Advertise with Smart Automation
Smart Automation Magazine reaches decision-makers involved in specifying, installing, and maintaining intelligent building and operational automation systems across a wide range of commercial and industrial environments.
Published by MEB Media Publishing Ltd, Smart Automation provides independent editorial covering building automation, industrial automation, smart buildings, IoT, AV, controls, energy management and intelligent technologies. Our readership includes manufacturers, distributors, systems integrators, consultants, contractors, specifiers and end users working across the UK's fastest-growing automation sectors.
Publication schedule
Smart Automation is published four times per year in March, June, September and December. Each issue is distributed in both print and digital formats, supported by regular website updates and targeted email newsletters.
Editorial
Leading industry experts, consultants and journalists contribute informative features, technical articles, interviews, case studies and product news that help readers stay informed about the latest technologies and best practice. Our editorial focuses on practical solutions that improve efficiency, sustainability, connectivity and operational performance across intelligent buildings and industrial environments.
Primary markets
Our readership works across a diverse range of industries including:
- Warehousing, logistics and fulfilment
- Data centres and edge computing facilities
- Healthcare, laboratories and medical facilities
- Pharmaceutical and cleanroom manufacturing
- Food and beverage production
- Electronics and precision manufacturing
- Education and research campuses
- Commercial buildings and smart campuses
Feature topics
Editorial coverage includes:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Audio Systems and Acoustics
- AV Solutions
- Building Automation
- Cables and Connectors
- Climate Control
- Computing and IT
- Controls
- Doors and Windows
- Furniture
- Glazing
- Heating Systems
- Home Automation
- Industrial Automation
- Instruments
- Intelligent Building Systems
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Lighting and Control
- Mounts
- Networking and Communications
- Security
- Smart Technology
- Speakers
- Sustainability
- Tools
- Ventilation
- Water Management and Efficiency
- Wireless Systems
- Circulation Analysis
Magazine advertising
Front Cover Package – £3,450
Inside Front Cover – £2,950
Outside Back Cover – £2,950
Double Page Spread – £3,450
Full Page – £1,950
Half Page – £1,100
Quarter Page – £650
Logo Entry (logo and 50-word company profile) – £295
Multi-issue discounts
2 issues – 5%
3 issues – 10%
4 issues – 20%
Website advertising
Website banners appear across all pages of the Smart Automation website.
Top Banner (700 × 90) – £500 per month
Leaderboard (1240 × 100) – £500 per month
Medium Rectangle (300 × 250) – £500 per month
Email newsletter
Our email newsletter reaches 25,000+ subscribers across the building automation and smart technology sectors.
Solus Email – £1,000
Editorial Press Release (maximum 500 words plus image) – £250
Top Banner (700 × 90) – £500
Bottom Banner (700 × 90) – £250
Mechanical specifications
All artwork should be supplied as a print-ready PDF at 300 dpi, in CMYK, with 3 mm bleed and crop marks.
Artwork should be emailed to
Advert dimensions
Full Page
Trim: 297 × 210 mm
Bleed: 303 × 216 mm
Type Area: 264 × 186 mm
Half Page Horizontal
129 × 186 mm
Half Page Vertical
264 × 90 mm
Integrated marketing campaigns
Looking for more than a single advertisement? We can create bespoke campaigns combining magazine advertising, website banners, email newsletters, sponsored editorial, digital publications and social media promotion to help maximise your brand awareness and generate qualified enquiries.
For advertising bookings or to discuss your marketing objectives, please contact the MEB Media sales team.