Here is what’s needed:

  • A high-resolution PDF/X-la file with crop & bleed marks is required for all ads.
  • Colors must be CMYK. No ICC profiles, RGB, or Pantone colors.
  • Bleeds: Allow 1/8″ on all sides. Keep all live matter 1/2″ from trim and gutter.
  • Resolution of all photography and scanned illustrations must be 300 dpi. Line art should be 600 dpi.
  • Copy and images must be at least 1/2″ away from trim. Spread ads must have at least 3/4″ total gutter.
  • All ads should be submitted with crop marks; full-page ads need required additional 1/8″ bleed.
  • All fonts used must be embedded in the PDF file.
  • Flatten all layers and set transparency to highest setting.
  • Ads must be suitable to print as-is. PINE is not responsible for any errors in content.
  • Necessary alterations are the responsibility of and at the expense of the advertiser.
  • All materials must be submitted in accordance with the published deadlines and meet the criteria stated in the advertising policy.

Here is when we need it:

  • January Issue  –  December 1
  • February Issue  –  January 1
  • March Issue  –  February 1
  • April Issue  –  March 1
  • May Issue  –  April 1
  • June Issue  –  May 1
  • July/August Issue  –  June 1
  • September Issue  –  August 1
  • October Issue  –  September 1
  • November/December Issue  –  October 1