MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS
DIMENSIONS:

(Live Matter: Single page bleed- keep all live matter 3/8" inside the bleed edges at top, bottom and both edges, add 1/8" bleed to all sides; Spread ad bleed - keep live matter 1/4" away from each side of center or 1/2" across the gutter except for center spread.)

TRIM SIZE / BLEED SIZE
Spread16 3/4 x 10 7/8 / 17 x 11 1/8
Full Page8 3/8 x 10 7/8 / 8 5/8x 11 1/8
Half Page Vertical4 1/8 x 10 7/8 / 4 3/8 x 11 1/8
Half Page Horizontal8 3/8 x 5 3/8 / 8 5/8 x 5 5/8
Half Page Spread (H)16 3/4 x 5 3/8 / 17 x 5 5/8
Third Page Vertical2 3/4 x 10 7/8 / 3 x 11 1/8
NON BLEED AD UNITS:
  • Document should be built to the TRIM dimensions
  • Center the NON BLEED dimensions within the TRIM dimensions
BLEED AD UNITS:
  • Document should be built to the TRIM dimensions
  • Center BLEED SAFETY dimensions (text or anything you do not want to trim) within the TRIM dimensions
  • Extend BLEED 1/8" beyond trim on all four sides
CONTACT AND DELIVERY:

All ad files or film should be sent to:

Meredith Image Center
ReadyMade (Issue/Date)
ATTN: PreLim LS013
1716 Locust Street LS013
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Phone (515) 284-3000
angela.horstman@meredith.com

  • LIABILITIES: The advertiser assumes all liability with respect to the integrity and compatibility of its digital files.
  • CANCELLATION DATES: Covers and premium positions cannot be cancelled. Others placement cancellations must be made two weeks prior to closing date of issue.
  • INSERTS: We accept them. Insert production charges vary. All insert specifications and bluelines must be approved in advance.
  • No placement guarantees, other than spreads and full-page ads. NO FRACTIONALS.
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