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BusinessWeek Global Edition, and SmallBiz

PRODUCTION SPECS

Here you'll find the production specs for BusinessWeek Global Edition and SmallBiz.



2010 BusinessWeek Global Closing Dates
Please contact the issue manager for extension requests.
ISSUE DATEEDITIONAD MATERIALS CLOSEISSUE MANAGER
Jan 11 EXP, E Dec 14 Brenda Alexander
Jan 18 R, E/A Dec 21 Diana Gulyan
Jan 25 MNI ONLY Dec 28 Brenda Alexander
Feb 1/Feb 8 EXP, E Jan 4 Diana Gulyan
Feb 15 R Jan 19 Brenda Alexander
Feb 22 M, E/A, MNI Jan 25 Diana Gulyan
March 1 EXP, E Feb 1 Brenda Alexander
March 8 Feb 8 Diana Gulyan
March 15 M, MNI Feb 16 Brenda Alexander
March 22/29 R, E/A Feb 22 Diana Gulyan
April 5 EXP, E March 8 Brenda Alexander
April 12 March 15 Diana Gulyan
April 19 R, E/A March 22 Brenda Alexander
April 26 M, MNI March 29 Diana Gulyan
May 3 EXP, E April 5 Brenda Alexander
May 10 R, E/A April 12 Diana Gulyan
May 17 April 19 Brenda Alexander
May 24 M, E/A, MNI April 26 Diana Gulyan
May 31 May 3 Brenda Alexander
June 7 EXP, E May 10 Diana Gulyan
June 14 R, E/A May 17 Brenda Alexander
June 21 M, E/A, MNI May 24 Diana Gulyan
June 28 May 28 Brenda Alexander
July 5 EXP, E June 7 Diana Gulyan
July 12/19 R, E/A June 14 Brenda Alexander
July 26 MNI ONLY June 28 Diana Gulyan
Aug 2 EXP, E July 6 Brenda Alexander
Aug 9 July 12 Diana Gulyan
Aug 16 M, E/A, MNI July 19 Brenda Alexander
Aug 23/30 July 26 Diana Gulyan
Sept 6 EXP, E Aug 9 Brenda Alexander
Sept 13 R, E/A Aug 16 Diana Gulyan
Sept 20 M, E/A, MNI Aug 23 Brenda Alexander
Sept 27 Aug 30 Diana Gulyan
Oct 4 EXP, E Sept 7 Brenda Alexander
Oct 11 R, E/A Sept 13 Diana Gulyan
Oct 18 Sept 20 Brenda Alexander
Oct 25 M, E/A, MNI Sept 27 Diana Gulyan
Nov 1 EXP, E Oct 4 Brenda Alexander
Nov 8 Oct 11 Diana Gulyan
Nov 15 R, E/A Oct 18 Brenda Alexander
Nov 22 M, E/A, MNI Oct 25 Diana Gulyan
Nov 29 Nov 1 Brenda Alexander
Dec 6 EXP, E Nov 8 Diana Gulyan
Dec 13 M, E/A, MNI Nov 15 Brenda Alexander
Dec 20 R, E/A Nov 22 Diana Gulyan
Dec 27/Jan 3 Nov 29 Brenda Alexander
R = Regional Edition
M = Metro Edition
EXP = Expire Wraps
MNI = Media Networks Inc.
E = Elite
E/A = Eur/Asia
Diana Gulyan 212-512-2119 Brenda Alexander 212-512-2697


2010 BusinessWeek SmallBiz Closing Dates
Please contact the issue manager for extension requests.
ISSUE AD MATERIALS CLOSEISSUE MANAGER
February/MarchJanuary 22Diana Gulyan
April/MayMarch 12Diana Gulyan
June/July May 14Diana Gulyan
August/September July 16Diana Gulyan
October/NovemberSeptember 17Diana Gulyan
Diana Gulyan 212-512-2119




Fast Close: limited availability. Please contact issue manager for details.
  • BW Global Edition fast close: Up to 24 hours prior to mailing and newsstand shipment
  • BusinessWeek Regional and Metro Editions: Friday prior to the week issue prints
  • BusinessWeek SmallBiz fast close: Up to 24 hours prior to mailing and newsstand shipment
Restrictions:
  • Page or spread ads only
  • No split runs
  • No pantone colors
Insertion Orders
Insertion orders are binding after closing dates. No cancellations accepted after this date. Please email your insertion orders to bworders@businessweek.com

General File Requirements
  • Each file should contain only one page or one spread
  • Line screen: 133 lines per inch (54 lines per centimeter)
  • Screen angles used (unless otherwise requested on disk label):
    C-15%, M-45%, Y-90%, K-75%
  • All required trapping should be done prior to creating the file
  • Color traps: .08mm/0.144 pt and black overprint set when necessary
  • Include quality control patch (color bars) within maximum dimension of ad file
  • All marks (trim, bleed, center) should be included in all colors
File Format
  • PDF/X-1a:2001
  • Scanned images must be high-resolution (300 dpi), CMYK (no spot colors, RGB, LAB, or ICC color profiles), and saved in TIFF or EPS format. (Note: Final output of all BusinessWeek pages will be at 2400 dpi/04.488 dpmm)
  • All fonts must be included and be Type 1 or 3 (no Truetype).
Proof Requirement
BusinessWeek Global Edition
4 for BusinessWeek (Global Edition)
2 for each Regional Edition
2 for each Metro Edition

SmallBiz
2 Proofs
Additional notes:
  • Laser proofs (color or black and white) are acceptable for content proofs only.
  • Contract quality Press, Offpress, and Digital (Halftone, and Continuous Tone) proofs are acceptable for color guidance on press. Examples of preferred SWOP certified proofs can be found on the SWOP web site at http://www.swop.org
  • Supply color guidance proof that matches supplied digital ad file. If there are discrepancies between the supplied digital ad file and supplied proof, BusinessWeek will print what is on the digital ad file. Ads without a complete set of color guidance proofs will be accepted at the advertiser's risk.
  • BusinessWeek will maintain ad files and proofs for seven months.
Technical Support
For file preparation and technical support in the U.S. and Canada contact Quad/Imaging:
David Chapnick
212-904-4126

Bruce Galt
212-904-4123

Mechanical Specifications

Ad Unit Availability Non-Bleed/Safety
Width x Depth		 Trim
Width x Depth		 Bleed
Width x Depth
2-page spread
View PDF		 BW Global
SmallBiz		 14-3/4" x 10"
375mm x 254mm		 15-3/4" x 10-1/2"
400mm x 266mm		 16" x 10-3/4"
406mm x 273mm
1 page
View PDF		 BW Global
SmallBiz		 7" x 10"
178mm x 254mm		 7-7/8" x 10-1/2"
200mm x 266mm		 8-1/8" x 10-3/4"
206mm x 273mm
1/2 page spread
View PDF		 BW Global
SmallBiz		 14-3/4" x 4-5/8"
375mm x 117mm		 15-3/4" x 5-1/8"
400mm x 130mm		 16" x 5-3/8"
406mm x 137mm
2/3 page vertical
View PDF		 BW Global
SmallBiz		 4-1/8" x 10"
105mm x 254mm		 5" x 10-1/2"
127mm x 266mm		 5-1/4" x 10-3/4"
133mm x 273mm
1/2 page horizontal
View PDF		 BW Global
SmallBiz		 7" x 4-5/8"
178mm x 117mm		 7-7/8" x 5-1/8"
200mm x 130mm		 8-1/8" x 5-3/8"
206mm x 137mm
1/3 page vertical
View PDF		 BW Global
SmallBiz		 2" x 10"
51mm x 254mm		 2-5/8" x 10-1/2"
67mm x 266mm		 2-7/8" x 10-3/4"
73mm x 273mm
1/3 page square
View PDF		 BW Global 4-1/8" x 4-5/8"
105mm x 117mm		 5" x 5-1/8"
127mm x 130mm		 5-1/4" x 5-3/8"
133mm x 137mm

For Regional and Metro editions, only full pages and spreads are available.

All bleed ads include 1/8" (3.175mm) bleed on all four sides.
Final Trim
7-7/8" x 10-1/2"
Live Matter Safety
1/4" (6mm) top and bottom
7/16" (11mm) left and right
1/8" (3mm) spread gutter safety = 1/16" (1.5mm) on each side
Please note: headlines across gutter should be set so that words, rather than letters, are split.
For general production-related questions (such as closing dates and mechanical specs), please contact the BusinessWeek Production Dept.:
Brenda Alexander
212-512-2697

Diana Gulyan
212-512-2119
Submission Information
We accept ad materials two ways:
  1. AdShuttle (www.adshuttle.com)
    AdShuttle is a Web-based advertisement processing and delivery system that streamlines the electronic submission of ad files. For AdShuttle support call 1-866-744-5784 (U.S.) / 414-566-6941 (Int’l) or David Chapnick at 212-904-4126
  2. Shipping
    Send ad materials with material instructions and issue date/month to:
    Quad/Imaging
    2 Penn Plaza, 20th Floor
    New York, NY 10121
    Attn: David Chapnick
    212-904-4126

For more information contact Jim Delahanty, Director of Production and Digital Ad Services, at 212-512-6354 or jim_delahanty@businessweek.com or Carol Nelson, Sr. Manager, Global Issue Makeup, at 212-512-6861 or carol_nelson@businessweek.com


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