2026 MEDIA KIT

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Semiannual:

ad specs for 8.5 x 11

For an 8.5x11 ad, standard specs involve a 300 dpi resolution, CMYK color mode, and PDF/X-1a format, with a 1/8" (0.125") bleed area

(making the file 8.75"x11.25") for full-bleed ads, and keeping critical content within a safe zone (around 7.25"x10") to prevent it from

being cut off. Always confirm specific margin/live area details with the publisher, as they vary (e.g., 1/2" top/bottom, 3/4" left margins).

Key Specifications

Document Size:
- Trim Size (Finished): 8.5" x 11" (or slightly less like 8.5" x 10.875").
- Bleed Size (Document Setup): Add 1/8" (0.125") to all sides for full bleed, resulting in 8.75" x 11.25".
Resolution: 300 dpi (dots per inch) at 100% size for sharp images.
Color Mode: CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) for four-color process printing.
File Format: High-resolution PDF, preferably PDF/X-1a.
Safe/Live Area: Keep important text/logos at least 1/4" to 3/8" (0.25" - 0.375") inside the trim edge to avoid being cut off.
Fonts: Outline fonts or embed them in the PDF; avoid Type 3 fonts.
Ink Density: Total ink coverage usually shouldn't exceed 300%.

Pro Tips

Check with Publisher: Always get the specific ad specs from the publication/printer, as margins and live areas can differ.
Use Design Software: Create layouts in Adobe InDesign or Illustrator for best results.

8.5” by 11” AD Guidelines -

Advertising Specifications. Guidelines for submitting print-ready advertisements.
Make your full-page ad with full bleed one of two ways: (1) starting with the trim size dimensions and adding a bleed
Print Ad Specifications - Waste Advantage Magazine

Image Resolution: 300 dpi final size is recommended for images. Enlarging images will decrease the effective resolution
What Are Standard Print Ad Sizes? - Graphic Design Nerd
Print Ad Specs - Business Media

Table_title: NEW PRINT AD SPECS FOR 2023 Table_content: header: |
Ad Size | Live Area: w x h | row: | Ad Size: 1/2 Page,
Horizontal Agile Business Media & Events

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2026 MEDIA KIT

Semiannual:

For an 8.5x11 ad, standard specs involve a 300 dpi resolution, CMYK color mode, and PDF/X-1a format, with a 1/8" (0.125") bleed area

(making the file 8.75"x11.25") for full-bleed ads, and keeping critical content within a safe zone (around 7.25"x10") to prevent it from

being cut off. Always confirm specific margin/live area details with the publisher, as they vary (e.g., 1/2" top/bottom, 3/4" left margins).

Key Specifications

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Document Size:

Trim Size (Finished): 8.5" x 11" (or slightly less like 8.5" x 10.875").

Bleed Size (Document Setup): Add 1/8" (0.125") to all sides for full bleed, resulting in 8.75" x 11.25".

Resolution: 300 dpi (dots per inch) at 100% size for sharp images.

Color Mode: CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) for four-color process printing.

File Format: High-resolution PDF, preferably PDF/X-1a.

Safe/Live Area: Keep important text/logos at least 1/4" to 3/8" (0.25" - 0.375") inside the trim edge to avoid being cut off.

Fonts: Outline fonts or embed them in the PDF; avoid Type 3 fonts.

Ink Density: Total ink coverage usually shouldn't exceed 300%.

Pro Tips

Check with Publisher: Always get the specific ad specs from the publication/printer, as margins and live areas can differ.

Use Design Software: Create layouts in Adobe InDesign or Illustrator for best results.

8.5” by 11” AD Guidelines -

Advertising Specifications. Guidelines for submitting print-ready advertisements.

Make your full-page ad with full bleed one of two ways: (1) starting with the trim size dimensions and adding a bleed

Print Ad Specifications - Waste Advantage Magazine

Image Resolution: 300 dpi final size is recommended for images. Enlarging images will decrease the effective resolution

What Are Standard Print Ad Sizes? - Graphic Design Nerd

Print Ad Specs - Business Media

Table_title: NEW PRINT AD SPECS FOR 2023 Table_content: header: |

Ad Size | Live Area: w x h | row: | Ad Size: 1/2 Page,

Horizontal Agile Business Media & Events

Results are personalized-Try without personalization

West Highlands, Atlanta, GA

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