Camera Ready Specs

* Camera Ready ads for the monthly edition are due by the 15th of the month.

Mac Format • Adobe InDesign CS • Adobe Illustrator CS
• Adobe Photoshop CS
• We also accept files saved in EPS, TIF, JPG, and PDF formats
Media CD, DVD, or e-mailed files
Include on/with disk • Ad layout • All graphics
• Links • Fonts (screen and printer)
• Printout of ad • Color ads must include a matchpoint
Please note: Font sizes lower than 10pt are not recommended. If ad copy is placed on a solid color, compensate for dot gain by adding a stroke around the letters or using a bold font.
Dot Gain • Expect a 20% dot gain (ink spreading on paper). Ads tend to print darker than they appear on proofs.
Resolution • Line art/logos, etc. - 600-1200 dpi
• Halftones/photographs - no less than 200 dpi
Color ads Color ads must be submitted in a CMYK format.
Additionals • Ads must be exact size. No changes should be required on camera-ready ads. (See dimensions listed below).
• Because we are a regional magazine we suggest that you include area code and city.
• E-mail ad to your sales representative.
• Please fax a proof to (225) 924-9727.

Ad Sizes
Country Roads Monthly Editions
Ad Sizes in Inches
Full Page = 9.75 x 13.5 3/8 Page Horizontal = 7.25 x 6.625
Junior Page = 7.25 x 10.25 1/4 Page Box = 4.75 x 6.625
1/2 Page Horizontal = 9.75 x 6.625 1/4 Page Vertical = 2.25 x 13.5
1/2 Page Vertical = 4.75 x 13.5 1/8 Page Horizontal = 4.75 x 3.25
3/8 Page Vertical = 4.75 x 10.25 1/8 Page Vertical = 2.25 x 6.625

Menu Collection
Ad Sizes in Inches
Restaurants: Gourmet Guide:
Premium Position = 6.5 x 9.75 Full Page = 6.5 x 9.75
Menu Ad (2/3 V) = 4.292 x 9.75 1/2 Page Horizontal = 6.5 x 4.812
1/3 Page Horizontal = 4.292 x 4.812

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