Reach Decision-Makers in the Security Industry
Connect directly with security contractors, system integrators, central station operators, and life safety executives through our print trade journals, digital editions, and First Thing Monday briefings.
7,000+
Total Regional Circulation
Direct-mailed and digital subscribers
88%
Decision Maker Reach
Owners, C-Level, VPs, & Operations Managers
35+
Years in Continuous Print
Serving security associations since 1991
25,000+
Weekly Digital Impressions
Via First Thing Monday & SNN Online
SMG offers a variety of advertising opportunities designed to connect your brand with thousands of security and public safety professionals.
Reach our audience through The Global Electronic Security Forum Magazine, our monthly publication, First Thing Monday, our weekly e-newsletter; and web advertising and dedicated e-blasts through our trusted partner, Security.World.
Together, these media channels reach thousands of security and public safety professionals — from alarm company owners and operators to C-level executives at manufacturers, service providers, and other organizations throughout the industry.
GESF Magazine
Monthly publication
First Thing Monday
Weekly e-newsletter
Security.World
Web ads + dedicated e-blasts
SMG offers a variety of advertising opportunities designed to connect your brand with our audience in meaningful and impactful ways.
The Global Electronic Security Forum Magazine Advertising Rates - 2026
All rates include full-color process printing across print & digital editions.
8.5" x 11" (Trim)
Rate
$1,500
Full Bleed: 8.75" x 11.25" | Safety: 7.75" x 10.25"
7.5" x 4.875"
Rate
$900
No bleed required | High-resolution PDF
3.625" x 9.875"
Rate
$900
No bleed required | High-resolution PDF
3.625" x 4.875"
Rate
$450
No bleed required | Standard card placement
3.5" x 2.0"
Rate
$150
Supplier directory & regional listing grid
| Ad Unit Size | Dimensions (W x H) | Rate | Mechanical Guidelines |
|---|---|---|---|
Full PageBest Value | 8.5" x 11" (Trim) | $1,500 | Full Bleed: 8.75" x 11.25" | Safety: 7.75" x 10.25" |
Half Page (Horizontal) | 7.5" x 4.875" | $900 | No bleed required | High-resolution PDF |
Half Page (Vertical) | 3.625" x 9.875" | $900 | No bleed required | High-resolution PDF |
Quarter Page | 3.625" x 4.875" | $450 | No bleed required | Standard card placement |
Business Card | 3.5" x 2.0" | $150 | Supplier directory & regional listing grid |
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