IMAGE SPECIFICATIONS*

• CMYK images in JPEG, TIFF or PSD format.
• All images are high resolution (at least 300dpi).
• Please supply images at their original size and aspect ratio. We will crop images to an appropriate size when laying out your advertorial.
• Please do not supply images with any copy i.e. slogans on top.
• We recommend supplying lifestyle images depicting your target audience, service or general message; or product shots.

COPY SPECIFICATIONS

• Total word count includes max. 10 words for headline and max. 20 words for a call to action.
• Hurst Media reserve the right to make changes, including grammatical changes and corrections to ensure supplied copy meets house style.

FILE TRANSFER

WARNING: EMAIL ATTACHMENT LIMIT Files less than 8mb (total attachment limit) can be emailed to production@hurstmediacompany.co.uk. Larger files can be sent to production@hurstmediacompany.co.uk via the free file sharing service wetransfer.com. Please clarify in your message your company name, publication, theme and on sale date as per your booking.

DESIGN PROCESS

• Once all material is submitted according to specification, Hurst Media will layout your advertorial within the pre-approved house style of the publication.
• Supplied copy will by subedited by Hurst Media’s editorial team. Spelling, grammar and punctuation will also be corrected to the house style.
• Layouts may vary depending on style of images and/or text supplied.

APPROVALS & AMENDMENTS

• Hurst Media will provide a PDF for client approval.
• The client will have the option of two rounds of amendments before final approval is required. Please ensure any amendments are clear and concise.
• Approval is required within 48 hours.
• Please note that the newspaper must also approve all advertorials and they reserve the right to make changes or corrections to ensure copy passes their compliance standards.