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Digital Advertising Specifications

Below you will find specifications for the many advertising opportunities that sandiegomagazine.com offers. Navigate: General Requirements | Standard Online Ad Units | Sponsored Content | Sponsored Content – Enewsletters | Newsletters | Rich Media | clickTAG Instructions | IAB Guidelines | Instagram GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Accepted file formats: GIF, JPEG, SWF (Rich Media) & Third Party […]

Below you will find specifications for the many advertising opportunities that sandiegomagazine.com offers.


Navigate: General Requirements | Standard Online Ad Units | Sponsored Content | Sponsored Content – Enewsletters | Newsletters | Rich Media | clickTAG Instructions | IAB Guidelines | Instagram


GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Accepted file formats: GIF, JPEG, SWF (Rich Media) & Third Party Served ads.
  • Ads in Sandiegomagazine.com e-mail newsletters cannot use Flash or rich media.
  • All ads with a white or light background must include a 1×1 pixel border.
  • San Diego Magazine uses Double Click for Publishers as our ad network. Rich Media and Flash Ads (SWF) require the use of “clickTAG” in place of URLs. For guidelines on how to add this, click here

STANDARD ONLINE AD UNITS (aka Banners)

  • Advertorial Max word count: 600
  • Referring embedded links: unlimited
  • Photo Format: JPG or PNG
  • File Size: For advertorial, please submit hi-res JPGs, for logos, .eps preferred
  • Photo Quantity: 1 minimum 6 max
  • Main Photo Size: 785×523 pixels
  • **San Diego Magazine will resize any images to fit upon request.
  • Video Format: MP4, FLV or YouTube or Vimeo link. Video must not contain 3rd party advertisements. Video may also be hosted from San Diego Magazine YouTube channel upon request
  • Max length 5 minutes
  • All content is subject to review and approval
  • Advertorial Max word count: 30
  • Referring embedded links: 2
  • Photo Format: JPG or PNG Max size 200×200 pixels
  • Thumbnail and Logo Size**: Please submit hi-res JPGs for images and logos, (for logos .eps preferred)
  • **San Diego Magazine will resize any images to fit upon request.
  • All content is subject to review and approval

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RICH MEDIA AD SPECIFICATIONS

Sizes, Submitted Creative and Third-Party

  • All Standard online sizes apply.
  • Third-party Javascript or iFrame tags are welcomed, must be Google Ad Manager compliant.
  • SWF/Rich Media ads must be supplied with a static back-up (JPG or GIF).

ClickTAG Instructions for Flash

  • All Flash (SWF) Files must use clickTAG, AND NO EMBEDDED URLS.

The clickTAG action script is designed for use with ActionScript 2.0. Please ensure that your Flash file is set to ActionScript 2.0, a static .JPG image of the Flash Ad must also accompany the .SWF file, the .FLA file must be Flash CS3 compatible or higher. Whereever your click Actions are embedded in the file, you’ll need to add the following script:

INSTAGRAM

  • Vertical photos for “Stories” 1080px by 1350px
  • Photos for “Timeline” 1080px by 1080px
  • include all relevant hashtags and handles

Expandables (push-down)

  • 970×90 collapsed – 970×90 expanded 970×415 – JPEG, static image.
  • Video max length 30 seconds
  • Video file either MP4 or YouTube link.
  • Collapsed image must have an “expand” call to action/button
  • Expanded image must have “X” or a “close” call to action in the top right corner.

Internet Advertising Board (IAB) Guidelines

The following specs apply to expandable rich media ads. Please consult your account executive for expansion direction as well as the full IAB Guidelines for more information before production.

For full IAB Guidelines, click here to download the Excel Spreadsheet or visit IAB Online.

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Studio S SEPTEMBER 11, 2026

Vi at La Jolla Village – Senior Living in the Heart of Everything

At Vi at La Jolla Village, residents don't have to choose between security and adventure, connection and independence. They get all of it.

Vi at La Jolla Village – Senior Living in the Heart of Everything
Courtesy of Vi at La Jolla Village

Today’s seniors are more connected than ever, with a renewed focus on retirement as a time of discovery and enriching experiences. The ultimate reward for a retirement well-earned is the wisdom to appreciate it all, and what better place to enjoy that unique perspective than Vi at La Jolla Village, in the heart of San Diego.

All-access pass to good living.

As a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), Vi provides access to a connected and fulfilling community while making it easy to plan for future care, should the need ever arise. With a care plan in place, residents enjoy greater financial predictability and long-term value, freeing them to focus on making the most out of retirement.

Resort-style amenities at the epicenter of a cultural hub like San Diego offer a retirement experience unlike any other. Paired with exceptional dining, spacious accommodations and dedicated staff, the best of maintenance-free living is all around. And with the introduction of Vista 360 Well-Being, Vi’s panoramic approach to wellness, there are more ways than ever for residents to access it all.

The harmony of mind, body and community.

Courtesy of Vi at La Jolla Village

The key to longevity is striking the right balance in maintaining an active lifestyle with an active mind in a fulfilling community. With newly renovated community spaces and restaurants, Vista brings a variety of opportunities for residents to elevate their well-being through Vi-exclusive “Signature Experiences.”

Vista Enrich takes an evidence-based approach to brain vitality, keeping residents at the forefront of cognitive health through exergaming (exercising + gaming), nutritional plans and informative workshops. It is also home to The Brain Vitality Studio, an innovative facility dedicated to cognitive fitness that has garnered national recognition.

Vista Discover invites residents into stimulating educational experiences, from chef-led cooking demos and guided wine tastings to lectures at local universities and intimate lectures following cultural outings.

While Vista Enrich focuses on brain health and Vista Discover engages residents intellectually, Vista Explore cultivates a sense of adventure through curated travel and local excursions. But broadening one’s horizons doesn’t always require a plane ticket. One recent event brought a taste of the world right to the community: an onsite “jazz cruise” featuring live music and global cuisine served at a series of themed “ports” all within the community’s own ballroom.

“Location, location, location”

Courtesy of Vi at La Jolla Village

One of the biggest perks of life at Vi at La Jolla Village is its proximity to just about everything. With easy access to transportation and local attractions just steps away, residents can explore and engage with their community at their own pace.

“There are trolley and bus stops within a 5-minute walk that will get you to the beach, UCSD Campus, medical appointments, downtown La Jolla or San Diego, et cetera. We rarely use our car,” said resident Tom Yager.

With the best of San Diego just steps away, residents don’t just live in the city, they live within reach of everything that makes it special.

The best of all worlds.

Courtesy of Vi at La Jolla Village

At Vi at La Jolla Village, retirement isn’t a chapter to slow down; it’s an invitation to discover more. Tailored community experiences created by Vista, paired with the vibrant pulse of San Diego just outside the door, mean that residents don’t have to choose between security and adventure, connection and independence. They get all of it.

This is what an all-access pass to good living looks like: the comforts of an elevated lifestyle, a community built for growth and a city made for discovery – all in one place.

To learn more about Vi at La Jolla Village or for details on available floor plans, visit ViatLaJollaVillage.com/SDM.

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This Scripps Clinic Physician is Serving Up Care

Laika Nur, MD, takes her love of volleyball from the court to the clinic as team physician for the San Diego Mojo

This Scripps Clinic Physician is Serving Up Care
Courtesy of Scripps Health

Growing up, Laika Nur, MD, Scripps Clinic sports medicine specialist, loved watching beach volleyball when the Association of Volleyball Professionals tour came to her hometown of Chicago. A talented volleyball player herself, she remembers sitting in the stands all day, and once, even got a couple autographs. Years later, Dr. Nur was attending a professional event focused on women’s sports, and the discussion turned to a new professional women’s volleyball league. The general manager and coaching staff  for San Diego’s team, the Mojo, happened to be in attendance, and Dr. Nur took the opportunity to ask them if they needed a team doctor. Flash forward to the Mojo’s inaugural 2024 season, when Dr. Nur officially became the team physician. Click here to read more about Dr. Nur and how she incorporates lessons she learned on the court into her practice. 

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