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SmartWork Media's mission is creating high-impact business media
readers simply can't help but love. Now in seven verticals.
SmartWork Media publications are known for high-quality, action-focused business content, carefully packaged and expertly designed to the standards of top consumer magazines. We work so every page catches attention, keeping readers engaged from front cover to back. It's a philosophy we've used to earn more than 150 national and international awards, and one we bring to the publications and websites of our seven market-leading brands.
Big Picture
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More than 98% of readers in management-level positions
Exciting redesigns in print and online in 2021
Best of Wide-Format Awards is one of the industry's most-prized honors
INSTORE
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Established in 2002
The only monthly publication serving U.S. jewelry retailers
Winners of 84 national and international publishing awards
INVISION
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Established in 2014
America's Finest competition a coveted prize for optical retailers
Won 2019 Jesse H. Neal Award for Best Single Issue, one of publishing's top honors
PETS+
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Reaches 26,150 readers 6x per year
Our popular sample boxes, introduced in 2021, allow selected readers to try new products
PETS+ Thrive! coming in May 2022
Screen Printing
This year, energize your brand with America's #1 digital publication for screen-printing pros, serving more than 16,000 passionate readers.
Highlights
A 60-year history of serving screen printers
Readers are raving about our move to an exciting, multimedia-rich digital publication
Popular new competition honors women in screen printing
Signs of the Times
Even at 115 years old, the magazine of record for the sign world remains an essential resource for 24,000 sign pros every month.
HIGHLIGHTS
Has served the sign industry since 1906
Completed widely-praised redesign online and in print in 2021
Best-in-class technical information and business management advice
VMSD
VMSD celebrates the art and science of retail design, drawing on more than 120 years of history to serve more than 25,000 monthly readers.
Highlights
Originally founded in 1897 by L. Frank Baum of "Wizard of Oz" fame.
Annual event IRDC is the industry's leader
Hosts four coveted annual competitions honoring retail excellence
Garden Center Show
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Featuring products, services and relationships to help independent garden centers stand out and compete.
Set to launch Aug. 9-11, 2022 in Milwaukee, WI.
17 business-building education sessions tailored to the specific needs of independent garden centers.
