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Connect With... Engineers End users Product buyers Electronics suppliers Educators OEMs Makers Decision makers Future talent PRIMARY CONTACT MANAGING DIRECTOR John Bishop jbishop@ConnectorSupplier.com 630.338.7723 EDITORIAL CONTACT MANAGING EDITOR Amy Goetzman amy@ConnectorSupplier.com 612.306.7798 EDITORIAL CONTACT ASSOCIATE EDITOR AJ Born ajborn@ConnectorSupplier.com
In our weekly newsletter and website, Connector Supplier presents news and information about products, technologies, design strategies, technical standards, companies, events, and people in the world of electronic connectors. Our coverage centers on Preferred Suppliers, a select group of electronics suppliers and distributors that enjoy an elevated presence, branding, and interactive backlinks across our publications. Preferred Suppliers connect directly to our readers through a combination of company-placed content and news releases, expertise shared in staff-written articles, plus branding and advertising opportunities.
Join the program to connect with your target audience.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR Raine Arzola rarzola@ConnectorSupplier.com PRODUCTION COORDINATOR Kristin Hanika khanika@ConnectorSupplier.com PRODUCT SPECIALIST & TECHNICAL EDITOR Lynda Nolen lnolen@ConnectorSupplier.com
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Contents
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Our Readers
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Preferred Supplier Media Partnership Program
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Buyers Guide
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Enhanced Preferred Supplier Profile Page
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eBooks
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Website
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Editorial Calendar
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Advertising Tuesday Newsletter
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Advertising Product Showcase
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Weekender
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Advertising Connector Specifier & Product Exclusive
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Advertising Connections & Build-A-Connector
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Our Readers
Our readers are designers, engineers, purchasers, educators, and decision- makers at OEMs, contract manufacturers, materials manufacturers, and others in the electronics world. • On Tuesdays, Connector Supplier’s Feature News newsletter reaches 25,000 email subscribers. • Another 30,000 readers access our content through online searches every month. • Connect with thousands more on social media. • Subscribers also receive our two annual eBooks and special sponsored publications. Since 2003, Connector Supplier has brought together interconnect end users, industry professionals, and the companies that supply innovative products needed to achieve tomorrow’s technology goals. Our readers turn to Connector Supplier for insights into connector design, materials, and applications—as well as the innovators and organizations advancing interconnect knowledge.
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The Preferred Supplier Media Partnership Program
Preferred Suppliers are the focus of Connector Supplier’s content. These companies enjoy an elevated brand presence across our publications through a combination of editorial placements and advertising opportunities.
• Promote new and featured products • Share technological expertise • Highlight company achievements
• Raise brand awareness • Promote new initiatives • Shape our coverage
Your $4,000 annual membership* includes:
Editorial benefits • Two annual technical article placements in Connector Supplier • Two annual technical article placements in our eBook series, plus Product Briefs, Banner Ads, and Logo Placement • Unlimited opportunities to feature your products and company in themed Product Roundups, New Product News, and Industry News. • Contribute company expertise and product examples to staff-written feature content • An enhanced Preferred Supplier company page that links to our Buyers Guide • All company mentions include backlinks to your site as well as social media tagging • Share coverage ideas that include your company with our team
Advertising benefits • 20% discount on all advertising plus advance notice of opportunities • Two placements of your logo on Connector Supplier home page
*Renew annually and your rate will never change.
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Buyers Guide
Connector Supplier’s Buyers Guide helps readers learn more about interconnect products and quickly identify the suppliers that offer what they need. This landing page is heavily accessed through product keyword web searches. A “drill-down” menu provides specific product information, examples, and visuals that lead to the profile pages of Preferred Suppliers that offer product in that category. The Buyers Guide is interlinked with the enhanced Preferred Supplier company profile pages.
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Enhanced Preferred Supplier Profile Page
We help Preferred Suppliers build an enhanced, interactive, and customizable profile page on Connector Supplier and promote it throughout our editorial content to encourage readers to learn more. Your company’s products integrate with our Buyers Guide product finder tool.
Introduce our readers to your company with a mix of features:
• Two advertising positions (banner ad and sidebar) • A brief company biography • List of product offerings that interfaces with our Buyers Guide and your website • A slider bar of 12 products or capabilities • An archive of your company’s appearances on Connector Supplier • Videos, case studies, and white papers • Links to your website throughout this introduction of your products and services
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eBooks offer a mix of visual impacts, brand expertise, & product introductions.
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2026 eBooks Share your brand expertise with 10,000 readers
Preferred Suppliers may contribute technical articles featuring company expertise and products in our free, downloadable eBooks. Each year, these editions highlight major interconnect trends that cross markets and technologies. Placements include: • Your logo on the contributor page for brand recognition • Your article (technical article, case study, white paper, thought leadership, or product- focused technology review) • A banner ad • Two Product Brief placements (image and text) in the “mini-catalog” (connectors, cables/cable assemblies, antennas, sensors, materials, processing technologies) • Backlinks
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Product Briefs can be submitted without an accompanying article.
SPRING 2026 Rugged and Ready for the Elements Harsh environment technologies and ruggedized products
FALL 2026 Advanced Connectivity Automation, robotics, AI, and Machine Learning
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Ad Positions
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1 Leaderboard 728x90 | $3,000
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2 Tower Ad 600x200 | $2,500
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3 728x200 Banner A 728x200 | $500
4 Boombox A 300x250 | $1,500
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5 Boombox B 300x250 | $1,200
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6 728x200 Banner B 728x200 | $400
7 Boombox C 300x250 | $1,000
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8 Boombox D 300x250 | $800
9 728x200 Banner C 728x200 | $300
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For broader reach, sidebar banners display on every page; the center 728x200 banners are reserved for the homepage.
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Website
Advertise on Connector Supplier
Share your products with our subscribers
Connector Supplier’s website receives 30,000 visitors every month. Our excellent SEO brings readers to the latest content, technical and educational archives, and the Buyers Guide for product sourcing and information. Preferred Suppliers enjoy brand visibility across the site. A strategic ad position can amplify your brand impressions and direct traffic to your site.
• The latest newsletter content is featured on the landing page • Archived Content (by Products, Markets, and Technology) • Directory of Suppliers (connector/ cable/materials suppliers, distributors, manufacturers, industry associations, and more) • Buyers Guide (by product type, with links to suppliers) • Preferred Supplier pages (snapshot of your company, with bio, product slider, videos, archives, and more) • Logo slider (Preferred Suppliers appear 2x per year) • Additional advertising opportunities
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2026 Editorial Calendar
JANUARY
Meet the Connector
Product Roundup
Date Market
Theme
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No Issue
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Mil/Aero
Space
MT Ferrules
Rectangular MIL-Spec Connectors
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Industrial
Automation
IEEE 1394 Connectors SPE Interconnects
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Batteries
New Developments
Spade Terminals
FAKRA Connectors
FEBRUARY
Meet the Connector
Product Roundup
Date Market
Theme
Harsh Environments Shielding Technologies QSFP and QSFP-DD
High-Speed Connectors
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Portable/Wearable Equipment
Sterilizable and Autoclavable
Medical
3.5 mm Plug-type Connectors
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D-Sub and Micro-D Hardware (jackscrew, sliding lock)
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Transportation
Rail
Heavy-Duty Connectors
SFF-TA-1002/SFF-TA-1020 Connectors
Products Featured at DesignCon
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Datacom
DesignCon
MARCH
Meet the Connector
Product Roundup
Date Market
Theme
Circular MIL-Spec Connectors
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Mil/Aero
Aircraft
Soft-Shell Circular Connectors
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CopprLink Cables
Cable Assemblies
Wire & Cable Copper
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Industrial
IIoT & Industry 4.0
LVDS Connector
Waterproof and Hermetic
Triaxial/Triax Connectors/ Assemblies
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Automotive
Automotive Ethernet
EV Connectors
Radiation-Resistant Connectors
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Mil/Aero
Ground Vehicles
VME64x Connectors
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APRIL
Meet the Connector
Product Roundup
Date Market
Theme
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Sensors & Antennas Antenna Interconnects TNC Connector
RF and Coaxial Interconnects
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Transportation
Commercial Air
Crimp Terminals
Battery Connectors
Harsh Environments
CIC Connector (Carbon-in-Circuit)
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Vertical Farms
ATEX/EX-Approved Connectors
Ultra-High-Density Connectors
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Consumer
Wearables
USB Products
MAY
Meet the Connector
Product Roundup
Date Market
Theme
ACW Automotive Composite Wire
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Automotive
Autonomous Tech
Telematics/GPS/ADAS
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Wire & Cable
Optical Cable
SPE Cables
High-Power Connectors
Expanded Beam Interconnects
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Medical
Implantables
Disposable Connectors
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Mil/Aero
Satellites
Elastomeric Connectors
D-Shaped Connectors
JUNE
Meet the Connector
Product Roundup
Date Market
Theme
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Materials
Connector Housings
Connector Gaskets
Materials for Interconnects
Sensors & Antennas
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Sensor Connectors
Adhesive Mount Antenna
Antennas
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Industrial
Oil & Gas
Ballast Connectors
M-type Connectors
Sensors & Sensor Connectors
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Mil/Aero
Drones & UAVs
Speed Sensors
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Datacom High-Speed
LGA Sockets
Board-to-Board Connectors
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2026 Editorial Calendar
JULY
Meet the Connector
Product Roundup
Date Market
Theme
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No Issue
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Batteries
Battery Connectors
PBOF Interconnects
IP-rated Interconnects
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Mil/Aero
Space
Mil-C-28748
Connectors for Soldier Systems
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Wire & Cable Cable Management
Cable Ties, Labeling
Cable Accessories & Tools
AUGUST
Meet the Connector
Product Roundup
Date Market
Theme
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Transportation Buses
Manual Service Disconnect
Aviation Connectors
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Industrial
Nuclear Power
FMLB Connectors
Connectors For Robotics
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No issue
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No issue
SEPTEMBER
Meet the Connector
Product Roundup
Date Market
Theme
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Energy
Renewables
Photovoltaic Connectors
38999 Connectors
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Mil/Aero
Soldier Systems
MIL-DTL-32139
Micro, Mini, Nano
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Medical
Surgical Robotics
Ultrasound Cables
Plastic Circular Connectors
Solid State Lighting Connec- tors
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Industrial
Lighting
PCB Connectors
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Transportation Agricultural Vehicles
Antenna Connectors
I/O Connectors
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OCTOBER
Meet the Connector
Product Roundup
Date Market
Theme
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Batteries
Battery Connectors
Databuses
Push-Pull Connectors
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Custom Solutions Design Services
RFID Antenna
Fiber Optics
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Mil/Aero
Cockpits & Displays Power Cables
Test & Measurement Products
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Wire & Cable
Rugged Cable
NDT Cables
High-Speed Copper Assemblies
NOVEMBER
Meet the Connector
Product Roundup
Date Market
Theme
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Industrial
Robotics
Battery-Pole Connectors
Connectors for Lighting
Right-Angle Board Mount Connectors
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Consumer
Home Appliances
ExpressCard Connectors
Sensors & Antennas
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M-Type Interconnects M55302
Filtered Connectors
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No issue
DECEMBER
Meet the Connector
Product Roundup
Date Market
Theme
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Mil/Aero
Aircraft
Flex Jumpers
Space-Grade interconnects
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Industrial
Smart City
Power D/Combo D-Subs
EMI/RFI Shielded Connectors
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Mil/Aero
Comms
Valve Connectors
MIL-DTL-5015
No issue
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No issue
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eNewsletters
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Our weekly newsletter goes out on Tuesdays. Each week, coverage centers on interconnects in one of 10 key markets: Automotive, Mil/Aero, Transportation, Industrial, Medical, Datacom, 3C (Computers, Communications, & Consumer), Sensors & Antennas, Materials, and Wire & Cable Assemblies. Each edition features a combination of content supplied by Preferred Suppliers and staff-written content that highlights the products and expertise of companies in the program. Connector Supplier Feature News
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1 Sponsors Row #1 600x200
Banner #1 Rate - $2,820 Preferred Rate - $2,350
2 Sponsors Row #2 600x200
Banner #2 Rate - $2,580 Preferred Rate - $2,150
3 Sponsors Row #3 600x200 / 300x250
Banner #3 Rate - $1,800 / $900 Preferred Rate - $1,500 / $750
4 Preferred Suppliers
Logo placement / Brand recognition
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• Market-based staff-written feature (multiple companies can contribute expertise) • Technical article/s (white papers and bylines supplied by Preferred Suppliers) • Industry-focused content (market research, standards, events, personnel) • Meet the Connector (encyclopedia of connector types and related suppliers) • Product Roundup (weekly, theme- based) • New Product News (monthly, new product releases) • Industry News (monthly, company announcements) • Post Node (special achievements by Preferred Suppliers)
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Advertise in Product Showcase Connector Supplier subscribers receive this high-impact, product-focused newsletter. Your branding and product image make a quick impact in this one-page mailing that sends readers directly to your website. Share your products with our subscribers
Four affordable ad positions include: • A product image • Brief text description • Link to your site (tracking links are encouraged)
RATES
$900 each product spot
PREFERRED SUPPLIER RATE
$750 each product spot
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Weekender Catch our flex-schedule readers’ attention on weekends Our readers work flexible schedules and many of them log on during the weekend. (For others, it will be the first thing they see on Mondays.) Reach them with our Weekender, a customizable newsletter template that features your products and technical content from our archives. Choose a market focus and we’ll select content from your company’s archives on our site or yours (we can also update staff-written content with your expertise and products). We’ll send our subscribers a special e-newsletter that makes your brand the focus.
RATES
$4,200
PREFERRED SUPPLIER RATE
$3,500
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Exclusives
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Connector Specifier Product-centered e-newsletter for Connector Supplier subscribers Catch the attention of our readers with this quick message that spotlights a single product and your company branding. Includes a single large product message, descriptive text, company logo, and links to your site.
RATES
$4,200
PREFERRED SUPPLIER RATE
$3,500
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Product Exclusive Take over the entire Product Showcase template exclusively for your brand You brand can own every position in a special exclusive edition of the Product Showcase template that includes your logo and either four or six product positions.
RATES
$4,200
PREFERRED SUPPLIER RATE
$3,500
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Connections Share something special with our readers This customizable special edition newsletter template is perfect for a new product launch, event announcement, or to highlight expertise in a specific area or market. Share your white papers, market expertise, and connectivity solutions with Connector Supplier’s subscriber base and direct them to resources on your website.
RATES
$4,200
PREFERRED SUPPLIER RATE
$3,500
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Build-A- Connector A special edition template featuring your brand and expertise Build-A-Connector is a simple but high-impact newsletter template that combines your technical content, product spots or videos, and high-impact ad positions. Build a connector publication all your own that reaches the Connector Supplier subscriber base.
RATES
$4,200
PREFERRED SUPPLIER RATE
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