Solis Magazine Digital Advertising Specifications

To ensure optimal display and performance of your advertisements across Solis Magazine’s platforms, please adhere to the following specifications:

I. Banner Ad Dimensions (Regular & Mobile):

We offer a range of standard and responsive ad units to suit your campaign needs:

• Leaderboard: 728 x 90 pixels
• Medium Rectangle: 300 x 250 pixels
• Half Page: 300 x 600 pixels
• Responsive Ad Units: 400 x 600 pixels (These units are designed to adapt seamlessly across various screen sizes and devices.)

II. File Format & Size:

• Accepted Image Types: GIF, JPEG, PNG
• Maximum File Size: 3 MB (for JPEG files). Please ensure all other image types also adhere to efficient file sizes for quick loading.

III. Animation & Rich Media:

• Rotations/Loops: Unlimited (for animated GIF files).
• Frame Rate: Maximum 25 frames per second (FPS).
• Third-Party Tags (for Rich Media): If supplying rich media creatives via a 3rd party ad tag, ensure the initial polite load is a maximum of 40 KB.
• GIF/JPEG Backup: All rich media creatives must include a static GIF or JPEG backup image.

IV. Linking:

• URL: Please provide the full, clickable web address (URL) that your banner ads should link to.

Non-bleed ads (width x height, inches)

• 1/2 horizontal: 6.125 x 4.4375
• 1/2 vertical: 3 x 9
• 1/2 horizontal spread: 13 x 4.4375
• 1/4 square: 3 x 4.4375
• 1/8 horizontal: 3 x 2.1563
• 1/8 vertical: 1.4375 x 4.4375

Fractional ads must include a clear border to delineate between editorial and advertising content. If a border is not included, we reserve the right to create one. Fractional ads will not bleed.

Bleed ads (width x height, inches)

• Page trim size: 8.5 x 11
• Page bleed size: 9 x 11.5
• Spread trim size: 17 x 11
• Spread bleed size: 17.5 x 11.5

The live area must be 1/4” away from trim size. Bleed must extend 1/4” beyond trim on all sides. The White knockout type must be 6 pt. minimum size. (Helvetica or similar font size)