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EXHIBITOR Magazine Advertising Information
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Space Advertising
File Submission Guidelines
Rate Sheets
Editorial Calendar
Testimonials
More Advertising Opportunities:
Resource Directory
Illustrated Buyer's Guide
Classifieds
ExhibitorOnline.com Banner Ads
E-mail Newsletter Sponsorships
Show Sponsorships
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EXHIBITOR magazine is the undisputed authority in all aspects of trade show and event marketing. Our mission is to provide exhibit and event marketing professionals with the tools and education to produce high performance programs with measurable results.
Each month, our full-time editorial staff presents cutting-edge trade show marketing ideas that work, case studies that showcase the secrets of the most successful exhibit programs, in-depth how-to articles, and much more.
EXHIBITOR's leadership position has been achieved through our commitment to education for more than twenty-two years. Our national conference, EXHIBITOR SHOW, is the exhibit and event industy's highest-rated educational event, and each year we offer four EXHIBITORFastTrak conferences throughout the country, plus the acclaimed GRAVITY FREE: Exhibit Design Conference.
Our Certified Trade Show Marketer (CTSM) Program is the only university-affiliated certification program devoted to exhibit and event professionals.
And EXHIBITOR magazine sets the standard for recognizing trade show and event marketing excellence with seven prestigious Awards, including the Exhibit Design Awards, Sizzle Awards, Corporate EVENT Awards, All-Star Awards, and EXHIBITOR SHOW Awards.
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Space Advertising
EXHIBITOR subscribers represent an exclusive audience of trade show marketing professionals you can't reach anywhere else. With an audited circulation exceeding 30,000 subscribers, the influence and budgets of our readers are unmatched.
EXHIBITOR magazine is a BPA Audited publication, and complete reader demographics are available. Contact your ad rep to request a Media Kit with the latest subscriber information.
Our advertisers all have the same goals. They want:
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- to get their message read by the people who are responsible for buying trade show and event products and services.
- to present their message in an environment where qualified buyers are most likely to see, believe and remember their ad.
- to maximize the return on their advertising dollars.
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"Avalon has gained tremendous brand recognition, visibility, and large volume sales based on the marketing tools provided by EXHIBITOR. By utilizing all of the components offered; exhibiting at the show, sponsorships, ads, and the Resource Directory and Buyer's Guide we have established a momentum in our sales and added exciting additions to our client base."
- Dawn Cornell, Director of Strategic Accounts, Avalon Exhibits |
To see for yourself what advertisers are saying about EXHIBITOR, see the Testimonials page.
File Submission Guidelines
Digital files are required - we do not accept film ads.
Rate Sheets
Rate sheets for space advertising are available upon request. Contact your ad rep for rates and availability.
EXHIBITOR Magazine's 2009 Editorial Calendar:
Throughout the year, EXHIBITOR magazine presents special awards issues, bonus distributions to
industry associations, and feature articles of particular importance to advertisers.
| January |
Graphics, Portable/Modular Exhibits, Lead Management |
Ad Close 11/11/08
Materials Due 12/5/08 |
| February |
11th Annual All-Star Awards, Rental Exhibits |
Ad Close 12/16/08
Materials Due 1/2/09 |
| March |
EXHIBITOR2009 Preview, New Product Showcase, International Exhibiting |
Ad Close 1/13/09
Materials Due 1/30/09 |
(the March 2009 issue will receive Bonus Distribution at EXHIBITOR2009)
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| April |
EXHIBITOR2009 Follow-up, Shipping/Transportation, Green Exhibiting |
Ad Close 2/10/09
Materials Due 2/27/09 |
| May |
23rd Annual Exhibit Design Awards, Giveaways/Premiums |
Ad Close 3/17/09
Materials Due 4/3/09 |
| June |
Exhibit-Design Trends, Virtual Trade Shows, Presentations |
Ad Close 4/14/09
Materials Due 5/1/09 |
(the June 2009 issue will receive Bonus Distribution at the Healthcare Convention & Exhibitors Association 2009 Annual Meeting)
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| July |
23rd Annual Salary Survey, Exhibit Materials |
Ad Close 5/12/09
Materials Due 5/29/09 |
(the July 2009 issue will receive Bonus Distribution at TS² and the Corporate Event Marketing Association Summit)
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| August |
Technology, Green Exhibiting, Lighting/Staging |
Ad Close 6/16/09
Materials Due 7/2/09 |
| September |
AV/Multimedia, International Shipping, Portable/Modular Exhibits |
Ad Close 7/14/09
Materials Due 7/31/09 |
| October |
12th Annual Sizzle Awards, Flooring |
Ad Close 8/11/09
Materials Due 9/4/09 |
| November |
Giveaways/Premiums, Road Shows, Pre-Show Marketing |
Ad Close 9/15/09
Materials Due 10/2/09 |
| December |
2010 Illustrated Buyer's Guide to Trade Show Displays and Accessories, Green Exhibiting |
Ad Close 10/13/09
Materials Due 10/30/09 |
* The Editorial Calendar is subject to change - please contact your ad rep for the latest updates. |
Resource Directory
The trade show industry's most comprehensive directory of suppliers and professional services, appearing each month in print - plus online at www.ExhibitorOnline.com/Suppliers.
Featuring an easy-to-use "yellow-pages" format, The Resource Directory puts your ad in front of the most active buyers in the industry. And the low cost means you won't have to sacrifice other marketing efforts. Insertions are sold on an annual basis - contact your ad rep for availability and deadlines.
Illustrated Buyer's Guide
The industry's only illustrated, comprehensive source for comparison shopping, the Buyer's Guide is published annually as a special addition to EXHIBITOR's December issue, plus it's available online at www.ExhibitorOnline.com/BuyersGuide
Thousands of exhibit buyers turn to the Buyer's Guide when evaluating their options and making purchase decisions, and a whopping 80% of Buyer's Guide users receive no other industry buying catalog. Contact your ad rep for complete details.
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"In planning a new booth presence, I turned to EXHIBITOR magazine's Buyer's Guide to research vendors. This this resource, I was able to choose the nation's top 10 exhibit companies and produce a side-by-side comparison to begin my analysis. The Buyer's Guide resource has added incredible value to my booth planning project!"
Diane Moore, Manager, Marketing Operations, The Nautilus Group, Inc.
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Classifieds
The Classifieds are published monthly in EXHIBITOR magazine and online. You can post a job, find a job, buy or sell used displays, and more. It's quick, it's easy, and rates begin at just $250 per month.
Classifieds ads appear online within three business days and in the next monthly issue of EXHIBITOR. To place your classified ad, use the Classified Ad Submission Form or fax your ad copy to us at 507-289-5253. Please contact your ad rep with any questions.
ExhibitorOnline.com Banner Ads
They're searching... you're selling! ExhibitorOnline.com now offers thousands of pages of actively updated content and exhibit and event resources, generating more than 175,000 unique visits every month.
A variety of banner ad options are available throughout different sections of ExhibitorOnline.com. We draw qualified traffic through an extensive promotion campaign that includes all major search engines and a huge network of direct links from industry sites.
The high visibility of a banner ad sponsorship makes it the perfect medium to launch a new product, promote your services, or drive sales. Rates begin at $600, sold on a quarterly basis, and upon request we will provide you with a report on the total number of clicks to your site from your banner ad.
E-mail Newsletter Sponsorships
ExhibitorOnline Update is a targeted opt-in e-mail newsletter, delivered weekly to more than 30,000 email subscribers. Your ad is placed in a high-visibility location, perfect for driving traffic to a specific page or photo gallery on your web site.
And since only one sponsor is accepted for each newsletter, the spotlight is all yours. Only $495 per broadcast! See the most recent newsletter here, then contact your ad rep to get started.
Show Sponsorships
A limited number of show sponsorships are available for EXHIBITOR SHOW, EXHIBITORFastTrak, and GRAVITY FREE. Contact your ad rep for sponsorship availability.
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Illustrated Buyer's Guide
Corporate EVENT Marketplace
Classifieds
EXHIBITOR SHOW
EXHIBITORFastTrak
GRAVITY FREE
Certified Trade Show Marketer Program (CTSM)
Awards Programs
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