Creative Specifications & Submission Guidelines

Please review the specifications below before preparing your materials to help ensure timely production and placement of your advertising.

Detailed submission instructions and upload links will be provided with your insertion order or advertising confirmation.

Sponsored Content

Sponsored Blog Banner

  • 1000 × 250 px
  • 72 dpi
  • RGB
  • GIF, JPG, or PNG (animated GIF acceptable)
  • Maximum file size: 40 KB
  • Destination URL required
  • One sponsored educational blog post (approximately 500-1,000 words)
    • Must follow the Blog Submission Guidelines
    • Related images/graphics, if applicable

FMJ Sponsored Article

  • One article (1,500–2,000 words)
  • Up to five (5) JPG or PNG graphics

The WIRE Sponsored Content A & B

  • Image Dimensions: 582 × 582 px
  • Format: PNG, JPG, or GIF
  • Content Description: Up to 356 characters, including title
  • Destination URL required

Email Marketing

Dedicated Email Blast

  • Follow IFMA’s Dedicated Email Requirements
  • Submit an email-compatible HTML content block
  • Use a responsive, table-based layout up to 600 pixels wide
  • Apply inline CSS and email-safe fonts
  • Use optimized images with HTTPS URLs and alt text
  • Provide complete links, subject line, preheader and supporting files

The WIRE

  • Banner: 600 × 150 px
  • 72 dpi
  • RGB
  • GIF, JPG, or PNG
  • Maximum file size: 150 KB
  • Destination URL required

FMJ Email Sponsor

  • Banner: 600 × 150 px
  • 72 dpi
  • RGB
  • GIF, JPG, or PNG
  • Maximum file size: 150 KB
  • Destination URL required

Banner Advertising

Website Advertising

Three banner files required:

  1. Banner A: 400 × 500 px
  2. Banner B: 400 × 500 px
  3. Banner C: 1000 × 250 px
  • 72 dpi
  • RGB
  • GIF, JPG, or PNG
  • Maximum file size: 150 KB
  • Destination URL required

FMJ Banner Advertising Banner

  • 1000 × 250 px
  • 72 dpi
  • RGB
  • GIF, JPG, or PNG (animated GIF acceptable)
  • Maximum file size: 150 KB
  • Destination URL required

Connected FM Podcast

Podcast Sponsorship

  • Company logo (JPG, PNG, or high-resolution PDF)
  • 30–45 second mid-roll advertisement (recorded by IFMA)
  • Banner: 970 × 90 px
  • 72 dpi
  • RGB • GIF, JPG, or PNG (animated GIF acceptable)
  • Maximum file size: 150 KB
  • Destination URL required

Submission Guidelines

  1. Review all specifications before preparing your materials.
  2. Ensure all files meet the required dimensions, formats, and file size requirements.
  3. Materials that do not meet the required specifications may be returned for revision.
  4. Late or non-compliant submissions may delay production or deployment.
  5. Advertisers remain responsible for payment according to the terms of their advertising agreement, regardless of delays resulting from revisions, late submissions, or non-compliant materials.
  6. Refunds or credits will not be issued for delays resulting from late or non-compliant submissions.

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Questions about artwork specifications, creative requirements, or preparing your advertising materials?

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