🖼 Artwork Specifications & Submission Guidelines
This article outlines the required specifications, formats, and deadlines for submitting artwork to The PIE News, including for digital banners and the View From editorial feature.
📅 Submission Deadlines
| Placement Type | Deadline |
|---|---|
| General Banners | Tuesday of the week the ad runs |
| View From Articles | One week before scheduled publish |
| Homepage/Newsletter Ads | 25th of the month prior to release |
📧 Submit Artwork To:
Andrea Moore
📩 andrea@thepienews.com
🖥 Banner Artwork Specifications
| Placement | Dimensions (px) | Max File Size | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homepage - Large Leaderboard | 1940 × 180 / 640 × 200 | 100kb | JPEG, PNG or GIF |
| Skyscraper 1 & 2 | 600 × 1200 / 640 × 200 | 100kb | JPEG, PNG or GIF |
| Bottom Billboard | 1940 × 600 / 640 × 200 | 100kb | JPEG, PNG or GIF |
| Middle Box (Left & Right) | 600 × 500 | 100kb | JPEG, PNG or GIF |
| Top Stories / Live News | 600 × 1200 / 640 × 200 | 100kb | JPEG, PNG or GIF |
| Embedded Advert | 300 × 250 | 100kb | JPEG, PNG or GIF |
| Gallery - Top Advert | 1940 × 180 | 100kb | JPEG, PNG or GIF |
| Middle Advert | 1940 × 180 | 100kb | JPEG, PNG or GIF |
| The PIE Weekly Newsletter | 700 × 100 | 100kb | JPEG, PNG or GIF |
| Country/Category Pages | 600 × 1200 / 640 × 200 | 100kb | JPEG, PNG or GIF |
| LinkedIn Newsletter Banner | 720 × 170 | 100kb | JPEG, PNG or GIF |
Recommended Text Size: 11pt or larger
✍️ The View From – Sponsored Editorial Guidelines
What's Included:
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5-day homepage feature
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Friday slot in The PIE Weekly (27k+ subscribers)
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Promotion across all PIE social channels
What to Send:
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500–650 word article
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Landscape image (min. 860 × 370 px)
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Author photo
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Short author bio
Send all materials to: andrea@thepienews.com
🔗 View examples: The View From series
📝 Tips for Writing a Compelling View From
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Avoid sales language or excessive brand mentions
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Focus on personal or client stories and real insights
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Use a strong, curiosity-driven headline
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Keep copy concise with short paragraphs and bullet points
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Add quotes, anecdotes, or visuals
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Answer a frequently asked industry question
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Keep the author bio brief and relevant