Digital Spec Sheet

Welcome to the Oviedo Community News digital spec sheet. Our publication offers a variety digital advertising opportunities in our newsletters and website including sponsorships, display ads, and content. Share this page with your graphic designer to achieve the best possible results for your ad.

Please note, advertising with Oviedo Community News must be confirmed before ad content is submitted. Ads will only run once payment has been received.


Newsletter Presenting Sponsor

Formatting

Header
◦ “Brought to you by” sponsorship
notation at the top of the email.
Advertisement
Image Specs
◦ Size: 970 x 550 px
◦ Resolution: 72 DPI
◦ File size: 1mb max
◦ Color mode: RGB

Ad Content
◦ Headline (16 words max)
◦ Copy (50 words max)
◦ Link (1)

Preferred format: PNG, JPG/JPEG, or GIF.

Unacceptable formats: TIFF, EPS, AI, PDF, DOC

Deadlines

Ad content must be submitted a minimum of 3 business days prior to the publication. If an image file is inconsistent with Oviedo Community News’ ad specifications, the ad will be returned to the advertiser for modification. If content is submitted late or incorrectly, the advertiser risks having their ad not run or run as is.

Proofs

A screenshot proof of your ad will be sent for approval a minimum of one day before publication of the newsletter. If no response is received from the advertiser by the end of the day, the ad will be considered approved and will be published.

Best Practices

  • Limit text on your advertisement image, make sure that no more than 30% of the image has text.
  • Limit the number of logos on your advertisement image
  • Ad should contain a single, simple action for customers to take.

Featured Listing Specs

Featured Event Listings sit at the top of our Your Weekend & Beyond section. One featured event listing is available per newsletter.

Featured Non-profit Listings are available in The Daily Briefing and include a highlighted listing near the end of the newsletter.

Formatting

Featured Event ListingsFeatured Non-profit Listings
◦ Event title (linked)
◦ Date, time & location
◦ Description (20 words max)
◦ Link (1)
Impact Specs
◦ 970 x 550 px
◦ Link (1)

Preferred format: PNG or JPG/JPEG. If an image file is inconsistent with The Palm Springs Post’s ad specifications, the ad will be returned to the advertiser for modification.

Unacceptable formats: TIFF, EPS, AI, PDF, DOC

Deadlines

Content for featured events and non-profit listings must be submitted a minimum of 3 business days prior to the publication.

Proofs

A screenshot proof of your listing will be sent for approval a minimum of one day before publication of the newsletter. If no response is received from the advertiser by the end of the day, the ad will be considered approved and will be published.


Display Advertising Specs

Formatting

Placements
◦ Header
◦ Sidebar
◦ Inline

Image Sizes
◦ Leaderboard: 728 x 90 px
◦ Billboard: 970 x 250 px
◦ Mobile banner: 320 x 50 px
◦ Small box: 300 x 250 px

Image Specs
◦ File size: 250kb max
◦ Color mode: RGB
◦ Resolution: 72 DPI

File Types
◦ JPG/JPEG, PNG, or GIF
◦ Unacceptable formats: TIFF, EPS, AI, PDF, DOC

Animation
◦ Animated GIFs can run on a 10 second or less auto loop.

Deadlines

Content for display ads must be submitted a minimum of 3 business days prior to the start date.

Proofs

A screenshot of your display ad will be sent for review once the display ad is live. Links will be tested internally.

Best Practices

  • Limit text on your advertisement image.
  • Keep text as large as possible.
  • Ad should contain a single, simple action for customers.
  • No more than one logo.

Content Underwriting Specs

All sponsored content will be included in perpetuity on the Oviedo Community News website, each article will be included in one newsletter.

Formatting

Transparency is important to Oviedo Community News. All underwritten content will be labeled as such and will include sponsor recognition at the top and the bottom of the article.

Deadlines

Underwritten content topics must be approved in advance to ensure Oviedo Community News has the capacity to execute.

Proofs

As a content underwriter, you will be financially supporting independent editorial coverage without being involved in the actual development of content. Because of this, no proofs will be sent.

Best Practices

  • Include a UTM with your link that is unique to each underwritten content article.
  • Include Oviedo Community News’ logo on your website to promote your community involvement.
  • Share the underwritten content article(s) on your social media channels.

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