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Outside Magazine attracts millions of people who seek full and rewarding lives by leading active lifestyles. Outside not only motivates readers to uncover and define their own personal day-to-day adventures, but also provides them with the tools, products and information to fulfill them.

The Premier Active Traveler & Directory, First Gear, Marketplace sections and the new Direct Response arena offer an effective and economical way to reach Outside's active, adventurous, affluent, and influential readers.

For information about the Active Traveler, First Gear, Marketplace, or Direct Response sections contact our team; Ellen Burke, eburke@outsidemag.com & Michelle Bergmann mbergmann@outsidemag.com or 415-398-2627.

For information about display advertising in Outside, contact Scott Parmelee, Publisher, sparmelee@outsidemag.com or 212-972-4650.


Active Traveler Premier – The section makes its debut in Outside's Bi-Annual Buyer's Guide – offering 14 opportunities to feature your trips and destinations in 2009!  A sleek new design unveils new full creative contr
Active Traveler Directory – Our new intuitive legend and logical design flow makes accessing information in the Directory easier and more enjoyable than ever before.  Classic Line listings have a stronger impact at our lowes
First Gear – Now offering custom pages! First Gear continues to be your most affordable branding opportunity for gear and innovative ideas within the pages of Outside Magazine.
Marketplace – NEW Larger Units available at lower rates! The Outside Marketplace offers an advertising outlet to all budget levels. Text line ads to full page opportunities available.

Create instant brand recognition for your company's services among the best and most trusted adventure travel companies on this planet. Reach affluent, active prospective customers who are passionate about adventurous travel with full-color, full circulation, display ad formats in either 1/6th or 1/12th size.

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Outside's classic line listing style offers destination categories that span the globe. This affordable option provides exposure to an inspired audience looking for their next adventure! NEW 1/16th color ads available!

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Our new Direct Response advertising arena offers discounted full and half pages for advertisers who are looking to drive direct demand to their web and phone based outlets. Contact Outside's Direct Response team for a custom proposal: Ellen Burke, eburke@outsidemag.com & Michelle Bergmann,mbergmann@outsidemag.com or 415.398.2627.

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First Gear is a specific section running in all issues. First Gear is devoted solely to emerging companies, innovative products and great gear ideas for the active lifestyle. This section offers an affordable opportunity for your company to reach our affluent, highly-committed sports and adventure travel enthusiasts. First Gear provides the opportunity to build your brand identity alongside the powerhouse Outside brand. All First Gear ads include a posting on www.outsideinfo.com. For more information contact Michelle Bergmann at 415-398-2627 or mbergmann@outsidemag.com

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Outside's newly designed Marketplace is the perfect location to promote a product or service. Marketplace provides an innovative way for a wide range of small- to medium-size companies to gain valuable exposure. Reach an affluent, vital audience through the marketing breadth and depth that is Outside magazine. Ad formats range from line listings to fractional display ads to FULL PAGE options. All Marketplace ads include a posting on www.outsideinfo.com. For more information contact Michelle Bergmann 415-398-2627 or mbergmann@outsidemag.com

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