526 MEDIA KIT 2026

Media Kit 526 Media Group 2026

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Offering the largest audience, coverage, and data intelligence in the Lumber, Building Materials, & Construction market vertical!

ABII SEGMENT - LUMBER / BUILDING MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION MANUFACTURERS SUPPLY CHAIN RETAIL BUILDER / CONTRACTORS ARCHITECTS

PRINT E-NEWSLETTERS WEBSITES SOCIAL MEDIA PODCASTS & MORE

MARKET DATA INTELLIGENCE LEAD GENERATION TARGETED MARKETING SPONSORED CONTENT EVENTS

OUR STORY

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OVER 100 YEARS OF SERVICE ↘

COMPANY STATS / ANALYTICS↘

ABII SEGMENT – LUMBER / BUILDING MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION

OUR MISSION → Our mission to serve an audience started in 1922 with a single print magazine focused on the building materials supply chain. Although many things have changed in our 100+ years, what hasn’t is our mission to serve

our audiences. We are proud to have the most loyal, engaged and qualified audiences in the industries we serve who rely on our content, information and suggestions to be successful in their endeavors.

↗ LARGEST MOST QUALIFIED MEDIA AUDIENCE AVAILABLE

5 6 10 13 48 WEBSITES

PRINT TITLES

DIGITAL TITLES

ANNUAL VIRTUAL EVENTS

ANNUAL PODCASTS

41 103 243 278,213 ANNUAL PRINT ISSUES

ANNUAL INDUSTRY EVENTS ATTENDED

ANNUAL DIGITAL ISSUES/NEWSLETTERS

↗ THE SEGMENT’S MOST VALUED PUBLICATION

ANNUAL VISITORS

783,883

TOTAL PRINT AUDIENCE

TOTAL DIGITAL AUDIENCE

1,200,000

U N I T I N G M AT E R I A L S , T E C H N O L O GY A N D D E S I G N

ANNUAL PAGE VIEWS

Anticipation Builds for 2025 KBIS Future-Proofing Surfaces Island Plywood Project Embraces Sustainability Hardware with a Soft Spot

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SUPPLY CHAIN ↘

338,374

3.9x

292,105

AVERAGE ANNUAL PRESS RUN (print)

PASS-ALONG RATE

ANNUAL WEB VISITORS

Consisting of only those at decision making level and above in the lumber & building materials 1 & 2-step supply chain including manufacturing, distribution, wholesale, pro yards, lumber yards, mass retail, specialty/co-op retail and more.

115,640

1.3M

24.2%

DIGITAL AUDIENCE LIST

TARGETED IMPRESSIONS/ YEAR

E-NEWS OPEN RATE

34,197 PRINT AUDIENCE LIST

12x

95.2% ADVERTISER RENEWAL RATE

7.2% DIGITAL CLICK RATE

ANNUAL PRINT FREQUENCY

BUILDER / CONTRACTOR ↘

322,568 4.1x

313,980

AVERAGE ANNUAL PRESS RUN

PASS-ALONG RATE

ANNUAL WEB VISITORS

Consisting of only those whose business is focused on deck building and/or outdoor living professionals. These individuals collectively control in upwards of 80% of the construction volume nationally of outdoor living projects with budgets over $25k.

134,681

1.9M

21.8%

DIGITAL AUDIENCE LIST

TARGETED IMPRESSIONS/ YEAR

E-NEWS OPEN RATE

44,660 PRINT AUDIENCE LIST

6x

96.4% ADVERTISER RENEWAL RATE

7.4% DIGITAL CLICK RATE

ANNUAL PRINT FREQUENCY

Q1 • 2025

422,000

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1/7/25 8:03 AM

ARCHITECT / DESIGNER ↘ Consisting of only those whose business is focused on the manufacture, design and fabrication of surface related products including furniture, cabinets, fixtures, displays, storage, counters and more.

↗ THE SEGMENT’S MOST TARGETED PUBLICATION

The Hardest Working Market Segment On The Planet 526 Media Group ® (2026) | MEDIA KIT

171,500

AVERAGE ANNUAL PRESS RUN

262,101

DIGITAL AUDIENCE LIST

34,300

PRINT AUDIENCE LIST

6x

ANNUAL PRINT FREQUENCY

3.7x

217,113

1.9M

20.9%

PASS-ALONG RATE

TARGETED IMPRESSIONS/ YEAR

91.1%

ADVERTISER RENEWAL RATE

ANNUAL WEB VISITORS

E-NEWS OPEN RATE

6.8%

DIGITAL CLICK RATE

AUDIENCE

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Distribution/Wholesale 24% - 27,754

24%

29% 3% 3%

Retail - Large (chain, pro) 29% - 33,536 Retail - Small (co-op, specialty) 39% - 45,100 Service Providers 2% - 2,082

2%

02 03 04 06 07 OUR STORY

COMPANY STATS / ANALYTICS

AUDIENCE OVERVIEW

ABII AUDIENCE TARGET: LBM SUPPLY CHAIN

SUPPLY CHAIN EDITORIAL CALENDAR

08 09 10

11

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ABII AUDIENCE TARGET: BUILDER / CONTRACTOR

BUILDER / CONTRACTOR EDITORIAL CALENDAR

ABII AUDIENCE TARGET ARCHITECT / DESIGNER

ARCHITECT / DESIGNER EDITORIAL CALENDAR

ABII DIGITAL DIGITAL ISSUES

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14

15 16

17

ABII DIGITAL WEBSITES

ABII DIGITAL E-NEWS-LETTERS

ABII DIGITAL PODCASTS

OTHER SERVICES

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19

20 22 26

ADVERTISING ON THE LUMBER INDUSTRY’S MOST VISITED WEBSITE

HARNESS THE POWER OF REDBOOK LUMBER DATA

PRICING

Manufacturers 3% - 3,469

TOTAL AUDIENCE ↘

115,640

Other 3% - 3,585

39%

BUILDER / CONTRACTOR →

Builders $5M+ annual revenue 28% - 66,897

28%

Builders $3M - $5M 37% - 88,399 37%

Builders $1M - $3M 21% - 50,173 Builders <$1M 11% - 26,281

3%

Other 3% - 7,168

11%

TOTAL AUDIENCE ↘

238,917

21%

ARCHITECT / DESIGNER →

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TABLE OF CONTENTS ↘

OVERVIEW ↘

LBM SUPPLY CHAIN →

CONTENTS

36%

7%

Kit/Bath Cabinet Manufacturers 28% - 73,388

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

Interior Design 13% - 33,549

7%

RTA Manuf 10% - 24,900 Architects 7% - 18,609

10%

TOTAL AUDIENCE ↘

262,101

Commercial Cabinet Manufacturers 7% - 17,561 13%

28%

*(Incl. Designers, Office/Store fixtures, POP Manuf, Arch Casework, Work Surfaces, Lam Components, Furnit/Cab, Dealer/Distr) 526 Media Group ® (2026) | MEDIA KIT

Other* 36% - 94,356

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SPECS

CONTACT

ABII AUDIENCE TARGET LBM SUPPLY CHAIN ↘

THE MERCHANT MAGAZINE → Since 1922, the community publication for the lumber & building materials industry in the West. Primarily a paid subscriber base, guaranteeing a highly engaged readership of top decision-makers.

Print Circulation: 5,714* Digital Audience: 19,881* * Circulation as of October 2025

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SUPPLY CHAIN EDITORIAL CALENDAR ↘ PUBLICATIONS: MERCHANT | BPD PRINT/DIGITAL ISSUES

JANUARY → FEBRUARY → MARCH → APRIL →

BUILDING PRODUCTS DIGEST → Since 1982, the top industry magazine East of the Rockies. Controlled circulation means it’s read by every lumber & building materials dealer and distributor in the South, Midwest and Northeast. Multiple copies to the same location are by request only to prevent artificially inflated circulation numbers.

Print Circulation: 23,109* Digital Audience: 48,711* * Circulation as of October 2025

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MAY → JUNE → JULY → AUGUST → SEPTEMBER → OCTOBER → NOVEMBER → DECEMBER →

AD SPACE

MATERIAL DUE

ISSUE THEME

SHOW / ASSOCIATION TIE-INS

12/5/25

12/10/25

2026: The Year Ahead

Special Section: WWPA/Western Woods

- Siding, Roofing & Trim - Southern Pine - Windows & Doors 1/10/26

1/15/26

Special Section: NHLA/Hardwoods

- Decking, Railing & Fencing - OSB, Plywood & Panels - Nails & Fasteners 2/7/26

2/12/26

Regional Woods Issue

Special Section: NELMA (BPD)

- Redwood & Cedar & Southern Cypress - Eastern White Pine 3/7/26

3/12/26

Annual Top Treaters

Special Section: WWPI (MM)

- Pressure Treated Wood - Engineered Wood 4/4/26

4/9/26

Spring Decking Issue

Special Section: NAWLA

- Decking, Railing & Fencing - Moulding & Millwork 5/9/26

5/14/26

Special Section: SFPA/SLMA (BPD)

Material Handling & Racking

- Transportation & Logistics - Computers & Technology 6/6/26

6/11/26

EWP & Mass Timber Issue

Special Section: APA

- Pressure Treated Wood - Modified Wood - Doors & Windows 7/11/26

7/16/26

Sales & Marketing Issue

- Moulding & Millwork - Housewraps, Siding & Cladding 8/8/26

8/13/26

Annual OSB & Plywood Issue

Special Section: NELMA (BPD)

- OSB, Plywood & Panels - Cedar, Cypress & Redwood - Nails & Fasteners - Northeastern Lumber 9/5/26

9/10/26

NAWLA Traders Market Preview Issue

Special Section: NAWLA Traders Market

- Hardwoods - Industrials - Roofing 10/3/26

10/8/26

Fall Outdoor Living Issue

- Decking & Railing - Nails & Fasteners - Treated Wood - Modified Wood 11/7/26

11/12/26

Tools & Hardware

- Annual Pull-Out Industry Calendar - Fire-Resistant Materials - IBS Preview

See Digital, Events, & Podcasts for additional ways to reach this powerful audience!

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Spring Buying Issue

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ABII AUDIENCE TARGET BUILDER / CONTRACTOR ↘

DECK SPECIALIST → Reaching the top decking and outdoor living builders, contractors & remodelers nationwide with engaging, up-to-the-minute content designed to draw and hold their attention, and provide education and resources to improve their business and results.

Print Circulation: 29,713* Digital Audience: 238,917* * Circulation as of October 2025

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BUILDER / CONTRACTOR

NEW

Due to reader demand, we are now 6x frequency!

EDITORIAL CALENDAR ↘ PUBLICATION: DECK SPECIALIST PRINT/DIGITAL ISSUES

AD SPACE

MATERIAL DUE

ISSUE THEME

JANUARY/ → FEBRUARY

12/9/25

12/16/25

The Power Issue

MARCH/ → APRIL

2/10/26

MAY/ → JUNE

4/13/26

JULY/ → AUGUST

6/15/26

SEPTEMBER/ → OCTOBER

8/17/26

NOVEMBER/ → DECEMBER

10/5/26

– The Ultimate Guide to Lighting - Tools - Structural Hardware & Connectors 2/16/26

Under the Deck

- Protect the Deck - Drainage - Footings - Deck Wraps/Tapes - Design/Estimating 4/20/26

Railing Trends

– Hardwood Decking - Nails/Fasteners/Clips 6/22/26

Deck Specialists of the Year

- Becoming a Pro Builder for a Manufacturer - Outdoor Kitchens 8/24/26

Deck Expo Preview

- Composites - Treated Wood 10/12/26

Year-Round Outdoor Living Issue

- Modified Wood Decking - Stains/Coatings, Heating

TESTIMONIAL ↘

TESTIMONIAL ↘ “As a new advertiser with The Merchant Magazine and Building Products Digest, we were pleasantly surprised at how quickly we started to receive phone calls asking questions about our Engineered MCL Joist line. We are very excited to have these two publications help us with our national campaign rollout and get our message across that our product is the perfect solution to the fire code changes in the building codes.”

- DAVID STALLCOP – MARKET DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – MID COLUMBIA LUMBER

“We’re very proud that we have partnered up with Deck Specialist Magazine.

We’re so excited to appear in one of the industry’s leading magazines.”

- MARCELO GUIMARÃES, MARKETING DIRECTOR - LUMBER PLUS

See Digital, Events, & Podcasts for additional ways to reach this powerful audience!

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ABII AUDIENCE TARGET

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ARCHITECT / DESIGNER

NEW

Due to reader demand, we are now 6x frequency!

EDITORIAL CALENDAR ↘

ARCHITECT / DESIGNER ↘

PUBLICATION: SURFACE & PANEL

SURFACE & PANEL →

Q1 • 2025

PRINT ISSUES

Surface & Panel Magazine reaches across “both sides of the aisle” to educate and inform panel processors as well as architects, designers and other specifiers.

Surface & Panel is passionate about composite panels and decorative surfaces.

AD SPACE

MATERIAL DUE

SHOW / ASSOCIATION TIE-INS

12/1/25

12/8/25

KBIS PREVIEW

U N I T I N G M AT E R I A L S , T E C H N O L O GY A N D D E S I G N

WINTER →

SMART SURFACES & INTELLIGENT MATERIALS Integrating Tech into Everyday Surfaces • AI & Robotics • Attracting Younger Generation to the Industry • Education & Training

2/9/26

Print Circulation: 34,300* Digital Audience: 128,713*

SPRING →

Anticipation Builds for 2025 KBIS

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2/16/26

HIGH POINT SPRING, SEEN @KBIS

CONTINENTAL TRENDS IN SURFACE & PANEL DESIGN Global Innovations in Panel Products & Wood Technology • Importing Efficiency – CNC and ERP Systems from Europe • Flat-Pack & Modular Innovations • Hardware

Future-Proofing Surfaces Island Plywood Project Embraces Sustainability Hardware with a Soft Spot

* Circulation as of October 2025

1/7/25 8:03 AM

4/6/26

SUMMER →

4/13/26

NEOCON, AIA

URBAN FUNCTIONALITY – SURFACE SOLUTIONS FOR SMALL SPACES Panel Systems that Maximize Minimal Footprints • Multi-functional Solutions for High-Density Housing • Special Section: Closets & Organization 2026 • Sustainability

IWF 2026 SPECIAL ISSUE →

6/8/26

FALL →

6/15/26

IWF, SEEN @NEOCON

WHERE INNOVATION MEETS APPLICATION-IWF 2026 Intelligent Surfaces and Configurable Systems • Machine Line Showstoppers • Trending Textures, Colors & Materials at IWF • IWF Product Preview

10/7/26

10/14/26

HIGH POINT FALL, SEEN @IWF

SUSTAINABILITY REIMAGINED – FROM CARBON GOALS TO CIRCULAR MATERIALS Carbon Negative Surfaces and the Push for Circularity • Water-Based Adhesives, VOC-Free Finishes • Manufacturing Going Green • Surface Design Guide

TESTIMONIAL ↘

“As part of the marketing team at SIMONA AMERICA Group, I can confidently say that Surface and Panel Magazine has been an amazing catalyst. Their platform empowered us to showcase Polygrain seamlessly, resulting in a notable upturn in demand and strengthening our product’s importance in the market.”

- MIKE SINGLETON - SIMONA AMERICA GROUP

11/2/26

MASTER →

11/9/26

NBMDA

RESOURCE AND BUYERS GUIDE

Product Spotlight: MASTER LISTINGS: THE BEST OF THE INDUSTRY Special Section: NBMDA Distribution Matters

TESTIMONIAL ↘

“Thank you, Surface & Panel Magazine. Your quality publication has been a key part of our marketing program at Salice America for years.

Collaborating with the staff on ideas is always fun and very productive and the end product is always something to be proud of.”

- NICHOLE MCLEOD - SALICE AMERICA

See Digital, Events, & Podcasts for additional ways to reach this powerful audience!

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ABII DIGITAL WEBSITES ↘

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ABII DIGITAL DIGITAL ISSUES ↘

SUPPLY CHAIN ↘ BUILDING-PRODUCTS.COM

ALL SEGMENTS ↘

326,736

DIGITAL ISSUES

ANNUAL PAGE VIEWS

Digital issues offer readers a great vehicle to keep up with the vital news, information and conversations taking place in the industry.

Readers can expect an immersive experience with interactive imagery and attached demo-videos that feature new products and innovations in the industry.

102,105 ANNUAL VISITORS

95.2% ADVERTISER RENEWAL RATE BUILDER/CONTRACTOR ↘ DECK-SPECIALIST.COM

274,864

BUILDER/CONTRACTOR ↘ DECK-SPECIALIST.COM

TESTIMONIAL ↘

ANNUAL PAGE VIEWS

128,895 ANNUAL VISITORS

96.4% ADVERTISER RENEWAL RATE ARCHITECT/DESIGNER ↘ SURFACEANDPANEL.COM

87,123

“Best industry publications in the market, we get all our market intel from dealers, distribution and manufacturing from BPD and Merchant Magazine. With the lack of travel and trade shows these past two years we’re able to keep informed of dealer acquisitions, movers and shakers to new products. Plus, the added publication of Deck Specialist has enabled us to reach the builders market to drive our message.“

ANNUAL PAGE VIEWS

217,113

- CAMERON WANER, MARKETING MANAGER - TRUWOOD

ANNUAL VISITORS

91.1% ADVERTISER RENEWAL RATE 526 Media Group ® (2026) | MEDIA KIT

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ABII DIGITAL E-NEWSLETTERS ↘

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ABII DIGITAL PODCASTS ↘

SUPPLY CHAIN ↘ BPD & MM E-WEEKLY

SUPPLY CHAIN ↘

24.2%

NEW: THE BUILDING PRODUCTS PODCAST

OPEN RATE

The Building Products Podcast hosts interviews with the industry‘s leading professionals. We discuss everything from industry trends, and best practices, to trending products and much more.

7.2% CLICK RATE

68,592

Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

AUDIENCE SIZE BUILDER/CONTRACTOR ↘ DECK SPECIALIST E-WEEKLY

BUILDER/CONTRACTOR ↘

21.8%

NEW: THE DECK SPECIALIST PODCAST

OPEN RATE

A podcast about decking, design, and the people who make it possible.

7.4%

Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

CLICK RATE

197,244 AUDIENCE SIZE ARCHITECT/DESIGNER ↘ SURFACE & PANEL E-WEEKLY 2o 23

ARCHITECT/DESIGNER ↘

20.9%

NEW: SURFACE AND PANEL PODCAST

OPEN RATE

The Surface & Panel Podcast aims to cultivate thought-provoking conversations from the brightest minds in the industry.

6.8% CLICK RATE

Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

128,713 AUDIENCE SIZE 526 Media Group ® (2026) | MEDIA KIT

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OTHER OPPORTUNITIES ↘

NEW - TRADESHOW SPOTLIGHT PROMOTION →

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO REACH OUR AUDIENCE!

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OTHER

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SERVICES ↘

CUSTOM PUBLISHING →

Leverage the expertise and creativity of 526 Media Group to create your own publication, from association magazines to product

catalogs, our team has the ability to improve your publication while saving you cost!

DIGITAL SPONSORSHIPS →

Each market segment publication has a digital edition that is circulated to an exponentially larger audience. Sponsors of

these editions get perpetual cover recognition, a special “cover wrap” ad and recognition in all distribution efforts.

SPONSORED CONTENT →

Need to communicate “why” our audience should do business with you? Let us “hand-deliver” your personalized message to our publications’ digital audiences

with “Sponsored Content.”

It’s your custom editorial. You choose the verbiage, the images, and the delivery date.

DIGITAL/EMAIL TARGETING →

Leverage and target the most expansive and qualified audience in this industry! Tell us who your target is, supply us with your

message and we will deploy that on your behalf - leveraging our audience relationships to vouch for you and your products!

LEAD GENERATION →

Looking for more leads? We have the largest and most engaged audience in the industry as well

as the team to create a campaign that delivers results to you! Ask us how!

Sponsorships for these episodes are available individually, up to annually.

MARKET DATA INTELLIGENCE →

With the largest database of audience demographic intelligence in the expansive Building & Construction industry, we can provide an array of data intelligence ranging from trends,

to forecasts, and much, much more that can guide your future strategy and investments.

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Leverage our media coverage, expansive industry audience and full multi-media capabilities to expand your tradeshow presence to the entire industry! Limited to only 5 vendors at each key industry event, our time will film, interview and produce your booth, product and pitch and then promote it out to the entire audience as the “best of” what we’ve seen at the show! Limited slots at each key industry event!

NEW - PODCAST WORKSHOPS → This series of virtual educational workshops brings our national audience to learn from the industry’s top product experts a new product, technique or skill available to help them advance their business! This “sponsored content” podcast is an amazing, authentic way to reach your audience and differentiate your brand!

NEW - PODCAST → Leveraging our amazing industry relationships, we will host a regular podcast series featuring some of the industry’s top experts and celebrities for authentic and informative conversations.

→ Contact us today about how to harness the power of the most complete and expansive data intelligence in the lumber industry.

→ Now offering advertising on the lumber industry’s most visited website LumberNewsWire.com - the industry’s top source for the latest news and information! Reach out today for more information on these limited advertising spots.

PRICING

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PRICING ARCHITECT/DESIGNER ↘

SUPPLY CHAIN/BUILDER/CONTRACTOR ↘

PUBLICATIONS: MERCHANT, BPD, DECK SPECIALIST

PUBLICATIONS: SURFACE & PANEL

SUPPLY CHAIN ↘

BUILDER / CONTRACTOR ↘

INDIVIDUAL ↘

NATIONAL

NATIONAL

PRINT ADS

1X

3X

6X

9X

12X

4-COLOR

Full

$7,640

$7,390

$7,140

$6,910

$6,650

Full

$6,510

$6,260

2/3

$5,860

$5,480

$5,110

$4,970

$4,820

2/3

$4,770

$4,590

1/2 Island

$5,480

$5,070

$4,710

$4,540

$4,360

1/2 Island

$4,190

$4,020

1/2

$4,760

$4,410

$4,150

$4,010

$3,840

1/2

$3,610

1/3

$3,920

$3,610

$3,470

$3,330

$3,250

1/3

1/4

$3,130

$2,950

$2,820

$2,720

$2,640

1/4

1/6 - C/F

$2,780

$2,690

$2,560

$2,510

$2,450

1/6 - C/F

$1,870

4-COLOR

Front Cover $10,720

Inside Front Cover

Inside Back Cover $ 7,990

Back Cover $9,480

$9,170

BUILDING PRODUCTS DIGEST (EAST) 4-COLOR

1X

3X

6X

9X

12X

Full

$3,910

$3,780

$3,680

$3,550

$3,380

2/3

$2,990

$2,780

$2,610

$2,540

$2,440

1/2 Island

$2,790

$2,600

$2,420

$2,360

$2,280

1/2

$2,490

$2,280

$2,130

$2,070

$1,990

1/3

$1,990

$1,850

$1,800

$1,730

$1,680

1/4

$1,630

$1,520

$1,440

$1,390

$1,350

1/6 - C/F

$1,440

$1,390

$1,310

$1,290

$1,260

Front Cover

Inside Front Cover

$5,460

Inside Back Cover $4,030

Back Cover $4,650

$4,650

SUPPLY CHAIN | MERCHANT MAGAZINE (WEST) 1X

3X

6X

9X

12X

$3,730

$3,610

$3,460

$3,360

$3,270

2/3

$2,870

$2,700

$2,500

$2,430

$2,380

1/2 Island

$2,690

$2,470

$2,290

$2,180

$2,080

1/2

$2,270

$2,130

$2,020

$1,940

$1,850

1/3

$1,930

$1,760

$1,670

$1,600

$1,570

1/4

$1,500

$1,430

$1,380

$1,330

$1,290

1/6 - C/F

$1,340

$1,300

$1,250

$1,220

$1,190

4-COLOR Full

Front Cover

Inside Front Cover

$5,260 $4,520

Inside Back Cover $3,960 Back Cover $4,650

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Front Cover

2X

6X

SIZE

1X

$6,010

$5,770

Full

$5,890

$5,690

$5,210

$4,400

$4,230

2/3

$5,320

$5,040

$4,610

$3,870

$3,710

1/2 Island

$5,080

$4,870

$4,390

$3,470

$3,330

$3,200

1/2

$4,900

$4,650

$4,240

$3,030

$2,910

$2,800

$2,680

1/3

$4,140

$3,930

$3,490

$2,460

$2,350

$2,260

$2,170

1/4

$2,840

$2,670

$2,390

$1,800

$1,730

$1,650

1/6 - C/F

$2,320

$2,100

$1,860

1X

N/A

Inside Front Cover $8,860

4X

Inside Back Cover Back Cover

$7,700 $9,190

Front Cover

Inside Front Cover

N/A

2X

Inside Back Cover

$7,770

Back Cover

4X

$6,670 $8,130

DIGITAL OPPORTUNITIES ↘

DIGITAL OPPORTUNITIES ↘

• Web Ad ↘ Leaderboard 3 Months - $1,250 / 6 Months - $975 / 9 Months - $825 Square 3 Months - $850 / 6 Months - $675 / 9 Months - $550 • eNewsletter Ad ↘ Leaderboard = $725 / Secondary = $500 • Podcasts Sponsorship ↘ $4,500 • Sponsored Content – Web $3,750 / eNewsletter $4,250

• Web Ad ↘ Leaderboard 3 Months - $1,250 / 6 Months - $975 / 9 Months - $825 Square 3 Months - $850 / 6 Months - $675 / 9 Months - $550 • eNewsletter Ad ↘ Leaderboard = $725 / Secondary = $500 • Podcasts Sponsorship ↘ $4,500 • Sponsored Content – Web $3,750 / eNewsletter $4,250

• Digital Issue Sponsorship – $6,500 • Targeted Lead Generation Email – $6,150 • Social Media Promotion – $500 • Video Production/Promotion – inquire • Company Listing - $1,800/year

• Digital Issue Sponsorship – $6,500 • Targeted Lead Generation Email – $6,150 • Social Media Promotion – $500 • Video Production/Promotion – inquire • Company Listing - $1,800/year

SPECIAL PRINT OPPORTUNITIES ↘

SPECIAL PRINT OPPORTUNITIES ↘

• Barn Door Front Cover – inquire • Gatefold Front/Back Cover – inquire • Belly Band – $3,500 • Insert (2-Page) – $2,750 • Premium Position – $700

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MASTER LISTING S&P MASTER LISTING ONLY

$ 2,500

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PUBLICATION TRIM SIZE 8.25” x 10.875”

DIGITAL LEADERBOARD – 1102 x 300 pixels

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MATERIALS & DEADLINES All materials due by deadlines shown on Editorial Calendar. If materials are not received by scheduled deadline, Publisher reserves the right to run last published ad of same size.

PUBLICATION BLEED SIZE 8.5” x 11.125”

DIGITAL SQUARE – 600 x 600 pixels E-NEWSLETTER BANNER – 728 x 300 pixels

SAFETY Live area should be .25” inside publication trim size TWO-PAGE SPREAD Bleed Size 16.75 x 11.125 Trim Size 16.5 x 10.875

FRONT/BACK COVER Bleed Size 8.5 x 9 Trim Size 8.25 x 8.75

FULL PAGE Bleed Size 8.5 x 11.125 Trim Size 8.25 x 10.875

SUBMIT FILES BY EMAIL If ad is under 10MB, it can be emailed as an attachment to dkoenig@526mediagroup.com SUBMIT FILES BY DROPBOX Email a link for accessing your file to dkoenig@526mediagroup.com • We accept electronic files as high-resolution, pressready PDFs or JPG, TIFF or EPS files (300 dpi minimum). No film.

• Only full-page ads require bleed (1/8 inch on all four sides).

• All color components must be converted to CMYK mode.

TWO-THIRDS VERTICAL 4.5 x 10

TWO-THIRDS HORIZONTAL 7 x 6.5

ONE-HALF ISLAND 4.5 x 7.25

ONE-HALF VERTICAL 3.25 x 10

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SUPPLY CHAIN/BUILDER/CONTRACTOR ↘

SUPPLY CHAIN/BUILDER/CONTRACTOR ↘ DIGITAL ADVERTISING

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ONE-HALF HORIZONTAL 7 x 4.875

ONE-THIRD VERTICAL 2.125 x 10

ONE-THIRD HORIZONTAL 7 x 3.25

PRODUCTION CHARGES 526 Media Group can design your ads for you or make alterations to existing ads. Costs will be billed to advertiser.

CANCELLATIONS Cancellations must be made in writing by the first day of the preceding month of publication (e.g., by Jan. 1 to cancel an ad reserved for February issue).

Ad positioning, except for paid special positions, is at discretion of Publisher. Advertisers who cancel or do not complete contracts will be re-billed and short-rated back to the earned frequency discount.

PAYMENT TERMS Payment in full due upon invoice receipt. Recognized agencies may receive 15% off gross with approval.

Tip-in, special position, and production charges are not commissionable. Advertisers and agencies will be held jointly responsible for all payments due.

TERMS & CONDITIONS In consideration of acceptance of advertising, advertiser and its agency agree to indemnify and hold publisher harmless from, and defend publisher from any and all claims and suits, including libel, copyright infringement, invasion of privacy, or plagiarism arising from any published advertising. Publisher reserves right to refuse to accept advertising deemed inappropriate or in poor taste and will not be bound by any conditions or requirements appearing on insertion orders, copy or contracts that conflict with provisions of this media kit or policies of 526 Media Group. Publisher will insert the word “Advertisement” prominently upon any ads that simulate editorial content. Publisher will not be held liable for any color variations from advertiser-furnished proofs. Supplied proofs are appreciated as a guide, but are no guarantee of exact color match.

TESTIMONIAL ↘ ONE-THIRD SQUARE 4.5 x 4.875

ONE-FOURTH VERTICAL 3.25 x 4.875

ONE-FOURTH HORIZONTAL 7 x 2.375

ONE-FOURTH SQUARE 4.5 x 3.375

ONE-SIXTH HORIZONTAL 7 x 1.625

ONE-SIXTH SQUARE 3.25 x 3.25

ONE-THIRD HORIZONTAL 7 x 3.25

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- ANDREW PANTELIDES , VP OF MARKETING - REGAL IDEAS

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PUBLICATIONS: MERCHANT, BPD, DECK SPECIALIST 526 Media Group ® (2026) | MEDIA KIT

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SPECS ARCHITECT/DESIGNER ↘

ARCHITECT/DESIGNER ↘ PRINT ADS ↘

TRIM: (Finished size of the magazine, after printing, binding and trimming). Surface & Panel measures 9” x 10.875” (229 mm x 276 mm)

INK COVERAGE: Total ink coverage should not exceed 280%. Please save the pdf file WITH CROP MARKS to indicate your intention for the size and placement of the ad within the page.

BLEED: (Image or printed color that extends to the edge of the page). This requires an additional .125” of image beyond the trim. (3.175 mm)

INCLUDE BLEED WHEN NEEDED ...

Whenever the image or color field extends to the edge of the page.

LIVE AREA: The central area within the page to which you should keep any pertinent information. Elements that are very close to the trim can be compromised by variations during the printing, trimming and binding processes.

Please keep all live matter within .25” of TRIM and .5” in center for binding.

METHOD OF BINDING: Perfect bound PRINTING: Web offset BLEED OPTIONS: Most of the ad sizes may be built to fit within the margins of the page, OR to bleed off the page. Please see the illustrations and the dimensions listed below to determine the proper measurements to be used in the creation of your ad. If you choose to bleed the ad, the image area must extend .125” beyond the edge of the page. Bleed option is not available for 1/2 island, 1/4 page and 1/3 page ads.

DIGITAL ADVERTISING ↘ DIGITAL LEADERBOARD – 1102 x 300 pixels

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DIGITAL SQUARE – 600 x 600 pixels E-NEWSLETTER BANNER – 728 x 300 pixels

WEB ADS

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STAND OUT! Make your digital ad stand out by creating a gif ad with animated elements!

LINK Include the link you wish to have attached to your digital ad

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PREFERRED MATERIAL: HIGH RESOLUTION “PRESS-READY” PDF Resolution: Minimum of 250 ppi at 100% scale

CAN ALSO ACCEPT: (but greatly prefer the PDF) • InDesign documents (you must include all fonts and images, linked, not embedded) • Photoshop .jpg or .psd • Illustrator.ai (layered photoshop and illustrator files must have text outlined) FILE TRANSFER: If file size allows, materials may be emailed. Larger files may be sent via one of the online transfer services.

Please contact us for specific directions on transmitting files digitally via email.

PRE-FLIGHT: Once we receive your ad files, they are forwarded to our design and production team, who perform preflight checks to ensure that the digital files meet the requirements for high quality printing and work within the workflow we have established with our printer. We will report back with a thumbs up or let you know of any issues we may have encountered.

DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS: Send all advertising materials to: jwilliams@526mediagroup.com and nkosan@526mediagroup.com

COLOR MODE: CMYK – NO RGB, SPOT OR LAB COLORS! We convert files to CMYK if we find any other color modes during the pre-flight process. However, we cannot be held responsible for the appearance of the color, which is the responisibility of the advertiser and the agencies they use to produce their ads. Please provide files in a CMYK color mode.

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CONTACT

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526 MEDIA GROUP ↘

PARTNERS WITH INDUSTRY’S TOP ASSOCIATES↘ The Official Publication of

CONTACTS

ADVERTISING / MANAGING SALES ↘ EDITORS↘ CHUCK CASEY ccasey@526mediagroup.com

NICK KOSAN nkosan@526mediagroup.com JOHN HAUGH jhaugh@526mediagroup.com

DIGITAL / EVENTS ↘

BPD/MERCHANT DAVID KOENIG dkoenig@526mediagroup.com DECK SPECIALIST SARA GRAVES sgraves@526mediagroup.com SURFACE & PANEL JENNIFER WILLIAMS jwilliams@526mediagroup.com

KATHERINE WILLIAMS kwilliamsn@526mediagroup.com

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