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MAGAZINE
Spread
Full Page
1/2 Horizontal
1/2 Horizontal Spread
1/3 Horizontal
1/3 Vertical
2/3 Vertical
1/3 Horizontal Spread
TRIM SIZE
15” x 10.5”
7.5” x 10.5”
7.5” x 5.125”
15” x 5.125”
7.5” x 3.5”
2.5” x 10.5”
4.75” x 10.5”
15” x 3.5”
LIVE AREA
14.5” x 10”
7” x 10”
7” x 4.625”
14.5” x 4.625”
7” x 3”
2” x 10”
4.25” x 10”
14.5” x 3”
BLEED SIZE
15.25” x 10.75”
7.75” x 10.75”
7.75” x 5.375”
15.25” x 5.375”
7.75” x 3.75”
2.75” x 10.75”
5” x 10.75”
15.25” x 3.75”
SIPS
Bookazine - Full Page
Digest Size - Full Page
Megazine - Full Page
TRIM SIZE
7.75” x 10.5”
5.25” x 7.375”
9” x 10.875”
LIVE AREA
7.25” x 10”
4.75” x 6.85”
8.5” x 10.375”
BLEED SIZE
8” x 10.75”
5.5” x 7.625”
9.25” x 11.125”
Digital File Requirements
  • The required file format is PDF/X-1a 2001 (vector) 300 dpi.
  • All supplied PDF/X-1a files must be CMYK. No spot colors. All fonts and images should be embedded. Do not apply style attributes to basic fonts.
  • For instructions on how to create a PDF/X-1a go to – https://readersdigest.sendmyad.com – under HOME - select DASHBOARD – select VIEW FAQs.
  • Readers Digest utilizes Virtual  Proofing technology. A hard copy proof is no longer required. If you opt to use a SWOP proof for your internal color approval render at 100% of size.
Ad Portal Information
  • Create an account or log in if an account is already established
  • Select “Send Files”
  • Select - Publication (i.e. Taste of Home)
  • Do not use dashes, underscores or
    apostrophes when typing the name
    of your ad
Contact
For more information or production questions:
Kristine Jacobson
Senior Production Manager
T: 414.423.3919
E: Kristine.Jacobson@rd.com