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
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
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