Ad Specifications
Print production requirements
PDF/X-1a files are preferred; however, Mac-compatible native file formats will also be accepted when packaged with related assets including fonts, images and links. Images should be provided in the CMYK color space and a minimum resolution of 300 dpi is required. Pantone colors cannot be accepted without prior arrangement. For color matching on press, contract proofs meeting SWOP guidelines should be provided. Additional specifications, including information about inserts and BRC cards, are available upon request. Graphic Design services are also available for $60/hour (one-hour minimum charge). Contact Bob Fitta at 617-496-6631 for advertising information, or Jennifer Beaumont at 617-495-4268 with production questions.
Print specifications
|
Width |
Depth |
|
|
Trim |
8 3/8" (8.375) |
10 1/2" (10.5) |
|
Live |
7 1/8" (7.125) |
9 1/4" (9.25) |
|
Bleed Page |
8 5/8" (8.625) |
10 3/4" (10.75) |
|
Non-bleed Page |
7.525" |
9.75" |
|
2/3 Page |
4 9/16" (4.563) |
9 5/8" (9.625) |
|
1/2 Horizontal |
7" (7.00) |
4 3/4" (4.75) |
|
1/2 Vertical |
4 9/16" (4.563) |
7 1/8" (7.125) |
|
1/3 Square |
4 9/16" (4.563) |
4 3/4" (4.75) |
|
1/3 Vertical |
2 3/16" (2.188) |
9 5/8" (9.625) |
|
1/6 Horizontal |
4 9/16" (4.563) |
2 1/4" (2.25) |
|
1/6 Vertical |
2 3/16" (2.188) |
4 3/4" (4.75) |
Safety: Please keep all live matter not intended to trim 1/2" from the trim edges.
Gutter Safety: Allow 3/8" on each side of the gutter, 3/4" total gutter safety.
Mechanical requirements
Trim size: 8 3/8" x 10 1/2"
Printing process: Web Offset
Binding Method: Perfect Bound
Shipping instructions
All advertisements should be sent to:
Jennifer Beaumont
Harvard Magazine
7 Ware Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Tel: 617-495-4268
jennifer_beaumont@harvard.edu
If you would like to upload your ad directly to our FTP site, please call
617-495-4268 for instructions.
Digital Ad Specifications
We accept common IAB display advertising units including:
1x1 (450x450 >300kb)
8x1 (1200x150 >300kb)
1x2 (450x900 >400kb)
2x1 (450x225 >200kb)
Expanding Billboards (open size 1800x450 >500kb, closed size is 1800x180 or shorter) with prior approval
Accepted formats include third-party ad tags, HTML5, animated GIFs, plus all static formats such as GIF, JPEG, and PNG. File sizes should not exceed 400 KB without prior approval. Please remember to include your destination (click-through) URL and send all advertising materials to jennifer_beaumont@harvard.edu or call Jennifer Beaumont at 617-495-4268 with further questions.
E-mail ads: For e-mail newsletters, we accept JPEG, GIF, and PNG formats. We do not accept animated GIFs or other Rich Media because it does not perform consistently across e-mail clients (Outlook, Apple Mail, Gmail, Yahoo, AOL, etc.). Materials may be forwarded to jennifer_beaumont@harvard.edu.