Now in it\'s tenth year of publication, HOST CITY has become the magazine of choice for sports federations, organising committees, bidders and suppliers in their quest for best practice on how to host and deliver mega events.
1. MEDIA KIT 2012 GENERATE NEW BUSINESS AROUND CITY-BASED MEGA EVENTS Host City in Brief Readership Profile Editorial Outlook 2012 Ad Rates and Specs References Booking Hotline: +44 203 077 8745 bernadette.mizzi@hostcity.net www.hostcity.net
2. Leading the World of Mega-Events Now in its tenth year of publication, HOST CITY has become the magazine of choice for sports federations, organising committees, bidders and suppliers in their quest for best practice on how to host and deliver mega events. HOST CITY was first published in 2003 for the organising committee of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Since then, the publication has expanded to reach the international community of stakeholders in all mega events, from the 2012 London Olympics to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. HOST CITY is widely regarded as the top opinion former in the world of mega events. And now, as all eyes turn to Brazil, Russia and Qatar, we are now publishing Portuguese, Russian and Arabic language versions of HOST CITY! HOST CITY helps you to keep ahead of the game. “ I find Host City very interesting and well written. It is of great value to people who are thinking of these things, because information is king. ” Sir Craig Reedie IOC Executive Board Member Key Facts : Circulation: 4 x per year Format: Print & e-magazine Length: 60-84 pages Distribution: Controlled circulation Readership: 10,000 in 138 countries Key readership groups: 1) Event Owners & Promoters 2) Bidding & Hosting countries and cities 3) Key suppliers and support services 4) International Federations 5) Venue owners, directors and managers E-magazine: www.hostcity.net
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4. Editorial Outlook 2012 Content (sections): SPECIAL REPORT (S): Featuring a specific event on the international radar BID PAGES (B): Profiling of current bids and winning factors VENUES (V): News and case studies on technology innovations and construction trends EVENTS (E): Examining best practice in the operations of mega-events CITIES (C): Urban infrastructure developments from host cities around the globe REGULARS: Expert interviews, Symposium, outlook on key industry events Forward Features: To fully support the world’s fastest growing mega-event markets, HOST CITY extends its range of bilingual editions. The first English/Arabic edition will be published in 2012, in addition to our English/Russian and English/Portuguese editions. These editions are partnered with the most important industry events in these countries. For timings please check the forward features list below. No.29 FEB 2012 English/Arabic (S): The “L” word: Exclusive interview with Mike Lee OBE about the continued relevance of legacy in major event planning (B): 2018 Youth Olympic Games, 2020 Olympic Games (V): The future of the London Olympic Stadium (E): Lord Sebastian Coe reviews Daegu 2011 IAAF Athletics Championships (C): 2014 World Cup host cities profiled: exclusive interviews from Brazil ADDITIONAL DISTRIBUTION: ICSS Qatar and IQPC Qatar, Sportel Rio and Soccerex Manchester No.30 APR 2011 English/Russian (S): Euro 2012 Preview (B): 2020 Olympic Games applicant updates; 2019 Asian Games (V): Sochi 2014 venues profiled (E): Euro 2012; the pros and cons of co-hosting, Host City Awards ceremony preview (C): Insight into Kazan, Sports Capital of Russia No.31 JUL 2012 Special Olympic Issue English/ Portuguese (S): The Greatest Show on Earth: LONDON 2012 (B): 2020 Olympic Games Candidates reviewed: 2018 YOG (V): Brazil 2014 progress report (E): Host City Awards ceremony preview (C): What makes an ideal host city? No.32 OCT 2012 English / Portuguese (S): How to beat London 2012 (B): 2020 Olympic Games, 2019 Asian Games (V): Qatar 2022 venue update (E): New sports events that are making their mark (C): Brazilian Host Cities profiled For editorial queries, please contact: Ben Avison, Editorial Director | T: +44 203 077 8715 | E: ben.avison@ hostcity.net
5. Ad Rates & Specs Rate Card 2011 (in GBP): Copy Requirements Half-page (horizontal) 4 colour CMYK Trim:212mmx142mm/8.34inx5.6in Text:186mmx116mm/7.32inx4.5in Bleed:218mmx148mm(3mm)/8.6inx5.8in (0.118in) Half-page (vertical) 4 colour CMYK Trim:104mmx286mm/4.10inx11.25in Text:85mmx258mm/3.35inx10.15in Bleed:110mmx292mm(3mm)/4.35inx11.5in (0.118in) Full page 4 colour CMYK Trim:212mmx286mm/8.34inx11.25in Text:186mmx258mm/7.32inx10.15in Bleed:218mmx292mm(3mm)/8.6inx11.5in (0.118in) DPS (Double Page Spread) 4 colour CMYK Trim:424mmx286mm/16.7inx11.25in Text:410mmx258mm/16.15inx10.15in Bleed:430mmx292mm(3mm)/16.9inx11.5in (0.118in) Showcasing Section 1 Insertion in 1 Issue - GBP 750 1 Insertion in 4 Issues - GBP 2,250 Requirements: Corporate Logo Contact Address Details Between 50 to 100 Words 1 Picture Editorial Calendar: Full Page Half Page Outside Back Cover Inside Front Cover Inside Back Cover DPS GBP 4,250 GBP 2,950 GBP 7,250 GBP 6,950 GBP 6,550 GBP 8,250 Series Booking Discount 2 Issues 3 Issues 4 Issues 10% 12.5% 15% Issue No. Date No.29 FEB 2012 No.30 APR 2012 No.31 JUL 2012 No.32 OCT 2012 Editorial and insertion orders 01-JAN-2012 01-MAR-2012 01-JUN-2012 01-SEPT-2012 Ad bookings deadline 01-FEB-2012 02-APR-2012 02-JUL-2012 01-OCT-2012 Material deadline 07-FEB-2012 09-APR-2012 09-JUL-2012 08-OCT-2012 Publication date 20-FEB-2012 20-APR-2012 20-JUL-2012 20-OCT-2012