Black & White and Color ad submissions (in order of preference):
- PDF “Press Optimized” (CMYK at 300 DPI, fonts embedded, etc.)
- InDesign Interchange file packaged with all links and font files or fonts converted to outlines. Note: files packaged on Macs may not contain the resource fork of the font files and may therefore not be usable.
- Hi-Res (300 DPI) Photoshop PSD file with font files or fonts converted to outlines.
- Illustrator AI file with font files or fonts converted to outlines.
- Hi-Res (300+ DPI) TIF, JPG, or EPS
Notes on creating PDFs
- Use preset “Press Optimized” PDF
- Ensure that all elements are incorrect color format – grayscale (for black and white ads) or CMYK (for color ads)
- Do not save with transparency
- Set bleeds to 1/4″ on all sides
- Turn off all Printer’s marks except crop marks (use .25″ offset)
- Embed all fonts
- Do not downsample below 266dpi
- “Convert to process” for all spot colors
COLORS
Black & White ads must be saved in grayscale Color ads should contain only CMYK elements
- No RGB or spot colors
RESOLUTION
- Line screen 133 / Resolution 300dpi
- Include hardcopy or low-res rasterized proof with all digital files.
SIZES
| AD SIZE | NON-BLEED | BLEED* (trim size) |
|---|---|---|
| Full page | 7.625″ x 9.875″ | 8.375″ x 10.875″ |
| 1/2 Horizontal | 7.625″ x 4.875″ | 8.375″ x 5.375″ |
| 1/2 Vertical (see rates) | 3.75″ x 9.875″ | 4.125″ x 10.875″ |
| 1/2 Exclusive (see rates) | 5.375″ x 7″ | 5.875″ x 7.625″ |
| 1/4 | 3.75″ x 4.875″ | NA |
| 1/4 Real Estate | 5″ x 3.75″ | NA |
| 1/8 Real Estate | 2.4375″ x 3.75″ | NA |
| 1/10 Business Card | 3.75″ x 1.9375″ | NA |
DEADLINE
The 15th of each month for publication the following month. Ads submitted after the 15th may be accepted subject to discretion.
DELIVERY OPTIONS
- Email to ad@communitym.com
- Mail CD to: Community Magazine 1616 Ocean Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11223
- Make available on FTP site
- Use shareat.com (email for instructions)
- Contact graphics dept. at: 718-645-4460
RESTRICTED CONTENT
- Adult/Mature pictures or subjects
- Unsupervised/improperly supervised food products. Food related ads must include certification of Orthodox kosher supervising agency
- Content not consistent with Orthodox Judaism (provocative images of women, immodest clothing/entertainment, etc.)