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2019 Media Kit

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MISSIONTo be informative, yet fun, for the aspired, driven, influential, and transformative.

WHY CONNECTED WORLD?Connected World magazine’s award-winning website is the No. 1 trusted advisor for global leaders in the IoT (Internet of Things) and digital transformation. This has led to direct contacts of just under a half of million buyers!

As a media planner or advertiser, you know that content needs are constantly evolving. Connected World addresses the desires that are not being fulfilled by existing media. It has proven to be an invaluable target for advertisers looking to reach those in the digital world—including the Internet of Things, machine learning, AI (artificial intelligence), big data, cybersecurity, digital transformation, blockchain, and more.

DECISIONMAKERSConnected World advises business leaders who are making decisions and who are interested in the IoT, AI (artificial intelligence), machine learning, big data, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.

Connected World lets advertisers reach the best targets with various media outlets.

98% OF READERS SAY CONNECTED WORLD KEEPS THEM ABREAST OF EMERGING TRENDS.

- CONNECTED WORLD 2019 READERSHIP STUDY

Connected World – It’s All about IoT and Digital Transformation.

Connected World connects PEOPLE, PRODUCTS, and PROCESSES.

Gross Contacts

487,997 Avg Mobile

Impressions

387,298Digital

91,256

IoT Insider Enewsletter

44,405

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THE PEGGY SMEDLEY SHOW In 2008, The Peggy Smedley Show was launched. Entering into its 11th year, and surpassing its 600th episode, the show is now ranked as the No. 1 IoT and digital transformation podcast.

Airing every Tuesday at 12 PM CT, the show keeps its listeners informed, entertained, and educated about digital trends.

The Peggy Smedley Show discusses healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, energy, smart cities, construction, infrastructure, and security; alongside a wide variety of other listener interests. In each segment, the host and industry insiders find, share, and give opinions on technology content and news.

THE PEGGY SMEDLEY INSTITUTE The Peggy Smedley Institute, a top-ranked professional education organization, was launched in 2016 to provide comprehensive assessments for clients to focus on products, services, and profits, all while allowing them to stay ahead of their competition.

CONTENT TRACKING ANALYTICS • Audience influencer • Content measuring • Social media intelligence • Readership monitoring • Benchmarking/KPIs • Client communication • Campaign/advert reporting

Podcast

115,000

Social

40,997

Custom

Unlimited

The Peggy Smedley Show Mobile Impressions

252,113

The Peggy Smedley Show Enewsletter

53,462

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connectedworld.com provides content directly to readers on a daily basis in the way readers want to consume it, digitally.

Every month, the feature covers one specific topic, which is outlined and covered with a wide scope. Throughout the entire month, the site dives into several in-depth news analysis, blogs, and contributed articles on that same topic, deriving much discourse about the trends in the space.

Connected World can help advertisers reach the decisionmakers within a specific vertical market with its dynamic website. A huge bonus to having all content online is we are able to track all of our visitor’s movements through the page, which generates leads directly for advertisers.

Drive attention to your website by having our readers interact with your: • Banners • Custom content • Enewseltter advertising

ADVERTISERS RECEIVE • Vertical market targeting • Technology trend targeting • Campaign reporting • Updated weekly website content

TARGET READERS BY ADVERTISING ONBlogs – running next to the commentary of the editorial staff News Analysis Articles – reaching those that are looking for the latest in the industry Contributed Articles – get additional exposure by including a banner with your articleArchives – all past articles covering the IoT and M2M

CONTENT AVAILABLE TO ALL SITE VISITORS, INCLUDES • Features • Industry case studies • News Analysis • Blogs • Contributed articles • What It Takes Video Series • Connected World Press releases • Special Projects • Optional advertising content • Q&A interviews

Average Page Impressions/Month

387,298Average Visits

104,592

Average Unique Users

84,120

DIGITAL

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- Connected World 2019 Readership Study


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App downloads

6,555Digital

91,256

AUDIENCE DEMOGRAPHICS

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CONSOLIDATEDMEDIA REPORT

Business PublicationEnded November 2018

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TOTAL GROSS CONTACTS: 487,997* …..

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY . .

PRODUCT . … CONTACTS . . PERIOD . . … ……

Connected World Digital Qualified Paid & Nonpaid 91,256 1 year ended Nov 2018

The Peggy Smedley Show Average Listeners 115,000 6 months ended Nov 2018

Websites: ConnectedWorld.com Average Page Impressions/month 387,298 6 months ended Nov 2018 Average Visits 104,592 Average Unique Users 84,120 Peggysmedleyshow.com Average Page Impressions/month 252,113 6 months ended Nov 2018 Average Visits 112,569 Average Unique Users 52,202

E-newsletters Average Net Distribution/Issue: 44,405 6 months ended Nov 2018

The Peggy Smedley Show 53,462

Social Media Twitter Followers 35,484 As of Nov 2018 LinkedIn Members 5,513 As of Nov 2018 App Downloads Digital: IOS 5,215 As of Nov 2018 Digital: Andriod 1,144 As of Nov 2018 Connected World Digital 6,555 As of Nov 2018 *Total Gross include qualified Paid and Nonpaid Circulation, Unique Users, Peggy Smedley Show, E-newsletter Average, Social Media Gross Data, and Digital App. is contained in this report. There was no attempt to eliminate duplicates.

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2019 EDITORIAL CALENDAR

MONTH DATE FEATURE FOCUS AWARDS AND LISTS

January 1.1.19New Year, New Emerging Innovations;

Cybersecurity, 5G, Digital Twins#5G #cybersecurity #IoT

February 2.1.19Open Source: What’s Ahead for IoT and AI

#AI #opensource #IoT

March 3.1.19Reskilling, Retooling, and Retraining #skilledworker #manufacturing #IoT

April 4.1.19Autonomous and Electric Vehicles,

AI and Machine Learning #EV #AI #autonomous #IoT

May 5.1.19Supply Chain,

Cities of the Future #smartcity #IoT #supplychain

June 6.3.195G: What Does It Really Mean?

#5G #WoM2M #IoT

July 7.1.19Construction Gets Connected

#construction #IoT

August 8.1.19Asset Management Moves Forward

#predictive #assetmanagement #IoT

September 9.2.19The Worker of the Future

#skilledworker #construction #IoT

October 10.1.19IoT and Surveying

#surveying #technology #IoT

November 11.1.19Impact of Investments on IoT #investments #investor #IoT

December 12.2.19Protecting Critical Infrastructure

#infrastructure #construction #IoT

*Subject to change.

#M2M #IoT #AI #machinelearning #bigdata #cybersecurity #blockchain #digitaltransformation

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IOT INSIDER Connected World’s weekly enewsletter is distributed each Friday morning to its opt-in subscriber list of 44,405. The weekly enewsletter highlights the week’s top news, the homepage feature, Peggy Smedley’s weekly blog, a selected podcasted radio segment, contributed articles, and this month’s featured What It Takes video series.

There are two sponsorships available each week.

300x250, non-animated banners are accepted for enewsletter sponsorships.

SOCIAL MEDIA Social media is a great way to reach people who want information instantaneously. Peggy Smedley has proven to be a great influencer across all of the social media channels she reaches. Tap into all of the Connected World and The Peggy Smedley Show followers through its various social media channels.

Twitter followers

35,484

LinkedIn members

5,513

Enewsletter Subscribers

44,405

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CONNECTED WORLD BANNER RATES AND SPECS

ONLINE ADVERTISING OPTIONSRich media – Encourage interaction with readers by purchasing rich media on our Websites.

Targeting – Reach the masses by advertising on the homepage or you can reach buyers by advertising on one of many content-rich sections (including news, articles, blogs, and past archives).

Custom needs – Are you looking for a pushdown, a site takeover, a billboard? Our sites are designed to accommodate anything an advertiser desires. If you are looking for something specific, let us know.

RANGE OF WEB ADVERTISING RATESAll banner sizes are available on all pages of the website.

Homepage placement $1,200 - $6,000/monthPrime internal placement $1,120 - $3,000/monthSecondary internal placement $720 - $2,000/month

MINI SKYSCRAPER

120x

300 px

LARGE SQUARE BANNER

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250 px

HEADER LEADERBOARD

1000x90 px

STANDARD BANNER

468x60 px

BANNER SPECS

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STANDARD AD BANNER SPECS• Banner should be sized according to position

purchased (1000x90, 300x600, 300x250, 468x60, or 120x300)

• Files accepted are .GIF, .JPG, or .FL (Adobe Flash) native files

• Banner file size should be kept under 50KB• Target URL must be provided when sending file• Banners are due 3 days prior to go live date• Note: all banners are set to open in a new Webpage

All files should be emailed to Lynne Flakus at lflakus@specialtypub. Please indicate position and

ENEWSLETTER BANNER SPECS• Banner should be sized 300x250• Banner cannot be animated• Files accepted are non-animated .GIF or .JPG only• Banner file size should be kept under 5KB• Target URL must be provided when sending file• 8-word company tagline or slogan must be provided

when sending file• Banners are due 3 days prior to go sponsorship

date All files should be emailed to Lynne Flakus at lflakus@specialtypub. Please indicate position (first or second) and sponsorship date when sending the files.Website when sending the files.

Enewsletter

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Website

300 x

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RICH-MEDIA SPECSIf you have purchased a rich-media banner, please contact Lynne Flakus directly at [email protected] for your specifications.

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WHAT IS THE PEGGY SMEDLEY SHOW? Since launching in 2008, The Peggy Smedley Show is now ranked as the No. 1 IoT and digital transformation broadcast with an average of 115,000 listeners!

With more than 600 podcasted episodes, Peggy keeps her weekly listeners informed, entertained, and educated about digital trends across all industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, energy, smart cities, construction, infrastructure, agriculture, and security.

As a speaker, futurist, industry expert, and show host, Peggy, banters with industry insiders to find, share, and give opinions, on technology. The podcast succeeds most when it addresses relevant content covering such things as the IoT, machine learning, AI (Artificial Intelligence), cybersecurity, blockchain, and other emerging technologies.

The Peggy Smedley Show broadcasts live every Tuesday from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. CT on the http://peggysmedleyshow.com and is podcasted on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Alexa, Google, and iHeartRadio, every Thursday.

DRIVE ATTENTION TO YOUR COMPANY BY HAVING OUR LISTENERS INTERACT WITH YOUR • Banners • Guest sponsorship • Enewseltter advertising

ADVERTISERS RECEIVE • Content measuring • Social media intelligence • Listenership monitoring • Benchmarks/KPIs • Campaign reporting

Average Live Listeners

92,000Average Podcast Listeners

23,000

THE PEGGY SMEDLEY SHOW

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SHOW FORMAT Segment 1 Opening segment where host Peggy Smedley shares her thoughts and opinions on the topic for the day, 13 minutes. Segment 2 Second segment has the main guest industry/ topic expert for the day, 30 minutes. Segment 3 Show regular or industry author, 13 minutes.

INTERNET RADIO/PODCAST STATISTICS: • Online radio streaming is gaining in the United States.^ • 65.85 million Americans used such online radio streaming services monthly in 2017.^ • On average, they tune in for 14 hours and 39 minutes every week^ • Forecasts show that 68.4% of U.S. internet users will become online radio users by 2018.^ • 44% of Americans 12+ now say they have listened to a podcast.* • 22% of podcast listeners describe the car as the place they most often listen.*

^Statista

*Edison Research Infinite Dial 2018

ABOUT THE HOST More than two decades ago, Peggy launched one of the most formative media companies to help businesses understand how disruptive and innovative technology will help them navigate the flood of digital transformation so they can remain viable and competitive.

As a speaker, strategist, influencer, and futurist, Peggy was imperative in ushering in the M2M/IoT (Internet of Things) era and taking a leading role in guiding companies to grasp how technology will alter their businesses. Today she focuses most of her energy on maneuvering companies through IoT and digital transformation.

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2019 EDITORIAL CALENDAR

“Thank you Peggy. You are a true pro. Afterwards I was thinking about how you didn’t ask questions, but made comments/statements/observations that I could respond to. You must know that is the best method of interviewing and I think made it much easier!”

Chris Smith, vice president, service innovation, Otis Elevator Co.

January MarchFebruary

April JuneMay

July SeptemberAugust

October DecemberNovember

New Year, New Emerging Innovations

#cybersecurity #technology #IoT

Open Source: What’s Ahead for IoT and AI

#opensource #manufacturing #IoT

Supply Chain #supplychain #logistics #IoT

The Future of Asset Management#assetmanagement #IoT

Do Investors Drive IoT?

#investor #technology #IoT

Reskilling, Retooling, and Retraining

#prefab #manufacturing #IoT

Women of M2M/IoT#WoM2M #women #IoT

The Worker of the Future

#IoT #manufacturing #construction

Pioneers#innovation #IoT

Autonomous and Electric Vehicles, AI

and Machine Learning#autonomous #EVs #IoT

Construction and IoT Collide

#construction #IoT

Surveying the Future#surveying #technology #IoT

#M2M #IoT #AI #artificialintelligence #machinelearning #bigdata #cybersecurity

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RADIO OPPORTUNITIES Sponsor a segment or a broadcast theme promoting a technology, company, or solution. Each segment creates an extraordinary opportunity to reach listeners seeking more technology insight, leading to enhanced business opportunities.

VIDEO, RADIO, AND PODCASTDigital campaigns that combine content in all

social media mediums, with the on-air talent, coupled with video.

LIVE READHost will read commercial live on air

during segment 1.

PRODUCT REVIEWSend us your products. Host will test them and

do a live review on air.

“BROUGHT TO YOU BY” SPONSORAdvertiser name is read during live broadcast

as segment sponsor.

SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTLet our audience know where you will be. Host will

provide audience information on what industry events you will be at and how to see you in person.

HOST APPEARANCEHave the host attend your event and/or broadcast

live from your event.

30-SECOND COMMERCIALOne 30-second commercial to air

between segments.

SEGMENT SPONSOR • Guarantee yourself as a guest on the show

by purchasing an interview. 30-minute interview • Write-up of guest segment in enewsletter • Prepromotion of interview via social media • Marketing materials for sponsor to use • Podcast promoted via social media • Audio link

CUSTOM PODCAST • Turn an episode of the show in to your own • Host will introduce the segment and your client will

have up to two guests on the show • Write-up of each guest segment in enewsletter • Prepromotion of interview via social media • Marketing materials for sponsor to use • Podcast promoted via social media • Audio link

TOPIC SPONSORSHIP • Gives you mentions in all shows during the month

you choose to sponsor • 4 live reads • 4 brought to you by segments • A guest appearance • Banner on the website for the month • Social media promotion • Banner sponsorship in the weekly enewsletter

PEGGY SMEDLEY ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

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All content on peggysmedleyshow.com is available to listeners for free. Every episode of the show is archived and searchable by topic, industry, guest name, company name, and/or date.

THE PEGGY SMEDLEY SHOW WEBSITE OFFERS MANY BENEFITS TO ADVERTISERS, INCLUDING: • Reaching a large mass audience • Spotlight advertising • Cost-effectiveness • Personalization and customization • Vertically themed advertising

THE PEGGY SMEDLEY SHOW The Peggy Smedley Show’s weekly enewsletter is sent out twice a week.

Every Monday, the enewsletter is sent out to our 53,462 opt-in subscriber. It highlights the topics and guests on Tuesday’s show, as well as the podcast links from the previous week’s show.

Every Thursday, an additional enewsletter is distributed to the same 53,462 subscribers promoting the podcast of the show with a recap of each segment and links to the audio files.

There are two sponsorships available in each enewsletter. 300x250, non-animated banners are accepted for enewsletter sponsorships.

Average Page Impressions/Month

252,113

Average Visits

112,569Average Unique

Users

52,202

Opt-In Subscribers

53,462

THE PEGGY SMEDLEY SHOW WEBSITE

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THE PEGGY SMEDLEY SHOW BANNER RATES AND SPECS

ONLINE ADVERTISING OPTIONSRich media – Encourage interaction with readers by purchasing rich media on our Websites.

Targeting – Reach the masses by advertising on the homepage or you can reach buyers by advertising on one of many content-rich sections (including news, articles, blogs, and past archives).

Custom needs – Are you looking for a pushdown, a site takeover, a billboard? Our sites are designed to accommodate anything an advertiser desires. If you are looking for something specific, let us know.

Banner Specs

120x

300 px

MINI SKYSCRAPER

120x

300 px

LARGE SQUARE BANNER

300 x

250 px

HEADER LEADERBOARD

1000x90 px

STANDARD BANNER

468x60 px

300 x

600 px

VERTICAL SKYSCRAPER

RANGE OF WEB ADVERTISING RATESAll banner sizes are available on all pages of the website.

Homepage placement $980 - $2,500/monthPrime internal placement $540 - $1,250/month

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STANDARD AD BANNER SPECS• Banner should be sized according to position

purchased (1000x90, 300x600, 300x250, 468x60, or 120x300)

• Files accepted are .GIF, .JPG, or .FL (Adobe Flash) native files

• Banner file size should be kept under 50KB• Target URL must be provided when sending file• Banners are due 3 days prior to go live date• Note: all banners are set to open in a new Webpage

All files should be emailed to Lynne Flakus at lflakus@specialtypub. Please indicate position and Website when sending the files.

ENEWSLETTER BANNER SPECS• Banner should be sized 300x250• Banner cannot be animated• Files accepted are non-animated .GIF or .JPG only• Banner file size should be kept under 5KB• Target URL must be provided when sending file• 8-word company tagline or slogan must be provided

when sending file• Banners are due 3 days prior to go sponsorship

date All files should be emailed to Lynne Flakus at lflakus@specialtypub. Please indicate position (first or second) and sponsorship date when sending the files.

300 x

250 px

300 x

250 px

Enewsletter

300 x

250 px

Website

300 x

250 px

RICH-MEDIA SPECSIf you have purchased a rich-media banner, please contact Lynne Flakus directly at [email protected] for your specifications.

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IoT INNOVATIONS https://connectedworld.com/awards/

Each year, Connected World honors new innovations and recognizes the products that are helping change the industry by awarding its IoT Innovations awards for the year. Deadline to submit: March 6, 2019 Winners announced: May 2019

WOMEN OF M2Mhttps://connectedworld.com/awards/

The Women of M2M/IoT list is comprised of some of the most powerful women in the technology sector, and representing many of the most innovative companies in the world. Deadline to submit: March 27, 2019 Winners announced: June 2019

CONNECTED WORLD AWARDShttps://connectedworld.com/awards/

The Connected World Awards honor companies that have successfully leveraged IoT/M2M and connected devices to solve critical pain points within their businesses while demonstrating quantifiable results. Deadline to submit: June 12, 2019 Winners announced: October 2019

PIONEERS https://connectedworld.com/awards/

The Connected World Pioneers are exceptional individuals who possess the prescience and vision for applying M2M/IoT, the underlying technology for the connected world, in ways that not only give credence to what they are creating, but who raise the bar for every other individual who hopes to make an impact. Deadline to submit: Oct. 10, 2019 Winners announced: December 2019

AWARDS

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We are proudly working in the media that matters whether it be print, digital, web, video, custom, radio, and live events—serving whatever it takes to get to the people that need the information to make the key decisions. When looking for an industry influencer you want years of experience! We offer more than 20 years.

WHY US?We strive to satisfy all of our clients with every piece of content we produce each and every day. Through our custom solutions we are able to create solutions to meet a range of customer engagement objectives that hit the desired target.

Custom packages for companies looking for an IoT expert to help promote a product and/or event are available. Please contact Dave Smedley at [email protected] for additional information.

IOT EXPERT AND INDUSTRY INFLUENCER

AS AN INFLUENCER, WE PROVIDE• A proven track record of quantifiable results and ongoing success for our marketing partners.• Content-development strategies developed by an editorial team that knows how to speak to and motivate our

followers in any medium.• Strategic vision with targeted tactical executions that receive the results our clients are seeking.• Increased awareness, engagement, and results.• Targeted messaging that delivers the ROI needed.• A proven track record that is supported by data tracking and awareness.

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With more than 20 years of experience, the Connected World staff has the expertise, reputation, and relationships to help build recognition for our advertisers. See below for information on some of the things we can offer. We are only limited by our imaginations.

WEBINARS/WEBCASTSConnected World magazine will create a marketing plan to promote your webinar to our audience (including banners, emails, digital content, and social media). We will capture leads, which will be provided to you, one of our editorial staff will moderate/lead the event, and the audio will be archived and shared with you and attendees.

CONTENT MARKETING MANAGEMENTLet us take your content to the next level. Let us promote the items you have created to reach decision makers in the IoT space through social media, our website, digital issues, through our app, and to our email subscribers. Not only will your awareness in the market be boosted, but you will reach a new audience that will hear your story in a new and effective way.

CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONSConnected World can promote your press releases or even help clients create releases to gain the exposure they desire in the space. Let us take on the challenge of promoting your company and brand.

LEAD GENERATION AND NURTURINGIf you are looking for leads, let us help. We have the ability to set-up a gated registration that will capture information on any reader who signs up for what you have to offer, whether it be an ebook, a whitepaper, access to your custom page, etc.

SPONSORED AND CORPORATE EVENTSAre you in need of experienced editors to participate in your events? Look no further. Connected World magazine has talented and more than capable editors who can share their knowledge. They can moderate or join a panel discussion of your choosing. The staff brings years of combined experience and as a result are able to share that wealth of knowledge with any audience.

CUSTOM COLLATERALSpecialty Publishing Media, the parent company behind Connected World magazine, has the benefit of being a full media house. That means if you are looking to get something written, designed, printed, and/or promoted, we can help. We provide the third-party voice to help grow or promote your business.

We have a full staff of employees that can write custom articles, create custom marketing pieces in print, digital, banners, mailers … you name it.

WEB CONTENTOne of the most effective methods to reach Connected World’s audience is through our website. Your message will be seen by hundreds of thousands of visitors seeking to understand your products and services.We can also help to create your messaging and the materials needed to have a presence on our site. We work in both standard and rich media content.

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CONTENT LICENSINGUse our third-party endorsement of your product/company and purchase the rights to use our content either digitally or in print format.

Our corporate and awards logo are also available. Contact your sales rep to learn more about this and our award-marketing programs.

RESEARCHWe can develop, design, gather, and put together a complete report with analytics and facts on any IoT related topic you are interested in.

ADVERTORIALSAdvertorials provide a platform for companies to present their products and services in your voice from your perspective. Advertorial copy can be tailored to your company, alongside a call-to-action banner ad radio show.

ANALYTICSOur mission is to provide clients with analytics for your web content, banners, enewsletter sponsorship, etc., to find the best way to reach your desired audience.

DIGITAL MARKETINGDo you have content that you want to promote? Blast your message out to more than 44,000 opt-in email subscribers. Digital marketing through custom emails allow you to send your message to Connected World readers in a custom HTML email.

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