We are kicking off 2024 with a bang – a jam-packed issue designed to help you generate brand awareness, reach new prospects and launch your marketing plan to the entire athletics, fitness and recreation industry.
With special editorial coverage on smart building technology, team travel logistics, fitness center trends and a product spotlight for NIRSA & IHRSA exhibitors, we are the perfect marketing channel to reach key decision-makers in the new year. Plus, the next generation of aquatic facility innovation, architecture and design comes to life in both the magazine and online gallery with our annual Aquatic Design Portfolio.
With special editorial coverage on smart building technology, team travel logistics, fitness center trends and a product spotlight for NIRSA & IHRSA exhibitors, we are the perfect marketing channel to reach key decision-makers in the new year. Plus, the next generation of aquatic facility innovation, architecture and design comes to life in both the magazine and online gallery with our annual Aquatic Design Portfolio.
Plus, issue advertisers receive bonus distribution at AOAP & IHRSA
Secure Your 2024 January/February Issue Ad Space Today – Ad Close: 12/1
ISSUE FEATURES INCLUDE:
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At Athletic Business, our focus has always been on connecting athletics, fitness and recreation decision-makers to the products, services and information they need to run successful facilities. With this focus in mind, we dedicate significant resources to ensure our magazine, online and in-person channels offer timely and relevant editorial content that our high-quality audiences seek out and rely on. When you advertise with AB, you can be confident you’re partnering with a media company dedicated to your success.
2024 Media kit Now Available:
Check out our 2024 Media Kit and explore the ways Athletic Business can connect your brand to the key decision-makers in the athletics, fitness and recreation industries.
Upcoming issues of ab:
MARCH ISSUE
THE BUYERS GUIDE
Ad Close: 1/30 | Ads Due: 2/6
Advertisers Receive: Priority in Online Search Results | Boldfaced Listings | Special: Buy 2 Pages, Get 2 Pages
2023 Purchasing Data
Bonus Distribution: All Major Shows
Digital Focus March: Sports Fields
APRIL ISSUE
Ad Close: 3/1 | Ads Due: 3/7
Product Spotlight: Aquatics
Outdoor Lighting | Aquatics ADA Design | Indoor & Outdoor Track Systems | Climbing Walls
Digital Focus April: College Rec
MAY ISSUE
Ad Close: 3/30 | Ads Due: 4/6
Product Spotlight: Gymnasiums & Indoor Surfaces
Gymnasium Game Night | Athletic and Medical Crossover Facilities
Aquatics Maintenance & Repair | Natural Turf Care
Digital Focus May: Gymnasiums
JUNE ISSUE
ANNUAL ARCHITECTURAL SHOWCASE
Ad Close: 4/28 | Ads Due: 5/5
Product Spotlight: Building Systems/Fabric & Shade Structures
Special listings for suppliers in print and online | Architect Index for all submissions
Bonus Distribution: All Major Shows
Digital Focus June: Outdoor Fitness
JULY/AUG ISSUE
Ad Close: 6/1 | Ads Due: 6/7
Product Spotlight: Locker Rooms, Laundry
Training Room Design | Graphics and Branding | Pickleball Trends | Pool Programming
Digital Focus July: Lighting
Digital Focus August: Locker Rooms
SEPTEMBER ISSUE
Ad Close: 8/1 | Ads Due: 8/7
Product Spotlight: Stadiums & Outdoor Surfaces
Football Game Day Prep | Pool Water and Air Quality | Ice Facilities | AB Show Preview | Esports Venues
Bonus Distribution: NRPA
Digital Focus September: Stadiums
OCTOBER ISSUE
FACILITIES OF MERIT® AWARD WINNERS & AB SHOW
Ad Close: 8/30 | Ads Due: 9/6
Product Spotlight: AB Show Exhibitors
Staffing Shortages | Park Master Planning | Corporate Fitness/Employee Wellness
Bonus Distribution: AB SHOW
Digital Focus October: Fitness
BONUS: AB SHOW GUIDE (special rate for October issue advertisers)
NOV/DEC ISSUE
Ad Close: 9/29 | Ads Due: 10/5
Product Spotlight: Weight Rooms & Strength Equipment
Strength Spaces | Sports Streaming Solutions | Sport Venue Climate Control | High School Locker Rooms
Bonus Distribution: NADC
Digital Focus November: Software/Technology
Digital Focus December: Legal Action
THE BUYERS GUIDE
Ad Close: 1/30 | Ads Due: 2/6
Advertisers Receive: Priority in Online Search Results | Boldfaced Listings | Special: Buy 2 Pages, Get 2 Pages
2023 Purchasing Data
Bonus Distribution: All Major Shows
Digital Focus March: Sports Fields
APRIL ISSUE
Ad Close: 3/1 | Ads Due: 3/7
Product Spotlight: Aquatics
Outdoor Lighting | Aquatics ADA Design | Indoor & Outdoor Track Systems | Climbing Walls
Digital Focus April: College Rec
MAY ISSUE
Ad Close: 3/30 | Ads Due: 4/6
Product Spotlight: Gymnasiums & Indoor Surfaces
Gymnasium Game Night | Athletic and Medical Crossover Facilities
Aquatics Maintenance & Repair | Natural Turf Care
Digital Focus May: Gymnasiums
JUNE ISSUE
ANNUAL ARCHITECTURAL SHOWCASE
Ad Close: 4/28 | Ads Due: 5/5
Product Spotlight: Building Systems/Fabric & Shade Structures
Special listings for suppliers in print and online | Architect Index for all submissions
Bonus Distribution: All Major Shows
Digital Focus June: Outdoor Fitness
JULY/AUG ISSUE
Ad Close: 6/1 | Ads Due: 6/7
Product Spotlight: Locker Rooms, Laundry
Training Room Design | Graphics and Branding | Pickleball Trends | Pool Programming
Digital Focus July: Lighting
Digital Focus August: Locker Rooms
SEPTEMBER ISSUE
Ad Close: 8/1 | Ads Due: 8/7
Product Spotlight: Stadiums & Outdoor Surfaces
Football Game Day Prep | Pool Water and Air Quality | Ice Facilities | AB Show Preview | Esports Venues
Bonus Distribution: NRPA
Digital Focus September: Stadiums
OCTOBER ISSUE
FACILITIES OF MERIT® AWARD WINNERS & AB SHOW
Ad Close: 8/30 | Ads Due: 9/6
Product Spotlight: AB Show Exhibitors
Staffing Shortages | Park Master Planning | Corporate Fitness/Employee Wellness
Bonus Distribution: AB SHOW
Digital Focus October: Fitness
BONUS: AB SHOW GUIDE (special rate for October issue advertisers)
NOV/DEC ISSUE
Ad Close: 9/29 | Ads Due: 10/5
Product Spotlight: Weight Rooms & Strength Equipment
Strength Spaces | Sports Streaming Solutions | Sport Venue Climate Control | High School Locker Rooms
Bonus Distribution: NADC
Digital Focus November: Software/Technology
Digital Focus December: Legal Action