Submission Guidelines and Publication Deadlines Questions?
Talk to Melanie Prosser, 519.641.6100 ext 105 or info@thebusinesshelpcentre.ca www.thebusinesshelpcentre.ca
File Formats
Please note the following guidelines when preparing your ad files for Middlesex Business Matters Magazine. If in doubt, e-mail for clarification. • Press Quality PDF is our preferred file format. • We also accept EPS, TIFF, PNG and high-resolution JPG files.
General File Prep
• Use CYMK colors. • Please embed fonts (PDF and EPS) or convert type to outlines. • Send files at the dimensions at which they are to be reproduced (see the previous page for sizes). • Only full and half page ads can have bleeds. Include a 0.1875” bleed on all sides if you require a bleed. We will adjust half page ads depending on placement on the page at no extra charge. Ensure bleed and crop marks are included in your artwork. • Full bleed is required for the back cover. • Name files clearly, indicating company name and issue date.
Preparation of PDF Files To create your PDF, please use Acrobat Professional or the Export/Save feature in InDesign, Photoshop, or Illustrator.
Hyperlinked Ads
We encourage you to include hyperlinks to send readers to your Web site for more information or special offers. If you choose this option, please note the following: • Indicate the exact URL to be embedded in your online ad. • If your ad contains more than one URL, please note which text is to be linked.
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Transmission of Files
Send files via e-mail to info@thebusinesshelpcentre.ca or upload to us through Dropbox.
Additional Charges
If your ad requires any additional manipulaton when received, you will be charged a graphic fee at the rate of $45 per hour. We offer graphic design services at the same rate.
The Definitive Business Guide for Middlesex County Published
twice
a year
The Complete Resource for Middlesex County’s People, Businesses and Organizations Why Middlesex Business Matters Magazine reaches your market Middlesex Business Matters, published twice a year in the Spring/Summer and Fall/ Winter is a full-size, high-gloss, full-colour magazine with a circulation of 10,000 and an online version located at www. middlesexbusinessmatters.ca. This magazine is distributed free to businesses and tourism information centres throughout the County, as well as select border welcome and tourism centres across Southwestern Ontario.
The Best Information
This print/online publication provides tips, techniques, and time-savers for Middlesex County residents, business owners and visitors. Included in the magazine: • Feature articles highlighting the agri-business of Middlesex • Tips from in-the-trenches small business owners • Trends in manufacturing • News about the latest economic developments • Listings of businesses, services and events in the county
The Best Audience
Our rapidly growing distribution lists prove publications from The Business Help Centre fill a real market need. This is combined with the online market through the digital version of the publication, featuring hyperlinks and easy access to your business.
The Best Advertisers
This free publication has a print circulation of 10,000 and a shelf life of a full year. It will be referred to over and over again. Reach your highly qualified and targeted audience today! To advertise, contact Melanie Prosser at 519.641.6100 x105 or info@thebusinesshelpcentre.ca
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