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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
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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 |
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