Ad Specs
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PRINT ADS
- Type should be no smaller than 8 pt.
- Reverse type should be no smaller than 12 pt.
- Sans serif type families will reproduce best. Typefaces with thin strokes (serifs) and thin lines will result in variation of reproduction quality.
- When using reverse type on a multi-color background, sans serif fonts of at least 12 pt. are recommended.
- When using color-built type, sans serif fonts of at least 12 pt. are recommended.
- All pdf files should be submitted as CMYK with all fonts embedded at no less than 200dpi for newsprint.
- All black should be built at 100% black. Rich builds will not reproduce in print. Use the following mix in your black build: 0 cyan, 0 Magenta, 0, Yellow, 100 black.
- Maximum Ink Density for Newsprint should never exceed 220%.
- Line screen set at 100.
- Preferred file format: PDF
DISPLAY AD SIZES – ROP
| AD SIZE | WIDTH (INCHES) | HEIGHT (INCHES) | PICAS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cover Strip | 9.381 | 1.5 | 56p6 x 9.033p |
| Inside Strip | 9.381 | 2.21 | 56p6 x 13.335p |
| 1/8 | 4.566 | 2.64 | 27p4 x 15.916p |
| 1/4 | 4.566 | 5.42 | 27p4 x 32.693p |
| 1/3 Horizontal | 6.157 | 5.42 | 37p x 32.693p |
| 1/3 Vertical | 2.975 | 11.0 | 17p11 x 66.247p |
| 2/3 | 6.157 | 11.0 | 37p x 66.247p |
| 1/2 Vertical | 4.566 | 11.0 | 27p4 x 66.247p |
| 1/2 Horizontal | 9.831 | 5.42 | 56p6 x 32.693p |
| Full Page | 9.831 | 11 | 56p6 x 66.247p |
| Double Truck | 19.75 | 11 | 119p x 66.247p |
DEADLINES
MAIN NEWS – ROP
| PUBLICATION DAY | RESERVATIONS/CANCELLATIONS | COPY DEADLINE | FINAL PRINT READY PDF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Friday, 5 p.m. | Friday, 7 p.m. | Friday, 9 p.m. |
| Tuesday | Friday, 5 p.m. | Monday, 5 p.m. | Friday, 9 p.m. |
| Wednesday | Monday, 5 p.m. | Tuesday, 5 p.m. | Tuesday, 5 p.m. |
| Thursday | Tuesday, 5 p.m. | Wednesday, 5 p.m. | Wednesday, 5 p.m. |
| Friday | Wednesday, 5 p.m. | Thursday, 5 p.m. | Thursday, 5 p.m. |
| Saturday | Thursday, 5 p.m. | Friday, 5 p.m. | Friday, 5 p.m. |
| Sunday | Thursday, 5 p.m. | Friday, 5 p.m. | Friday, 5 p.m. |
EXPLORE LI
| PUBLICATION DAY | RESERVATIONS/CANCELLATIONS | COPY DEADLINE | FINAL PRINT READY PDF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Friday, 5 p.m. | Friday, 7 p.m. | Friday, 9 p.m. |
| Tuesday | Friday, 5 p.m. | Monday, 5 p.m. | Friday, 9 p.m. |
| Wednesday | Monday, 5 p.m. | Tuesday, 5 p.m. | Tuesday, 5 p.m. |
| Thursday | Tuesday, 5 p.m. | Tuesday, 5 p.m. | Tuesday, 5 p.m. |
| Friday | Wednesday, 5 p.m. | Wednesday, 5 p.m. | Wednesday, 5 p.m. |
| Saturday | Thursday, 5 p.m. | Friday, 5 p.m. | Friday, 5 p.m. |
| Sunday | Tuesday, 5 p.m. | Wednesday, 5 p.m.. | Wednesday, 5 p.m. |
CLASSIFIEDS/RECRUITMENT
| PUBLICATION DAY | DEADLINE |
|---|---|
| Monday | Friday, 5 p.m. |
| Tuesday | Monday, 12 p.m. |
| Wednesday | Monday, 5 p.m. |
| Thursday | Tuesday, 5 p.m. |
| Friday | Wednesday, 5 p.m. |
| Saturday | Thursday, 5 p.m. |
| Sunday | Friday, 5 p.m. |
LEGAL NOTICES
| PUBLICATION DAY | DEADLINE |
|---|---|
| Monday | Friday, 5 p.m. |
| Tuesday | Friday, 5 p.m. |
| Wednesday | Monday, 5 p.m. |
| Thursday | Tuesday, 5 p.m. |
| Friday | Wednesday, 5 p.m. |
| Saturday | Thursday, 5 p.m. |
| Sunday | Friday, 5 p.m. |
OBITUARIES
| PUBLICATION DAY | DEADLINE |
|---|---|
| Monday | Sunday, 12 p.m. |
| Tuesday | Monday, 4 p.m. |
| Wednesday | Tuesday, 4 p.m. |
| Thursday | Wednesday, 4 p.m. |
| Friday | Thursday, 4 p.m. |
| Saturday | Friday, 4 p.m. |
| Sunday | Saturday, 4 p.m. |