Contingencies Specs and Submission Guidelines

CONTINGENCIES OVERVIEW | EDITORIAL CALENDAR | RATES | SPECS

  
    Ad Size
    Width
    Depth
  
    Two-page spread
    16.5"
    11.125"
  
    *NOTE: Trim size is 16.25" x 10.875". For bleed, extend artwork 1/8" beyond all four edges, to arrive at Bleed Size above. Keep all text elements at least 3/8" inside bleed.
  
    Full page
    8.375"
    11.125"
  
    *NOTE: Trim size of publication is 8.125" x 10.875". For bleed, extend artwork 1/8" beyond all four edges, to arrive at Bleed Size above. Keep all text elements at least 3/8" inside bleed.
  
    1/2-page spread
    16.5"
    5.625"
  
    *NOTE: Trim size is 16.25" x 5.5". For bleed, extend artwork 1/8" beyond left, right, and bottom edges, to arrive at Bleed Size above. Keep all text elements at least 3/8" inside bleed.
  
    2/3 page
    4.5"
    10"
  
    1/2 page horizontal
    7"
    4.625"
  
    1/2 page vertical
    3.5"
    10"
  
    1/3 page square
    4.625"
    4.625"
  
    1/4 page
    3.5"
    4.625"

Ad Size	Width	Depth
Two-page spread	16.5"	11.125"
*NOTE: Trim size is 16.25" x 10.875". For bleed, extend artwork 1/8" beyond all four edges, to arrive at Bleed Size above. Keep all text elements at least 3/8" inside bleed.
Full page	8.375"	11.125"
*NOTE: Trim size of publication is 8.125" x 10.875". For bleed, extend artwork 1/8" beyond all four edges, to arrive at Bleed Size above. Keep all text elements at least 3/8" inside bleed.
1/2-page spread	16.5"	5.625"
*NOTE: Trim size is 16.25" x 5.5". For bleed, extend artwork 1/8" beyond left, right, and bottom edges, to arrive at Bleed Size above. Keep all text elements at least 3/8" inside bleed.
2/3 page	4.5"	10"
1/2 page horizontal	7"	4.625"
1/2 page vertical	3.5"	10"
1/3 page square	4.625"	4.625"
1/4 page	3.5"	4.625"

Contingencies is printed web offset and is saddle stitched.

File Submission

Please go to https://contingencies.sendmyad.com/ to submit files.

Please supply only a print-ready PDF file. We cannot accept any native application file formats (i.e., MS Word, InDesign, Publisher) or any other file format. PDF must be a hi-res, print-ready file. All raster images should be 300 dpi. All fonts must be embedded.

Do NOT include a bleed with fractional ads.

Color ads must use CMYK color only. RGB color or spot colors (e.g., Pantone colors) are NOT acceptable.

Materials that are not properly prepared may be subject to additional production charges.

Ads must be submitted in the exact size they are to appear.

Contact Stephanie Frank for more information:
stephanie.frank@wearemci.com

Inserts

Please supply completed inserts, ready for binding, in sufficient quantity to match the press run for the scheduled issue. Call Jeff Rhodes for rates and insert specifications and the press run before printing your insert. A sample must be provided to Contingencies’ staff at least 45 days before publication.

Sales Contact

Jeff Rhodes
Media and Advertising Sales
410-316-9857
jeff.rhodes@wearemci.com

Materials Contact

Stephanie Frank
410-584-1935
stephanie.frank@wearemci.com