The Guide 2024
Space deadline: 2/16/2024 | Materials deadline: 2/23/2024
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Special Issue: The Guide 2024

The Guide provides readers an exclusive annual sourcing guide featuring hundreds of products. The Guide is distributed as both a print and digital version and is a comprehensive, year-round resource for best-sellers across categories.

Deadlines

  • Editorial Deadline: 2/16/2024
  • Space Deadline: 2/16/2024
  • Materials Due: 2/23/2024

Mails in April

Spring 2024

Editorial Topics

Features:

  • Jewelry
  • Halloween & Fall Décor
  • Sustainable & Eco-Friendly
  • Trends
  • Sports & Tailgating (NEW in 2024)

museums&MORE:

  • Aquariums
  • Zoos
  • Product Gallery:
    • Plush (NEW in 2024)
    • Sea Life
    • Animals

Specials

Special Section: Stationery, Cards, Journals & Desk

Showcases:

  • Beauty, Fragrance & Self Care
  • Books
  • Inspirational & Quotable
  • Licensed (NEW in 2024)
  • Partyware (NEW in 2024)

Deadlines

  • Editorial Deadline: 2/2/2024
  • Space Deadline: 3/8/2024
  • Materials Due: 3/15/2024

Mails in April

Special Issue: Holiday Shop

Featuring everything from décor, lighting and ornaments to cards, gifts and more for all holidays.

Deadlines

  • Editorial Deadline: 3/13/2024
  • Space Deadline: 4/12/2024
  • Materials Due: 4/19/2024

Mails in May

Summer 2024

Editorial Topics

Features:

  • Apparel & Accessories
  • Trends (NEW in 2024)
  • Holiday Entertaining,
  • Decorating (NEW in 2024) & Gifting
  • Products With Purpose:
  • Gifts That Give Back
  • Summer Introductions: New to Market

museums&MORE:

  • Art Museums
  • Planetariums
  • Product Gallery:
    • Fine art
    • STEM Toys (NEW in 2024) and Games
    • Planets and Solar System

Specials

Special Section: Customization & Souvenirs

Showcases:

  • Tabletop, Glassware & Barware (NEW in 2024)
  • Home Décor (NEW in 2024)
  • Plants & Accessories
  • Holiday Ornaments
  • Impulse Gifts

Deadlines

  • Editorial Deadline: 4/12/2024
  • Space Deadline: 5/17/2024
  • Materials Due: 5/24/2024

Mails in June

Special Issue: Waterfront Living

A special issue inspired by coastal and lakefront living featuring décor, apparel, tabletop, jewelry, gifts and more.

Deadlines

  • Editorial Deadline: 3/13/2024
  • Space Deadline: 4/12/2024
  • Materials Due: 4/19/2024

Mails in September

Fall 2024

Features:

  • Games & Puzzles
  • Trending Home Décor (NEW in 2024)
  • Gourmet Food & Beverage
  • Bath & Body

museums&MORE:

  • Historical Sites
  • Attractions
  • Product Gallery: Souvenirs and Gifts

Specials

Special Section: Garden & Outdoor Living

Showcases:

  • Made in the USA
  • Home Office
  • Hospital Gift Shop Best-Sellers
  • Jewelry & Accessories
  • Scented

Deadlines

  • Editorial Deadline: 8/9/2024
  • Space Deadline: 9/13/2024
  • Materials Due: 9/20/2024

Mails in October

Special Digital Issue: Celebrations & Occasions

Exclusive content for buyers of party products for every occasion. Includes balloons, decorations, partyware, giftwrap, costumes, rentals, tableware and invitations.

Deadlines

  • Editorial Deadline: 9/13/2024
  • Space Deadline: 10/11/2024
  • Materials Due: 10/18/2024

E-mails in November