Data that informs.Solutions that engage.Programs that activate.
REDEFINING TECH MEDIA
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A global approach to industry contentCT Lab Global Media is the result of a new partnership between IFA, the world’s largest consumer electronics show, and NAPCO Media, a U.S. business-to-business media company, that offers consumer electronics
and home appliances brands an unrivaled platform to connect with retailers, manufacturers, distributors and buying groups.
THE CT LAB STORY
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Disrupting Traditional Consumer Technology Business MediaCT Lab Global Media is made up of a litany of brands, live events, publications, and newsletters with a focus on the Consumer Technology industry.
We disrupt with cutting edge techniques which integrate best-in-class data, next-gen digital products, authoritative content, and comprehensive back-end technology solutions.
Ultimately, we have two major goals:
• To enrich and empower our audience with engaging editorial and sponsored content
• To provide you, our partner, with top performance and ultimately return on your marketing investment.
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81,000+ Consumer Technology Professionals Covering All Major Markets in the Industry1
Geared to Consumer Technology professionals, our audience is comprised of sellers, makers, distributors and installers of tech.
Centered around the individuals that are on the front lines of driving revenue for the industry, our brands, products, and solutions are focused on engaging and activating our diverse audience base.
With over thirty years in market, our audience is also fiercely loyal. Over 90% of our audience prefers our brands for Consumer Technology news - 2x higher than our nearest competitor.
Source: 2016 Dealerscope Readers Survey
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Industry Breakdown
Sales Volume
Source: 2016 Dealerscope Readers Survey
“Dealerscope’s coverage of industry developments in consumer electronics and home appliances is always insightful and timely. The talented editorial team knows the industry inside-out, from retail trends to product innovations and more.”John Taylor Vice President, LG Electronics USA
“Dealerscope understands the CE market, but thats not what sets them apart. They also understand today’s business world and how to provide their readers with best-in-class content.”Jonathan ElsterCEO, Audio America
INTEGRATORS/INSTALLERS
33%
$1M – $5M
31.7%$5M – $10M
7.4%
$500k – $1M
19.2%
$10M – $50M
8.7%
$500k
26.8%
$50M – $100M
5.2%
$100M+
1%
RETAILERS
42%
BUILDERS/ARCHITETS/ DESIGNERS
9%MANUFACTURERS
9%
DISTRIBUTORS
8%
OTHER SERVICES
3%
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Leader in Consumer Technology RetailNo other brand can offer the engaged audience that Dealerscope provides. With in-depth coverage, news, analysis, and profiles highlight the people, strategies, and trends that move the Consumer Technology retail industry.
Audience Reached Consumer Electronics and Appliance Retailers, Distributor and Manufacturers; Manufacturers’ Representatives; Custom Installers
Key Figures
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EDITORIAL HIGHLIGHTS
70,000 MONTHLY PAGEVIEWS
16,200 CONTROLLED PRINT & DIGITAL CIRCULATION
38,000 MONTHLY UNIQUES
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Embracing Change for the Custom InstallerTargeted to the residential technology professional integrators and specialty retailers from the Custom Integration (CI) Channel, Technology Integrator is about the business of doing business in an industry that is about change. Content focuses on business strategies from Profitability, Human Resources, Legislative issues, Operations, and Sales and Marketing.
Audience Reached Consumer Electronics and Appliance Retailers, Distributor and Manufacturers; Manufacturers’ Representatives; Custom Installers
Key Figures
2EDITORIAL HIGHLIGHTS
19,000MONTHLY PAGEVIEWS
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Uniting Home Technology and Luxury DesignBrought to you by Technology Integrator, Connected Design is an ambitious venture that bring together Home Technology Professionals, Architects, Builders and Interior Designers to highlight the latest in cutting-edge electronics and sophisticated design.
Audience Reached Custom Integrators, Interior Designers, Home Builders, Realtors, and high-end users.
Key Figures
45,000 CONTROLLED PRINT & DIGITAL CIRCULATION
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JUNE 2018 - NEW YORK CITYIn its 11th year, CE Week is geared towards press and the consumer electronics and appliance industry leaders.
The show is an overall showcase of innovative technologies and products with strong emphasis on retailer buying cycles. Highlights include:
• The Retailer Meetups — Enabling leaders to connect, exchange ideas, and build relationships, featuring pre-scheduled, one-on-one sessions between retailers, distributors, buying groups and vendors during CE Week.
• Panel discussions with industry thought leaders• TV Shootout• CE Week Best in Show Awards
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Showcasing the hottest new
products to the press
Nearly 50% executive/senior
level industry attendees
CustomExhibitorPackages
2,700+In-PersonAttendees
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FALL 2018 — INVITE ONLYFutureVision, an invitation-only event designed for the industry’s retail and manufacturing leaders, is an exclusive relationship-building event about trends and insights that really matter to your business in the next three years.
FutureVision is where technology visionaries present to the CE Suppliers and Retail/etail leaders, in a reflective environment. It’s getting away from the upcoming budget cycle to think strategically about real trends that will make a difference.
This exclusive format allows retailers to listen and connect with industry visionaries and elite manufacturers – through exceptional networking, business meetings and strategic information sharing sessions.
EXCLUSIVE RESORT SETTING CONTENT
FROM TODAY’S INDUSTRY VISIONARIES AND CE
LEADERS
INTIMATENETWORKING
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Transform top prospects into activated usersOur programs have been built around product and service adoption continuum. Our integrated programs draw upon portions of each with the end goal of accelerating the success of your channel strategy.
Research-driven brand activationUsing our internal research solutions, we can gain insights into current awareness in your market. Leveraging our premium brand building products, we can establish a need - ultimately driving momentum for your brand.
Awareness to advocacy - accelerating successWe understand that ROI is every marketer’s bottom line goal. Our integrated campaigns are designed to showcase data and value at every interaction. Our clients can see impact from these omnichannel programs.
Differentiate your products and servicesWith all of the service and product options that exist for Consumer Technology professionals, we can work with clients to establish a connection with our audiences - surfacing your value proposition that translates into measurable success.
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A Brand-Fueled ConsultancyBuilt around data-driven insights tailored specifically for the Consumer Technology audience.
Subject Matter ExpertiseThe highest quality content from editors who know and understand the consumer technology ecosystem
Identification and AnalysisWe leverage data and audience insights to help drive content creation that is relevant, compelling, and impactful
Planning and CollaborationCutting edge collaboration tools keep you apprised of progress
Custom VideosWe have a variety of video solutions – whether shooting at live events or at our in-house studio. Our high-quality results provide a much needed visual element to consumer products.
ArticlesHigh–Quality branded content designed to engage your target audience, empowering with tested, compelling headlines.
White PapersDetailed thought leadership piece which identifies key problems and your solutions using data and/or real-life case studies.
WebinarsEducate and inform large targeted audiences on your solutions with full-service, turnkey, custom webinars; Our data-rich platform yields revenue creating insights along with lead generation.
InfographicsHigh resolution infographic that tells your story, or distills a complex topic into a compelling thought leadership piece.
Custom ExperiencesLooking for something to differentiate you from your competitor, we can do that, too.
Contact us for more information.
CT LAB CONTENT STUDIO
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A Native Advertising SolutionEnabling our partners to engage our brands’ readers.
Our Native advertising programs represent best-in-class solutions allowing our audience to engage with branded content in the trusted environment of our high-quality Consumer Technology journalism.
ConsultationWe will hold a best practices consultation that will help you develop compelling content.
AmplificationWe leverage our partner networks to augment content engagement.
Advanced MeasurementReceive real-time digital and social metrics; same platform as our editors.
Omnichannel Platforms360 approach ensures that we engage our audience in all facets of content consumption.
NATIVE ADVERTISING
AudienceReach our targeted, growing Consumer Technology professional audience.
High Visibility PlacementPlacements on homepage, related article pages, and newsletters to achieve maximum visibility.
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Your Business Has Evolved. Shouldn’t Your Advertising?The sites in the CT Lab network - Technology Integrator and Dealerscope - have ad packages specifically geared towards high-viewability, Premium Digital Display site positions.
What is Premium Digital Display?• High CTR, High Engagement, High Performance
• Clients are free to run creative tests
• Using partners, we will provide a level of insight that far surpasses our competitors – and move towards exposure and engagement KPIs (Hours of exposure, Engagement %, etc.)
PREMIUM DIGITAL DISPLAY
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Where extending your reach extends awarenessIn addition to having Premium Digital display, the team has the ability to follow and extend our audience wherever they travel on the web. When combined with our Premium Digital Display programs, an audience retargeting campaign can deliver the mindshare and coverage by using partner sites to fortify your message.
Boost your brand’s visibility• Target our unique audience in the digital channels where they
interact most.
• Increase contact with your branding using multiple touch points across many contexts to help increase conversion.
• Use targeted creative to reach our uniquely qualified audience based on where they are in the buying cycle.
• Address top of funnel audience with components designed for brand awareness AND lead generation.
HOW IT WORKS
AUDIENCE RETARGETING
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A Critical Component of Omnichannel SuccessWith over 70% of our readers reporting that they respond to print advertisements, print display is an important part of any integrated campaign. And with an ambitious editorial calendar, you will be adjacent to the most cutting edge consumer technology reporting in the industry.
*Source: 2016 Dealerscope Readers Survey
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Month Cover Story Other Features Supplements/ Special Sections Bonus Distribution Ad Close Date Materials Due Date
January 2018 CE Retail Outlook CES Preview; IFA at CES; 2018 Hall of Fame; DS Index
Distributor/Buying Groups CES 12/7/17 12/12/17
February European Markets vs. US Markets CES Recap; DS Index Toy Fair, Nationwide 1/4/18 1/9/18
March Top 101 CE Retailers Warranty Roundtable; DS Index Speakers 2/8/18 2/13/18
April Financial Issue DS Index AUVSI Xponential Show 3/8/18 3/13/18
May Appliances Overview Distributor Roundtable; DS Index Spring Accessories 4/5/18 4/10/18
June CE Week Preview Issue TV Roundtable; DS Index 40 Under 40 CE Week 5/3/18 5/8/18
July Black Friday Preview Financial Roundtable; DS Index Warranty New Age Summit 6/7/18 6/12/18
August IFA Preview Issue Retailer Roundtable; DS Index IFA, Nationwide 7/5/18 7/10/18
September Black Friday Report- How BF Has Evolved Appliance Roundtable; DS Index NATM, CEDIA 8/9/18 8/14/18
October Powerful Women in CT DS Index; Distributor Roundtable Fall Accessories 9/6/18 9/11/18
November Future of CE Retail Buying Group Roundtable; DS Index
Connected Home;Headphones 10/4/18 10/9/18
December 2019 CE Retail Outlook Corporate Profiles; DS Index 11/8/18 11/13/18
JANUARY - DECEMBER 2018
*IMPACT Awards coverage to run in January 2019 *Calendar is always subject to change*All supplements run of book, except Accessories issues
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Topics Covered Special Promotions
Lighting Top Talent Under 40 - May
Home Theater EXCITE Awards - September
Connected Home Powerful Women in CT - October
DIY
Outside
Audio (speakers)
CEDIA
Training
Buying Groups
Networking
JANUARY - DECEMBER 2018 JANUARY - DECEMBER 2018
*We are constantly accepting content on a rolling basis for all topics covered*Always subject to change
Sections Description Published
Main Features In-depth analysis of the latest trends and technologies in the custom integration space. Winter 2018
Interviews Q&A features with integrators, installers, builders, designers, and architects. Spring/Summer 2018
InstallationsA showcase section for integrators to show off their biggest and best projects through images and product listings.
Fall 2018
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Online Run of Site Advertising Unit CPM Desktop TabletMedium Rectangle 300x250 $47 3 3
Leaderboard 728x90 $45 3 3
Digital Edition - Installation Sponsorship Brand PriceConnected Design $2,500 per install
Events 2018 Dates PriceCE Week June 20-21, 2018
Inquire with your Account ExecutiveThe Retailer Meetups at CE Week June 19
Futurevision Fall 2018
Premium Digital Display Unit CPM Desktop Tablet MobileMedium Rectangle 300x250 $120 3 3 3
Half Page 300x600 $140 3
Billboard 970x250 $165 3 3
Welcome Ad (Prestitial) 640x480 $225 3 3
Print Display Unit 1x 6x 12x 24xDealerscope Full Page $12,500 $11,250 $10,863 $8,550
2/3 Page $11,000 $9,900 $8,910 $8,000
1/2 Page $7,200 $6,500 $5,850 $5,250
1/3 Page $5,450 $4,900 $4,450 $3,975
1/4 Page $4,750 $4,275 $3,850 $3,550
Premium Positions – Rate IncreasesBack Cover – 30% Center Spread – 15%
Inside Front – 25% Other Preferred – 10%
Inside Back – 20% Consec. Rights/Lefts – 10%
Connected Design
Full Page $5,500
Inside Front Cover Spread $11,000
Inside Front Cover $6,600
Inside Back Cover $6,600
Back Cover $7,500
Half Page $3,500
eLearning Price IncludedWebinar $10,000 Hosting, Creation, and Promotion
90 Day Archive
JANUARY - DECEMBER 2018
Audience Retargeting Unit CPMMedium Rectangle 300x250 $35
Half Page 300x600 (Min. $3k)
Leaderboard 728x90
Wide Skyscraper 160x600
Billboard 970x250
Social Content Native Advertising Monthly Assets PricePartner Voice 3 $5,000
Featured Resources N/A Inquire with Your Account Executive
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List Rental Brand List Size 1x 5xDedicated Sponsor Newsletter
Dealerscope 28,000 + $4,500 $3,500
Technology Integrator 9,000+ $4,500 $3,500
Custom Video Length Price NotesSnapshotPro :45 - :60 sec $1,500 Available for CES, IFA,
CEDIA, and CE Week
2 minutes $2,000
3 minutes $3,000
Featured Resources Brand Daily Price (Open Rate) Weekly Price (Open Rate) Displayed in Newsletters
Dealerscope $750 $1,500
Technology Integrator $750 $1,500
Video Sponsorship Monthly NotesDealerscope $5,000 Unboxed
Technology Integrator $5,000 Week in Review
Training Center
Corner Office
Business Management
Emerging Tech
Newsletters Monthly Deploys Unit- Position Week MonthDealerscope Today 20 728x90 $,500 $6,000
300x250 -1 $1,500 $6,000
300x250 -2 $1,500 $6,000
Today in CE 20 728x90 $1,500 $6,000
300x250 – 1 $1,500 $6,000
300x250 – 2 $1,500 $6,000
Dealerscope Weekend
4 728x90 $999 $3,996
300x250 $999 $3,996
Dealerscope Connected Home
4 728x90 $999 $3,996
300x250 $999 $3,996
Dealerscope Audio/Video
4 728x90 $999 $3,996
300x250 $999 $3,996
Dealerscope Gadgets
4 728x90 $999 $3,996
300x250 $999 $3,996
Technology Integrator Daily
20 728x90 $1,500 $6,000
300x250 – 1 $1,500 $6,000
300x250 – 2 $1,500 $6,000
Breaking News $500 per news story
JANUARY - DECEMBER 2018
CONTACT
Tony MonteleonePublisher(p) 215-238-5364(c) [email protected]
Maryellen OswaldPublisher(p) 951-677-9189(c) [email protected]
Eric SchwartzManaging Director/Executive Producer(p) 215-238-5420(c) [email protected]