Ad Submission Specifications
Ads must meet the following specifications in order to be approved for publication:
Click-through URL
- The desired click URL for readers to be directed to must be included when ads are submitted.
Content
- Ads must not be designed to blend in with the site, mimic editorial fonts/colors, or be misleading. If the creative has a white background, it must contain a visible border.
- Ads should mention “Citrus Heights” in at least 10-pt font, to match The Sentinel’s community vibe and local focus. (ie: Business address, “Proudly serving Citrus Heights”, “10% off for Citrus Heights residents”)
- Animation is allowed, but total length is recommended to be under 3 seconds to help ensure full message is seen.
- Flashing in ads is allowed, but flashes/rotations must be no shorter than 1000ms.
- Ads deemed excessively distracting will be rejected, at the Publisher’s discretion. (Avoiding quick flashing or bright red backgrounds is suggested.)
Resolution
- 72 dpi
Color profile
- RGB or CMYK
File formats accepted
- Preferred: GIF, JPG (PNG, SWF, HTML5 may also be accepted)
File size limit
- 40k (Requests for larger ad sizes will be considered for approval on a case-by-case basis)
Political Ads:
- Top: All ads shall include readable text stating “PAID POLITICAL AD” in lettering that is at least 8-point Times New Roman type in the top portion of the ad.
- Bottom: All ads shall list who is paying for the ad, in a minimum 8-point type at the bottom of the ad. If paid for by a group/committee, include group name and FPPC ID number, if applicable.
- For state/local candidates, to ensure FPPC disclaimer requirements are met, ads should be tested before submitting to ensure readability on smaller mobile screens.
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