About ASTM International

ASTM International is where industry comes together to define what’s next. Bringing together more than 28,000 members from over 140 countries, ASTM develops internationally recognized standards that shape the future of manufacturing, technology, product development, and innovation while advancing quality, safety, and performance around the world.

Primary Audience

  • Engineers
  • Scientists & Researchers
  • Manufacturing & Product Development Professionals
  • Quality, Testing & Compliance Professionals
  • Regulatory & Technical Consultants

Industry Representation

  • Manufacturing
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Automotive
  • Construction
  • Medical Devices & Healthcare
  • Energy
  • Chemicals & Advanced Materials
  • Electronics
  • Consumer Products
  • Government, Academia & Independent Laboratories

Standardization News

Standardization News is the premier resource for the global standards community. It is an invaluable source of news on the field of standards and standards development, technical innovation, and cutting-edge scientific research.

Read by the 28,000+ members of ASTM International, Standardization News is used by professionals and other tech leaders involved in laboratory testing, research, and standardization in many scientific disciplines and industries.

Top Industries Reached:

  • Energy
  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Aviation/Aerospace
  • Environmental
  • Cannabis
  • Construction
  • Consumer Products
  • Medical Devices/Biomedical
  • Robotics and Exo Technology

26,000+

Circulation

“Committed to serving global societal needs, ASTM International positively impacts public health and safety, consumer confidence, and overall quality of life. We integrate consensus standards, developed with our international membership of volunteer technical experts, and innovative services to improve lives – helping our world work better.”

2027 Editorial Calendar

IssueIndustry Focus ThemeASTM Focus ThemeAd Close/art due
Nov/Dec
2026
SteelResearch to StandardsOctober 15, 2026
Jan/FebProtective Clothing/EquipmentChair Issue December 15, 2026
Mar/AprPetroleumInternational Board Members February 15, 2027
May/JunQuantum ComputingStandards Without BordersApril 15, 2027
Jul/AugDecarbonizationISO and ASTMJune 15, 2027
Sep/OctEmerging AerospaceASCET DevelopmentsAugust 13, 2027
Nov/DecArtificial IntelligenceAI Assistant ToolOctober 15, 2027

Standardization News Rates & Specs

1 Month3 Months6 Months
Full Page$3,534$3,124$2,923
2/3 Page$2,715$2,404$2,248
1/2 Page$2,098$1,868$1,758
1/3 Page$1,734$1,551$1,452
1/4 Page$1,551$1,392$1,299
Professional Services Listing – Business Card$300
New Literature Review
Introduce new products or catalogs.
$500
Covers1 Month3 Months6 Months
IFC$4,042$3,697$3,081
IBC$3,929$3,392$2,865
OBC$4,279$3,855$3,222

PlacementSpecs
Full PageBleed: 8.625″ x 11.125″
Trim: 8.375″ x 10.875″
2/3 PageHorizontal: 4.5″ x 10″
1/2 PageHorizontal: 7″ x 4.875″
1/3 PageVertical: 2.125″ x 10″
1/4 PageVertical: 3.375″ x 4.875″
Professional Services Listing – Business CardVertical: 2.1875” wide
Height is flexible
New Literature Review2.1875” wide
Approx. 85 words along with image

Standards Impact Podcast

MONTHLY

Episodes

1,160

avg. downloads per episode

Reaching 174 countries

The Standards Impact Podcast brings listeners the latest news and insights from standards experts, industry leaders, technical professionals, and ASTM International staff.

2027 Calendar

MonthTopic
JanuaryAutomotive
FebruaryWood
MarchNuclear
AprilExo Technology
MayStandards for Summer
JuneMedical Devices
JulyBuilding Resilience
AugustNo Podcast
SeptemberBack to School
OctoberAerospace
NovemberThe Grid
DecemberNo Podcast

Sponsorship Opportunities

PACKAGEDELIVERABLESRATE
Basic Sponsorship• Brief pre-roll and post-roll promotional segment, read by the podcast host (copy provided by sponsor. Between 70-80 words.)
• Name recognition in the podcast description
• Sponsor will be recognized in all promos that ASTM sends for the episode(s)
• Sponsor name on podcast platform (Spotify)
$1,000
The ASTM team has the right to adjust when a certain podcast is sponsored due to any possible conflicting interests.

Advertiser Design Packages

Is your team tight on time? We can jump in and create your ad for you—for a small design fee. Think of us as an extension of your team when bandwidth or resources are stretched.

Package 1

$1,500

Deliverables:

  • 15-minute discovery/kickoff with AE, AM, MM & client
  • 2 design concepts
  • Content/copy written by YGS (Copy, images, and CTA, etc.)
  • Final print-ready PDF or HTML

Package 2

$800

Deliverables:

  • 15-minute discovery/kickoff with AE, AM, MM & client
  • 1 design concept
  • 1 round of revisions
  • Up to 3 Shutterstock images
  • Final print-ready PDF or HTML

*YGS does not write the ad/email copy as part of this package. All copy, and CTAs must be supplied in full.

Package 3

$400

Deliverables:

  • 15-minute discovery/kickoff with AE, AM, MM & client
  • 1 design concept
  • Final print-ready PDF or HTML

*YGS does not write the ad/email copy as part of this package. All copy, and CTAs must be supplied in full.

Additional Options

Ad Resize

$100

Deliverables:

  • Ad resized to new specs*
  • A final print-ready PDF file

*If the new ad size is significantly different from the original ad size, additional fees may apply

HTML Conversion

$150

Deliverables:

  • Conversion of sponsored email to html*

*All email content must be supplied upfront—including copy, images, layout, and all supporting assets—for us to convert your email to HTML. PDFs or screenshots will not be accepted.

**$125 design fee required for any expedited design work due in less than 48 hours

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Ad Submission Info

PRINT REQUIREMENTS AND FORMATS

  • A high-resolution PDF/X-1a file is required for all ads.
  • Colors must be CMYK. No ICC profiles, RGB, or Pantone colors.
  • Resolution of all photography and scanned illustrations must be at least 300 dpi. Line art should be 600 dpi.
  • Vital copy and images must be at least 1/8” away from trim. Spread ads must have at least 3/8” total gutter.
  • Materials should be submitted without crop marks, but full-page ads should include the required 1/8” bleed.
  • All fonts used must be embedded in the PDF file.
  • Using the bold, italic, or other style keys is not encouraged. Please use the bold or italic version of the font. (For example, instead of making Adobe® Garamond bold with the style key, use the actual font for Adobe® Garamond Bold.)
  • Flatten all layers and set transparency to highest setting.
  • Ads must be suitable to print as-is. Association is not responsible for any errors in content.
  • PLEASE NOTE: Materials that do not meet the stated advertising specifications will be rejected.
  • Necessary alterations are the responsibility of and at the expense of the advertiser. All materials must be submitted in accordance with the published deadlines and meet the criteria stated in the advertising policy.

FOR PRINT SUBMISSION

For instructions on how to upload your A high-resolution PDF/X-1a file, click here.

PRODUCTION CONTACT

[email protected]

The YGS Group
3650 West Market Street
York, PA 17404
Tel: 717.505.9701