Keep the following timelines in mind for print and web requests to allow for planning and production turnarounds. These production time frames are estimates. Projects may take less or more time depending on the current marketing project queue:
Print Lead Times
| PROJECT | LEAD TIME |
| Banner for table, hanging, etc. (new creative) | 4 to 6 weeks |
| Boston Color Graphics (BCG) Projects*** | 2 to 3 weeks |
| Brochure (updates to existing version)* | 3 to 4 weeks |
| Brochure (new creative with no new photography) | 4 to 6 weeks |
| Brochure (new creative and photography) | 6 to 8 weeks |
| Catalog (updates to existing version) | 4 to 6 weeks |
| Catalog (new creative) | 12+ weeks |
| Collateral (single - new creative) | 4 to 6 weeks |
| Collateral (series - new creative) | 6 to 8 weeks |
| Flyer (updates to existing version)* | 2 to 3 weeks |
| Flyer (new creative) | 3 to 4 weeks |
| Graphic (new infographic) | 2 to 3 weeks |
| Invitation (updates to existing version)* | 2 to 3 weeks |
| Invitation (new creative) | 3 to 4 weeks |
| Magazine-style publication (new creative) | 12+ weeks |
| Photo Requests** | Dependent on project scope |
| Postcard (updates to existing version)* | 2 to 3 weeks |
| Postcard (new creative) | 3 to 4 weeks |
| Poster (updates to existing version) | 2 to 3 weeks |
| Poster (new creative) | 3 to 4 weeks |
| Viewbook (updates to existing version)* | 4 to 6 weeks |
| Viewbook (new creative) | 12+ weeks |
| Video (for external audiences only) | 6 to 8 weeks |
*Includes print production and delivery. Add one week for mail processing, if needed.
**Faculty and staff headshots are scheduled twice a year. Complete and submit a project request form to sign up for a photoshoot.
***Projects with Boston Color Graphics (BCG) are managed directly with the project manager, timeline may depend on project scope.
Digital Lead Times
| PROJECT | LEAD TIME |
| Critical site functionality errors | As soon as possible |
| Non-critical site functionality errors | 2 to 3 business days |
| Digital Ads | 2 weeks for initial concepts |
| Drupal access issues (existing users) | 3 to 4 business days |
| Drupal access issues (new users) | 1 to 2 weeks |
| Image editing or design assistance | Dependent on project scope |
| Page formatting assistance | 2 to 3 business days |
| Page redesign^ | Dependent on project scope |
| Site redesign^ | Dependent on project scope |
^Upon receipt of your request, we will contact you to discuss the project details. An estimated timeframe will be determined at that point.