Pulse is the premiere magazine for spa professionals. ISPA members receive the print edition eight times per year and special editions are also distributed to an expanded audience. Additional ad exposure is included through the distribution of the digital edition sent to members and prospective members.
Visit ISPA’s Advertising page for information on securing ad space in Pulse magazine.
2026 Pulse Issues
There will be eight issues of Pulse magazine including four single month issues and four double month issues that alternate throughout the year. The issue sequence for 2026 is February, March/April, May, June/July, August, September/October, November and December/January.
2026 Pulse Ad Materials Deadlines
February issue: December 12
March/April (Conference Onsite) issue: January 30
May (Post-Conference) issue:Â April 3
June/July issue: May 8
August issue: June 26
September/October issue: July 31
November issue: September 25
December/January issue: October 28
Pulse Mechanical Requirements
Full Page | Digital Spec Sheet
Live Area – 7″ x 10″
Trim Size – 8-3/8″ x 10-7/8″
Bleed – 8-5/8″ x 11-1/8″
Back Cover
Live Area – 7″ x 10″
Trim Size – 8-3/8″ x 10-7/8″
Bleed – 8-5/8″ x 11-1/8″
Spread | Digital Spec Sheet
Live Area – 16″ x 10″
Trim Size – 16-3/4″ x 10-7/8″
Bleed – 17″ x 11-1/8″
1/2 Page (Horizontal) | Digital Spec Sheet
Live Area – 7″ x 4-7/8″
Complimentary Advertising Benefits:
Ability to provide a custom URL to accompany your ad in the digital version.
Embed a form onto your ad page to generate leads or ask targeted questions to the digital version’s readership.
Embed a GIF, YouTube or Vimeo video onto your ad page that will play automatically when digital readers arrive to your ad.
Ads are accepted in PDF, WeTransfer or in the following formats:
- Adobe CS (includes InDesign, Illustrator and PhotoShop) or lower
- QuarkXPress 6.0 or lower
If you would like to send a high-resolution PDF, please contact [email protected] for instructions.