Line Screen: 133-line (266 dpi)

Electronic Ads: M prefers ads written to CD or DVD. All supporting files and fonts must be included. M prefers InDesign documents, but will also accept Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator or Quark XPress 6.5. Electronic submissions must be accompanied by a hard copy proof of the ad. All ads submitted must be the exact size reserved.

Camera Ready Ads: PDF files should be cmyk and have fonts embedded. Use preset PDF/X 1a:2001. All ads submitted as PDF files must be exact size reserved.

Rates Include Typesetting and Design: Additional charges may be assessed for ads requiring special logo designs, illustrations, photography and detailed in-house production work.

Proofs: First 2 proofs are free. Additional proofs are $25 each.

Premium Positions: Awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. All other guaranteed requests shall be upcharged 10% of earned rate.

Cancellation: No cancellations accepted after the applicable “space closing” dates. Advertiser shall be subject to all applicable ad charges, even if advertiser fails to provide necessary ad copy by such date.