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Coming This September
Ad Close: 8/1  |  Ads Due:  8/6

We're your solution to reach athletic, fitness and recreation professionals 365 days a year.

Kick off the fourth quarter with a bang and leverage our dynamic and engaged audience of athletic, fitness and recreation decision-makers who look to us for solutions to help them build the programs and facilities of tomorrow.
Coming this September, we have a fantastic editorial lineup with topics focusing on stadium & outdoor surfaces, video boards, pool renovation, group fitness environments, rec center renovation and ways to equip the gym for game day. Plus, our September issue has bonus distribution at NRPA!

Take a look below and let's discuss how we can get you in front of our dynamic and engaged audience of buyers in print, online and in-person – all with Athletic Business!
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Ad Close: 8/1
​Ad Due: 8/6

We're constantly raising the Bar to deliver you proven results.

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Top 10 Magazine of the Year, which recognizes the best in editorial, design and online achievement.
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Preferred media partner of NIRSA, ensuring your message gets in front of the entire association.
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By being independently audited, we're proud to be transparent with our data (audit released Q4 2018).
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this September In Athletic Business:

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​Product Spotlight:
Stadiums & Outdoor Surfaces
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Purchasing Guide:
​Video Boards
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Equipping the ​Gym
for Game Day
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Aquatics:
​Pool Renovation
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Group Fitness ​
Environments
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Rec Center
Renovation

in every issue:

NEW! Purchasing Guide
An in-depth look into specific product categories to help facility operators with buying decisions.

Product Spotlight
Highlighting products aligned with each issue's designated topic.

New & Improved
Details on the latest products hitting the market.

Forward Progress
The scoop on new athletic, fitness and recreation facility projects.
Design Details
Celebrating the architectural touches that elevate the very best facilities.

The Owners Club
Our health club column authored by successful club owners.

Legal Action
Our legal experts break down pertinent cases affecting today's facility leaders.

Safety & Security
Providing guidance to advance best practices in safety and security, in partnership with the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety & Security.

"The Athletic Business audience is perfectly aligned with our target market, so when we launched Combat Turf, our entire product launch was through AB. Not only did we have definite spikes in high-quality leads coming in as a result of advertising, we've also been able to expand our dealer network."

Matt Riggs, Marketing Manager, Sporturf
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valued athletic business customers

just for september advertisers:
​your product featured, for free.

FREE Product Feature In The Athletic Business Product Spotlight!
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Maximize your marketing ROI and build brand awareness by promoting your products and services to our engaged print and digital audience who look to Athletic Business for guidance on the best products the industry has to offer.

Advertisers in the September issue receive the following at no charge:
  • 1/3 page of editorial coverage devoted to the product of your choice
  • Call-out highlighting your ad in the September issue
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Exclusive digital upgrade for advertisers in this issue: ($500)
  • Product Spotlight email sent to our robust digital database
  • Inclusion in Athletic Business Today 
  • Posted on​ athleticbusiness.com
  • Social media​ post
Product Spotlight Deadline: July 11
​Ad Space Deadline: August 1
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Secure Your September Ad Space Today!
Ad Close: 8/1  |  Ad Due: 8/6
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​We are your gateway to the industry
​In Print, Online and In-Person.

​If your product or service belongs in an athletic, fitness or recreation facility, you belong in Athletic Business. 

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When it comes to high-impact marketing, we have the audience and print, digital and in-person marketing solutions you need to grow brand awareness, reach the entire market and improve your bottom line. Athletic Business connects you to the full spectrum of decision-makers in athletic, fitness and recreation facilities nationwide – no other media brand delivers the entire market like us.
Print Solutions
Digital Solutions
In-Person Solutions
Athletic Business Total Audience Breakdown
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As of Q2 2018. Print breakdown only. Digital breakdown can be found at athleticbusiness.info/digitalaudience.

Marketing Blog:  
​Why Audience Engagement Is Key To Your Marketing Strategy

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Expo:  Nov. 8-9, 2018  |  Conference:  Nov. 7-10, 2018  |  New Orleans, Louisiana
AB Show 2018 is the largest trade show in the southeast for athletic, fitness, recreation and military decision-makers and is the ULTIMATE destination for those serious about the success of their programs, facilities and career.

​Our attendee base of thousands represent 1,100+ capital improvement projects within Aquatic Facilities, Stadiums/Athletic Fields, Gyms/Field Houses and Fitness/Training Facilities from around the world – which means our attendees are ready to buy! 
Secure your 2018 exhibit space NOW!
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Data as of 12/4/17
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Data as of 8/30/17
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"I've always identified Athletic Business as the #1 publication in the industry – while other publications have failed, Athletic Business has continued to remain strong and thrive.  Because of that, we have relied on them to keep us in front of our clients and prospective clients, both in print and online. I have consistently felt a return of the loyalty we have to Athletic Business. This kind of mutual respect is very important to me."
Jim Peterson, President  |  SNA Sports Group
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EXCLUSIVE ADVERTISING PACKAGES:
the best of athletic business, simplified.

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Are you and architect or consultant?
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ACCESS 2018 ​media kit

ON THE HORIZON...

October - Ad Close: 8/29
Facility of Merit Award Issue
Product Spotlight: Weight Rooms & Strength  |  Purchasing Guide: Free Weights
Aquatics: High School Pools  |  Climbing Walls  |  Ice Arenas  |  Rec Center Access Control  |  AB Show Preview
​Digital Emphasis: Strength Training  |  Bonus Distribution: NFHS

November/December - Ad Close: 10/1
AB Show Issue
Product Spotlight: AB Show Exhibitors  |  Military Fitness  |  Practice Facilities
​Football Stadiums  |  Emerging Industry Leaders

​Digital Emphasis November: Military Fitness  |  Digital Emphasis December: Leadership
Bonus Distribution: AB Show, NFHS
2018 Athletic Business Editorial calendar

Ready to get started?

We are just as excited as you. Tell us a bit about you, or contact us directly, and we will be in touch.
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CONTACT

22 E. Mifflin St., Suite 910
​Madison, WI 53703
​P: 608-249-0186
​E: sales@athleticbusiness.com

What Our Clients Are Saying

"In fact, the Athletic Business audience is so perfectly aligned with our target market that I was even meeting with a prospect when one of our Custom E-Mails through AB was delivered to his inbox and he said, ‘Wow! You guys are everywhere!’ That was a rewarding experience to see one of our advertisements in action."

  –Matt Riggs, Marketing Manager | Sporturf


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