Print advertising
specifications.
Everything your designer needs to deliver press-ready artwork — sizes, bleed, file formats, and submission guidelines for the 2026/2027 edition. Trim size: 8.375" × 10.875".
The official
spec sheets.
Sizes & pricing
at a glance.
| Ad type | Dimensions | Live area | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Page Spread (with bleed) | 17.25" × 11.125" | 7" × 9.5" per page | $4,500 |
| Full Page (with bleed) | 8.625" × 11.125" | 7" × 9.5" | $2,500 |
| Full Page (no bleed) | 6.875" × 9.375" | — | $2,500 |
| One Page Feature | 6.875" × 9.375" | — | $2,500 |
| ½ Page Horizontal | 6.875" × 4.5" | — | $1,760 |
| ⅓ Page Square | 4.5" × 4.5" | — | $1,260 |
| ¼ Page Vertical | 3.375" × 4.5" | — | $950 |
| Feature Ad — Horizontal | 6.875" × 2.5" | — | $1,050 |
| Feature Ad — Vertical | 8.25" × 2.5" | — | $1,050 |
| ⅙ Page Horizontal | 4.5" × 2.1775" | — | $700 |
| ⅙ Page Vertical | 2.1775" × 4.5" | — | $700 |
| Logo in Listing | 2" × 1" | — | $200 |
| 2-Page Advertorial | Editorial spread | — | $4,500 |
| 4-Page Advertorial | Editorial feature | — | $8,000 |
Artwork
requirements.
8.375" × 10.875"
The magazine and directory trim size. All ad dimensions reference this. 0.25" bleed preferred where used. Keep all important elements at least 0.25" inside trim.
Press-ready PDF
Acrobat 5 / PDF 1.4 exported from Adobe Software. PSD, TIFF, EPS, and Adobe Creative Suite native packaged files are also accepted.
CMYK or Grayscale only
Convert RGB to CMYK before PDF creation. For large black areas, use Rich Black: C60 M40 Y30 K100. Do not use rich black for small text or thin lines.
300 dpi at final size
All images need to be 300 dpi at final size. Vector logos and line art preferred where possible — they scale cleanly at any size.
Must be embedded
All fonts must be embedded in your PDF. If a font cannot be embedded due to licensing, outline the type or replace it with a comparable embeddable font.
None — at all
No crop marks should be included in your file. The press will add registration marks during plate production. Bleed should extend to the edges of the document.
Specific settings
Color/Grayscale: Automatic JPEG compression — Maximum Quality. Monochrome downsampling to 1200 dpi (CCITT Group 4). OPI off. No printer marks. Bleeds set to 0.25".
Up to two reviews
Each ad includes up to two rounds of digital PDF proofs for review prior to final approval. Plan your design timeline with this in mind.
Service available
Don't have a designer? Ad creation services are available for an additional fee. Contact JoAnn Gabruk Schoemann at joann@pdacc.org for details and pricing.