Digital Submissions

The preferred format for all electronic files is PDF. Most newer versions of page layout and graphics software have the ability to export as a PDF or print to a PDF. In either case these are fine as long as you embed all fonts and convert all your images to CMYK. Most applications will give you several options for the PDF such as screen or print. Choose the PDF/X-1a or Press Quality. 

For those applications that do not have these built-in options you will need to save your file as a postscript file and use Adobe Acrobat Distiller to create the PDF. For in depth information, including the benefits of creating an Acrobat Distilled PDF, see Adobe’s White Paper on producing print-ready documents. These procedures will result in the best quality print with the least likelihood for errors.

We also support CorelDraw for the PC, Adobe products (Acrobat, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Pagemaker) whether PC or MAC, and Quark-Xpress for both PC and MAC. Files must include all fonts and CMYK links necessary for placement.

All other files must be saved as encapsulated postscript files (EPS) with fonts converted to curves and all CMYK links saved within the files. All colors should be CMYK and all embedded images should be at least 300 dpi.

Hard copy must be submitted with all electronic files. We accept files on CD, DVD or Zip Disk or you can upload files to our ftp server. For uploading instructions, contact our Internet Department at 1.800.525.1403. Be sure to send an email to kim@nccoast.com notifying us that you have uploaded your ad.

Mail hard copies to:
NCCOAST Communications
Attn: Graphics
201 N 17th Street
Morehead City, NC 28557

Any necessary corrections or work to digital files may be billed at the shop rate of $64.00 per hour. If you need additional information, call us at 1.800.525.1403 or email kim@nccoast.com.

Ad size specifications:

Coaster Magazine, Topsail Coaster Magazine,
New Bern Magazine, Coastal Event Planner
Full Page - 4.75" x 7.625" (Note - Bleeds are allowed on Coaster Magazine full page ads and are 5.50" x 8.75". Text must fit within 4.75" x 7.625".)
Half Page (Horizontal/Landscape) - 4.75" x 3.75"
Half Page (Vertical/Portrait) - 2.25" x 7.625"
Quarter Page (Horizontal/Landscape) - 4.75" x 1.75"
Quarter Page (Vertical/Portrait) - 2.25" x 3.75"
Eighth Page - 2.25" x 1.75"

NCRELO Guide
Full Page – 7.5" x 10" (Note - Bleeds are allowed on NCRELO Guide full page ads and are 9” x 11.5". Text must fit within 7.5 x 10".)
Half Page (Horizontal/Landscape) – 7.5" x 4.875"
Half Page (Vertical/Portrait) – 3.625" x 10"
Quarter Page – 3.625" x 4.875"

Island Review
Full Page - 7.5" x 9.625"
Half Page (Horizontal/Landscape) - 7.5" x 4.5"
Half Page (Vertical/Portrait) - 3.625" x 9.375"
Quarter Page - 3.625" x 4.5"
Eighth Page - 3.625" x 2.1875"
Professional Services Directory Ads - 1.75" x 2.625"

HOMES Magazines
Full Page - 7.75" x 10.25"
Half Page (Horizontal/Landscape) - 7.75" x 5"
Half Page (Vertical/Portrait) - 3.75" x 10.25"
(No bleeds in Homes Magazines. Quarter page ads only available in Craven Pamlico Homes Magazine.)
Quarter Page - 3.75" x 5"