Ad Specifications for Malls and Bus Shelters

General Information

· Overall Trim Size: 47"w x 69"h
Variations up to 1/8 inch are allowable.
Variations greater than 1/8 inch may require additional preparation time/expense or be unusable.

· Display (viewing) Area: 45" x 66"

· Thickness: 8.5 point preferred (6 – 11 point allowable)

· Weight: Posters should not exceed 1.25 lbs (567g) per 47 x 69 inch sheet.

· Quantity: If possible, a 15 – 20% overage is highly recommended.

· Storage: New posters needed for non-consecutive posting dates. Billboard Connection-Roseville cannot store/save posters for re-use.

Printing Method

· Posters may be printed using either screen, digital, or lithographic processes.
· Screen Process posters should be back-printed (2 sided) to obtain highest quality appearance.

· Printing should be done using UV Clear ink base or similar outdoor-durable ink.

· DO NOT LAMINATE. Laminated posters are unusable.

Substrates

The following products are approved and recommended for use in both MallScape and Chicago markets.
Opaline UltraForm (Monadnock)
Matte Paper DMBP/F5 (Magic/Rexam)

In addition to being approved for use in the MallScape market, the following products are highly recommended for use in the Chicago Streetscape market because of their greater durability.
· Synthetic Paper e.g. Kimdura, Yupo

· GFTRP Banner (Magic/Rexam)Note: Please contact Account Executive for a complete list of approved substrates / vendors.
The following products should be avoided:
Kodak and Duraview Day/Night Paper: (exhibits poor diffusion characteristics).
Duratrans/Lambda materials scratching and defacing occur during scrolling. Billboard Connection-Roseville reserves the right to accept / reject the use of trans/lambda materials on a case-by-case basis. Written approval from Billboard Connection-Roseville is required prior to using these materials.

The following products cannot be used:

Polyethylene and Polystyrene are too heavy, thick, and inflexible for our structures.
Vinyl products wrinkle, fold and become jammed in the structures.