EDITORIAL CALENDAR (2024)

January
The Readers’ Choice Nominations Issue & Reader’s Picks
Social Media outreach for advertisers

Game Plan

  • Going green while saving some green

Sports Reports

  • Dressage
  • Skeet shooting
  • Speed Skating

State Spotlights

  • Alabama
  • Arkansas
  • Idaho
  • North Carolina
February
The Readers’ Choice Awards Issue
Bright Lights, Big City
Social Media outreach for advertisers

Game Plan:

  • Tips from the pros on how to make it to the big leagues - Think local/invite global

Sports Reports:

  • Kickboxing
  • Running (relay)
  • Cheer/Dance

State Spotlights:

  • Arizona
  • New York
  • Minnesota
  • Oklahoma
  • Pennsylvania
March
Small Markets, Big on Sports
Complimentary same size templated advertorial

Game Plan:

  • How to attract and grow local sponsorship

Sports Reports:

  • Judo
  • Skateboarding
  • Breakdancing

State Spotlights:

  • Delaware
  • Montana
  • Rhode Island
  • Texas
  • Washington
April
19th Annual State of the Industry Report
Sports ETA Bonus Distribution

Game Plan:

  • Mobilizing Your Volunteers

Sports Reports:

  • Canoe & Kayak racing
  • Rugby
  • Tennis

State Spotlights:

  • Kansas
  • Nevada
  • Ohio
  • Tennessee
  • Wyoming
May
Annual Soccer and Lacrosse Sourcebook
The ultimate guide to soccer and lacrosse destinations and fields in the United States.

Bonus:

  • Enhanced Print Directory Listing for Advertisers
June
Top New Facilities
and Hot Sports Resorts
Social Media outreach for advertisers

Game Plan:

  • Maximizing Your Hotel Partnership

Sports Reports:

  • Badminton
  • Weightlifting
  • Field hockey

State Spotlights:

  • Florida
  • Hawaii
  • Louisiana
  • Maine
  • New Jersey
  • Oregon
  • Puerto Rico
July
Multi-Use Complexes
Social Media outreach for advertisers

Game Plan:

  • Optimizing indoor climate for player comfort

Sports Reports:

  • Football
  • Fencing
  • Trampolining

State Spotlights:

  • Indiana
  • New Hampshire
  • South Dakota
  • South Carolina
  • Virginia
August
Natural Venues Guide
Enhanced Natural Venues listing for advertisers

Game Plan:

  • Pre-conference Issue
  • Dealing with inclement weather
    (keeping everyone safe)

Sports Reports:

  • BMX racing
  • Surfing
  • Water polo

State Spotlights:

  • California
  • Iowa
  • Kentucky
  • Massachusetts
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • West Virginia
September
Convention Centers, Arenas, and Venues
Social Media outreach for advertisers

Game Plan:

  • Expert advice: How to market your event without breaking the budget

Sports Reports:

  • Volleyball
  • Golf
  • eSports

State Spotlights:

  • Connecticut
  • Georgia
  • Illinois
  • Maryland/D.C.
  • Nebraska
  • New Mexico
  • North Dakota
October
Annual Baseball and Softball Sourcebook
The guide to baseball and softball destinations and fields in the United States.

Bonus:

  • Enhanced Directory Listing for Advertisers
November
The Winter Sports Issue
Social Media outreach for advertisers

Game Plan:

  • Keeping players safe during extreme cold weather

Sports Reports:

  • Sled dog racing
  • Snowboarding
  • Skiing

State Spotlights:

  • Alaska
  • Colorado
  • Michigan
  • Utah
  • Vermont
  • Wisconsin
December
Annual Planners’ Guide to Sports Commissions, CVBs & Venues
The go-to resource for locating and working with sports commissions and CVBs for your events.

Bonuses:

  • Enhanced Directory Listing for Advertisers
  • Complimentary same size templated advertorial