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Ad Options & Specifications

PRINTING

Web offset, Headset, SWOP standards

Color: CMYK 4-color process

Bind: Saddle-stitched, high folio

Bleed: Minimum 0.125” (â…›”)

 

PREPARING FILES

  • Ads must be provided as a high-resolution PDF suitable for print at the proper size. Images should be 300 PPI. Adobe Acrobat PDF setting PDF/X-1a works well.

  • All fonts and images embedded.

  • All artwork must be provided in CMYK mode. No spot colors, RGB, LAB or embedded color profiles (such as ICC profiles).

  • Type minimum size of 6 pt.

  • For artwork with bleed include minimum 0.125” (â…›”) bleed with crop marks. Please keep all live material 0.25” (¼”) from trim on all sides.

 

UNACCEPTABLE FORMATS
We cannot accept files in the following formats under any condition: Microsoft Publisher: any word processing file; any presentation format such as a PowerPoint file. Please create a high-resolution PDF from these file formats for print. 

 

Note: any intervention required by Front Rowe Marketing or our printer may result in additional chargers. Where materials do not conform to specifications, advertiser will be offered the choice of sending new materials, time permitting, or having Front Rowe Marketing make the necessary alterations which will be billed at cost.

 

SENDING YOUR AD

Email your ad to Tina Rowe at tina@frontrowemarketing.com

File sharing for large files available upon request.

 

AD REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Service Directory Ad (1/8" page) will be featured in the Center Fold section. All advertisements in this section MUST include a coupon, discount, special offer or customer incentive to be included in this section. 

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Rates vary per issue:

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Delivering to the Riverbend area of Madison County, Illinois:

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40,621 Households

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Delivering to all of Jersey County in Illinois, including Kane in Greene County:

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10,770 Households

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Delivering to Edwardsville and Glen Carbon areas of Madison Count, Illinois: 

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67,357 Households

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Delivering to all of Randolph County in Missouri:

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12,480 Households

Advertise in your hometown.

As you plan your 2025 marketing options, consider adding Direct Mail to your mix with a partnership with Front Rowe Marketing. Your Success is My Success!

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