Print MATERIAL GUIDELINES
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ACCEPTED AD FORMATS
APPLIES TO ALL PUBLICATIONS
High-resolution (300 DPI or higher) PDF, TIFF, or EPS files. A production charge of $85 per hour will be assessed to correct ads not received in the specified digital format.
SUBMITTING A PDF
Outline all fonts prior to creating the PDF.
Embed all component files (linked EPS and TIFF images).
Convert the ad to CMYK.
All content should not extend into .25” margins. We are not responsible for content in this area that may be trimmed during printing/binding.
Do not include printers marks such as color bars or crop marks in your file output.
SUBMIT ARTWORK
CLICK HERE to upload your file(s) to the Client Center.
For new users, please click the option “First Time Logging In” to register or access your account. Files must be 19MB or less - we recommend WeTransfer for anything larger.
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PRINT AD DESIGN
Talk to your sales representative for more information.
CLIENT SERVICES
For questions regarding your advertisement please contact us at production@premiermedia.net or 253-588-5340.
Print Specs
ADVERTISING SPECIFICATIONS - Reference your order for the advertisement size.
Files that do not meet ad specifications may be modified at our discretion.
| Ad Size | Dimensions |
|---|---|
| Two page spread | 17 x 11.125 (Bleed) |
| 16.75 x 10.875 (Trim) | |
| 15.75 x 9.875 (Safe area) | |
| Full page | 8.625 x 11.125 (Bleed) |
| 8.375 x 10.875 (Trim) | |
| 7.375 x 9.875 (Safe area) | |
| 2/3 page | 4.7 x 9.75 |
| 1/2 page horizontal | 7.125 x 4.8 |
| 1/4 page | 3.5 x 4.8 |
| Travel Planner | 2.25 x 2.5 |
MATERIAL DEADLINES
| ISSUE | RESERVE DEADLINE | ARTWORK DUE |
|---|---|---|
| Oct '26 | 8/10/26 | 8/28/26 |
| Nov '26 | 9/14/26 | 10/2/26 |
| Dec '26 | 10/19/26 | 10/30/26 |
| Jan/Feb '27 | 11/16/26 | 12/4/26 |
| March '27 | 1/11/27 | 1/29/27 |
| April '27 | 2/15/27 | 2/26/27 |
| May '27 | 3/15/27 | 4/2/27 |
| June '27 | 4/19/27 | 4/30/27 |
| Jul/Aug '27 | 5/17/27 | 5/28/27 |
| Sept '27 | 7/5/27 | 7/23/27 |
| Oct '27 | 8/9/27 | 8/27/27 |
| Nov '27 | 9/13/27 | 10/1/27 |
| Dec '27 | 10/18/27 | 10/29/27 |
| ISSUE | RESERVE DEADLINE | ARTWORK DUE |
|---|---|---|
| Oct '26 | 8/10/26 | 8/28/26 |
| Nov '26 | 9/14/26 | 10/2/26 |
| Dec '26 | 10/19/26 | 10/30/26 |
| Jan/Feb '27 | 11/16/26 | 12/4/26 |
| March '27 | 1/11/27 | 1/29/27 |
| April '27 | 2/15/27 | 2/26/27 |
| May '27 | 3/15/27 | 4/2/27 |
| June '27 | 4/19/27 | 4/30/27 |
| Jul/Aug '27 | 5/17/27 | 5/28/27 |
| Sept '27 | 7/5/27 | 7/23/27 |
| Oct '27 | 8/9/27 | 8/27/27 |
| Nov '27 | 9/13/27 | 10/1/27 |
| Dec '27 | 10/18/27 | 10/29/27 |
| ISSUE | RESERVE DEADLINE | ARTWORK DUE |
|---|---|---|
| Nov/Dec '26 | 9/8/26 | 9/18/26 |
| Jan/Feb '27 | 11/2/26 | 11/30/26 |
| Mar/Apr '27 | 1/4/27 | 1/15/27 |
| May/Jun '27 | 3/1/27 | 3/26/27 |
| Jul/Aug '27 | 5/3/27 | 5/14/27 |
| Sept/Oct '27 | 6/28/27 | 7/16/27 |
| Nov/Dec '27 | 9/6/27 | 9/17/27 |
| ISSUE | RESERVE DEADLINE | ARTWORK DUE |
|---|---|---|
| Nov '26 | 9/8/26 | 9/18/26 |
| Dec '26 | 10/5/26 | 10/16/26 |
| Jan/Feb '27 | 11/16/26 | 12/4/26 |
| March '27 | 1/11/27 | 1/22/27 |
| April '27 | 2/8/27 | 2/19/27 |
| May '27 | 3/8/27 | 3/19/27 |
| June '27 | 4/5/27 | 4/23/27 |
| Jul/Aug '27 | 5/10/27 | 5/21/27 |
| Sept '27 | 6/21/27 | 7/9/27 |
| Oct '27 | 8/2/27 | 8/13/27 |
| Nov '27 | 9/6/27 | 9/17/27 |
| Dec '27 | 10/4/27 | 10/15/27 |
| ISSUE | RESERVE DEADLINE | ARTWORK DUE |
|---|---|---|
| Nov/Dec/Jan '26 | 9/14/26 | 10/2/26 |
| Spring 2027 | 11/30/26 | 12/18/26 |
| Summer 2027 | 3/9/27 | 4/2/27 |
| Fall 2027 | 6/7/27 | 7/2/27 |
| Winter 2027 | 9/13/27 | 10/1/27 |
| ISSUE | RESERVE DEADLINE | ARTWORK DUE |
|---|---|---|
| Nov/Dec '26 | 9/25/26 | 10/2/26 |
| Jan/Feb '27 | 11/27/26 | 12/4/26 |
| Mar/Apr '27 | 1/29/27 | 2/5/27 |
| May/Jun '27 | 3/26/27 | 4/2/27 |
| Jul/Aug '27 | 5/28/27 | 6/4/27 |
| Sept/Oct '27 | 7/23/27 | 7/30/27 |
| Nov/Dec '27 | 9/10/27 | 9/17/27 |
| ISSUE | RESERVE DEADLINE | ARTWORK DUE |
|---|---|---|
| Nov/Dec '26 - Jan '27 | 9/18/26 | 9/25/26 |
| Spring 2027 | 1/1/27 | 1/8/27 |
| Summer 2027 | 3/12/27 | 3/19/27 |
| Fall 2027 | 6/18/27 | 6/25/27 |
| Winter 2027/28 | 10/1/27 | 10/8/27 |
Ad Space - 1/15/27
Materials - 1/22/27
ADVERTISING SPECIFICATIONS - Reference your order for the advertisement size.
*Material specs have been updated for 2027*
Meeting News Northwest ad sizes now match all of Premier Media Publications. Reference the material specs at top of page for updated sizes.
Files that do not meet ad specifications may be modified at our discretion.