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Coming this october:

the ultimate platform showcasing north america's best athletic facilities

This October, the pages of Athletic Business will be filled showcasing the winners of the 2017 Facilities of Merit Awards.  

​This special issue will recognize the ten best, most innovative athletic, fitness and recreation facilities in North America from 60+ submissions that were featured in our June Architectural Showcase issue.

​Make sure your brand is highlighted with the "best of the best" as the industry explores the next level in innovation, design and architecture – all with the annual Facilities of Merit Awards and all with Athletic Business.
​Athletic Business reaches 40,000 qualified athletic, fitness and recreation professionals with each issue, 2 million+ annual website visitors and thousands of industry buyers at AB Show. These decision-makers look to us to find the latest and greatest innovations and trends sweeping the athletic, fitness and recreation industry.  Let's chat on how we can help your brand reach the buyers and decision makers you're looking to target.
Secure Your Ad Space Today – Ad Close: 8/30
Let's Get Started!

Also In october:

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Weight Rooms
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Aquatics:
​Recreation
Sports
​Tournaments
Indoor
​Lighting
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See what else is on the horizon in 2017

...and the winners are:

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By advertising in the Facilities of Merit issue, your company will be featured among the best, most innovative athletic, fitness and recreation facilities of today to an engaged audience of 40,000 qualified print subscribers and tens of thousands of digital visitors looking for the newest trends, fresh ideas and next-generation equipment and services.

​The 2017 Facilities of Merit Winners Are:
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Merrimack Valley YMCA
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AQUA Sports & Spa
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Bend Park & Recreation: The Pavilion
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Conestoga College Student Recreation Centre
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Meadowvale Community Centre and Library
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Kline Center
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Great Plains Recreation Facility
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​U.S. Bank Stadium
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University of British Columbia New Aquatic Centre
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Roberts Pavilion

we are more than just a magazine.

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In-Person Solutions
AB Show (Nov. 8-11 in Orlando) is the ultimate destination to showcase your company to thousands of facility owners, managers, program directors and the military who are eager and ready to buy your products and services. Leverage this premier trade show and educational event for athletic, fitness and recreation professionals and experience the unmatched power of face-to-face networking.

Our diverse attendee base represents 995+ capital improvement projects within Aquatic Facilities, Stadiums/Athletic Fields, Gyms/Field Houses and Fitness/Training Facilities from around the world.
Learn More about AB show

Print & Digital Solutions
Athletic Business, the industry-leading publication, is sent nine times per year to 40,000 qualified subscribers, 94% of whom are involved in purchasing decisions for their organization.  

But our reach does not end with our magazine. Our digital audience of 45,000+ email subscribers and 2 million+ website visitors give your brand even more opportunity to reach the core decision-makers looking for the latest products and services to drive their facility forward.

Whether you are looking for print, digital or in-person marketing opportunities, Athletic Business has a solution designed to get you in front of the decision makers you are looking for.
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on the horizon:

​November/December - Ad Close: October 2
AB Show Issue  |  Aquatic Components  |  Scoreboards/Videoboards  |  Practice Facilities  |  Military Fitness
Ice Rinks  |  Bonus Distribution: AB Show & NFHS
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From our customers...

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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 though 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.
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Ashley Haberman

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Matrix Fitness

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"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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