Media Guide 2026
Prestige in print. Precision in inboxes. Scale online.
All connected by membership so the most relevant conversations reach the most relevant hands.
5,000
Curated C-suite, AM leaders & budget holders (US/UK/EU) in print.
60,000+
Monthly readers on a rebuilt, clutter-light website built for analysis.
38,000+
Opted-in professionals reached via targeted newsletters.
Figures indicative; updated periodically.
Reading TCT right now
Contents
Full-Funnel Packages for 2026
Designed to help you reach, influence and convert the people who matter most across print, web and inbox.
Choose the outcome you want - visibility, authority, leads, vertical dominance, launch boost or simple classified.
Strategic Partnership
Own the year. Own the narrative.
Your full-funnel, year-round category leadership package.
What's included
- Front cover in one issue of TCT Magazine
- Full-page ads in the four issues for 2026
- Fully project-managed webinar campaign for high-intent lead generation
- Two SEO-optimised sponsored articles on tctmagazine.com
- Newsletter promotion for every major asset (articles, webinars, white papers)
- Three months of web display ads across prime positions
- Four targeted e-blasts for high-urgency pushes
- 12-month Additive Insight newsletter presence
- Editorial consultancy to ensure message-market relevance
- Social amplification across TCT’s channels
Content Credibility Builder
Build trust. Capture qualified leads.
For brands who need credibility and conversion in one integrated pathway.
What's included
- Sponsored content feature in one issue of TCT Magazine
- Full-page ads in the remaining for issues for 2026
- One SEO-optimised sponsored article
- One gated white paper hosted by TCT (premium lead capture)
- Newsletter promotion for article & white paper
- Two high-intent e-blasts
- Six-month Additive Insight newsletter visibility
- Editorial consultancy for audience-fit
- Social amplification
Topic Partner Package
Own your vertical.
Be the recognised go-to brand within a chosen industry segment.
What's included
- Solus sponsorship of one Spotlight vertical newsletter
- Branded sponsor presence on the matching vertical section of tctmagazine.com
- Print presence in the corresponding vertical section
- Cross-channel amplification across web, print and inbox
- Social promotion reinforcing your vertical leadership
Awareness Builder
Be seen in AM.
Simple, reliable visibility across print and digital channels.
What's included
- Half-page ad in all four issues of TCT Magazine
- One sponsored article on tctmagazine.com
- Newsletter promotion for your article
- One custom e-blast
- Three-month Additive Insight presence
- Editorial consultancy
- Social amplification
New Product Launch Boost
Launch Loud
What’s included:
- Editorial press-release coverage (if newsworthy)
Third-party credibility from the most trusted editorial brand in AM. - Enhanced article
Your message shaped with backlinks, CTAs and editorial polish. - Newsletter promotion for your launch
Fast, visible exposure to a high-engagement, opted-in readership. - One half-page or full-page print ad
Long-tail visibility and physical presence on desks that matter. - One month of MPU display ads
Persistent visibility during your launch window. - Social promotion
Extends your launch across the TCT network for broader reach.
Classified Listing Package
Be Visible. Be Findable.
What’s included:
- 12-month classified panel ad in all four issues
Trusted print placement for buyers comparing suppliers. - Rotating ‘Featured Supplier’ MPU ad (12 months)
Low-effort, high-impact digital visibility on article pages.
From our Head of Content, Laura Griffiths:
Every issue features original, in-depth reporting across four core AM user verticals—Aerospace, Defence, Healthcare and Transport—alongside deep coverage of polymers and metals technology. New regular sections such as How To… guides, A Day in the Life…, The Anonymous Column, The AM Edit and Application Spotlight bring fresh, practical perspectives. Combined with more technical insight and contributions from TCT’s Editorial Advisory Board, every page is crafted with intention to ensure the magazine that started it all remains an essential resource for AM’s next chapter.
Take a look at our redesigned for 2026 magazine
The feedback's been good!
Be part of the medium that will never die. Put yourself in print.
Website
See the site in actionRebuilt for 2025+
Modern, mobile-first design with improved navigation, search and user experience.
Engaged readership
60,000+ organic monthly visitors consuming expert editorial analysis — not recycled press releases.
High-impact formats
Ad-blocker resistant native in-line ads, CTAs, takeovers, and topic partner packages linking print, web and newsletters.
Digital Display Advertising
Across the site, your message appears in positions designed for visibility, credibility and in-content engagement — without interrupting the reading experience.
▶️ Leaderboards
Our most prominent display format, available in three high-visibility positions across the site.
Leaderboard 1 — Above the navigation (site-wide)
Sits at the very top of every key page, above the navigation bar.
Delivers maximum impact the moment a visitor arrives — perfect for launches, category leadership and major brand moments.
Leaderboard 2 — Homepage centre + above article content
Appears mid-homepage in a premium editorial position, and above the first paragraph on article pages.
Ideal for driving engagement from readers mid-scroll and moments before they enter analysis pieces.
Leaderboard 3 — Global footer placement (site-wide)
A persistent, site-wide presence that captures readers as they complete their journey.
Excellent for reinforcing brand awareness, retargeting and persistent campaign messaging.
▶️ Standard MPU
A reliable, high-performing unit appearing across key article pages.
Strong viewability on both desktop and mobile.
▶️ Double Height MPU
A premium vertical placement offering more visual real estate for storytelling, product imagery or campaign messaging.
In-Article Video
Link to your site with a autoplaying and continuous looping in article video
Call-to-Action In-Article Advert
A CTA-style unit placed within editorial content — not beside it.
Bypasses ad blockers, blends seamlessly with TCT’s reading experience and delivers exceptional engagement.
Ideal for webinars, gated content, white papers or demand-gen activations.
In-Article Product Highlights
Your Product
Use one of new in-article native display advertisements to promote a particular product
Inbox access. Industry impact.
Targeted editorial insight delivered in-inbox, when readers actually read.
Additive Insight Newsletter
Reimagined format
Insightful editorial delivered directly in inbox — no click-through required.
Engaged audience
38,000+ opted-in readers with consistently high open rates and measurable engagement.
Targeted editions
Flagship weekly brief plus monthly sector editions (Healthcare, Transport, Aerospace & Defence) with VIP deep dives and global perspectives.
Email Newsletter Sponsorship
To maximise deliverability and ensure your brand sits naturally within the jewel in the crown of our thought leadership ecosystem, we’ve moved away from traditional banner and display ads in favour of in-content sponsorship opportunities.
These placements are designed for relevance, visibility and credibility — aligning your message directly with the editorial insight 38,000+ AM professionals choose to receive every week.
Sponsorship Levels
Solus Sponsorship
Available through our Topic Partner Packages. Full ownership of a vertical edition, with your brand connected to the entire narrative of the newsletter.
Main Sponsor (1 Available Per Edition)
Premium top-of-newsletter position designed for maximum visibility and engagement.
- Prominent brand image
- Three concise supporting bullet points
- Trackable CTA button linking to your chosen destination
Mid-Content Sponsors (3 Available Per Edition)
Embedded placements within the editorial flow for seamless, native presentation.
- Brand logo
- Short message (up to 50 words)
- Custom CTA button
Example of Main Sponsor
Your brand, embedded directly within trusted TCT editorial:
- Showcase messaging to 30,000+ engaged inboxes
- Native placement that bypasses ad-blockers
- Visible, credible, and unmissable
Example of Mid-Content Sponsors
Your brand message in-content, natural placement that bypasses ad-blocker at the same time as standing out.
Custom E-Blasts
Reach 30,000+ open in AM professionals with high-visibility, high-intent inbox delivery. Perfect for campaigns that need speed, clarity and measurable action.
Build your campaignWhy E-Blasts Work
- Direct inbox placement
- Bypasses ad-blockers
- Immediate visibility for time-sensitive campaigns
- Supported by TCT’s trusted editorial ecosystem
Ideal For
- Product launches
- White papers / gated assets
- Exhibition marketing
- Sales and promotional pushes
Who You Reach & Why It Matters
TCT’s inbox audience isn’t broad or generic — it’s made up of thousands of specialists inside the sectors where additive is scaling fastest.
Here’s what that really means inside a community of 38,000 opted-in AM professionals:
Aerospace & Defence — ~3,800 professionals
Reach engineers and programme leads inside Airbus, BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce and Safran, plus thousands more verifying and deploying additive manufacturing in aerospace.
Automotive, Marine & Rail — ~3,000 professionals
Target innovation leaders inside BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen Group and Tesla, and influence the prototyping, tooling and lightweighting teams they rely on.
Industrial Machinery & Products — ~2,400 professionals
Connect with decision makers at Siemens, ABB, Bosch Rexroth and Caterpillar, active in advanced manufacturing, automation and additive workflows.
Medical, Dental & Pharma — ~2,300 professionals
Engage high-growth, precision-demand users at Stryker, Zimmer Biomet, Medtronic and GE Healthcare, where AM systems, resins and quality systems meet regulated markets.
Consumer Products — ~1,100 professionals
Capture the attention of creative and design-led teams at Nike, Adidas, Sony and Dyson, where additive is driving high-value rapid iteration and short-run production.
Webinars
High-intent AM audiences. Editorial credibility. Multi-channel amplification. Webinars hosted by TCT turn your expertise into qualified demand, not just views.
Watch a recent TCT WebinarGenerate qualified leads backed by transparent data
Amplify across web, inbox and social
Keep generating leads for 12 months via on-demand hosting
Webinar Conversion Flow — From Expertise to Qualified Demand
1. Campaign Planning
Topic shaping, positioning, editorial support, full brief, timeline & asset coordination.
2. Audience Targeting
Segmented email promotion, newsletter placement, website CTAs, and social amplification.
3. Live Event Delivery
Streamyard production team, editorial moderator, tech checks, audience Q&A management.
4. Lead Qualification
Fully validated list of professionals: job role, sector, region, engagement level.
5. 12-Month On-Demand
Continuous lead capture from organic search & editorial distribution.
Who joins TCT webinars
From R&D labs to production floors, our webinars attract high-intent AM professionals across OEMs, tier suppliers and research institutes.
Case Study: Turning a Niche Technical Topic Into 200+ Qualified Leads
A highly specialised technical topic delivered in partnership with Malvern Panalytical didn’t just attract attention — it converted. More than 200 qualified professionals registered, including engineers from Apple, BAE Systems and other globally recognised OEMs. The live Q&A section featured some of the most in-depth, application-level questions we’ve ever seen.
2026 Schedule
Spring Issue: 05 February 2026
Summer Issue: 05 May 2026
Fall Issue: 05 August 2026
Winter Issue: 12 October 2026
Month
Trusted across the AM value chain.
FAQs
What makes the print audience different?
It’s curated, not casual hand-picked leaders across US/UK/EU, plus select event distribution.
Do newsletters drive clicks if content is in-inbox?
Yes—readers engage because value is immediate. Native placements achieve higher attention and intent.
Can I align with a particular vertical e.g. Aerospace?
Yes—our Topic Partner Package threads your brand across web, print and newsletters in a chosen vertical.
How is ad performance reported?
Membership connects channels, enabling clean, transparent reporting and campaign optimisation.
Own the year. Own the space. Own the narrative.
Whether it’s thought leadership, brand visibility or leads, TCT delivers.
Book a campaign consultation today