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Sustainability Issue

​Ad Close: 3/30  |  Ads Due: 4/6
​Baxter Ad Research Survey included for advertisers 
(half page or larger)​

ISSUE FEATURES INCLUDE:

Sustainability
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: GYMNASIUM & INDOOR SURFACES
Surfaces
Specialty Gyms (boutique, group cycling, climbing)
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 a highly trusted magazine, strong online and social media presence, and the largest comprehensive event in the industry, it's no wonder leading brands choose AB year after year to reach high-quality prospects.

Advertisers that purchase a half page or larger ad within AB magazine will take advantage of the Baxter Ad  Research Survey. The issue will also feature special editorial coverage on sustainability, surfaces and specialty gyms (boutique, group cycling, climbing), you don't want to miss out on ad space within the May issue. Plus, issue advertisers can take advantage of increased exposure in the free Gymnasium & Indoor Surfaces Product Spotlight!

Secure Your May Ad Space By March 30
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DIANE EBNER
Advertising Director
​Western Sales

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

[email protected]
(608) 729-4216

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.
MAGAZINE solutions
ONLINE solutions
in-person solutions
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YOUR TRUSTED MEDIA PARTNER TO REACH QUALIFIED LEADS:

Check out our 2026 Media Planner and explore the ways Athletic Business can connect your brand to the key decision-makers in the athletics, fitness and recreation industries.
view 2026 ​media Planner

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Upcoming issues of ab:

ARCHITECTURAL SHOWCASE
Ad Close: 5/1  |  Ads Due: 5/7
Product Spotlight: Building Systems / Shade Structures
Building Systems / Enclosures 
​Bonus Distribution: All Major Shows

STATE OF THE INDUSTRY
& 50TH ANNIVERSARY

Ad Close: 6/1  |  Ads Due: 6/5
Product Spotlight: Locker Rooms
Locker Rooms

STADIUMS
Ad Close: 7/30  |  Ads Due: 8/6
Product Spotlight: Stadium & Outdoor Surfaces
Spotlight: NRPA Exhibitors
Fan Experience (scoreboards, seating, lighting) | Outdoor Rec
Bonus Distribution: NRPA 

FACILITIES OF MERIT®
Ad Close: 9/1  |  Ads Due: 9/8
Product Spotlight: Weight Rooms & Strength
Branding | Pools | AB Show Preview

AB SHOW ISSUE
Ad Close: 10/1  |  Ads Due: 10/7
Product Spotlight: AB Show Exhibitors
Military Fitness & Rec | High School Facilities
​Bonus Distribution:  AB Show & NADC

Ready to get started?

Tell us a bit about yourself, or contact us directly, and we will be in touch.
Let's Get Started
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CONTACT

22 E. Mifflin St., Suite 910
​Madison, WI 53703
​P: 608-249-0186
​E: [email protected]

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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