Editorial Calendar and Special Issues
January
| Plant Health |
Poa Control |
| Water Management |
Water quality issues |
| Cultivation/Mowing |
Groomers and Rollers |
| Case Studies |
Salt-tolerant Turf |
| Special Reports |
Budget Benchmarking Report |
| Bonus Distribution |
2012 GIS |
| Close Date |
December 15 |
| Material Due Date |
December 20 |
February
| Plant Health |
Disease Management |
| Water Management |
System Upgrades |
| Cultivation/Mowing |
Topdressing |
| Case Studies |
Tee Boxes |
| Special Reports |
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| Bonus Distribution |
2012 GIS NE Turf Show |
| Close Date |
January 16 |
| Material Due Date |
January 19 |
March
| Plant Health |
Broadleaf weed control |
| Water Management |
Aquatic weeds |
| Cultivation/Mowing |
Aerification |
| Case Studies |
Fairway conversion |
| Special Reports |
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| Bonus Distribution |
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| Close Date |
February 15 |
| Material Due Date |
February 20 |
April
| Plant Health |
Insect control |
| Water Management |
Soil moisture |
| Cultivation/Mowing |
Grinding & Backlapping |
| Case Studies |
Reel sharpening |
| Special Reports |
Social Media Supplement |
| Bonus Distribution |
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| Close Date |
March 15 |
| Material Due Date |
March 20 |
May
| Plant Health |
PGRs |
| Water Management |
Wetting agents |
| Cultivation/Mowing |
Greens mowing |
| Case Studies |
Tree care |
| Special Reports |
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| Bonus Distribution |
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| Close Date |
April 16 |
| Material Due Date |
April 20 |
June
| Plant Health |
Liquids, foliars & biostimulants |
| Water Management |
Water issues |
| Cultivation/Mowing |
Grinding & Backlapping |
| Case Studies |
Bunkers |
| Special Reports |
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| Bonus Distribution |
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| Close Date |
May 15 |
| Material Due Date |
May 18 |
July
| Plant Health |
Fungicides |
| Water Management |
System Upgrades |
| Cultivation/Mowing |
Fairway mowing |
| Case Studies |
Verticutting |
| Special Reports |
Smart Water Issue |
| Bonus Distribution |
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| Close Date |
June 15 |
| Material Due Date |
June 20 |
August
| Plant Health |
Weed control |
| Water Management |
Managing water features |
| Cultivation/Mowing |
Rough maintenance |
| Case Studies |
Aerification |
| Special Reports |
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| Bonus Distribution |
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| Close Date |
July 16 |
| Material Due Date |
July 19 |
September
| Plant Health |
Fall fertilization |
| Water Management |
Filtration |
| Cultivation/Mowing |
End of season issues |
| Case Studies |
Chemical storage |
| Special Reports |
2012 Builders Supplement |
| Bonus Distribution |
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| Close Date |
August 15 |
| Material Due Date |
August 20 |
October
| Plant Health |
Soil issues |
| Water Management |
System upgrades |
| Cultivation/Mowing |
Turf seed |
| Case Studies |
Reel sharpening |
| Special Reports |
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| Bonus Distribution |
GIE+EXPO |
| Close Date |
September 17 |
| Material Due Date |
September 20 |
November
| Plant Health |
Managing bentgrass |
| Water Management |
Drainage issues |
| Cultivation/Mowing |
Mowing strategies |
| Case Studies |
Bunkers |
| Special Reports |
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| Bonus Distribution |
Carolinas GCSA Show |
| Close Date |
October 15 |
| Material Due Date |
October 18 |
December
| Plant Health |
Insect control |
| Water Management |
System software |
| Cultivation/Mowing |
Equipment purchasing |
| Case Studies |
Deep tine aerification |
| Special Reports |
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| Bonus Distribution |
Ohio and Regional Conferences |
| Close Date |
November 15 |
| Material Due Date |
November 20 |
In Every Issue
| Real Science |
Monthly research and technical articles from the best minds in academia and the turf industry |
| Opinions & Ideas |
Monthly columns from Pat Jones, Tim Moraghan, Terry Buchen, Monroe Miller, Jeff Brauer, Brian Vinchesi and others |
| Cover Stories & Special Features |
In-depth coverage of the trends, developments and controversies that drive our business |
Special Editions
Supplement your regular advertising program with the following 2010 high-impact opportunities for maximum exposure:
Bonus Ad Study: January
In addition to our pre-GIS coverage (and bonus distribution at the show), we'll also be providing qualifying advertisers with a FREE ad impact study from Readex. The Readex "On Target" study gives advertisers and agencies extremely valuable feedback on their ad's appeal, effectiveness and readership. Don't miss this opportunity to measure how well your ad investment is working!
New England Show: February
Get bonus distribution at the New England Regional Turfgrass Show, one of the nation's largest and best-attended regional events.
The Shop: Equipment Maintenance and Tools: March
Companies that supply new and used turf equipment, grinder, shop tools, lifts, handheld equipment, storage systems and other maintenance facility staples should not miss our special supplement, "The Shop." The section will focus in-depth on the needs of mechanics, technicians and superintendents who need to keep equipment running, purchase spare parts and otherwise keep their operations humming along. Content will include tips and tricks from America's top equipment managers, product focus stories on key equipment maintenance categories and case studies on the design and operation of shops around the country.
Smart Water Management: June
Our annual, extremely popular special section focusing on all aspects of water management, conservation, treatment, and, of course, distribution. The content will focus on irrigation system upgrades, design and equipment choices; treating and fixing poor water; products and practices that reduce water consumption and management of ponds and other retention areas. If you help superintendents move or use water better, don't miss your chance to put your message in this issue.
Builder Excellence Awards: August
GCI's 7th annual salute to the best, most innovative construction companies in the industry features case studies on how the winners did it as well as coverage of trends, practices and products used in construction, remodeling and renovation of courses. The awards were the buzz of the Golf Course Builders Association of America's annual meeting in 2011 and we're building on that excitement for 2012. Show your support for the building community, highlight your products that were part of the winners' efforts and put your message next to compelling editorial about the fast-recovering golf construction segment in this exclusive supplement.
The Sod Guide: Renovation and Reconstruction: October
GCI covers the sod market from field to fairway in this new special report on how "rolled gold" is used on courses. With the boom in remodeling and renovation, sod growers, harvesters, marketers and industry suppliers should not miss this opportunity to get your message out to superintendents, architects and developers who are choosing sod and sod-related products to give their course a mature look fast.
Carolinas Show: November
GCI offers bonus distribution and participation in the industry's second-largest trade show and conference.
OTF: December
The Ohio Turfgrass Foundation's show continues to be a draw from across the Midwest and GCI will be there to distribute additional copies.