications


All advertisements should be submitted in PDF format. Delivery via CD or DVD is preferred; email acceptable for files less than 10 MB. For information about sending files via FTP, please call 610-623-2091.

File Preparation: Please refer to the following instructions and submit only compliant pdf files or your advertisement will be returned for correction. If we encounter a problem with your file, we will notify you. In some cases we may be are able to correct your advertisement at a cost of $85 per hour (publisher's discretion).

PDFs: PDF files should be output at a resolution of 2540 dpi/150 lpi (with all images having a resolution of 300 dpi). Creation of PDF/X-1a files is strongly recommended. PDF/X-1a is an ANSI/CGATS/ ISO standard for submitting files for offset printing. It is the most reliable way to ensure your ad will print as specified. For more information and Distiller settings,please visit www.ddap.org or www.pdf-x.com.

For full page ads, your page/paper size should be set up as 8" x 10.875". Bleed should extend off the page .125". Crop marks are always necessary and should be offset from trim by 9 points. Keep all live material .25" from edge of page.

Proofs: Please include a color proof for all four-color ads, or a laser print for black-and white ads.

PLEASE NOTE: Each advertisement is allowed one-quarter hour production time free of charge. Additional production charges will be incurred if alterations are necessary because of errors in size, type, color space, or file format. Charges are subject to a $85/hour rate, with a quarter-hour minimum.

Shipping Instructions:

Please ship all materials to
Package Design Magazine
c/o Hoff Communications, Inc.
23 South Lansdowne Avenue
Lansdowne, PA 19050

or further questions about submitting advertisements, please call 610-623-2091 or email: production@lyonsmediainc.com

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