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Tabloid (M44) Newspapers

Print specifications to assist in the preparation and creation of PDF files for advertising use.

Tabloid (M44) Newspapers Overview

These print specification are to assist with the preparation, creation and supply of PDF files for advertising use.

They are applicable to all T44 MPNG modular tabloid newspapers. We reserve the right to request artwork to be resupplied if it does not meet our specifications.

Please ensure your advertisement is supplied to the exact size that is booked.

Please do not supply artwork with crop marks or bleed on newspaper ads.

Mechanical Specifications

Measurements are given in millimetres and are as height x width.

For a downloadable guide to ad-size specifications, please refer to MPNG M44 Specifications (PDF) file.

M11

90×62

M12

90×129

M21

185×62

M13

90×197

M31

280×62

M22

185×129

M14

90×263

M41

375×62

M23

185×197

M32

280×129

M24

185×263

M42

375×129

M33

280×197

M34

280×263

M43

375×197

M44

375×263

M48

375×550

CLASSIFIEDS: 36cm x 8 column layout

Columns

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

mm

30.5

63.5

96.5

129.5

162.5

195.5

261.5

  • Colour and greyscale mages must have a minimum of 150 pixels per inch at the final used size.
  • Single colour bitmap images should have a minimum resolution of 600 pixels per inch or be vector based.
  • Colour images must be saved in CMYK format and should have the mid-tones lightened.
  • Shadow areas in images must not exceed a total of 230% ink weight.
  • Solid colour mixes should not exceed a total of 230% ink weight.
  • Design and images should allow for a 30% dot gain.
  • Only CMYK colours should be used (Not RGB or LAB).
  • Type smaller than 10pt should not be made up using more than one colour.
  • Type smaller than 10pt should not be reversed.
  • Type should be no smaller than 6pt.

Please note all verbal bookings, alterations or cancellations must be confirmed in writing prior to booking deadlines. Alterations or cancellations after deadline may not be accepted and charges may still apply.

Failure to supply material resulting in an advertisement’s non appearance will also incur charges.

Earlier deadlines may apply to individual sections and preprints. For detailed deadline information, please refer to the individual mastheads listed on the left navigation panel. Earlier deadlines may also apply to accommodate press and production time lines, especially around and after Public Holidays.

Please check individual brand pages for booking and material deadlines.

Print Advertising: Supplying your PDF  to MPNG

The MPNG group includes: Frankston Times; Mornington News; Southern Peninsula News; Western Port News and Chelsea-Mordialloc-Mentone News.
MPNG accept material via the following services: Quickcut; Adsend and Adstream
Alternatively you can email a pdf to [email protected]

 

Please refer to our Terms & Conditions when booking your campaign with us.

Deadlines

Refer to individual brand pages for booking and material deadlines

Contact us

Reach out to us for further information regarding ad specifications