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