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About the Magazine

• Size : 275mm long by 205mm wide (when closed)
• Binding : wire-stitched
• Pages : 52 pages (including covers)
• Material : 190 gsm Art Paper for cover and 80 gsm Glossy Art Paper for the inside pages
• Finish : UV
  

Deadlines
The magazine is a quarterly publication and is published at the end of January, April, July and October each year.

Artwork Specifications

1. Please supply all artwork in PC format only.
2. File formats accepted are tiff, jpeg or bmp in high resolution only.
3. All files must be 300 dpi high resolution with CMYK process colour. Tiff files must be in PC-format, flattened with no layer.
4. Ad files in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint and other software are not acceptable.
5. Materials received should be in printable file with no conversion required.
6. All materials should be supplied to the magazine in final format, not draft. If specific colour matches are required, then it is the responsibility of the advertiser to provide a colour proof, at the time the artwork is provided.
7. Please do not supply film.
8. Box Columns.These can be used to provide your corporate logo and 100 word description ofyour product/service. Logos should be provided in high-resolution CMYK format.
9. Artwork design. All Artwork must be completed and ready to transfer. HR Matters is happy to provide assistance with artwork design but is not responsible or liable for any dissatisfaction with the end result artwork. Artwork shall also follow the mechanical specifications as listed below. Artwork which does not follow the specifications below risks being resized or reformatted for inclusion. HR Matters is not responsible or liable for any dissatisfaction withe end result artwork.
10. Inserts.
(a) Inserts shall be limited to a single insert per magazine.
(b) Inserts shall be delivered to the HR Matters office by the due date set.
(c) Soft copy of the insert artwork shall be sent to the HR Matters office by the due date set.
(d) The insert is limited to two pages per insert and shall not exceed the magazine size.
(e) Recommended paper quality is 80gsm art paper.
(f) For variations to these general guidelines, please contact our Advertising Team, who will be happy to discuss alternative options.
11. Deadlines. All advertisers are responsible for ensuring materials and artwork are sent to the magazine in the format and according to the deadlines set by the magazine. Failure to do so, may result in the artwork/advertisement not meeting advertiser specification or being included in the desired publication issue.

Loose Inserts

SAMPLE REQUIREMENT
At least 3 copies of samples of any proposed insert needs to be
submitted for checking before you can proceed with an order
for the insert. You can clarify full specifications on booking.

BOOKING AND CANCELLATION DEADLINES
Booking Deadline :
Minimum 3 weeks prior to publication date
Cancellation Deadline :
Minimum 2 weeks prior to publication date
Material Deadline :
Minimum 1 week prior to publication date

100% booking fee will apply :-
(i) should insert fail to arrive in time for publication;
(ii) should insert be cancelled after the deadline set; or
(iii) insert is cancelled for not meeting required
specifications.

MISCELLANEOUS
1. The orientation of loose inserts cannot be guaranteed (may appear upside -down or back to front).
2. Loose sheets are not permitted within a multiple page insert.
3. Inserts which do not comply with initial booking details may be subject to re-evaluation.
4. All inserts must be identical in terms of technical specifications for any particular publication.
5. Inserts with different specifications necessarily are treated as separate products.
6. Please note that these specifications are subject to change without notice. All bookings are subject to the Terms and Conditions outlined in your booking form and as outlined on the HR Matters website. Full terms are outlined on the HR Matters website.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR INSERTS
DIMENSIONS ( HEIGHT x WIDTH)
Size
Maximum height 255 mm; Maximum width 185 mm
Minimum height 200 mm; Minimum width 120 mm

Single sheet Minimum 80gsm, Maximum 150gsm
Multiple sheets Minimum 80gsm, Maximum 130gsm
Max for multiples 4 pages
Inserts of different specifications are welcome but need to be discussed beforehand. Please contact us for more details.

Loose Insert
Sample acceptable fold - 4 page fold