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Ad Close: 3/1/19 | Ads Due: 3/6/19

BRING YOUR BRAND TO THE NEXT
​LEVEL WITH ATHLETIC BUSINESS.

Whether your goal is to generate brand awareness, increase web traffic or launch a new product, AB has the audience and marketing channels you need to be successful.

​With special editorial coverage on aquatics, outdoor fitness and rec, natural grass care, hosting tourneys, safety & security, college rec and more, AB is the trusted marketing partner to reach athletic, fitness and recreation decision-makers.

Plus, don't miss out on our Aquatic Components Product Spotlight and Starting Blocks Purchasing Guide!

Secure Your April Ad Space Today – Ad Close: 3/1
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DIANE EBNER
Media Director

[email protected]
(608) 729-4189
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MICHAEL GAIO
Account Executive

[email protected]
(608) 729-4216

coming this APRIL:

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Aquatics: Programming for Fun and Profit
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Outdoor Fitness and Recreation
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Natural Grass Care & Equipment
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Hosting Successful Tournaments
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Safety and Security: Weather Prediction
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NIRSA Rec Center: Trends in College Rec
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Product Spotlight:
Aquatic Components
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Purchasing Guide:
Starting Blocks

Plus, learn more about our Digital Focus on Field Maintenance (exclusive sponsorship available)!

our comprehensive
approach to the entire market:

No other media brand delivers the entire market of athletic, fitness and recreation professionals like AB. We remain committed to brining you effective marketing solutions targeting highly-qualified prospects, measurable results through our meticulously maintained subscriber lists and the highest quality customer service. Wherever your top prospects are searching for the products and solutions they need, we're there to deliver your message.
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Print solutions
Digital solutions
in-person solutions

We're constantly raising the Bar to deliver you proven results:

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Top 10 Magazine of the Year, which recognizes the best in editorial, design and online achievement.
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Preferred media partner of NIRSA, ensuring your message gets in front of the entire association.
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By being independently audited, we're proud to be transparent with our data (audit released Q4 2018).
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SEE What WE HAVE COMING UP In 2019:

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Check out our 2019 Media Kit and begin exploring the ways Athletic Business can help connect your brand to the decision-makers who drive your business forward.
2019 ​media kit
2019 ​Edit Calendar

UPCOMING issues of AB:

May – Ad Close: 3/28
THE RENOVATION ISSUE
Product Spotlight: Gymnasium Products & Indoor Surfaces  |  Purchasing Guide: Basketball Systems
Gym Floor Refinishing  |  Revitalizing Outdoor Fields  |  Aquatics: Pool Renovation
Turf Fitness Areas  |  Facility Cleaning & Sanitization
Digital Focus:  Gym Floors

June – Ad Close: 4/29
ANNUAL ARCHITECTURAL SHOWCASE
Product Spotlight: Building Systems/Shade Structures  |  Purchasing Guide: Shade Structures
Possibilities with Fabric Structures  |  Facilities Arms Face: What's Next?  |  Master Planning
Digital Focus:  Venue Security

July/August – Ad Close: 5/29
THE BRAND ISSUE
Product Spotlight: Locker Room & Laundry  |  Purchasing Guide: Locks
Amazing Locker Rooms | Facility Branding & Graphics | Indoor Lighting | Competition Pools
Stadium & Arena Perimeter Security | Facility Vehicles

July Digital Focus:  Locker Rooms | Aug Digital Focus: CrossFit Games

September – Ad Close: 7/29
THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL ISSUE
Product Spotlight: Stadiums & Outdoor Surfaces  |  Purchasing Guide: Outdoor Tracks
Synthetic Turf | Obstacle Course Racing | Equipment Storage | Rec Center of the Future
Digital Focus: Stadium Design
Bonus Distribution: NRPA


October – Ad Close: 8/28
FACILITY OF MERTI AWARD WINNERS
Product Spotlight: Weight Rooms & Strength Equipment  |  Purchasing Guide: Weight Room Flooring
Selectorized & Plate Loaded Strength Equipment | Better Air & Water Quality | Facility Management Software
Exergaming & eSports | Emergency Response Equipment | AB Show Preview

Digital Focus: Strength Training
Bonus Distribution: NFHS


November/December – Ad Close: 9/30
AB SHOW ISSUE
Product Spotlight: AB Show Exhibitors
Military Fitness | Basketball Practice Facilities | Timing Technology | Sustainable Products & Design | 2020 Predictions
Nov Digital Focus: Military Fitness | Dec Digital Focus: Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Bonus Distribution: AB Show & NFHS

Ready to get started?

Tell us a bit about yourself, or contact us directly, and we will be in touch.
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CONTACT

22 E. Mifflin St., Suite 910
​Madison, WI 53703
​P: 608-249-0186
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What Our Clients Are Saying

"After engaging with AB, the qualified leads have grown considerably such that we are looking at increasing our sales staff to handle the volume and the numbers on the back end support that growth.  We are reaching the educational institutions and non-profit organizations at a higher rate and the impact can be traced back to the landing pages links clicked from the digital or print advertising through AB ."

  –Cihan Ozdemir, Project Engineer | DynaDome


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