Ad Specifications

ACCEPTED DIGITAL FORMATS
PDF Hi-resolution (300 dpi minimum) Press-/Print-Optimized—all fonts embedded/all graphics hi-res and linked properly

We can not accept native application files, such as QuarkXPress or InDesign.

Film ads will incur a conversion charge.

PRODUCTION CHARGES
Ads that do not meet the specs listed above or requests for changes to digital ads are subject to production charges.

Contact the production manager for details on production charges.

INSERTS
Contact production manager for specs and shipping instructions for all inserts.

CREATING MATERIALS
Set up documents to be final ad size (same width and depth as mechanical size).

Files for full page ads should be set up for BLEED SIZE (8.125” width x 11.00” height).

Do Not compress linked graphics when preparing PDF.

All files must be converted to CMYK (NO SPOT COLORS). 2-Color ads must be CMYK builds.

Trapping must be completed prior to creating final PDF. Trap at .20 pt. and overprint black.

SUBMITTING MATERIALS
FTP file transfer upload: Contact production manager for instructions.

E-MAIL ADS less than 10MB to powerprod@accessintel.com

DVD

CD-ROM

COLOR PROOFS
Your digital submissions must be accompanied by an accurate SWOP color proof. This proof is used by our printer to match your ad on press.

If you send an inaccurate proof, the reproduction of your ad may not match and Access Intelligence, LLLLC will not accept responsibility.

ADDRESS FOR SENDING MATERIALS:
POWER magazine
Access Intelligence, LLLLC
4 Choke Cherry Road, 2nd Floor
Rockville, MD 20850
Attn: Production Manager

FREQUENCY DISCOUNTS/SPECIAL UNITS

• Frequency discounts apply if used within any 12-month period; otherwise the actual earned frequency discount will apply. Charges will be adjusted accordingly at the end of the contract period.
• A 1/4 page ad is the minimum size required to maintain frequency discount.
• Special units such as gatefolds are available. Pricing information is available upon request.

FURNISHED INSERTS SPECIFICATIONS

• Contact the Advertising Sales Representative for pricing.
• Conversion of film or correcting digital files is not included in Publisher ’s advertising price and will be billed separately to Advertiser at prevailing rates.
• Contact the Production Manager for mechanical quantity and shipping instructions. Do not use ROB sizes for furnished inserts.
• A facsimile of each insert indicating proposed copy areas and trim edges must be submitted to the Production Manager for approval.
• A sample of each insert must be submitted to the Production Manager for approval.
• Acceptance of inserts is also subject to postal service regulations. Any binding charges are non-commissionable.
• Payment by Advertiser is due in full 30 days from invoice date.
• If not paid within 30 days, a late charge equal to the greater of $5.00 or 1.5% of the unpaid invoice will be automatically added to the invoice amount per month.
• Failure to pay as agreed may result in the placement of the account with a collection agency or attorney. If so, to the extent permitted by law, Publisher may charge and collect from Advertiser and Agency, jointly and severally, any collection costs and expenses, including court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees, in addition to all invoiced amounts, late charges and interest.
• Any invoice submitted to Advertiser will be deemed conclusive as to its correctness unless Advertiser provides a written, detailed objection to Publisher within 30 days of invoice date.
• If Advertiser in good faith disputes any invoice, Advertiser must promptly pay all amounts not subject to dispute.
• ADVERTISER AND AGENCY WILL BE JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY LIABLE for paying all amounts owed to Publisher pursuant to this agreement.

AGENCY COMMISSIONS

• Publisher will apply a 15% commission discount to recognized agencies on space, color, premiums, and inserts, provided acceptable digitally formatted ad is supplied and only if Publisher is paid in full within 30 days of invoice date. Production charges are non-commissionable.

ADVERTISING PRODUCTION

• The Advertiser or their Agency will be billed at an amount not less than 15% of earned gross rate for advertising materials produced by the Publisher. Production charges are non-commissionable.