By working in concert with ground-breaking innovators and the industry at large, we are able to provide you with the latest developments and the tools that can make a difference to your company’s fortunes. This is where you will discover the news that matters, as well as the latest information to help you reach your goals. As you may have discovered, nothing looks like Sustainable Packaging News, and nothing acts like it!
At SPN it is also possible to engage with thought leaders that shape our industry and to obtain upfront appraisals about what is happening from a consumer’s perspective and the latest legislation that continues to be imposed upon our industries.
All advertisers can benefit significantly from their association with SPN, which is the acknowledged voice of sustainability and the only magazine dedicated exclusively to global sustainability and the circular economy. By participating with SPN via its features and advertising content, you are shining a light on your commitment and dedication to ensuring that the world is a more environmentally friendly and safer place for us all.
We provide our audience with up-to-date information on all aspects of sustainable packaging, Incorporating the circular economy, recyclability, resource efficiency, bio-based packaging, machinery and sustainable packaging innovations.
“ Sustainable Packaging News offers great and innovative ways to get your message out to the right people. The target groups are clearly defined and the quality of the content is on a high level. The editors are helpful and the cooperation is extremely uncomplicated. We appreciate this very much and will continue to rely on Sustainable Packaging News. ”
- Thomas Weber (Content Manager, ATS-Tanner Banding Systems AG)
We also post news stories on our social media channels, LinkedIn and X news_packaging linkedin.com/company/ sustainable-packaging-news/
The SPN Website
The SPN website, www.spnews.com offers a broad feast of topics and news stories that are hot-off- the-press, as well as in-depth contributions from top brand owners.
Our unique Sustainability-focused website covers the latest industry business news, including mergers, acquisitions, and financial news from global brands both large and small. Our readers are especially interested to hear about the latest groundbreaking technologies and initiatives that will have a positive impact on all our futures. Our discerning online audience are keenly interested in any significant industry developments!
Today our Sustainable Packaging News teams are ready and pleased to welcome all your news stories and press releases, as well as being happy to be given opportunities to publish original content. In particular, on any exclusive reporting concerning important breaking-news stories. These are the articles that we promote most comprehensively across SPN’s many diverse communication channels.
“ What has been especially appealing about working with SPN is both the tremendous audience and reach, and the variety of interaction opportunities. Whether it’s through print or digital, we are able to combine different touchpoints to maximize our investment to ensure we’re meeting readers where they are most inclined to engage. ”
- Andrew Bartholomew (Manager, Digital Marketing Programs)
The Printed Magazine
Read the latest issue online https://spnews.com/about-us/e-magazine
Our
unique magazine sets the future agenda on sustainable packaging.
Offering practical insights and added-value at every turn, we provide the strategic support that individual companies need and deserve from a leading publication such as SPN. Here we not only select the latest news, but also industry overviews from sources that will enhance the knowledge, skill sets and well-being of our subscribers.
It is also worth mentioning that content published on behalf of our clients is clearly identified in order not to be confused with our own independent feature articles.
2025 Content calendar
25.1 Issue
Content Deadline 28th Jan
Adcopy Deadline 14th Feb
Publication Date 18th Feb
Topics
Food Packaging
Bio-based Packaging
Pharma + Cosmetics
Packaging
Luxury Packaging
Labelling
Glass Packaging
Paper v Plastic Protection During Transportation
25.2 Issue
Content Deadline 2nd Apr
Adcopy Deadline 9th Apr
Publication Date 23rd Apr
Topics
Circular Ecomony
Industry 4:0
Print Solutions
Corrugated
Plastic Packaging
Resource Efficiency
Reusable Packaging
Bottles v Cartons
25.3 Issue
Content Deadline 3rd Jun
Adcopy Deadline 10th Jun
Publication Date 24th Jun
Topics
Recyclability
Sustainability in FMCG
Bioplastics Revolution
Downgauging
Paper packaging
New Eco Adhesives
Film Recyclability
Waste Reduction
25.4 Issue
Content Deadline 19th Aug
Adcopy Deadline 26th Aug
Publication Date 9th Sep
Topics
Machinery
Driving the Circular Economy
Digital Print in Practice
Mono-material Packaging
Alternatives to Plastics
Reducing Carbon Footprint
Compostable / Biodegradable
Advances in Vacuum Packaging
25.5 Issue
Content Deadline 21st Oct
Adcopy Deadline 28th Oct
Publication Date 11th Nov
Topics
Recycle v Reuse
Beverage Packaging
Ecommerce
Innovative Start-ups
Recycled Materials
Flexible Packaging
Circular Feedstock
Caps and Closures
ALL4PACK
Emballage Paris
BrauBeviale
Social Media
SPN share the most interesting news stories via our increasingly popular social media channels. Follow us on LinkedIn and X to keep up to date with the latest news surrounding sustainable packaging!
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Our Newsletters
Our newsletters are sent out to over 18,000 subscribers (and growing) with an average of over 5,500 opens per newsletter!
More details about the options available for our 2024 newsletters can be found on page 14
The best-performing banner positions average over 100 clicks per newsletter.
Throughout 2025, we will be producing the following newsletters :
Our Monthly Newsletters
Covering the most important news pertaining to sustainable packaging throughout the month.
Conference/Award Newsletters
Surrounding our conferences on Circular Economy, Recyclability as well as our awards in November.
Show Special Newsletters
Show-special newsletters for FachPack 2025 and K 2025
Quarterly Newsletters
Quarterly Recyclability, Circular Economy and Food and Beverage newsletters.
Sustainable Packaging News Magazine
Sustainable Packaging News Website
Magazine Options
Please let us know in which topic within your chosen
All advertising must be clearly presented as commercial content, as distinct from editorial content.
Landscape: 182mm x 56mm
Portrait: 89mm x 116mm
Editorial Copy Guidelines
Full Page 1-4 high res images + 400-600 words of text
Half Page 1-3 high res images + 200-300 words of text
Quarter Page 1-2 high res image + 100-150 words of text
DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that any artwork that has been sent in print-ready will not be proofed before publishing.
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Portrait Landscape
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Make a Big Impression
At Sustainable Packaging News, we want to offer clients the opportunity to really get your message across, so we have a variety of premium options for you as follows ...
Premium Magazine Options
Front Cover Package
Work with us to make the front cover of the magazine yours. We work with you on the image for the front cover which is accompanied by the headline feature for your chosen edition. Includes a two page feature article and a full page advert. Cost €14,000 euros.
Gatefold Advert
This option gives you a full page advert on the inside front cover of an edition of your choice. This page then opens back on itself to present a double page spread (giving you three pages right at the start of the magazine). Cost €8,200 euros. Front Flap + inner front flap are 200mm x 266mm (incl. 3mm bleed). Inside front cover is 207mm x 266mm (incl. 3mm bleed top and bottom).
Magazine Insert
This is limited to two per edition for maximum effectiveness. Stands out from other advertisements within the magazine.
Maximum size for insert is 190mm x 240mm
Gatefold Advert
FRESH Focus
Get exposure for your product or innovation across multiple channels
If you have a new product or innovation coming to the market, this will give you exposure via multiple channels.
A content piece, which receives exposure in the print magazine, on www.spnews.com for a month (50% share of voice) and on our social media channels. Cost of service is €4,500 euros.
Please provide: 400-600 words of text. 1-4 high res images. We accept; psd, ai, eps, tif, jpg and pdf.
BUSINESS Limelight
SPN are happy to offer you the opportunity to place your company in the limelight for an entire month!
Have your say about your view on sustainability and let the world know what measures you have taken as a company to improve your sustainability practices. You will get a premium banner position on the website (minimum 50% share of voice), linked to your story (which we will help you to design and create). It will also be shared in the print magazine too! Cost of service is €3,800 euros.
Video interview
Our Content Team work closely with you on the interview questions, to ensure all relevant topics are covered. We can visit your facilities and interview anyone you like. Following your approval, the video will be shared on our website, social media channels, in a monthly newsletter and on our YouTube channel.
Prices start at €3,500 euros (depending on location)
Newsletter Advertising
SPN’s Newsletters are sent to 18k+ Newsletter subscribers and average over 5k opens. They make up our most engaged-with content! Throughout 2025, we will send out our monthly newsletter, three show-special newsletters (surrounding Anuga FoodTech, Drupa and FachPack) in addition to our new Quarterly Recyclability, Circular Economy and Food and Beverage newsletters.
2025 Quarterly Newsletters
Banner Sizes
Leaderboard size
600px x 90px
MPU size
280px x 235px
‘In Association with’ banner size
220px x 90px
Accepted file types png, jpg, gif
Please remember that while animated GIFS are visually exciting and people generally watch them until the end, GIFs don’t always work everywhere.
Banner Positions
Website Advertising
Reach our largest and fastest growing audience segment – all positions are 100% share of voice with full reporting to give you clear metrics and calculate ROI.
Leaderboard Sizes:
Desktop: 970px x 90px
728px x 90px
300px x 50px
Please provide all three sizes for maximum visibility across all devices.
MPU Size:
MPU’s are 300px wide x 250px high.
SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING NEWS
Get in touch
If you want to advertise within Sustainable Packaging News in either the print or online versions, please contact :
Kevin Gambrill
+44 (0) 1603 926 806 kg@spnews.com
Alex Cheung
+44 (0) 7914 758 099 ac@spnews.com
If you wish to discuss content collaboration, then please email all details to : content@spnews.com
For any accounting queries, please contact : Emily Gambrill accounts@spnews.com
Please send all advertising materials to : Dom Thorby production@spnews.com
To subscribe to our newsletters / the print magazine : Dominy Jones dj@spnews.com
Kevin Gambrill
Alex Cheung
Emily Gambrill Dominy Jones
Media Order terms and conditions
1. All advertising orders placed in Sustainable Packaging News hereafter “The Magazine” or on www.spnews.com hereafter “The Website” by the advertiser and received by Sustainable Packaging News hereafter “The Publisher” shall be governed by the terms and conditions below.
2. Advertisers and agencies will agree to hold harmless and indemnify The Publisher from any claim arising out of the publication of any material or advertisement submitted to The Publisher by The Advertiser and published in The Magazine or any related products.
3. The Publisher has the right to reject any advertising material submitted for publication in The Magazine in print and / or online. The publisher has the right to insert the word “Advertisement” alongside any copy/advert scheduled to appear in the publication in print and / or online
4. Advertisements booked to appear in The Magazine in print and / or online can only be cancelled in writing no later than 30 days before the print issue closing date (for printed adverts) or 30 days prior to the commencement date for online adverts. It is the advertiser’s responsibility to gain acknowledgement of the receipt of cancellation in writing.
5. The Publisher will not be held responsible for any damages/costs beyond the agreed costs of the advertisement where such costs have been prepaid by the advertiser or where production quality of such advertisement is below standard.
6. Fees for print orders are invoiced at the end of the month prior to publishing. Fees for online orders are invoiced at the end of the month prior to publishing. Invoices are payable within 30 days. The same rule applies for agencies acting on behalf of clients.
7. The publisher will issue invoices in euros in every instance. If an advertiser wishes to be invoiced in a different currency they must advise The Publisher at the time of booking. The exchange rate will be agreed at the time of booking and will not change.
8. The position of the advert is at the discretion of The Publisher except where The Advertiser has paid the preferred position charge and the availability of this position has been confirmed in writing by The Publisher.
9. Any order containing digital advertising or communication must be executed within 12 months of the contract date. Any elements not executed after 12 months will be declared void and will not be executed by The Publisher and not be refunded. There will be no extensions to a contracted advertising period due to delays in receiving creative.
10. The Publisher will not return any materials submitted for publication in print and / or online or any associated properties unless prior agreement is issued by The Publisher in writing. The Publisher has the right to destroy any materials submitted after 12 months from their receipt.
11. This contract shall be governed by the courts of England and Wales whose courts shall be the proper forum for any action commenced by either the Publisher or the Advertiser.
12. The Advertiser will lose the right to any compensation for any deficiency of whatever nature in The Publisher’s service unless The Advertiser notifies The Publisher within 30 days of publication of that edition or date uploaded to the website, setting out the deficiency
13. Advertising agency commission is 15% for accounts settled within 30 days of invoice. There will be no variation in this clause.
14. The advertiser may incur additional charges where artwork supplied requires changes, amendments or alterations for publication in the magazine and / or online.
15. The terms and conditions above shall form the entire contract between the parties, and other terms shall only be imported if submitted in writing and agreed by the parties.
