2026 DC BLACK PRIDE GUIDE AD SPECIFICATIONS Ad Dimensions Full page, with bleed
5.75 inches x 8.75 inches (1725px x 2625px)
Full page, no bleed 5 inches x 8 inches (1500px x 2400px)
Page Trim Size
5.5 inches x 8.5 inches (1650px x 2550px)
Safe Area for Important Content
Half page 5 inches x 3.875 inches (1500px x 1162.50px)
5 inches x 8 inches (1500px x 2400px)
Full-bleed ads: Include registration/crop marks.
Half page ads: Do not include bleeds or printer’s marks.
Double-check ad sizes before preparing files.
Specifications for Ad Submission § § §
Ads must be submitted electronically and ready to print without the need for additional edits. For full bleed, crop/registration marks and color bars must be outside the bleed area (offset by 1/4”). No bleeds for half page ads.
Color and ink § Convert all colors to 4-color process (CMYK) — all photos, logos, graphics and type. § PMS/spot and RGB colors are not accepted. Convert all color elements to CMYK. Accepted formats Portable Document Format (PDF) § PDF images with 300 DPI resolution § All fonts embedded Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPG or JPEG) § JPG with 300 DPI resolution § CMYK color mode
Encapsulated Postscript Vector (EPS) § EPS with 300 DPI resolution § All fonts converted to outlines § CMYK color mode Microsoft Publisher (PUB, PUBX), Microsoft Word (DOC, DOCX) and Microsoft PowerPoint (PPT, PPTX) files will not be accepted. Save/export PUB, DOC and PPT files as PDF for submission.
The Center for Black Equity reserves the right to reject any advertisement that is inconsistent with the organization’s mission.
Ads that are not to specifications will not be published. Submission Deadline: Friday, May 15, 2026.