92% of Readers Use our Buyers Guide to Find New PRoducts & Services.

The Athletic Business Buyers Guide (in print and online) is the leading industry directory for our 40,000 audited print subscribers and thousands of digital subscribers. It's the 24/7 industry-specific search engine where buyers are looking for you!

With 89% of AB readers saying their budget is either increasing or remaining steady, the Buyers Guide is a great place to reach third-party audited decision-makers.*

​2019 Bonus Distribution: NIRSA, IHRSA, NACDA, NRPA, AB Show, NFHS and AOAP.​

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​*According to the 2018 AB Buyers Guide survey

"We had $8.7 million to spend in our facility. You know what I used for that?
​The Athletic Business Buyers Guide. I use that book."

Darin L. Krueger, Executive Director
​Willison Parks & Recreation District, Willison, ND

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your brand connected to our audience 365 days a year.

According to an independent study, 7 out of 10 Athletic Business readers say they reference the Athletic Business Buyers Guide multiple times per year.

Released in March, the annual Athletic Business Buyers Guide is one of our most anticipated issues each year because it is the most comprehensive guide available in the athletic, fitness and recreation industry – period.

Print Buyers Guide advertisers receive a discount on their Digital Microsite.

2018 Print Buyers Guide

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2019 Buyers Guide Categories Include:

• Facility Components
• Sports Equipment/Components
• Sports Surfaces
• Fitness Equipment
• Aquatic Facility Components
• Program Management Tools
• Facility Architects & Specialists
• Facility Specification Guide
• Manufacturers & Suppliers Directory

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mulTI-media buyers guide package

YEAR-ROUND VISIBILITY IN PRINT & ONLINE:

• 1 half-page Print Ad in the Buyers Guide 
• 12-month digital Microsite
• 1 Social Media package
• Bonus distribution of Buyers Guide at industry trade shows
• Marketing support

TOTAL INVESTMENT: $4,720 NET

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Advertising with Athletic Business has always been a key component of our marketing strategy to reach the many audiences we target. As we seek continued expansion of the Matrix brand into relevant channels, we rely on Athletic Business to increase and maintain our presence in the industry through the magazine, online and in-person at AB Show – and they haven't let us down!

It's always a fun and positive experience working with Athletic Business. I appreciate the collaborative relationship we have, knowing they have my best interest in mind.

Ashley Haberman

Marketing Manager, Commercial Markets

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