director.e professional clothing corporatewear workwear PPE Media Pack & Features List 2017
A Few of Our Clients Professional Clothing director-e is the number one magazine dedicated to the professional clothing industry and is the only media that promotes corporatewear, workwear and PPE - described by readers and advertisers as the industry s bible.
Professional Clothing director-e director-e reports on the latest company news, market trends and product innovations, company profiles and features within the industry. Advertisers are exposed to some of the most sought-after businesses in the supply chain, with 6,000 copies posted out to target manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and most influential buyers. director-e magazine is media partners to some of the biggest exhibitions and is distributed at relevant shows for extra exposure and brand awareness. Website Statistics Professional Clothing director-e Magazine Distribution director-e website hits (unique page views) Per Annum (April-April) 3,591,154 Per Month (average) 299,000 22% 7% 8% United Kingdom Europe USA China 63% director-e is available for anyone to view online www.director-e. com and our 125,000 registered members are emailed an e-book. Potential clients have plenty of reasons to visit the sites everyday due to industry news, topical features, blogs, company profiles, event updates, recruitment opportunities and an extensive sourcing directory. Our daily news is distributed once a week to all our members in our weekly e-newsletter and sponsorship banners are available on the e-newsletter. Check out our social media pages on twitter, facebook and linkedin and please contact our sales team in you are interested in advertising. End User by Industry Growth of Membership
Features Features are published in BOTH the printed edition of director-e s bi-monthly magazine and on www.director-e.com where it will stay permanently under the features section on the site. Taking part in a feature entitles you to a half page of editorial, with accompanying photos, logos and contact details to be published within the feature. You will also be contacted by the Editor to provide additional comment, information and expertise to the introduction to the feature, to share more detail on your company, products, and insight into the chosen sector of the market. To take part in the feature and receive all of the above costs just 695 plus VAT! You will also see each issue of the magazine receives additional distribution at key trade events throughout the year. Taking pride of place in 2017 will be our very own Professional Clothing Show in partnership with SHE and the Professional Clothing Awards taking place in London. director-e magazine is posted out to around 6,000 targeted manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and buyers of corporate clothing, workwear and PPE around the world, and it s supporting website www.director-e.com is the corporatewear, workwear and PPE industry s number one international website with over 125,000 registered members. 2017 Features List Issue Feature 1 Feature 2 Feature 3 Editorial Deadline Artwork Deadline Completion Deadline Distributed w/c Jan/Feb Leisure & Sportswear Innovations in Technical Fabrics Gloves & Hand Protection 25 Nov 2 Dec 9 Dec 16 Dec March/ April Latest Regulations in Electric Arc & Protective Clothing Fashionable & Functional Footwear For All Purposes 3 Feb 10 Feb 17 Feb 24 Feb June/July Badges & Corporate Accessories Innovations in Workwear PPE Corporate Styles & Trends 28 April 5 May 12 May 19 May Aug/Sept The Art of Athleisure Hi Vis Keep it Casual 7 July 14 July 21 July 28 July Oct/Nov Equipped for all Elements Suppliers & Buyers in Retail Innovations in Fabric & Fibre 1 Sept 8 Sept 15 Sept 22 Sept
2017 Features in Detail January/ February 2017 Leisure & Sportswear Broadening out to other professional clothing sectors, we take a look at the Leisure & Sportswear due to come to market in 2017. With health and fitness becoming the forefront in daily life, we ask buyers and suppliers what it is they want out of their sportswear. Innovations in Technical Fabrics With Technical Fabrics on the rise we tap into leading Fabric and Fibre companies looking at the very latest innovations and what the new year has to offer. Along with exploring their uses in Corporatewear, Workwear and PPE, we also take a look at how they can be beneficial to other professional clothing sectors. Gloves & Hand Protection Gloves provide essential PPE for one of the most valued yet vulnerable parts of the body in the workplace. Our feature will showcase the best companies in the market providing gloves and hand protection, explaining the very latest innovations for this in-demand product sector. March/April 2017 Latest Regulations in Electric Arc & Protective Clothing In light of the recent referendum vote, we take a look at the changed standards and the rapidly changing types of ARC protection and protective clothing. Looking at the latest safety equipment and clothing provided, we discuss how the industry has adapted to the changes. Fashionable & Functional Style and fashion trend influences are making their way into the professional clothing industry. We want to find out the style trends making it into the sectors, looking at colours, fabrics and finishes and how this has affected the work of designers. Footwear For All Purposes Footwear for the working environment must cover a number of requirements depending on the task at hand. We want to speak to manufacturers and suppliers of footwear about the importance of safety footwear, the role of design within safety, new innovations in this sector and showcase the broad styles available from the high-spec down to the fashion-led. June/July 2017 Badges & Corporate Accessories Accessories can make a big difference to an outfit and we take a look at how the little touches can make all the difference in customer facing corporatewear and workwear. Badges, scarves, belts and lanyards are just some of the accessories that can enhance branding and pull a uniform look together cohesively. Innovations in Workwear and PPE We want to share your brand new product innovations and launches with our readers ahead of the exhibition. This feature is focused entirely on brand new innovations in Workwear, Corporatewear, PPE and in Fabric and Fibres that are soon to hit the market, bringing our readers up to speed about what s ahead for the next few months. Corporate Styles & Trends We want to find out the style trends making it into corporate design, looking at how tailored clothing is changing is terms of colour and style. Influenced by the latest fashion trends we speak to suppliers about their new approach to this sector. August /September 2017 The Art of Athleisure We take a look at the latest developments in Athleisure a hybrid of athletic wear and leisure wear that is all about taking pieces of clothing, footwear and accessories more usually associated with physical activity and fitness, and mixing them into your everyday wardrobe. Hi Vis Once again we cast a spotlight on the hi vis sector examining both garments and fabrics which cater for this consistently performing sector. Tell us about your latest innovation in Hi Vis, and how the sector is evolving with the use of the latest technology. Keep it Casual Today s worker wants to look good but stay protected. We take at look at Workwear that s stylish, funky and on trend and can still be highly functional and fit for purpose. We ll be exploring the latest product releases in the market and ask how casual workwear still performs on the job. October/November 2017 Equipped for all Elements This feature examines Workwear and PPE that is built for the most extreme climates and conditions. Noticing a trend for garments and footwear that is built for sub zero or hot tropic conditions, we want to examine the technical elements that make these products effective for the end wearer, in any conditions they face. Suppliers & Buyers in Retail With fashion influencing the professional clothing industry, we take a look at the retail sector asking buyers and suppliers what they are looking for. Exploring the latest style trends and innovative products, we discover how retail is changing our industry. Innovations in Fabric & Fibre Fibres, yarns & fabrics, we ask fabric companies for the latest innovations in this sector and what we can expect to see in the future. With the use of technical textiles and scientifically engineered fabrics, we expect to see an increase in exceptional comfort, fit and sustainability.
2017 Advertising Rates Editorial Advertising Company Profile If you want editorial solely dedicated to your company then a Company Profile is for you. director-e s editor will work closely with you to write an editorial that presents your company s past, present and future, your products, ethos and unique selling points, in the best possible light. Any pictures that you wish to provide will also be published. Examples are available on request. Single A4 page (900 words and 1 picture 1,995 Double A4 page (1200 words and 3 pictures) 3,600 Topical Feature Features are editorial containing more than one company and centred on a particular line of products, sector or topic. Features aim to educate the industry on important issues and inform them of the solutions available. All features are written on request and each participating company receives 400 words and one picture. 695 director-e Magazine Product Guide Have your company contact details and logo listed in category specific listings as a regular part of director-e, serving as a Product Guide for buyers. Pick from a full spectrum of categories to demonstrate your product offering clearly and explicitly, and provide the necessary details for contact. Per heading, per issue 80 Per year, over five issues 395 Subscriptions Advertising and Editorial Deadlines Joint websites and magazine subscription for 3 years Saving 20% Joint websites and magazine subscription for 2 years Saving 15% Joint websites and magazine subscription for 1 year (All prices exclude VAT) 237.60 168.30 99.00 Jan/Feb Editorial: 25 Nov 16 Artwork: 2 Dec 16 March/April Editorial: 3 Feb Artwork: 10 Feb June/July Editorial: 28 April Artwork: 5 May Aug/Sept Editorial: 7 July Artwork: 14 July Oct/Nov Editorial: 1 Sept Artwork: 8 Sept
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What Our Clients Say About Us director-e is a 1st class magazine and we value their contribution to the professional clothing industry. We work very closely with all of our clients and develop very close partnerships, so it is an honour for us to be working together with director-e and Eurostar. Susanne Malim Managing Director, Jermyn Street Design Our vision was for our teams to open their wardrobe and be excited with the choice of what they could wear to represent Eurostar every day. We have just done this thanks to Jermyn Street Design s expertise and our team s input. director-e have made it possible for us to celebrate our achievements and we were delighted to sponsor last year s Professional Clothing Awards. Delphine Merlot Head of Customer Service, Eurostar Innovation is a key component in being an industry leader. Working with director-e we shine a light on the new perspective and creativity young designers bring and show how it is essential for the future of the professional workwear industry. That is why the CORDURA brand has been an avid supporter of the Project 20/20 Awards: they represent the next chapter in our dedication to the durable designers of tomorrow. We were honoured to team up with the Professional Clothing Awards in 2016, to celebrate the next generation of textile industry innovators and empower students to design and create the professional clothing of the future. Cindy McNaull global brand and marketing director CORDURA - INVISTA Magnum has been working with director-e for the last 10 years, it is recognised as the industry s bible as it is the only magazine that covers all sectors. Magnum prides itself on product and technology innovations to ensure our consumers receive outstanding value, comfort, performance and the WOW! factor. director-e helps us promote our message and the PCA Awards are a great opportunity for Magnum to thank our key customers and industry colleagues on success and future innovations. Magnum continues to support the PCA as we truly believe this event is the highlight in our industries calendar for supporting, promoting and enhancing success and innovation. Frank van Wezel Chairman, Magnum Hunter Apparel Solutions Limited has been marketing our business with director-e since its inception. Yvette has been a tireless advocate for the industry and director-e provides us with a world class platform to communicate with the wider market place. I am often surprised on international business travelling of the reach the magazine has. I wish director-e and its dedicated team all the best for the future! Simon Hunter CEO, Hunter Apparel Solutions Get in Touch: Launching our brand recently in the UK I cannot thank the director-e team enough for their assistance and guidance through the concept and launch stages. It is a true testament to their dedication and passion for the industry and I can t recommend the team highly enough. I would encourage all suppliers to engage the director-e business. Trevor Macnish National Manager, Globe International FXD Calvelex was delighted to recently welcome director-e Yvette Ashby, Managing Director, and Hayley Somerscales, Editor, to see at firsthand the developments that Calvelex has made in their mission to bring something special to the Professional Clothing industry. Yvette is the highly respected doyen of the UK corporatewear trade. She has her finger on the pulse of everything that is happening in the sector and there is no-one she doesn t know and is in constant contact with. director-e is an invaluable source of information and can provide superb contacts, PR, focused advertising and advice for both buyers and suppliers alike. César Araújo Joint Owner, Calvelex Managing Director: Yvette Ashby yvette@director-e.com Editor: Hayley Somerscales hayley@director-e.com Sales Executive: Cassius Anderson cassiusanderson.directore@gmail.com Social Media and Sales Assistant: Amy Lewis amy@director-e.com Published bi-monthly by: Marston Consulting Limited T/A director-e.com South House 3A, Suite 4 Bond Estate, Bond Avenue Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK1 1SW Tel: +44 (0)1908 658 890 Fax: +44 (0)1908 658 893 Email: info@director-e.com www.director-e.com www.professionalclothingawards.com www.professionalclothingshow.com www.fabricdirector-e.com Twitter: @Pcdirectore Facebook: facebook.com/pcdirectore Linked In Groups: Professional Clothing director-e Professional Clothing Awards