Original Artwork
150 line screens are recommended for color ads; 133 line screens are accepted. JOM prefers original screened film negatives, right-reading, emulsion-side down, one piece per color. Film must be a clear base and dimensionally stable.
Electronic Artwork
Ideal format is high-resolution, composite files such as EPS, TIF, or PDF. JOM accepts program files from Quark, PageMaker and InDesign. Postscript files are acceptable. Contact TMS for PDF and postscripting specifications.
When supplying Quark, PageMaker, and InDesign files, graphics and fonts (printer and screen) must be included.
PDFs must be generated at high resolution with fonts embedded.
EPS supplied to the general specifications listed below automatically embeds fonts into the file.
Document size of ad should be the same as the desired final size.
Bleeds should be at least 1/8" past the trim; it should be indicated if ad has bleed when artwork is submitted.
For full-page ads, all vital copy (text and images) must be at least 3/16" from the trim.
Line art must have an effective resolution of 600 dpi.
Screened graphics (CMYK, Grayscale, Duotone, etc.) must have an effective resolution of 300 dpi.
"Hairline rules," rules less than .25 point, must not be used.
Colors in color palette must be correctly defined as Process or Spot. JOM color is printed in Process; Spot color must be indicated if desired.
All graphics must be converted to CMYK, Grayscale, or Spot color.
Graphic files must have color(s) assigned in the program they were generated in (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.).
Do not embed EPS files within another EPS file. Nesting EPS files can cause output errors.
File Submission Files can be submitted on CD-ROM, DVD and Zip disks. Compressed files may also be e-mailed to ads@tms.org or posted on JOM’s FTP site. Call for specific instructions when using the FTP site. Digital files, black and white or color, must be accompanied by a proof (hardcopy or PDF). JOM is not responsible for four-color reproduction if material is not proofed on 40-pound publication stock or other comparable stock. Bleeds must be marked with specified crop marks. Disks must be labeled with advertiser name, ad headline, ad number, and contact person's name, address, and e-mail address or telephone number. Electronic submissions must be accompanied by an output report containing information on: operating system used (e.g., Mac OS, Windows); any compression program used; application(s) employed, including version number; file names; and fonts and images used. Questions? Contact Cheryl Geier, senior graphic designer, at (724) 776-9000, ext. 218, or cgeier@tms.org.
Inserts/Outserts
Inserts: Standard black-and-white rates apply per side; each page of insert counts as one unit toward earned rate; back-up charge is $175 per page for black pages.
Outserts: quoted per instance.
Return and Storage
Ad materials are stored for 13 months after last insertion date unless notified in writing.
Printing JOM is printed offset using a web press and perfect binding.
Positions
Ad position is the sole discretion of JOM except when a specific position is purchased. Position requests are honored on a first-come, first-served basis.
Layout and Production Advertisers may be charged $65 an hour if artwork manipulations or camera work is required.
Contracts/Commissions
Ad contracts are accepted at prevailing rates when the contract is received. Rates quoted in contracts are honored for one year from the date the contract is received. Rates are based on total insertions, 1/6 page or larger, issued in a 12-month period. Rates are subject to change on 60 days written notice, but advertisers are protected at contracted rates for the duration of their existing contracts. Display ads: agency commission is 15% of gross billing allowed on space, color, and position. Classified ads: agencies receive commission only on ads five column inches (12.7 cm) or larger; there is no agency commission on Consultants Directory ads.
Closing Dates, Billing, Terms
Orders are due four weeks prior to first day of the month of the issue’s date. Final approved artwork is due one week later. Cancellations are not accepted after order closing date. Insertions are billed the first week of the month in which ad appears. Invoices are payable upon receipt in U.S. dollars within 30 days. Advertiser receives 2% net (after agency commission) cash discount for invoice paid within 10 days of invoice date. Ads are subject to acceptance by publisher. Advertiser/agency assumes liability for contents of ads, printed or inserted, and agrees to indemnify publisher for any and all claims or lawsuits arising from libel, plagiarism, copyright infringement, etc., which may be predicated on the contents of ads placed. Display and classified advertising are included as a service to readers. Products/services mentioned carry no real or implied endorsement by JOM or The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society.
Shipping
Address all correspondence, insertion orders, contracts, films and negatives to Arlene Frances, Advertising and Exhibit Sales Representative, TMS, 184 Thorn Hill Road, Warrendale, Pa., 15086-7514 USA.
