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Bleed Sizes

All bleed units accepted at no extra charge and include a 3/16" trim, top and bottom, with minimum 1/4" on each side. All live matter must be kept at least 1/4" from trim edges and center fold.

Layouts must indicate trim and bleed markings.

Other space configurations available in Local Program Section upon request.

Page

Trim size :

5" x 7-3/8"

Bleed size :

5-5/8" x 7-3/4" (3/16" trim top and bottom, 1/4" minimum on sides)

Live area :

4-1/2" x 6-7/8" centered in bleed size


Spread

Trim size :

10" x 7-3/8"

Bleed size :

10-3/4" x 7-3/4" (3/16" trim top and bottom, 1/4" minimum on sides)

Live area :

9-1/2" x 6-7/8" centered in bleed size, including 1/2" safety across gutter which will appear in bound book


3/4-Page Horizontal

Trim size :

5" x 5-1/16"

Bleed size :

5-5/8" x 5-1/4" (3/16" trim on bottom and 1/4"minimum on sides)

Live area :

4-1/2" x 4-13/16" positioned 1/4" from bottom trim


3/4-Page Horizontal Spread

Trim size :

10" x 5-1/16"

Bleed size :

10-3/4" x 5-1/4" (3/16" trim on bottom and 1/4" minimum on sides)

Live area :

9-1/2" x 4-13/16" (including 1/2" safety across gutter which will appear in bound book) positioned 1/4" from bottom trim



2/3-Page Horizontal

Trim size :

5" x 4-13/16"

Bleed size :

5-5/8" x 5" (3/16" trim on bottom and 1/4" minimum on sides)

Live area :

4-1/2" x 4-9/16" positioned 1/4" from bottom trim

Available in National Feature Section only.


2/3-Page Horizontal Spread

Trim size :

10" x 4-13/16"

Bleed size :

10-3/4" x 5" (3/16" trim on bottom and 1/4" minimum on sides)

Live area :

9-1/2" x 4-9/16" (including 1/2" safety across gutter which will appear in bound book) positioned 1/4" from bottom trim

Available in National Feature Section only.


1/2-Page Horizontal

Trim size :

5" x 3-1/2"

Bleed size :

5-5/8" x 4-1/4"

Max. Live Area:

4-1/2" x 3-1/4", centered in bleed, positioned 1/4" from top/bottom trim.

Note :

A 1/2 page horizontal ad can be positioned at the top or bottom of the page. Please design accordingly and provide bleed on all four sides.


1/2-Page Horizontal Spread (Local Program Section)

Trim size :

10" x 3-1/2"

Bleed size :

10-3/4" x 3-11/16" (3/16" trim on bottom and 1/4" minimum on sides)

Live area :

9-1/2" x 3-1/4" (including 1/2" safety across gutter which will appear in bound book) positioned 1/4" from bottom trim


1/2-Page Horizontal Spread (National Feature Section)

Trim size :

10" x 3-1/2" (centered within bleed)

Bleed size :

10-3/4" x 4-1/4"

Max. Live Area:

9-1/2" x 3-1/4" (including 1/2" safety across gutter which will appear in bound book) positioned 1/4" from top/bottom trim.

Note :

A 1/2 page horizontal ad running in the National Feature Section can be positioned at the top or bottom of the page. Please design accordingly and provide bleed on all four sides.


1/2-Page Vertical

Trim size :

2-7/16" x 7-3/8"

Bleed size :

3-5/16" x 7-3/4" (3/16" trim top and bottom, 1/2" safety on sides)

Live area :

2-1/16" x 6-7/8" will be centered in bleed size.
TV Guide will remove excess bleed from appropriate side, depending on right- or left-hand page position.

Note: Final layout on printed page will show 1/8" background on inside column side and 1/4" on outside trim or gutter side.


1/3-Page Horizontal

Trim size :

5" x 2-9/16"

Bleed size :

5-5/8" x 2-3/4" (3/16" trim on bottom and 1/4" minimum on sides)

Live area :

4-1/2" x 2-5/16" positioned 1/4" from bottom trim.

Available in National Feature Section only.


1/3-Page Horizontal Spread

Trim size :

10" x 2-9/16"

Bleed size :

10-3/4" x 2-3/4" (3/16" trim on bottom and 1/4" minimum on sides)

Live area :

9-1/2" x 2-5/16" (including 1/2" safety across gutter which will appear in bound book) positioned 1/4" from bottom trim

Available in National Feature Section only.

Minimum Type Sizes

In either the National Feature Section or Local Program Section, the minimum type size is 6-point: however, 8-point is recommended. TV Guide is not responsible for reproduction of smaller than 12-point or reverse thin text type or thin serif type. For additional information see GAA or SWOP type specifications.


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