Double Checking Your Document Settings

To double-check your document settings go to File > Document Setup.  A screenshot of the Document Setup window is below. To confirm your ad size and additional information on our required file specifications for print, visit the Print Ad Specifications page in our Media Kit.

• • Intent is set to Print
  • Width and Height match the trim size or ad size in the media kit
  • The required Margins for a full-page ad is .625”
  • The required Bleeds for a full page is .25”

Double Checking Your Color Space and Resolution

To double-check your Color Space and Resolution go to Window > Links. A list of linked images will appear. Select an image to view it’s Color Space and Resolution. A screenshot of the Links window with an image selected is below.

• Color space is CMYK.
• Effective DPI is a minimum of 300 DPI

If you do not see the color space or the effective/actual ppi in your links panel:

• Select the horizontal lines in the top right corner of the links panel.
• Select panel options.
• Check the boxes for the color space and ppi.
• Select ok.

Responsive Ads are only available in the Digital Edition.

Responsive ads are ONLY add-ons and require placement in the print edition. If you have reserved a responsive ad in the digital edition, please submit your responsive ad in a zipped folder with the design file, all images, fonts, and logos. Google fonts should be submitted since this is a digital product. If Google fonts are not submitted, we will replace the fonts with Google Fonts.

Extra Resources

We’ve gathered several videos by industry experts explaining the different settings in greater detail.

• • Check out these tutorials on how to Share InDesign files using the Package Command and how to export files.
  • If you are completely new with InDesign, check out these tutorials on how to get started and familiarize yourself with the InDesign workspace.

If you have specific questions or hurdles, you can call our Art Director at 907.257.2916.

Double Checking Your Document Settings

• • Billboards: All billboard ads require 2 files: 970×250 PX for desktop devices and 300×250 PX for mobile devices.
  • Rectangle: 300×250 PX
  • File Format:
    • Still: PNG or JPG PNG Preferred
    • Color space is RGB and resolution 72 DPI
    • Animated: GIF or HTML5 for animated 30 seconds long or 3 loops, max load 150 kb

Monitor Banner Ads

• • Size: 600×200 PX
  • File Format: PNG
  • Resolution: 72 DPI
  • Color: RGB
  • Note: Provide URL the ad will link to.

Monitor Sponsored Content Guidelines

• • Image: 1920×1080 PX
  • File Format: PNG
  • Headline: 5 to 7 words max
  • Article summary: up to 75 words
  • Article: Provide URL link or provide 500 to 1,000 words if it should be posted on our site.
  • Call to Action: 3 to 5 words
  • Call to Action: URL

For Content to be Posted on Akbizmag.com

Image:

• • File Format: JPG or PNG
  • Resolution: 72 DPI, with 16:9 aspect ratio Width 800 PX min
  • Any additional images can be of any dimension Optional
  • Client supplies image caption and credit If applicable

Email Newsletter:

• • Headline: Supply 5 – 7 words
  • Summary: Supply 50 – 75 words Cannot contain HTML, hyperlinks, or special characters (©,™,®, etc.)

For Website Article to be Posted on Akbizmag.com:

• • Client supplies minimum 500 words
    • .doc or .docx format
    • Article CAN include hypertext
    • Client must provide links to be used in hypertext
    • Client provides clarity of format (and desired subheadings, sections, etc.)
  • All content subject to approval of Editorial dept.
  • After client approval, no further revisions are accepted
  • Content will be marked as “sponsored” in the article

For Content to be Housed on Client’s Website

Image:

• • PNG, 72 DPI or higher
  • 500×500 PX min OR 16:9 aspect ratio w/width of 800 PX min

Text:

• • Headline: Supply 5 – 7 words
  • Summary: Supply 50 – 75 words Cannot contain HTML, hyperlinks, or special characters (©,™,®, etc.)
  • Call to Action (CTA) Button: “Learn More,” “Read More,” “Click Here,” etc.

Note: All content subject to approval of Editorial dept.
Note: After client approval, no further revisions are accepted.