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​June Issue
Architectural Showcase

​Ad Close: 5/1 | Ads Due: 5/7

Prestigious Exposure among the most innovative facilities in the industry.

Our 37th annual Architectural Showcase issue is your chance to align your brand with North America's best new capital improvement projects. The Showcase features the top new athletics and recreation facilities, submitted by leading architects and beautifully presented on the pages of this special issue. Plus, our June issue will also feature pitching new facility construction. 

Suppliers of these facilities will be listed in the special Suppliers Section both in the issue and online.

You'll also enjoy the added benefit of bonus distribution at all major in-person shows for the next year.

Product Spotlight opportunities for Building Systems/Shade 

​Plus, learn more about our Digital Focus on Architectural Design ​(exclusive sponsorship available)!

Secure Your June Ad Space Today – Ad Close: 5/1
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DIANE EBNER
Media Director
​West Sales

[email protected]
(608) 729-4189
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CHARLI MUCHOW
Account Executive
East Sales

[email protected]
(608) 729-4216

2024 Submitted Projects:

3M Arena at Mariucci Renovation
Alabama A&M University Event Center
Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center
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Becker Park
Bedford Center YMCA
Behrend Erie Hall Recreation and Wellness Center
Berthoud Recreation Center at Waggener Farm Park
Bill Simon Field House
Bloomington-Normal YMCA
Broughton Recreation Center
Champions Center
David Braley Vaughan Metropolitan Centre of Community
East Lions Community Centre
Fort Bend Epicenter
Hoag Pavilion
Holland Aquatic Center
James Madison University Convocation Center
Klekamp Family Training Center
Lake Placid Olympic Center
Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place
Mt. San Antonio College Aquatics Center
Nashville SC - Training Facility
Natelli Family YMCA
National Ability Center - McGrath Mountain Center
Neil Campbell Rowing Centre
Northern Regional Recreation Center
Oak Park Community Recreation Center​
O’Laughlin Family Champions Center, St. Louis University
One Yonge Community Recreation Centre
Pomona-Pitzer Center for Athletics, Recreation and Wellness
Recreation and Wellness Center – Quinnipiac University
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Richard and Norma Small Athletic and Wellness Center
Southside Rec Center - Texas A&M University
The Stadium at the House
Toscano Family Ice Forum — University of Connecticut
Union High School Stadium Expansion and Renovationt
University of Connecticut Athletic District
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Fieldhouse and Soccer Support Building
Utica University Nexus Center
UVA Softball Stadium at Palmer Park
Village of Romeoville Aquatic Center
Vivo for Healthier Generations
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our comprehensive
approach to the entire market:

​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.
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YOUR TRUSTED MEDIA PARTNER TO REACH QUALIFIED LEADS:

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.
view 2024 ​media kit
view 2024 ​Editorial Calendar

Upcoming issues of ab:

JULY/AUG ISSUE
Ad Close: 5/31  |  Ads Due: 6/6

Product Spotlight: Locker Room & Laundry
Locker Rooms | Stainless Steel Pools | Wow-Factor YMCAs
Strength Training | Park Vandelism Prevention

Digital Focus July: Pickleball
Digital Focus August: Locker Rooms

SEPTEMBER ISSUE
Ad Close: 8/1  |  Ads Due: 8/7

Product Spotlight: Stadium & Outdoor Surfaces
Synthetic Turf | Lighting & Videoboards | Aquatic Recreation
Lifesaving Equipment | Rethinking Outdoor Rec

​Bonus Distribution: NRPA 
Digital Focus September: Stadiums

OCTOBER ISSUE
​FACILITIES OF MERIT
® AWARD WINNERS 
Ad Close: 8/30  |  Ads Due: 9/6

Product Spotlight: Weight Rooms & Strength Equipment
Weight Room Renovation | Pool Chemistry | AB Show Preview
Bonus Distribution: AB SHOW
Digital Focus October: Fitness
BONUS: AB SHOW GUIDE (special rate for October issue advertisers)

NOV/DEC ISSUE
AB SHOW ISSUE
Ad Close: 9/30  |  Ads Due: 10/4
Product Spotlight: AB Show Exhibitors
Pickleball Facility Showcase | Military Fitness | Indoor Sports Equipment | Facility Cleaning/Disinfection
​Bonus Distribution:  AB Show & NADC
Digital Focus November: Military
Digital Focus December: College Athletics
​BONUS: AB SHOW GUIDE (special rate for Nov/Dec issue advertisers)

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