Requirements: Artwork must be supplied as a high resolution PDF. All images must be embedded, at a minimum of 300dpi. CMYK colours only are allowed. All fonts must be embedded. Artwork must be flattened.
Extended guidelines and joboptions for PDF creation can be found under the PPA's pass4press section - please use v9 or v10. The recommended colour profiles specified below are available from the ECI's website.
Please follow all specifications carefully. While every effort is made to ensure that all advertisements are reproduced to the highest standard Square Up Media will not accept responsibility for the reproduction of advertisements that have been supplied without a printed proof, nor can it when the PDF artwork has not been supplied to our specification.
When supplying a DPS artwork allow a 6mm gutter / double image allowance (3mm per page). This allowance should be on the spine edge and within the trim width.
Artwork can be delivered by post on CD, uploaded via FTP or emailed. Please contact your account manager for details and to confirm receipt of artwork on +44 (0) 20 7819 9999.
For FTP uploads you must contact your account manager when the artwork has finished uploading. For individual files a web browser will allow you access, for multiple files an FTP client is necessary.
Coated paper stock. Ink limit - 300%. Please use the ISO Coated v2 300% (ECI) ICC profile for proofing.
Double Page Spread
Full Page
Half Page
Quarter Page
Essentials
Online artwork must be submitted at least a week before it is scheduled to ensure that it meets our specifications.
JPG, GIF, Flash file formats accepted.
| Type | Dimensions | File type |
|---|---|---|
| Leaderboard | 728px w x 90px h | 50kb |
| Medium Rectangle | 300px w x 250px h | 50kb |
Flash Version: Up to Flash 8, Actionscript 2.0 (up to Flash 10, AS 3.0 is allowed but not recommended).
ClickTAG: Flash ads require a ClickTAG button for click tracking. AS 2.0 code is below. AS 3.0 is allowed but must be compatible with Google DoubleClick.
on (release) {
getURL(_root.clickTAG, "_blank");
}
Frame Rate: Must be no more than 20fps. Animation Length: ads must not loop more than three times or exceed a total of 30 seconds animation time.
Audio: NO host-initiated audio is permitted on Squaremile.com. Audio must be user-initiated by clicking within the banner and must contain clearly visible "Mute" and "Stop" functionality.
Video: Video can be host or user-initiated.
Redundancy: A static GIF should be provided with any Flash artwork (for instances where users do not have Flash available or installed).
Any exceptions need prior approval.
JPG, GIF - no animation.
| Type | Dimensions | File type |
|---|---|---|
| Sponsor banner | 339px w x 66px h | 50kb |
Please contact the office for rich media artwork creation. RGB colourspace only. Target ICC profile sRGB IEC61966-2.1.
| Type | Dimensions | File type |
|---|---|---|
| Static - retina display | 1536px w x 2048px h | PNG 24bit |
| Static - standard display | 768px w x 1024px h | PNG 24bit |
Requirements: Artwork must be supplied as a high resolution PDF. All images must be embedded, at a minimum of 300dpi. CMYK colours only are allowed. All fonts must be embedded. Artwork must be flattened.
Extended guidelines and joboptions for PDF creation can be found under the PPA's pass4press section - please use v9 or v10. The recommended colour profiles specified below are available from the ECI's website.
Please follow all specifications carefully. While every effort is made to ensure that all advertisements are reproduced to the highest standard Square Up Media will not accept responsibility for the reproduction of advertisements that have been supplied without a printed proof, nor can it when the PDF artwork has not been supplied to our specification.
When supplying a DPS artwork allow a 6mm gutter / double image allowance (3mm per page). This allowance should be on the spine edge and within the trim width.
Artwork can be delivered by post on CD, uploaded via FTP or emailed. Please contact your account manager for details and to confirm receipt of artwork on +44 (0) 20 7819 9999.
For FTP uploads you must contact your account manager when the artwork has finished uploading. For individual files a web browser will allow you access, for multiple files an FTP client is necessary.
Uncoated paper stock except covers. Internal: Ink limit - 300%. Please use the PSO Uncoated ISO12647 (ECI) ICC profile for proofing. Inside & outside back covers: Ink limit - 330%. Please use ISO Coated v2 (ECI) ICC profile for printing.
Double Page Spread
Full Page
Requirements: Artwork must be supplied as a high resolution PDF. All images must be embedded, at a minimum of 300dpi. CMYK colours only are allowed. All fonts must be embedded. Artwork must be flattened.
Extended guidelines and joboptions for PDF creation can be found under the PPA's pass4press section - please use v9 or v10. The recommended colour profiles specified below are available from the ECI's website.
Please follow all specifications carefully. While every effort is made to ensure that all advertisements are reproduced to the highest standard Square Up Media will not accept responsibility for the reproduction of advertisements that have been supplied without a printed proof, nor can it when the PDF artwork has not been supplied to our specification.
When supplying a DPS artwork allow a 6mm gutter / double image allowance (3mm per page). This allowance should be on the spine edge and within the trim width.
Artwork can be delivered by post on CD, uploaded via FTP or emailed. Please contact your account manager for details and to confirm receipt of artwork on +44 (0) 20 7819 9999.
For FTP uploads you must contact your account manager when the artwork has finished uploading. For individual files a web browser will allow you access, for multiple files an FTP client is necessary.
Uncoated paper stock. Ink limit - 300%. Please use the ISO Coated v2 300% (ECI) ICC profile for proofing.
Double Page Spead
Full Page
Half Page
Quarter Page
Essentials
Online artwork must be submitted at least a week before it is scheduled to ensure that it meets our specifications.
JPG, GIF, Flash file formats accepted.
| Type | Dimensions | File type |
|---|---|---|
| Leaderboard | 728px w x 90px h | 50kb |
| Medium Rectangle | 300px w x 250px h | 50kb |
Flash Version: Up to Flash 8, Actionscript 2.0 (up to Flash 10, AS 3.0 is allowed but not recommended).
ClickTAG: Flash ads require a ClickTAG button for click tracking. AS 2.0 code is below. AS 3.0 is allowed but must be compatible with Google DoubleClick.
on (release) {
getURL(_root.clickTAG, "_blank");
}
Frame Rate: Must be no more than 20fps. Animation Length: ads must not loop more than three times or exceed a total of 30 seconds animation time.
Audio: NO host-initiated audio is permitted on Squaremile.com. Audio must be user-initiated by clicking within the banner and must contain clearly visible "Mute" and "Stop" functionality.
Video: Video can be host or user-initiated.
Redundancy: A static GIF should be provided with any Flash artwork (for instances where users do not have Flash available or installed).
Any exceptions need prior approval.
JPG, GIF - no animation.
| Type | Dimensions | File type |
|---|---|---|
| Sponsor banner | 339px w x 66px h | 50kb |
Please contact the office for rich media artwork creation. RGB colourspace only. Target ICC profile sRGB IEC61966-2.1.
| Type | Dimensions | File type |
|---|---|---|
| Static - retina display | 1536px w x 2048px h | PNG 24bit |
| Static - standard display | 768px w x 1024px h | PNG 24bit |