Canada’s Most Widely Read Condominium Magazine

Canada’s Most Widely Read Condominium Magazine

September 2008 • Vol.23 #6

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2009 EDITORIAL PLANNER & RATECARD

CondoBusiness

…represents a powerful audience

MANAGEMENT DESIGN

TECHNOLOGY

The Pug Awards

Photos by Joy von Tiedemann

Love it or hate it The public speaks out

were started in 2004 to raise the bar

on architecture in Toronto by creating a forum for Torontonians to engage in a dialogue about design and architecture. Every year, Torontonians go through a list of buildings and

Changing demographics and the rising cost of low rise housing has made the condominium market a strong performer even in uncertain times.

CondoBusiness serves the informational needs of the developers, property managers, condominium boards and those who are directly involved in the industry. With a powerful mix of feature articles, news commentary and expert advice on everything from marketing to legal issues, it is highly regarded by those striving to stay competitive in this dynamic market.

decide whether they love them or hate them. This year, Argyle Authentic Lofts was the public's favourite in the residential category.

MANAGEMENT DESIGN MIXED USE CONDOMINIUMS

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International trend

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TECHNOLOGY

takes off in Toronto

…speaks to a trendy trade

Within the past

five years,

luxury hotels from around

the world have chosen Toronto as a site for new development and they’ve partnered with local developers and architects to extend these luxury brands

After undergoing some design updates, CondoBusiness has a modern and innovative new look even better distinguishing between editorial and advertorial content. Cutting edge design sets a condominium above the competition – our new style acknowledges this fact.

into the sky as condominium residences. Sleek glass exceptionally tall towers offer the city’s rich a chance to check-in and enjoy every luxury associated with the five star brands on which they reside.

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2009 EDITORIAL SCHEDULE 2009 Issues

Issue Focus

Retrofit Profiles

Regular Features The magazine regularly covers a series of topics concerning the issue’s focus that will interest property managers, developers and boards of directors.

March Ad Close: February 20, 2009 Publish Date: March 13, 2009

Construction

Parking

April Ad Close: March 27 Publish Date: April 17

Green Issue

Building Envelope

Regular Departments

May Ad Close: April 24 Publish Date: May 8

Neighbourhoods and Community

Windows

June Ad Close: May 29 Publish Date: June 19

Architecture and Design

Exteriors

Design and Marketing Keeping up to date with design trends enriches a condominium’s brand and increases the units’ market values.

August Ad Close: July 24 Publish Date: August 7

Market Analysis

Common Areas

September Ad Close: August 28 Publish Date: September 11

Finances and Reserve Funds

Condominium Grounds

October Ad Close: September 25 Publish Date: October 9

Amenities

Amenities

Conference issue

November Ad Close: October 23 Publish Date: November 13

Planning and Development

Entrance

PM Expo Issue

Springfest Issue

ACMO/CCI

Maintenance and Management Condominiums should run like a well-oiled machine.

CondoBusiness offers the tools to keep that machine running smoothly.

Legal Articles written by those who deal directly with condominium law are regularly included in the editorial.

CONDOBUSINESS is circulated to over 2,500 and read by over 5,000

Canada’s Most Widely Read Condominium Magazine

individuals including directors, property managers, developers, and suppliers to this billion dollar industry.

Where’s the greatest opportunity?

Condo complex Hotel condos Mixed use condominiums

As a supplier to the condominium sector, your opportunity has never been greater. Look around and see the new condominium communities being constructed. Older facilities are being modernized and retrofitted to compete in an extremely competitive market. CondoBusiness delivers the professionals that are making decisions about building and infrastructure in both new construction, retrofits and building and property maintenance – all within an editorial environment that identifies the need for your products and services.

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Readers of CondoBusiness 61% -

Industry Professionals (including board members,chairs, presidents,etc.)

24% -

Property Management

15% -

Developers (includes architects, construction, contractors, etc.)

15% 24%

61%

* based on circulation of September 2008 issue

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2008

BUYERS’ GUIDE

Published in April, the 2009. CondoBusiness Buyers’ Guide offers advertisers unique opportunities to be in front of potential buyers year round, both in print and online at www.condobusiness.ca.

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