Creative guidelines
View the creative guidelines for these branding opportunities.
Order and creative deadlines listed at the bottom of this page.
Facility messaging
Program and mobile app
Content
Mailing list
Terms
Marketing Email
Spotlight Tables
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Jan. 12 |
Jan. 22 |
Jan. 30 |
May 29 |
| Program Guide Ads |
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| Exhibit Hall Raffle |
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| Solutions Sessions |
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| Mobile App Banner Ads |
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| Mailing List Rental |
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Pre-conference order deadline |
Post-conference order deadline |
| Facility Advertising |
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| Strand-Themed Marketing Emails |
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| Product- and Services-Themed Spotlight Tables |
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| General Session Tables |
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Deadlines
Program Guide Ads:
Order and creative deadline—Jan. 22
Exhibit Hall Raffle:
Order and creative deadline—Jan. 22
Solutions Sessions:
Order and creative deadline—Jan. 22
Mobile App Banner Ads:
Order and creative deadline—Jan. 30
Mailing List Rental:
Pre-conference order deadline—Jan. 30
Post-conference order deadline—May 29
Facility Advertising:
Order and creative deadline—Jan. 12
Strand-Themed Marketing Emails:
Order and creative deadline—Jan. 7
Product- and Services-Themed Spotlight Tables:
Order and creative deadline—Jan. 12
General Session Tables:
Order and creative deadline—Jan. 12
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Program guide ads
Dimensions
Program guide
Format
- Ads must be submitted as .pdf files.
- Ads must have print quality resolution of at least 300dpi.
- Full-page ads must include 1/8" bleed beyond the 6" x 9" printed area. Please also leave 1/2" safe space within the printed area for possible binding on the right and left edge of the ad.
- Half-page and Quarter-page ads do not include bleed.
- Please carefully note the live image area specified in the table above.
Color specifications
- All files must be submitted as four-color CMYK. We will not accept spot colors. If you submit Pantone colors, we will convert them to CMYK equivalents.
NOTE
- All advertising costs are non-commissionable.
- Any deviations from specifications may compromise the quality of the advertisement and may result in increased costs.
- CCSA is not responsible for the quality of reproduction when specifications are not adhered to and reserves the right to alter materials received without approval that are at variance with submission guidelines.
- If artwork is submitted after deadline ad may not be included in the program.
Creative material deadline: January 22, 2026
Floor clings
Exhibit Hall floor clings must follow the specifications below.
*If you ordered a floor cling bundle, you will submit three separate files.
Dimensions
- Finished trimmed size: 36"x 36" or 3' x 3'
Color specifications
- All files must be submitted as four-color CMYK. We will not accept spot colors. If you submit Pantone colors, we will convert them to CMYK equivalents.
Format/file type
- All files should be 100 dpi at 100% scale with no bleeds or crop marks.
- The following file types are acceptable:
- PDF saved from Illustrator, InDesign or Photoshop.
- JPG exported from Illustrator or Photoshop.
- No Microsoft Word or Excel, Works, Quark or Corel files will be accepted.
- Please convert all fonts to outlines and flatten/embed all images.
Order and graphics deadline: January 12, 2026
Free-Standing Signs
Free-standing signs must follow the specifications below.
Dimensions
- Double-sided finished size: 37.75" x 78.5" (no copy on bottom 8" for footer stand)
Color specifications
- All files must be submitted as four-color CMYK. We will not accept spot colors. If you submit Pantone colors, we will convert them to CMYK equivalents.
Format/file type
- All files should be 100 dpi at 100% scale with no bleeds or crop marks.
- The following file types are acceptable:
- PDF saved from Illustrator, InDesign or Photoshop.
- JPG exported from Illustrator or Photoshop.
- No Microsoft Word or Excel, Works, Quark or Corel files will be accepted.
- Please convert all fonts to outlines and flatten/embed all images.
Order and graphics deadline: January 12, 2026
Exhibit hall raffle game: Insertion coupon
Submit the 50-word description along with the name and value (recommended $300 minimum) of the prize you will raffle at the event in the advertising and marketing order form when placing your order, or through the Upload tool after placing your order.
Order and content deadline: January 22, 2026
Mobile app banner ads
- Banner ads should be submitted as .png, .jpg or .gif files.
- Two versions of the image are required, one for phones (640 x 150 pixels) and one for tablets (552 x 150 pixels).
- When clicked, ad will direct to URL submitted.
Order and graphics deadline: January 30, 2026
Mailing list rental
Mailing lists include postal addresses, not phone numbers or emails. Rental of the mailing list is to be used for a single mailing.
To receive the mailing list once ordered, accept the mailing list rental terms in the Upload Graphics page.
Pre-conference attendee mailing list order deadline: January 30, 2026
Post-conference attendee mailing list order deadline*: May 29, 2026
*Post-conference attendee mailing list will become available 2 to 3 weeks after the conference.
NOTE: The mailing list is for one time use only; email addresses are not included.
Exhibit hall raffle game: Bundle option
Dimensions
Format
- Bundle option includes a two-page, double-sided ad (back to back), approximately 6" x 6", plus an insertion coupon to play the raffle game. Ad appears directly above insertion coupon.
- Ads must be submitted as .pdf files.
- Ads must have print quality resolution of at least 300dpi.
- Please include a 1/8" bleed on ads beyond the 6" x 6" printed area.
- Please leave 1/2” safe space for possible binding on the right and left edge of ads.
Color specifications
- All files must be submitted as four-color CMYK. We will not accept spot colors. If you submit Pantone colors, we will convert them to CMYK equivalents.
NOTE
- All advertising costs are non-commissionable.
- Any deviations from specifications may compromise the quality of the advertisement and may result in increased costs.
- CCSA is not responsible for the quality of reproduction when specifications are not adhered to and reserves the right to alter materials received without approval that are at variance with submission guidelines.
- If artwork is submitted after deadline ad may not be included in the program.
Creative material deadline: January 22, 2026
Strand-Themed Marketing Email
Submit a message of up to 40 words along with your company logo.
- Logos should be submitted as PNG or SVG files
- Minimum 300px
Order and content deadline: January 07, 2026
Product- & Services- Themed Spotlight Table Sign
Dimensions
Color specifications
- All files must be submitted as four-color CMYK. We will not accept spot colors. If you submit Pantone colors, we will convert them to CMYK equivalents.
Format/File Type:
- Preferred: Vector graphics in .EPS format, PDF format, or .AI format.
- Alternate: If the preferred graphics file type is not possible, make sure your image file is at least 300 dpi in CMYK color.
Order and graphics deadline: January 12, 2026
General Session Table Sign
Dimensions
Color specifications
- All files must be submitted as four-color CMYK. We will not accept spot colors. If you submit Pantone colors, we will convert them to CMYK equivalents.
Format/File Type:
- Preferred: Vector graphics in .EPS format, PDF format, or .AI format.
- Alternate: If the preferred graphics file type is not possible, make sure your image file is at least 300 dpi in CMYK color.
Order and graphics deadline: January 12, 2026
