Commercial Clearance:
(for script and advocacy approval)
Kathy Christianson
(404) 878-0466 - fax
(404) 827-5393 - phone
Kathy.Christianson@turner.com

Fax or Email Traffic Instructions to:
CNN, Headline News, Airport Network:
Rose Wang
CNNtraffic@turner.com
(404) 827-2946 - fax
(404) 827-1637 - phone

Commercial Requirements:
Effective September 1, 2007 the CNN channel will have a HD & SD feed. If a HD spot is delivered to air on the CNN channel, it will be down-converted to air on the CNN channel’s SD feed. The Headline News & Airport Network channels will continue to air in SD only.

For confirmation of tape or electronic receipt: Mediacenter.sales@turner.com (404) 878-0179.

Electronic delivery services: Standard Definition only via DG/FastChannel & Vyvx.
Physical delivery includes both Standard Definition and High Definition.
Tape Format: Standard Definition - Digi Beta. High Definition - HD Beta Cam & Cam SR.
Audio Format: SD & HD commercials require Stereo or Two Channel Mono.
2 Tapes per commercial covers all networks.
Tapes are held for 60 days after the run of schedule and then destroyed unless otherwise notified.
No multi reeled spots accepted.

Instruction Requirements:
Written instructions must have the following information:

Date, Network, Advertiser, Product, Flight Dates, Commercial length, ISCI code, Rotation, Traffic contact name and phone number.
Copy revisions must be followed up with a phone call from the agency.
Agency must designate on written traffic instructions if the tapes are to be returned at the end of the schedule.

Billboard Requirements:
CNN, Headline News & Airport Network:

Static logo in EPS format and :05 announcer copy should be sent via email
:05 animations are accepted in Digi Beta or as an uncompressed Quicktime movie (resolution: 720 X 486).
Animated logo should not include audio voice-over.
Animations must be received 2 weeks prior to air.
Billboard materials are not accepted via fax.
Materials can be sent via email: CNNBillboards@turner.com (404) 827-3127.

Deadlines and Policies:

Commercials and written instructions must be received 5 business days before start of flight.
Billboard materials must be received 2 weeks before start of flight.

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Traffic Guide for CNN Network Television Commercials