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Prefer high-resolution (300dpi) press-ready PDF with 1/4" bleed
CT Magazine
Full Page Ad
Non-Bleed: 7.375” x 10”
Bleed: 8.625” x 11.125"
Trim: 8.375” x 10.875"
Live Area: 7.625” x 10.125"
2-Page Spread
Non-Bleed: 15.75” x 10”
Bleed: 17” x 11.125”
Trim: 16.75” x 10.875”
Live Area: 16” x 10.125”
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CT Magazine Marketplace Ads
Quarter Page Ad
Headline: up to 8 words
Body Copy: up to 60 words
Call-to-Action: 2-3 words
Image area: 300 dpi; jpg/tif/png
Ad Size: 3.41” x 4.5”
Half-Page Horizontal Ad
Headline: up to 8 words
Body Copy: up to 75 words
Subhead: up to 18 words
Call-to-Action: 2-3 words
Ad Size: 7” x 4.5" 300 dpi; jpg/tif/png
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Special Issues
CT Pastors
Full Page
Trim: 7” x 10”
Bleed: 7.25” x 10.25”
Non-Bleed: 6.5” x 9.5”
Live Area: 6.25" x 9.25"
2-Page Spread
Trim: 14” x 10”
Bleed: 14.5” x 10.25”
Non-Bleed: 13” x 9.5”
Live Area: 13.25" x 9.25"
Christian College Guide*
Full Page
Trim: 7” x 10”
Bleed: 7.25” x 10.25”
Non-Bleed: 6.5” x 9.5”
Live Area: 6.25" x 9.25"
Half Page
Trim: 7” x 5”
Bleed: 7.25” x 5.125”
Non-Bleed: 6.5” x 4.75”
Live Area: 6.25" x 4.5"
School Profile
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*Please submit a URL for the digital version of these Special Issues
Special Sections
Holiday Gift Guide
for Book Lovers
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40-55 words of copy
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High-res 2D book cover and spine images
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minimum 810 pixels wide; 300 dp; jpg/tif/png
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URL for product
For the online version:
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25 words or less endorsement/quote
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100-200 word back cover/summary cover
You can submit your materials for this guide directly at this link.
Sunday School Spotlight
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40-55 words of copy
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Product visual with minimum image size of 3" x 3", .tif, .esp, .psd or .png format with resolution of 300 dpi in CMYK
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URL for product
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You can submit your materials for this spotlight directly at this link.
Annual Church Resource Guide
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40-55 words of copy
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Product visual with minimum image size of 3" x 3", .tif, .esp, .psd or .png format with resolution of 300 dpi in CMYK
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URL for product
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You can submit your materials for this guide directly at this link.
Moms, Dads & Grads
Gift Guide
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40-55 words of copy
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High-res 2D book cover and spine images
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minimum 810 pixels wide; 300 dpi; jpg/tif/png
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URL for product
For the online version:
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25 words or less endorsement/quote
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100-200 word back cover/summary cover
You can submit your materials for this guide directly at this link.
VBS Showcase
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40-55 words of copy
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Product visual with minimum image size of 3" x 3", .tif, .esp, .psd or .png format with resolution of 300 dpi in CMYK
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URL for product
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Other Print Specs
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Preferred format: press-ready PDF
Other accepted formats: hi-res EPS or TIF
Proof Requirements:
SWOP certified color proof required. If appropriate color proof does not accompany ad, printer will run to SWOP standards, and Christianity Today will not assume responsibility for unsatisfactory color.
Bleed:
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Live Area:
For all bleed ads, keep live area 3/8” from trim on all sides. (All text should be 3/8” from trim).
Color:
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General Guidelines:
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Include and/or embed all fonts, images, logos, and other artwork.
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Do not nest EPS files within other EPS files.
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All supplied materials must be properly trapped.
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Ads should be less than 50% text. Ads submitted with more than 50% text will be reviewed for suggestions by the Christianity Today Advertising team.
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Please overnight the required contract-quality color proof to us. You may also send your ad materials to:
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It is assumed that output has been proofed and reviewed by you in accordance with industry standards prior to printing.
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Christianity Today cannot be responsible for any errors attributed to vendors’ software or hardware.
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No consequential damages, third party liability, or other incidental or special damages can be assumed by Christianity Today.
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All files are output at 100 percent. If required support documents are not included, extra charges will be incurred.
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When your insert has been approved and your insertion order officially accepted, the production manager will provide print run numbers, due dates, shipping instructions, etc. Please contact the production manager for specifications and questions.
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