MATERIAL DEADLINE
*All creative is required to be delivered a minimum of three (3) business days prior to start date to ensure adequate time for testing, implementation, and corrections (if necessary).
WEB BANNER AD SPECIFICATIONS
ACCEPTABLE FORMATS: GIF (animated okay), JPG, PNG, gerneric HTML, HTML5, adtech, Atlas, Bluestreak, CPX, Doubleclick/DFP, Eyeblaster, Falk, Kontera, Mediaplex, Open Adstream and Tango Zebra. All colors saved in RGB with 72 dpi resolution.
TRACKING PIXELS: We can accept tracking pixels using the iframe format
RUN OF SITE
hourdetroit.com, dbusiness.com, detroitwed.com
LEADERBOARD: 728 x 90 pixels, 45K max file size
LARGE ISLAND: 300 x 600 pixels, 45K max file size
ISLAND: 300 x 250 pixels, 35K max file size
BILLBOARD: 970 x 250 pixels, 45K max file size
MOBILE LEADERBOARD: 320 x 50 pixels, 30K max file size
detroitdesignmag.com
LARGE ISLAND: 300 x 600 pixels, 45K max file size
ISLAND: 300 x 250 pixels, 35K max file size
BILLBOARD: 970 x 250 pixels, 45K max file size
MOBILE LEADERBOARD: 320 x 50 pixels, 30K max file size
SPONSORSHIPS – MAIN LANDING PAGES/SECTION SPONSORS
hourdetroit.com
Main Landing Page: (970×250)
BILLBOARD: 970 x 250 pixels, 45K max file size
LEADERBOARD: 728 x 90 pixels, 45K max file size
MOBILE LEADERBOARD: 320 x 50 pixels, 30K max file size
– OR –
Main Landing Page, and Section Sponsors (300×600)
LARGE ISLAND: 300 x 600 pixels, 45K max file size
dbusiness.com, detroitwed.com
LARGE ISLAND: 300 x 600 pixels, 45K max file size
detroitdesignmag.com
ISLAND: 300 x 250 pixels, 35K max file size
NEWSLETTER BANNER AD SPECIFICATIONS
Acceptable formats: JPG, PNG
*NOTE: Please include click through URL
NEWSLETTERS
HOUR DETROIT DAILY NEWS
PRESENTING SPONSOR: 600 x 300 pixels, 45K max file size
ISLAND (TIERS 1, 2 & 3): 300 x 250 pixels, 35K max file size
DBUSINESS DAILY NEWS
PRESENTING SPONSOR: 600 x 300 pixels, 50K max file size
CEO, EXECUTIVE, ASSOCIATE: 300 x 250, 35K max file size
AROUND THE D SPONSOR: 600 x 150 pixels, 35K max file size
DBUSINESS TECH AND MOBILITY NEWS
PRESENTING SPONSOR: 600 x 300 pixels, 50K max file size
CEO, EXECUTIVE, ASSOCIATE: 300 x 250, 35K max file size
DEDICATED EBLASTS
*Dedicated eblasts should be either a single image or html formatted for display in email clients. All html must be submitted complete and ready for use; any changes must be completed by the submitting code author.
IMAGE: 600 x 600 pixels (minimum), may not exceed 600 x 1200 pixels.
*Images can only include one (1) link.
HTML: Should be tested, and reviewed for display in all major email clients by advertiser/agency prior to submitting.
DIGITAL EDITION SPONSORSHIP
Client will receive a spread right after the cover image. Specs should match those of the print publication they are sponsoring the digital version.
NOTE: Videos are optional. If client is including video, there should be a portion of the spread that includes an image with a play button overlay so viewers know to click in order to initiate video pop-out. Link to Youtube or Vimeo required.
PAGE: Must be designed based on the specifications of a print page. Contact your Advertising Coordinator for more information.
VIDEO CONTENT: Must be prepped and delivered in MP4 video format.
RECOMMENDED BITRATE: Between 300-700 kb/s
MAXIMUM FILE SIZE: 100MB
VIDEO DIMENSIONS: Variable, depending on original aspect ratio. MUST fit maximum file size limitation. 16:9 aspect ratio preferred, 720p usually provides satisfactory results.
EMBED LINKS: Links to video providers (YouTube, Vimeo) are okay provided EMBED is allowed in original settings.
RUN TIME: Must run for at least one second.
DIRECTORY LISTINGS
hourdetroit.com, dbusiness.com
Up to 3 images (500px width minimum)
Must be submitted at 72 dpi resolution in RGB
Acceptable file formats include .JPG or .PNG
Up to 300 words of copy
Must provide in a word document with everything written in complete sentences
Contact information
Company Name
Address (street, city, state and zip code)
Phone
Website
1 video (optional)
Must be embed link to YouTube or Vimeo
RESOURCE LISTINGS
detroitdesignmag.com, detroitwed.com
Up to 5 images (500px width minimum)
Must be submitted at 72 dpi resolution in RGB
Acceptable file formats include .JPG or .PNG
Up to 600 words of copy
Must provide in a word document with everything written in complete sentences
Contact information
Company Name
Address (street, city, state and zip code)
Phone
Website
1 video (optional)
Must be embed link to YouTube or Vimeo
SPONSOR CONTENT
ALL SITES
MATERIALS NEEDED
- 600 word maximum article copy + Title
- Up to 3 JPG images for the article
- (750 x 750 pixels) submitted at 72 DPI in RBG color format
- One optional video embed in YouTube or Vimeo
- 25 Word Teaser/Excerpt
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
AUDIO EVENTS: Not available.
VIDEO CONTENT: Must be formatted in MP4, according to specifications.
COMPANION POSITIONING: Can be implemented.
EXPANDING/PANELS: Not available.
THIRD PARTY TRACKING: Please inform your Account Manager or Ad Coordinator if third party tracking is requested; each provider requires different parameters or server settings to enable accurate third party tracking.
DOWNLOADABLE SPECIFICATIONS
Click here for a printable version of our digital media specifications.
