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What is IQ Magazine? Analysis and reports on global industry news including legal issues and brief summaries of developments from around the world. IQ’s informative, detailed articles address the bigger industry topics, including annual reports on the international Festivals, Arenas and Ticketing marketplaces, as well as detailed spotlights on specific touring destinations and routes. From major market reports to export music office initiatives, IQ places you at the heart of the live music business. Leading figures from every sector of the business report on issues, new initiatives and developments. IQ is the leading trade publication operating in the international live music and entertainment industries. IQ updates its readers — the core of whom are members of the International Live Music Conference (ILMC) — on events and developments in the ever-changing world of the global concert business. IQ’s readership includes the leading innovators and operators in concert and show promotion, talent booking, venue management and festival organisation, while also reaching artist managers, production professionals, supply and service companies and the wider global music industry. IQ is available free to ILMC members, or for a nominal subscription fee to all other industry professionals. The magazine is published six times per year and now has a combined online and print readership of 20,000 live music professionals around the globe. In addition to boasting the largest circulation of any magazine of its type, IQ is frequently quoted in mainstream and other media sources. Breaking the mould of traditional live industry analysis, IQ generates constant and lively feedback about the topics it covers while publishing a series of annual reports on subjects such as arenas, festivals and ticketing. With all input and research providing valuable content for the ILMC, the magazine truly is a title for the industry, by the industry. NEWS FEATURES COMMENT SPECIAL INTEREST IQ Magazine | +44 (0)20 3743 0304 | [email protected] | www.iq-mag.net

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What is IQ Magazine?Analysis and reports on global industry news including legal issues and brief summaries of developments from around the world.

IQ’s informative, detailed articles address the bigger industry topics, including annual reports on the international Festivals, Arenas and Ticketing marketplaces, as well as detailed spotlights on specific touring destinations and routes.

From major market reports to export music office initiatives, IQ places you at the heart of the live music business.

Leading figures from every sector of the business report on issues, new initiatives and developments.

IQ is the leading trade publication operating in the international live music and entertainment industries. IQ updates its readers — the core of whom are members of the International Live Music Conference (ILMC) — on events and developments in the ever-changing world of the global concert business.

IQ’s readership includes the leading innovators and operators in concert and show promotion, talent booking, venue management and festival organisation, while also reaching artist managers, production professionals, supply and service companies and the wider global music industry. IQ is available free to ILMC members, or for a nominal subscription fee to all other industry professionals. The magazine is published six times per year and now has a combined online and print readership of 20,000 live music professionals around the globe. In addition to boasting the largest circulation of any magazine of its type, IQ is frequently quoted in mainstream and other media sources. Breaking the mould of traditional live industry analysis, IQ generates constant and lively feedback about the topics it covers while publishing a series of annual reports on subjects such as arenas, festivals and ticketing. With all input and research providing valuable content for the ILMC, the magazine truly is a title for the industry, by the industry.

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Who receives IQ Magazine? • Multinational, corporate and independent concert promoters operating in all venues, from clubs to stadiums worldwide.

• Festival and outdoor event organisers in over 70 countries: one of the fastest growing areas of the industry.

• International booking agents, as well as the increasing number of national agents who focus on their own territory.

• Artist managers actively engaged in touring their artists. With the live arena the last remaining cash cow of the music business, performance revenues are more vital to them than ever.

• Operators of arenas and stadia worldwide.

• Managers of small, mid-range and grass roots venues and performance spaces.

• Production companies including lighting, PA, security, shipping, staging, video and catering specialists.

• Show producers of family, sport, dance and ice spectaculars, who are increasingly cooperating with music promoters and producers, often using the same venue.

• Press, radio and other media companies who work within the live sector of the music business.

• Record companies and publishers, including their specialist live music divisions.

• National music offices including arts and cultural organisations involved in live music for trade and cultural purposes.

• Ancillary professionals such as lawyers, accountants and insurance companies.

Distribution by Territory

Distributionby Market Sector

UKEuropeNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAsiaAustralia & New Zealand AfricaMiddle East

Concert Promoters

Booking Agents

Production

Venue / Venue Management

Ticketers and service sector

Other Industry Specialists

Festival Promoters

Musical / Show Production

Media

Other

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UKEuropeNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAsiaAustralia & New Zealand AfricaMiddle East

Concert Promoters

Booking Agents

Production

Venue / Venue Management

Ticketers and service sector

Other Industry Specialists

Festival Promoters

Musical / Show Production

Media

Other

28%

17%

11%

10%

8%

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7%

6%5%

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Reader SampleLive Nation | AEG Live | William Morris Endeavor| CTS Eventim | DEAG AG | Universal Music | Sony Music | International Talent Booking | Frontier Touring Company | CAA | SFX Entertainment | Coda Agency | The O2 Arena | The Agency Group | Glastonbury Festival | X-Ray Touring | Peter Rieger Konzertagentur | Metropolis Music | Karsten Jahnke Konzertagentur | Barley Arts | Tournee | Multimedia Concerts | Chugg Entertainment | Jam | Primary Talent | Academy Music Group | FKP Scorpio | MAMA Group

| Paradigm Talent Agency | Marek Lieberberg Konzertagentur | Roskilde Festival | Windish Agency | Solo Agency | SMG

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Live Music Industry Focus:If you or your company are suppliers of services to the live music industry then IQ magazine is the premium gateway to get your message across to the industry’s decision makers.

A Respected, Specialist Title:If you are an agent promoting your roster, a venue planning and confirming your programme, or a festival profiling your event, you can be sure that your business or product will be brought directly to the attention of the people that can help make your business a success.

Competitive Rates:Our rates are very competitive and the title will remain on desks and in reception areas for months, giving your advert maximum exposure. We offer great discounts for multiple advert campaigns and are flexible as regards positioning and layout.

Exclusive Readership:Targeting our readership of 20,000 key industry players will ensure that your IQ advertising and marketing campaigns reach exactly the right people.

Repeat Read Value:Unlike regular news and feature sections, readers will refer to our analysis of industry topics again and again, providing repeat impact for display advertisers.

Series Discounts:Attractive series discounts are offered, allowing you to plan a strong and visible campaign within budget.

“ IQ is always an interesting and informative read which gives a great overview of all the issues which are currently impacting on our business. I would recommend it to anyone who has an interest in the live music industry, whichever sector they are in.”

- Emma Banks, CAA

“ IQ is a thoroughly enjoyable read and has more up to date and relevant information in every issue. I look forward to receiving it.”

- Stuart Galbraith, Kilimanjaro

For any Campaign you are planning, at any scale, please contact us for a competitive and financially attractive advertising package.

Why advertise in IQ Magazine

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IQ is available on a complimentary basis for members of the ILMC, or via an annual payment of £75 (digital £60) for all other professionals. A subscription to IQ includes six issues per year, and with the print magazine published in advance of the online pdf version, subscribing to IQ gives you early access to the latest reports, news, features and comment. To find out more about subscribing, email [email protected].

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