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Delivery Methods: http://www.guardian.co.uk/advertising/electronic-ad-delivery

Approved Senders: http://www.guardian.co.uk/advertising/advertising-specifications

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We never accept any advertising copy with crop marks, colour bars or other printers marks of any description. Advertising should be supplied to exact dimensions only.