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Specifications
Final Trim: 7 5/8” x 10 ½"
| Standard Unit Sizes | Live | Trim | Bleed |
| Full | 6 3/4" x 10" | 7 5/8" x 10 1/2" | 7 7/8" x 10 3/4" |
| Full Spread | 14 3/8" x 10" | 15 1/4" x 10 1/2" | 15 1/2" x 10 3/4" |
| Two Columns | 4 1/2" x 10" | 5 1/8" x 10 1/2" | 5 ¼" x 10 ¾" |
| One Column | 2 3/16" x 10" | n/a | 2 ¾" x 10 ¾" |
| 1/2 Page Horizontal | 6 3/4" x 4 5/8" | n/a | 7 7/8" x 5 3/8" |
| 1/2 Page Vertical | 3 3/8" x 10" | n/a | 4" x 10 ¾" |
| 1/2 Page Horizontal Spread | 14 3/8" x 4 5/8" | n/a | 15 1/2" x 5 3/8" |
| Square Third | 4 3/8" x 4 5/8" | n/a | 5 1/8" x 5 3/8" |
| 1/4 Page | 3 3/8" x 4 5/8" | n/a | 4" x 5 3/8" |
| 1/6 Page | 2 3/16" x 4 5/8" | n/a | 2 ¾" x 5 3/8" |
| Gutter Safety: | |
| Between two words: | 1/8" on each side of the centerline |
| Between letters: | 1/16" on each side of the centerline |
Requirements
U.S. News accepts digital files on CD-ROM or transmitted via FTP. U.S. News will also accept files transmitted via other ad delivery services if prior arrangements have been made with our production unit. All materials must adhere to SWOP specifications.
Please review these 10 steps before submitting files.
Insertion Orders
Submit all insertion orders to:
Karolee Jarnecki
Ad Operations Coordinator
450 West 33rd St, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Tel: 212-916-8779
Fax: 212-716-6960
Shipping
Submitting files via delivery service:
Send files and proofs to:
U.S.News & World Report
Attn: Prepress Dept
1050 Thomas Jefferson St. NW
Washington, DC 20007
Submitting files via FTP:
Click here for instructions
Gatefolds
Please contact the ad processing department for gatefold specifications.
Ad Management
admgmt@usnews.com
Tel: 202-955-2040
Supplied Inserts & Business Reply Cards
Please direct all inquiries regarding supplied inserts and business reply cards to:
Dan Fein
Executive Director
Manufacturing and Distribution
450 West 33rd St., 11th floor
New York, NY 10001
dfein@usnews.com
Tel: 212-916-8774
Fax: 212-716-6975
Contact
Ad Management
admgmt@usnews.com
Tel: 202-955-2040
