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Mechanical Specifications for Main News Section |
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The Chronicle is printed by non-heatset process in tabloid format on 35-lb. premium groundwood paper. Method of binding: Folded, not stitched. Publication trim size: 11.375" wide, 15" deep. 5 columns per page. Type-page size: 10.25" wide, 13.5" deep. Margin at fold measures .5". In ads that bleed into gutters, vital advertising matter should be kept within a width of 10.25", to allow for variations in folding. Column widths: Single column, 1.875". Two columns, 4". Three columns, 6". Four columns, 8.125". Five columns, 10.25". Depth of column: 13.5" Bleed specifications: Bleed is available at fold margins only for tabloid-page spreads and junior-page spreads. In regular issues, no other bleeds are available. Full bleeds are available in the special Almanac issue. No extra charges are made for bleeds. Tabloid-page spread: 21.5" wide × 13.5" deep Junior-page spread: 17.25" wide × 10" deep Acceptable materials: The Chronicle accepts black-and-white and four-color camera-ready materials in PDF format. If you are unable to submit your black-and-white ad in camera-ready, PDF format, subject to our specifications, we can typeset your ad at no additional charge. We do not offer typesetting services for four-color ads. Press gain: Our expected press gain of 30% to 35% should be taken into consideration when preparing both black-and-white and four-color materials. Color: Color ads must be four-color process only. No PMS colors can be used. The maximum color density is 240. Type: We recommend using at least 10-point sans-serif type (bold or medium-weight) when reversing type out of one color and at least 14-point when reversing out of four-color. When using color type, we recommend using no more than two colors and at least 14-point sans-serif type (bold or medium-weight). To confirm receipt of materials, or for more information: E-mail: display@chronicle.com or call (202) 466-1080. |
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Digital Ad Submission for Main News Section |
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File formats: PDF files (Adobe Acrobat, high-resolution press quality). The document must be set to the ad size. Please contact us for our Acrobat Distiller options and instructions for creating a high-resolution PDF file that is suitable for printing. We discourage ads created entirely in Photoshop, due to low resolution type. Images: Halftone images should be 200 dpi and line art images should be 600-1200 dpi. Prepare color images as CMYK. Fonts: PDFs that contain OpenType or Adobe Type 1 fonts are acceptable. We cannot accept PDFs that contain TruType fonts, and reserve the right to substitute our fonts in files that contain TruType fonts. Color-correcting: The Chronicle will not color correct digital ads without authorization. We will, however, use our internal settings, which are optimized for newspaper printing, when processing digital ads. Method of delivery: Digital black-and-white ads may be submitted via e-mail to display@chronicle.com. Digital four-color ads must be sent on CD or via FTP. Send CD’s to: For instructions on sending ads via FTP: E-mail display@chronicle.com or call (202) 466-1080. Proofs: We require proofs for all digital ads. Black-and-white proofs may be faxed to (202) 659-2236 or sent to the address above. Four-color proofs must be sent to the mailing address above and must be representative of the digital file. Without a proof, the publisher cannot be held responsible for the quality of the black-and-white or color reproduction. The publisher assumes no liability for any errors in supplied files. |
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Mechanical Specifications for The Chronicle Review |
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The Chronicle Review and Special Supplements are printed by non-heatset process in tabloid format on 35-lb. premium groundwood paper. Method of binding: Stitched and trimmed. Publication trim size: 103/4" wide, 143/8" deep. 4 columns per page. Type-page size, 91/2" wide, 13" deep. Margin at fold measures 1/2". In ads that bleed into gutters, vital advertising matter should be kept within a width of 91/2", to allow for variations in folding. Column widths: Single column, 21/8". Two columns, 45/8". Three columns, 7". Four columns, 91/2". Depth of column: 13". Bleed specifications: Bleed is available for tabloid-page and tabloid-page spreads. No extra charges are made for bleeds.
Acceptable materials: The Chronicle accepts black-and-white and four-color camera-ready materials in digital format only. If you are unable to submit your black-and-white ad in camera-ready format, subject to specifications, we can typeset your ad at no additional charge. We do not provide typesetting or design services for four-color ads. Press gain: Our expected press gain of 30% to 35% should be taken into consideration when preparing both black-and-white and four-color materials. Color: Color ads must be four-color process only. No PMS colors can be used. The maximum color density is 240.
Type: We recommend using at least 10-point sans serif type (bold or medium-weight) when reversing type out of one color and at least 14-point when reversing out of four-color. To confirm receipt of materials, or for more information: E-mail: display@chronicle.com or call (202) 466-1080. |
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Digital Ad Submissions for The Chronicle Review |
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Platform: Macintosh only Media: CD-ROM File formats: Acrobat PDF files preferred; QuarkXPress and InDesign files also accepted. The document size must be set to the ad size. Linked graphics: Include all graphics files in tiff or eps format in a folder labeled "Graphics." Size to 100% at a resolution of 200 dpi for halftones and 600-1200 dpi for line art. Prepare color images as CMYK. Fonts: Only Postscript Type 1 fonts are acceptable. We cannot use TrueType fonts. Include both screen and printer versions of your fonts in a folder labeled "Fonts." Embed or convert to outline all text contained within graphic files. We reserve the right to substitute our fonts for any fonts that are not included. Color-correcting: The Chronicle will not color-correct digital ads without authorization. We will, however, use our internal settings, which are optimized for newspaper printing, when processing digital ads. Method of delivery: Digital black-and-white ads may be submitted on CD-ROM, via e-mail to display@chronicle.com, or via FTP. Digital four-color ads must be sent on CD or via FTP. Please compress all files (layout, fonts, and graphics) into a self-extracting archive. Send CD’s to: For instructions on sending ads via FTP: E-mail display@chronicle.com or call (202) 466-1080. Proofs: We require proofs for all digital ads. Black-and-white proofs may be faxed to (202) 659-2236 or sent to the address above. Four-color proofs must be sent to the mailing address above and must be representative of the digital file. |
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Publisher-set Ads |
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If you are unable to submit your black-and-white ad in camera-ready format, The Chronicle will typeset or design mockups, without charge, for simple layouts. Extra services will be charged at the normal rates. Agency discounts are not available on publisher-set ads. Furnish your copy, along with a sample layout, a logo or other graphic, and any special instructions to us. If possible, provide us with an electronic version of your text (in Microsoft Word or txt format) and logos or graphics (in tiff or eps format). Please note that faxed copies of logos and graphics are not acceptable. Publisher-set ads may be submitted by: Mail: Display Advertising Department Upon request, a proof will be sent for approval (please supply your fax number or e-mail address). If you require a proof, the deadline is one week earlier than the closing date shown in the rate card. |
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