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Media Information - building for leisure magazine

Why Specifiers Read bfl

bfl is the journal for key stakeholders involved in the design and development of leisure buildings. Published ten times a year, the magazine offers a lively mix of news, views and analysis on the vibrant and varied world of leisure.

Editorial encompasses both the internal and external environment, providing a valuable insight into design and specification. Every issue is packed with case studies showing the best ideas in design and most innovative use of materials and technology across all types of leisure buildings from hotels, bars and restaurants through to leisure centres, stadia and spas.

Our coverage includes comment and case studies on key areas of design from the building envelope, flooring and ceilings to lighting, eco building and modular technology.

The Leisure Market

Conditions have been tough for leisure market, but the first nine months of 2010 saw project starts rise by nearly 50 per cent. And bright spots are ahead. Several football teams have signalled intentions to construct new stadia, plans are advancing for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, and Olympic related projects will continue to contribute to sector activity.

The budget hotel chains may have moderated their investment activity, but they have not scaled back their stated ambitions for expansion as economic conditions improve. Preparations for the London Olympics continue to support the sector and several other large projects helped boost construction starts during 2010.

The fallout from the economic downturn will continue to pose risks for the sector, whose fortunes are closely aligned to the household income growth and confidence. Weak earnings growth and a higher tax burden, in particular higher VAT and excise duties, will accordingly act as a brake on sector growth activity. However, the pace of recovery in the global economy, business travel and exchange rate movements will also have a significant influence on the pace of recovery in areas such as hotel development. Furthermore, the 2012 Olympics are expected to act as a catalyst for private sector investment over the next two years.

Source: Glenigan’s Key Markets Intelligence 2010

Publishing Dates - 10 Issues Per Year

Dec/January, February, March, April, May, June, July/August, September, October and November.

Features List & Deadlines 2011

Regular Features

 

Features

API comment
Contract news
Interviews
Product review

Readership

Our circulation is continually updated to ensure that bfl reaches those directly responsible for procurement, design and construction of the latest leisure projects.

Circulation by Company Profile

Company Profile

Circulation

The following companies include proprietors, chief executives, managing directors, architects, structural & mechanical directors, engineers, project managers, designers, quantity surveyors and buyers.

Architects in private practice working on leisure projects

2,940

Architects in employment with other leisure building companies

290

Building contractors actively involved in leisurebuild projects

700

Design & Build contractors involved in leisurebuild projects

330

Quantity surveyors in private practice working on leisure Projects

450

Leisure Developers

325

The following companies include chief executives, managing directors, architects, sports & leisure managers, parks and leisure officers.

Swimming Pools, owners, operators and managers

285

Local authority directors, architects, sports and leisure managers and officers

720

Local authority parks officers, recreational officers, landscape architects

520

Universities, colleges, schools and trusts

750

Hotel Groups, breweries, restaurant chains, night club/bars

440

Sports & leisure centres

550

Health Clubs and spas

850

Stadia and arenas

160

Conference and exhibition centres, cinemas, bingo, casinos and holiday centres

150

Golf courses & ranges, leisure park, zoos, theatres, museums, galleries and heritage trust

210

TOTAL

9,670

Advertising Rates 2011

Ad Type

1 Insertion

5 Insertions

10 Insertions

DPS

£3,795

£3,495

£3,245

Full Page

£1,945

£1,845

£1,695

Half Page

£1,075

£1,010

£935

Third Page Vertical

£850

£800

£750

Quarter Page

£600

£570

£525

Quarter Page Horizontal

£700

£650

£600

Quarter Page DPS

£1,300

£1,200

£1,100

Front Cover

On Application

Inside Front Cover

£2,175

Outside Back Cover

£2,050

Inserts

On Application

Mechanical Details

Ad Type

Size

Bleed

Trim

DPS

265 x 370mm

303 x 432mm

297 x 420

One Page

265 x 185mm

303 x 216mm

297 x 210

Half Page (Horizontal)

125 x 185mm

150 x 216mm

Half Page (Vertical)

265 x 90mm

303 x 110mm

Third Page Vertical

57 x 242mm

75 x 303mm

Quarter Page (Portrait)

125 x 90mm

Quarter Page (Horizontal)

62 x 185mm

Quarter Page (Vertical)

303 x 68mm

297 x 62mm

Other Information

Format

Quark/PDF conformed to PDF/X-1A:2001

Transmission

Email/CD