Print

IMNG publications are printed offset in a tabloid news format.  Black-and-white, two-, three-, four-, and five-color advertisements are accepted.

• Paper Stock: 36lb. gloss
• Type of Binding: Saddle Stitch
• Full-Page Bleeds:
  • Bleed size:  11” x 14-5/8”
  • Trim: 10-7/8” x 14-3/8”
  • Keep live matter 1/2” from all trim edges

Run-of-Book Reproduction Requirements

1. Black-and-white or Color Advertisements
   • Digital materials are required.  MAC and PC formats accepted.
   • PDF or PDFX1/A files accepted.
   • Media accepted:  Zip 100 MB or 250 MB, CD-ROM.
   • Ads will not be accepted via FTP.  Call Judi Sheffer at 240-221-2412 for FTP instructions.
   • Digital files will not be altered.  All files must be 100%.
   • CT files must be 300 DPI (Res. 12) and LW files must be 2032 (Res. 80).
   • Trapping must be included in file.
   • Images/scans, fonts, logos, artwork must be included.
   • All images must be CMYK (RGB images cannot be processed).
   • Third-party fonts are not accepted.

   For further questions, please contact Judi Sheffer at 240-221-2412.

2. Color Proofs
   • Provide two high-end digital proofs with color bars.
   • Color laser proofs are not accepted as color guidance.
   • Proofs must be provided at 100% size.
3. Provider Information
   Please provide the following with your media:
   • Publication name and issue date
   • Advertiser, product and agency name
   • Contact name and phone number
   • Directory of disk or CD

Shipping Instructions

• Send ROB contracts and insertion orders to:
  • (Publication Name)
  • Elsevier/International Medical News Group
  • 60 Columbia Road, Bldg. B
  • Morristown, NJ  07960
  • Attn:  Joan Friedman
  • Phone:  973-290-8211
  • Fax:  973-290-8250
  • j.friedman@elsevier.com

• Send all digital files and proofs to:
  • (Publication Name)
  • Elsevier/International Medical News Group
  • 5635 Fishers Lane, Suite 6000
  • Rockville, MD  20852
  • Attn:  Advertising Production
  • Tel:  240-221-4500; Fax:  240-221-4400

Insert

Insert Requirements

• Publisher accepts both full king-size and “A-size” (8” x 11” minimum size) inserts. 
• Pre-clearance of all inserts by submission of sample paper stock or paper dummy when insert is not standard. 
• Inserts not meeting mechanical specifications are subject to a surcharge.

Insert Specifications

• Maximum paper weight—80 lb. text coated or matte for two-page (single leaf) and four-page inserts (double leaf).  For larger inserts, please contact Production Department.
• Multiple leaf inserts need to be furnished folded.
• 8” x 11” inserts to be furnished trimmed.
• Quantity:  Please contact Production Department -- 240-221-2412.

Insert Size Requirements

• Full king-size:  10-7/8” x 14-3/8”
• Minimum insert size:  8” x 11”

Shipping Instructions

• Send insert contracts and insertion orders to:
  • (Publication Name)
  • Elsevier/International Medical News Group
  • 60 Columbia Road, Bldg. B
  • Morristown, NJ  07960
  • Attn:  Joan Friedman
  • Phone:  973-290-8211
  • Fax:  973-290-8250
  • j.friedman@elsevier.com
• Send inserts to:
  • (Publication Name)
  • Publishers Press
  • 13487 South Preston Highway
  • Lebanon Junction, KY40150
  • Attn:  Tammy Baugh

• IMPORTANT NOTE:
  Shipping of Inserts:  SEPARATE SHIPMENTS BY PUBLICATION AND ISSUE DATE.  DO NOT COMBINE MULTIPLE ISSUE DATES ON SAME SKID.

DISPOSITION OF MATERIAL
Files are held one year and then destroyed, unless instructed otherwise in writing.  Unused inserts will be destroyed 9 months from delivery date.  Please call Judi Sheffer at 240-221-2412 for extension.

Cover Tip / Bellyflaps

Cover Tip/Bellyflap Specifications: Click for pdf.