Advertising Specifications and Formats

Click the links below to view the dimensions for our new:
  • Standard Formats
  • Advanced Formats
  • Section Specific Formats

  • Our next generation newspaper uses a new, compact size. The refinement of our newspaper content and launch of new standard and advanced advertising opportunities has resulted in the creation of new advertising opportunities while eliminating some older ones.

    Click here to download our advertising formats PDF.
    Click here to download our detailed advertising specifications PDF.

    Please note: our new specifications and production information may be subject to change and refinements. Please visit GlobeLink frequently to obtain the latest information.

    Our redesigned newspaper column sizes
    The outside dimensions of new Globe and Mail newspaper are 9.88" wide x 20" deep (10 columns x 280 agate lines).


    Click below to view a unit conversion chart and our classified column sizes.

    Conversion chart
    Not familiar with certain units of measurement? Use our conversion chart below to translate measurements into units more familiar to you.



    Classified column sizes



    Standard newspaper advertising sizes

    The advertising options shown below represent the approved standard display ads for the The Globe and Mail newspaper.

    Click on an ad format image to view it larger on your screen.



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    Advanced newspaper advertising formats

    In addition to standard formats, The Globe offers a wide variety of unusual, eye-catching advanced formats that have proven very effective for many advertisers.

    Below are examples of each of our advanced display advertising options that are available for the Globe and Mail newspaper, together with basic specifications.

    Click on the ad format image to make it and the specification details larger on your screen.



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    Section specific newspaper advertising sizes

    The advertising options shown below represent the approved section / position specific display ads for the The Globe and Mail newspaper.

    Click on an ad format image to view it larger on your screen.

    Section Specific Ads - Front News

    Section Specific Ads - Globe Style

    Section Specific Ads - Globe Travel


    Section Specific Ads - Globe Drive

    Section Specific Ads - Globe Arts(Tuesday - Saturday Metro edition)

    Section Specific Ads - Globe Life (Wednesday Metro editiom)
    Globe TO (Saturday Metro edition)

    Position Specific Ads


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    Contact Us
    Please contact your sales representative if you have any questions or require additional information about our new advertising formats.