Live Print Area
8 x 3 inches

Colors
4 color process—Please note that all Pantone/PMS colors will be converted to process.

Acceptable Software Programs
Mac/PC compatible—We accept ads and artwork in these programs only: Adobe Creative Suite 2 (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Quark 6.5

Non-electronic Artwork
If you are supplying non-electronic artwork, the hard copy provided should be high enough quality to maintain reproduction integrity. We are not responsible for the final product if low quality or resolution artwork is provided.

Electronic Artwork Requirements

  • All files received must be at least 300 dpi for high quality reproduction.
  • High resolution PDFs are acceptable when submitted with editable layers. If a PDF is provided and the file is flattened, please provide contact information in the event of necessary changes are to be to the ad.
  • When an agency is used to build an ad, we must receive all native files including: fonts and all pertinent artwork (formats include: eps, tiff, hi-res jpg). A composite PDF or hard copy must accompany any files built outside of Windy City Marketing for accuracy throughout the transition into our system.

Artwork Transfer Methods
DVD • CD • ftp • email

E-mail Transfer Methods
Contact Production

  • Please do not send any files via email that are more than 5 MB. If the file is larger than 5 MB, please use/ask for an alternative method of transfer.
  • All logos/artwork provided electronically must be at least 300 dpi and larger than a postage stamp. We do not accept artwork downloaded from websites or with low resolution (any dpi less than 300).
  • Logos sent in a MS Word document are considered low resolution; this program compresses the file and embeds it into the document. We cannot extract the original file.
  • If an agency is sending a complete ad—please stuff/zip the files (InDesign, Quark or Illustrator collected with all artwork and fonts).

Chicago Ad Samples