Material Handling Network's Media Planner

About Network

Material Handling Network or “Network” has been delivering comprehensive coverage of the material handling industry for over 40 years. During that time, Network has grown to be the publication that owners and managers in this industry rely on most for industry coverage. Professionals turn to Material Handling Network in print, online, and digital for material handling industry news and material handling product news, as well as advice, to help grow their companies. Network offers the material handling industry an active and targeted circulation covering this unique market. By providing pertinent content and addressing the concerns of manufacturers, wholesalers, dealers, distributors, warehouses, and distribution centers in this industry, we deliver an involved readership of over 18,370** decision makers driving this marketplace. In turn, you receive the advertising value that can only result from an engaged audience.

In our print, online and digital products you will find an engaged, involved audience of professionals that only Network can deliver. 72%* of our readers are owners, presidents, and other managers and principals with the authority to make buying decisions for their companies. Professionals that matter to you receive and read Network.

*MHN Subscriber Qualform August 2023

Average Print Circulation: 6,408

Sep 2022 - Aug 2023

Pass Along Copies: 3.34 people on average share a subscription effectively making Network circulation of 18,370

Frequency: 12 times per year

Established Publisher:

Woodward Communications, Inc.

I hereby make an oath and say that to the best of my knowledge and belief all data set forth in this report are true and correct.

January Deadline: December 15

We will look at how conveyors will boost your productivity using collaborative robots (Cobots), autonomous forklifts, and more!

“The Conveyor Cougar”

Supplement: The Network Directory

March Deadline: February 15

Robotics issue

A look at how warehouses are using robotics to automate daily tasks such as indoor cleaning, snow removal, and replacing routine jobs that can move labor to other warehouse tasks.

February Deadline: January 15

MODEX 2024- March 11-14, 2024

Start preplanning for the 2024 MODEX 2024 show to be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA.

Supplement: MODEX 2024

April Deadline: March 15

Using innovative ideas in sustainability to unlock today’s supply chain. How to optimize your operations and minimize waste, while seeking opportunities to collaborate and recover resources in your operations.

May Deadline: April 15

Automation/Robots/Driverless Material Handling Equipment issue

Automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been the answer for many employers. In this issue we will talk with automation manufacturers and warehouse operation managers on successes and future opportunities to expand into this segment of material handling.

July Deadline: June 14

Battery and Charger issue

In this issue we will look at how the lead acid, lithium-ion and hydrogen batteries are leading the charge and what you need to do to profit from these in your company.

Supplement: The Network Directory

September Deadline: August 15

Annual Warehouse Issue

This month we are looking at the latest technological trends in making the warehouse efficient and profitable.

Supplement: Warehouse Solutions

November Deadline: October 15

Warehouse Productivity

In this issue we look at how your operations flow. From inventory coming in the door, picking products, bagging and mailing the orders and then shipping it to your customer.

June Deadline: May 15

Annual Safety Issue

This issue will look at a variety of safety aspects to keep your employees and customer safe. We will also look at ITA’s National Forklift Safety Day on June 11, 2024 and OSHA’s Safe+Sound week August 5-9, 2024.

Supplement: The Safety Zone

August Deadline: July 15

Data is king, especially in streamlining warehouse operations and bringing efficiency to dock scheduling. We will look at ways to get the most out of your data and to enhance communication and visibility to your operation.

October Deadline: September 13

PACK EXPO 2024 brings together packaging and processing solutions suppliers and end users from 40+ vertical industries. Exhibitors launch products, showcase their latest innovations and problem-solve with customers. Attendees explore thousands of packaging and processing technologies on display and discover game-changing solutions to their packaging and processing challenges.

Supplement: PACK EXPO supplement

December Deadline: November 13

Rack, Shelving, Conveyors, and Containers

How warehouse operations can become more efficient by securing the right applications and products to ensure your products are moving safely and quickly to your customer.

Display Advertising Rates

Marketplace Black & white $40

per

x 9.875 | Must have .375”margin

This is the template on how your glossy page should look

dimensions are

WHITE area is the margin .375” around. Please keep type out of that area.

GREEN area is your LIVE area 7.625” x 10.125” Please keep all type in this area.

Publisher,

Word, Powerpoint or PaintShop

Not following these specifcations will result in ads that are not searchable in our digital publications.

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*Glossy ad/back cover template

Digital Rate Card

Digital Ad + Leaderboard

Network’s special supplements give your company an opportunity to showcase new products or developments, build market position and increase your company’s brand recognition. Supplement placement also gives you a spot in prime reference guides for industry events that Network readers will refer to throughout the year.

MODEX 2024

Deadline: January 11, 2024

If you are exhibiting at MODEX 2024, don’t forget to let Network readers know! This special supplement will feature important show information including, the MODEX 2024 booth map, hours of operation and more. This supplement will be distributed at the MHN booth at MODEX 2024.

*Full page required .25” bleed on all sides. Trim size is 8” x 10.75” - must have a .5” margin.

*The definition of an “agreement” is any current advertising agreement more than 3x for print, online, or both.

MODEX 2024 product focus email

For three weeks prior to the show Material Handling Network will deliver a weekly eNewsletter every Friday. These newsletters will include show updates, events taking place at the show and helpful show links.

eNewsletter deployment: Ad deadline:

February 23, 2024

March 1, 2024

March 8, 2024

The Safety Zone

February 19, 2024

February 23, 2024

March 1, 2024

Deadline: May 10, 2024

Worker injury and illness cases cost employers billions every year.

In 2021, the Workplace Safety Index estimated that U.S. employers paid more than $1 billion per week for direct workers’ compensation costs--a total of $58 billion per year for disabling, non-fatal workplace injuries. In the June issue of Material Handling Network, we focus on ways our readers can reduce exposure to safety injuries.

*Full page required .25” bleed on all sides. Trim size is 8” x 10.75” - must have a .5” margin.

*The definition of an “agreement” is any current advertising agreement more than 3x for print, online, or both.

Supplements

Warehouse Solutions

Year around coverage for one low investment for your business.

Deadline: August 12, 2024

This insert contains special articles, products, and services that address solutions to improve ANY warehouse operation. Explore solutions to make warehouses: Operate efficiently, solve packaging and storage concerns, promote safe practices and learn about new safety products, Balance human capital and automation more effectively.

*Full page required .25” bleed on all sides. Trim size is 8” x 10.75” - must have a .5” margin.

*The definition of an “agreement” is any current advertising agreement more than 3x for print, online, or both.

PACK EXPO 2024 Deadline: September 11, 2024

In November 3-6, 2024 in Chicago, PACK EXPO International will be the biggest packaging and processing show on the planet, connecting more end users with more suppliers and more innovation than anywhere else you can imagine. 40+ vertical industries and 2,500 exhibitors under one roof! We will have the details in this special supplement.

This supplement will be placed in Material Handling Network’s and Material Handling Wholesaler’s October issue.

is 8” x 10.75” - must have a .5” margin.

*The definition of an “agreement” is any current advertising agreement more than 3x for print, online, or both.

Directory of Material Handling Network

Inserted in the January & July issues

Network’s Directory of Material Handling is a reliable bi-annual desktop reference guide published in print and digital format. Network’s Directory offers a number of marketing opportunities including:

*Full page required .25” bleed on all sides. Trim size is 8” x 10.75” - must have a .5” margin.

DDirectory of Material Handling

The expert market platform to connect buyers and sellers

• Mirror your listed offers on your website

• See dealer and wholesale prices

• Get leads and inquiries

• Create flyers, stock lists and quotes in multiple languages

• Source the machine your customer desires directly from our platform

• Position your business in front of a large buyer audience

• List new machines easily via our app or automatically using our XML interface

Forklift has over 100,000 visitors per month that consist of Dealers, Manufacturers and End Users

Forklift advertises over 100,000 offers and is in 32 different regional markets.

25% of all requests turn into sales based on Forklift’s sales data.

Let Material Handling Network and Forklift promote your equipment with site promotion in our magazine, weekly e-newsletter and Internet advertising.

To learn how your forklift dealership or brand can benefit from Forklift contact your Material Handling Network sales representative.

Network E-blasts targets your audience

Are you looking for a fast way to communicate to material handling professionals that are targeted to key individuals?

Material Handling Network now offers pinpointed email messages or eblasts to the audience you want. You supply the details for us to produce and email out for you.

Choose from industry served by:

• Manufacturers

• Dealers

• Distributors

• Job Functions

• Goods and Services our readers buy and sell

• Geographical location

The cost is $150/CPM with a minimum charge of $500. This also includes one hour of production time. Additional production time is $85/hr.

Call your Material Handling Network representative for dates and times that are available. Choose from either or both lists.

Material Handling Network

Estimated circulation of 20,500+ consisting of Warehouse Facilities, Forklift Manufacturers, Forklift Dealers, Material Handling Distributors and supporting industry professionals.

Forklift-International

Estimated circulation of 20,700+ consisting of End-Users, Manufacturers, Dealers, Distributors and supporting industry professionals.

Reach Network’s 19,000+ digital edition and eNewsletter subscribers with your own customized email message. Talk with your sales representative for more details $150 per thousand ($500 minimum)

Sponsored Content

• White paper posts

• Video posts

• Podcast posts

Publish your

This is a great opportunity to submit your own column or article (suggested word count: 500-700) along with a photo of the author, name, title, company, expertise and email address (not to exceed 50 words).

The Network editorial staff will edit your article and provide stock art if necessary. (Stock art may include a fee.) Note: Should you desire assistance writing your article, we will provide you with an experienced freelance writer for hire. There will be a maximum of two Network Guest columns per month, and each will have industry exclusivity.

Why Sponsor Content?

More than 88 percent of business-to-business marketers are now producing content.

Consider:

• Sharing your expertise engages your audience.

• Content marketing builds trust. It gives you clout to communicate with your current and prospective clients on a regular basis.

• You become the trusted expert when they’re ready to buy.

— Source: 2015 Content Marketing Institute

FULL-PAGE Network Guest Column or Digital Feature Network Guest Column

$1,995 each

DEADLINE FOR PRINT SPONSORED CONTENT:

• Space reservations: Two months prior to publication editorial date which is the 15th of each month.

• Your content and other materials are due six weeks prior to publication date.

• Final approval of your page must be made no later than the first of the month prior to the issue month (or pushed to the next month).

Note: Material Handling Network reserves the right to delay publication of your content should your message require extra time to research, write and/or design your page(s) to your satisfaction. Sponsored Content in our print magazine is subject to space availability, and placement will appear in the second half of the magazine.

If you want to reach the Print and Digital Network audience

$2,995