Advertising Options
The Value of SPF-360 Advertising
We cater to an audience of active sailors, boaters, and anglers from all around the Chesapeake Bay and Mid-Atlantic region. They pick up our publications, go tour websites, open our email, and go to our events on purpose and with purpose. Each of our titles have grown into an institution of the Chesapeake Bay where locals our proud to call them their own.
We are everywhere sailors, boaters, and anglers shop, socialize, and relax – anywhere in the community!
In the sections below, we'll show you all the options we offer to promote your business or organization to this exclusive community.

SpinSheet Magazine
800+
Distribution Locations
25,000
Avg. Monthly Distribution
10,000+
Email Subscribers

PropTalk Magazine
950+
Distribution Locations
30,000
Avg. Monthly Distribution
6,000+
Email Subscribers

FishTalk Magazine
850+
Distribution Locations
30,000
Avg. Monthly Distribution
14,000+
Email Subscribers
Premium Placements

Location, Location, Location!
There is a reason our titles have waiting lists and require 12-month commitments for premium full-page positions.
These are among the most coveted positions in print and on our websites:
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Inside front cover
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Pages 3 - 5
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Inside back cover
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Back cover
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Web Banner/ Web Block
Editorial Advertising
Sponsor A Section
Readers have their favorite sections that they go to first for each magazine, online and in print. The monthly sponsorship placement is a cost-effective strategy for having your brand affiliated with relevant editorial, as fans associate your brand with their favorite section each month. Sponsorship includes the following:
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Customized Branded Section – your brand colors are used throughout the section
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Print Banner as header to the section
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½” Ribbon with company logo for additional pages in print section
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Table of Contents: “Presented by…”
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Website Banner at the top of web page
SpinSheet | PropTalk | FishTalk |
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Biz Buzz | Biz Buzz | Biz Buzz |
Bluewater Dreaming | Bay People | Beginner's Series |
Calendar & Events | Calendar & Events | Calendar & Events |
Tides & Currents | Tides & Currents | Tides & Currents |
Racer's Edge | Watersports | Paddler's Edge |
Chesapeake Racer Profile | Boat Shop Reports | Chesapeake Reefs & Wrecks |
Cruising Club Notes | Cruising Club Notes | Reader Photos |
Offshore Series | Fishing News | Fishing News |
Racing News | Racing News | Plan of Attack |
Charter Notes | Classic Boat | • |
See The Bay | See The Bay | • |
Saftey Series | Saftey Series | • |
Small Boat Scene | • | • |
Where We Sail | • | • |




In a Feature Article
Readers have their favorite sections that they go to first for each magazine, online and in print. The monthly sponsorship placement is a cost-effective strategy for having your brand affiliated with relevant editorial, as fans associate your brand with their favorite section each month. Sponsorship includes the following:
Digital Advertising

Email Advertising
We offer special deals and promotions, as well as reserving a spot for your banner ad in our new Issue emails.

Website Advertising
We offer banner and block advertisements that link directly to your site or to a microsite on our site.

Online Magazine
Each issue can be found online at the respective sites. The digital issue will include your display ad and a link to your website.
Customize Your Ad Package!
