Readership
Reach Over 34,000 Engineering Professionals in Communications
IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc) Members promote activities within their Chapters and serve on global technical committees.
ComSoc by the Numbers
- 220
Professional Chapters
- 34,000+
Members
- 32
Industry Publications
- 322
Student Branch Chapters
- 142
in 142 Countries
- 49
International Conferences Annually
- 36%
of the IEEE Communications audience spends more than $1 million annually on systems, software, components and electronic equipment.
- 62%
of IEEE Members are directly involved with product/component purchasing decisions.
- 57%
Research Engineers
- 24%
Applied Engineers
- 8%
Applied & Research Engineers
Top Areas of Membership
ComSoc is the premier international organization for engineering professionals in communications technology and information networking. Top Areas of Membership:
- Asia Pacific
- EMEA
- North America
- Latin America
ComSoc Lead Generation
IEEE Communications products deliver engaging, transformative concepts via creative, graphic platforms across web, newsletters, webinars and white papers. Cross-pollinate your technology product and branding marketing strategy with both standard, high-impact and lead generation advertising opportunities.
- Reach Innovators and Decision Makers
IEEE Members are change agents within their organizations. They seek out new solutions and support the evaluation and ultimate purchase of products and components that help achieve their objectives.
- Reach Key Influencers of Communications Design and Development
The IEEE Communications audience is a mix of innovators, decision-makers and early-adopters at all organizational levels.
Webcast
ComSoc WEBCAST
IEEE ComSoc Webcasts provide its members, and any opt-in registrant, with content covering the latest advances in communications technology.
- Bright Minds & Big Topics
IEEE members flock to our one-hour webcasts to hear industry gurus talk tech. Client prepared webcasts grab the attention of a dedicated, technologically-savvy audience.
- Get the Recognition
Position your company as an educator to engineers in communications design and development. Sponsor in-depth presentations on communications technology.
- Your Content
For one of the best lead generation programs around, supply a pre-recorded webcast with your relevant technology content. Webcasts are more effective when they don’t sound like “commercials,” so we recommend that speakers be outside experts rather than sponsor employees.
- Display Your Company
Your company-supplied webcast will be hosted on the IEEE Communications Society site for three months. Your web banner is seen throughout the webcast, driving our viewers to your site.
Leads delivered the way you need them!
A detailed reporting system organizes and delivers sales lead information regarding registrants and attendees, including:
- Registration date/time
- Contact information including email address
- Job title and industry
- Demographic information including address and company name
Prepare your own webcast to capture the attention of top communications engineers.
Webinars
ComSoc Webinars
The Brightest Minds Discussing the Biggest Topics
Deliver an interactive, online presentation on the topic of your choice. We’ll provide a seamless viewing experience.
- Build deeper relationships with your audience through powerful social networking capabilities including group chat, Twitter, and moderated Q&A.
- Share a webinar that relates to your brand, and you will reach the customers who are currently researching your technology.
- Marketing through email, print ads, Communication Society website announcements and reminders.
- 222K+
Email promotion to Comsoc’s 222K+ opt-in engineers
- 112%
Beat industry webinar averages for registrants by
- 76%
of Webinar registrants are IEEE members
Leads delivered the way you need them!
A detailed reporting system organizes and delivers sales lead information regarding registrants and attendees, including:
- Guaranteed 300 registrants
- Lead tracking and archive continues for 1 year following live event for additional on-demand registrants and viewers
- Sales lead information on registrants and attendees can be accessed through a dedicated link for your event
- Sponsor logo and content featured in webinar promotional ad in IEEE Communications Magazine
- Exclusive webinar marketing emails to ComSoc’s 222K+ opt-in engineers, with your logo on webinar, registration and landing pages
Please Provide: Headline, Text (20 words or less) and URL.
Ad Space Reservation Deadline: 1 month prior to publication
Whitepapers
ComSoc Whitepapers
Put your valuable technical content in front of the IEEE communications audience.
- Generate valuable qualified sales leads and improve your lead nurture via content marketing
- Provide your in-depth technology research to the best selects from our universe of 222K
- highly-qualified technology business professionals
- Influence the buying decisions and revenue potential of your clients and prospects
- Raise awareness and visibility of your company’s products and services, and provide a platform
- for product evaluation
Become an industry expert with ComSoc Whitepapers
- Position your company as an industry expert
Marketing studies show that white papers are an excellent touchpoint communication to influence prospects in purchasing decisions
Leads delivered the way you need them!
A detailed reporting system organizes and delivers sales lead information regarding registrants and attendees, including:
- Lead tracking and archive continues for 1 year following live event for additional on-demand registrants and viewers
- Social media promotion via IEEE Spectrum Facebook page, Twitter account and LinkedIn group
- Exclusive whitepaper marketing emails to IEEE audience with your logo on webinar, registration and lobby pages
Advertisers Please Provide: Title/Abstract, Logo and URL, Whitepaper PDF.
Ad Space Reservation Deadline: 25th of the month prior to publication.
TechFocus
ComSoc Tech Focus
Sponsor highly technical content that provides the ComSoc community a deep dive into specific communications technology.
You select the topic, we provide the content
Choose the topic that is most relevant to your business from a range of the latest focus areas trending in the technology and engineering fields. Then, get exclusive sponsorship of four in-depth, technical papers produced by our respected experts. These articles are offered free to our targeted design engineer audience, who would otherwise need to pay for access.
We drive viewer to your sponsored content
We promote Tech Focus — and your sponsorship — through special email messages, announcements in our newsletter and on the IEEE Communications home page.
Your branding with our content
Gain significant exposure on your Tech Focus landing page with web banners that drive the audience to your site for product and design solutions.
IEEE Tech Focus provides free access to valuable, unique content, including the latest complete articles and conference papers from the IEEE Communications Society Digital Library on a specific topic or technology.
Tech Focus Advertising Rates
Prepare your own webcast to capture the attention of top communications engineers.
Contact us to learn about our advertising rates.
IEEE Communications Magazine
Advertise in IEEE Communications Magazine
This award-winning magazine, delivered monthly to all IEEE Communication Society Members, covers the latest international coverage of current issues and advances in key areas of wireless, optical and wired communications. Written in tutorial applications-driven style by the industry’s leading experts, IEEE Communications Magazine delivers practical, current information on hot topics, implementations, and best industry practices.
Considered by many to be their most important member benefit, monthly articles feature in-depth descriptions of technologies, systems, services, market trends, development methods, regulatory and policy issues, and significant global events.
These articles are complemented by a variety of departments, including: The President’s Page, Conference Calendar, Book Reviews, the Global Communications Newsletter, Society News, History of Communications, and more. This monthly magazine becomes your single most important source of state-of-the-science communications information.
Advertising Rates
Contact us to learn about our advertising rates.
Ad Sizes and Dimensions
| Ad Size | Width | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| Full Page | 7" | 10" |
| 2/3 Page | 4⅝" | 10" |
| 1/2 Page, Horizontal | 7" | 4⅞" |
| 1/2 Page, Vertical | 3⅜" | 10" |
| 1/2 Page, Island | 4⅝" | 7½" |
| 1/3 Page, Vertical 2 | 2⅛" | 10" |
| 1/3 Page, Square | 4⅝" | 7½" |
| 1/4 Page | 3⅜" | 4⅞" |
| 1/6 Page | 2⅛" | 4⅞" |
| Bleed Size | 8⅛" | 11" |
| Trim Size | 7⅞" | 10¾" |
| Premium Position Upcharges | 15% |
|---|---|
| Inside back cover | $250 |
| Inside Front Cover | $250 |
| Outside Back Cover | $550 |
Editorial Calendar
Editorial Calendar
Our editorial focuses on innovation, inspiration, and impact. Next year’s issues will dive deep into trends that shape the industry, telling stories that spark conversation and providing insights that empower our members. Readers can expect fresh perspectives, expert voices, and timely content that will keep you ahead of the curve.
*Editorial Calendar & Bonus Distributions are tentative and subject to change.
In Every Issue:
President’s Page | Conference Calendar | Book Reviews | The Global Communications Newsletter | Society News | History of Communications
| Issue | Space Reservation Deadline | Materials Deadline charges |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12/02/2024 | 12/9/2024 |
| February | 02/01/25 | 09/01/25 |
| March | 01/31/25 | 07/02/25 |
| April | 01/03/25 | 10/03/25 |
| May | 01/04/25 | 08/04/25 |
| June | 01/05/25 | 08/05/25 |
| July | 02/06/25 | 09/06/25 |
| August | 01/07/25 | 08/07/25 |
| September | 01/08/25 | 08/08/25 |
| October | 02/09/25 | 09/09/25 |
| November | 01/10/25 | 08/10/25 |
| December | 10/31/25 | 07/11/25 |
Technology News
ComSoc Technology News (CTN)
IEEE ComSoc Technology News (CTN) is delivered monthly to IEEE Communications Magazine subscribers and Communication Society members.
Greater exposure through ads on alert + web publication as readers click through IEEE CTN to read the full articles on the web publication. Your ad will appear in both for added impact!
Contact us to learn about our advertising rates.
- Monthly Frequency
2nd week of the month
- 39,000+
subscribers
- 46%
Open Rate
- 62%
of members are directly involved with product/component purchasing decisions.
- 32%
make purchasing decisions that impact their entire organizations.