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MEDIA PLANNER 2026
Insight + Trends
The Perfect Mix: Sports & Lifestyle
Insight + Trends
The key markets that are most profitable to retailers.
Sport
Running / Hiking / Pickleball / Tennis / Fitness / Training.
Style
Active Style. Run Style. Outdoor Style. Life Style.In Every Issue
Footwear
Running. Hiking. Comfort. Sandals. Recovery. Sneaker Style.
In Every Issue
Essentials
Socks, Insoles and Gear to make the sport and active lifestyle better.In Every Issue
Trends
Insight and analysis of key markets and categories.In Every Issue
Retail
Information that retailers can use to make buying decisions and better run their business.
In Every Issue
In the Studio
Design Influencers: The force behind what’s new and exciting in today’s marketplace..In Every Issue
Trend Insight
Consumer Surveys of what’s resonating with consumers to help make smarter business
decisions and inspire creative solutions. Powered by MESH 01
In Every Issue
Style Insight
Product presentations in a powerful cost-effective way. If you have the image, we’ve got the layout.
Sponsored Content
2026 Calendar
Issue
Features
JAN/FEB
Ad Close 2/10/26
Materials Due 2/17/26
Running: Women’s Style
Footwear-Boots: Outdoor & Casual Lifestyle
Design: Advancing Performance Technologies
Team Sports: Baseball Headwear and Uniforms
MAR/APR
Ad Close 3/30/26
Materials Due 4/6/26
Activewear Trends
Footwear: Wellness/Walking
Design: Directional Developments
Team Sports: Girls’ Sports
MAY/JUN
Ad Close 5/29/26
Materials Due 6/5/26
For The Run: Apparel, Footwear & Essentials
Outdoor Insight: What’s New, What’s Next
Design: In The Studio
Team Sports: Socks
JUL/AUG
Ad Close 7/10/26
Materials Due 7/1726
Sport Report: Pickleball
Footwear: Sneaker Style
Design: Feel Good Function
Team Sports: Headwear
SEP/OCT
Ad Close 9/23/26
Materials Due 9/30/26
Aprés Sports Trends
Footwear: Recovery
Design: In The Studio
Team Sports: Uniform Trends
NOV/DEC
Ad Close 11/16/26
Materials Due 11/23/26
For The Run: Apparel, Footwear & Essentials
Footwear: Sneaker Style
Design: Eco Innovations
Team Sports: The Year In Sports