Advertise With Us
Interested in advertising on our website? Have a brochure you would like inserted in the Landman magazine? AAPL offers a variety of advertising and sponsorship opportunities that will give your company exposure to industry professionals around the United States and Canada. Check out our advertising opportunites to learn more about advertising in an AAPL publication.
LANDMAN MAGAZINE
The Landman is the premier journal of the energy land management profession. Distributed to nearly 12,000 readers, AAPL’s bimonthly Landman magazine reach land management decision-makers at all levels of responsibility. The magazine tracks operational procedures, legislative activity, environmental developments and up-to-date oil and gas interests with technical articles as well as columns from AAPL’s leadership.
READERSHIP
The Landman is mailed to AAPL’s membership, which represents a broad cross-section of the industry, ranging from decision-makers in multi-functional independent companies to VPs at major Fortune 500 corporations with thousands of employees and multi-billion dollar budgets. Our secondary audience includes attorneys, geologists, engineers and other exploration specialists who value the technical content.
FREQUENCY
Bi-monthly
LANDMAN MAGAZINE ADVERTISING CONTRACT
Rates & Deadlines
Issue Selections and Deadlines
| Issue | Reservation Deadline | Artwork Submission Deadline |
| September/October | June 27 | July 11 |
| November/December | Aug. 22 | Sept. 12 |
| January/February | Oct. 31 | Nov. 14 |
| March/April | Jan. 2 | Jan. 16 |
| May/June | March 6 | March 20 |
| July/August | May 1 | May 15 |
Advertising Options & Rates
| Options | 1 Issue | 3 Issues | 6 Issues | B&W 1 Issue |
| Branded Polybag* | $5,000 | |||
| Direct Mail Insert* | $3,500 | |||
| Tip-In* | Contact us | |||
| Double-page Spread* | $3,200 | $3,040 | $2,736 | |
| Outside Back Cover* | $3,000 | $2,850 | $2,565 | |
| Inside Front Cover* | $2,700 | $2,565 | $2,310 | |
| Page 1* | $2,400 | $2,280 | $2,052 | |
| Inside Back Cover* | $2,250 | $2,140 | $1,925 | |
| Opposite Table of Contents (1st TOC page)* | $2,100 | $1,995 | $1,796 | |
| Opposite Table of Contents (2nd TOC page)* | $2,000 | $1,900 | $1,796 | |
| 1/2 Horizontal Spread* | $2,000 | $1,900 | $1,720 | |
| Full Page | $1,820 | $1,730 | $1,556 | |
| 2/3 Vertical | $1,475 | $1,400 | $1,260 | |
| 1/2 Vertical/Horizontal/Island | $1,170 | $1,110 | $1,000 | |
| 1/3 Vertical/Horizontal | $1,040 | $990 | $890 | $700 |
| 1/4 Vertifcal/Horizontal | $910 | $865 | $780 | $525 |
| 1/6 Vertical/Horizontal | $780 | $740 | $665 | $350 |
*Contact Jennifer Taylor at [email protected] for premium ad availability.
Unless options noted above, complimentary four-color processing is included in all Landman print advertising.
Design Service Options
Ad Creation: $125+
Copy and artwork to be supplied by contracting company or art direction may be requested from AAPL for an additional cost.
Ad Modification: $50
AAPL will modify existing ad — to a reasonable extend — to adhere to contracted size.
Mechanical Specs
*Add Bleed size: 1/8” (0.125”) outside of trim on all sides
Note: Only full pages and premium ads are allowed to bleed to the edge.
ANNUAL MEETING PROGRAM
Our Annual Meeting Program is the go-to guide for AAPL’s conference held every June in a different city around the United States and Canada. The program contains the conference schedule — which includes education tracks, networking functions and social events — special event descriptions, FAQ information and points of interest.
READERSHIP
All Annual Meeting attendees as well as registered guests receive a copy of the program.
FREQUENCY
Annually
Annual Meeting Program Mechanical Specs
Trim size: 4.0” W x 8.5” H
Bleed: add 0.125” to trim on all sides
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
The Membership Directory is an excellent tool for landmen and other energy industry professionals all year long. Containing alphabetical, geographical and company listings of our membership along with association resources — such as AAPL’s Bylaws, Code of Ethics and certification program specifications — the directory guarantees exposure to thousands of potential clients over and over again.
READERSHIP
The Membership Directory is mailed each year to AAPL’s membership. This expansive resource guide provides immediate access to AAPL’s membership of over 12,000 landmen in a clear and organized manner. In addition to the printed directory, the electronic version’s search feature makes finding a landman by name, company and geographical region quick and easy.
FREQUENCY
Annually
Mechanical Specs
*Add Bleed size: 1/8” (0.125”) outside of trim on all sides
Note: Only full pages and premium ads are allowed to bleed to the edge.
DIGITAL OPTIONS
EMAIL ADVERTISEMENTS
With an email audience larger than our membership count, advertising in email blasts is a great way to reach industry players.
The Landline e-newsletter is delivered monthly on the third Thursday to AAPL members. Content includes association updates and highlights, and each issue features our education calendar, certification applicants, newly certified members, NAPE news as well as quick links to frequently visited web pages.
Our education email campaigns aredelivered once a month to our entire database made up of all education event attendees — which includes both AAPL members and non-members. Content includes featured events, upcoming education courses, certification testing dates and professional development opportunities.
Advertising space is available on a individual email basis; please inquire about availability.
LANDMAN.ORG
In December 2025, AAPL introduced a refreshed website that boasts improved functionality — including being mobile friendly — and upgraded content, both of which support our core principles to serve the energy business as a trusted resource and industry leader.
AAPL’s website serves as home base for our members who regularly visit for education event info, certification maintenance, board meeting details, advocacy news, model forms access and more.
Landman.org also serves as a one-stop shop for the general public who are curious about landmen and landwork. There is also a page where the public may verify an individual’s membership and certification status.
Options, Rates and Services
Advertising Options
| Digital Advertising Options | Rate |
| Monthly Education Banner: One Campaign | $1,500 |
| Monthly Education Banner: Two Campaigns | $2,500 |
| Monthly Landline E-newsletter: One Campaign | $1,500 |
| Monthly Landline E-newsletter: Two Campaigns | $2,500 |
| Monthly Landman.org Webpage Ad: Skyscraper | $2,500 |
| Monthly Landman.org Webpage Ad: Square | $2,500 |
Contact Jennifer Taylor at [email protected] for ad position availability.
Artwork is due 5 business days prior tot he first day of the month that an ad is contracted to run.
Design Service Options
Ad Creation: $125+
Copy and artwork to be supplied by contracting company or art direction may be requested from AAPL for an additional cost.
Ad Modification: $50
AAPL will modify existing ad — to a reasonable extend — to adhere to contracted size.
FILE SPECS
All digital color and grayscale artwork should be submitted at 300 dpi. Supported file types include pdf, eps, tiff and jpeg; please submit high-resolution files. Color files should be converted to CMYK mode, and black and white files should be converted to grayscale or bitmap. Files submitted in RBG will be converted to CMYK, resulting in a color shift that may produce different color at print.
Submitted artwork must be accompanied by screen and printer font files, if not embedded. We prefer postscript Type 1 fonts. Submitted artwork must be accompanied by linked image files as well, if not embedded.
Please note that any submitted artwork that does not meet the specifications detailed here is subject to a $50 adjustment surcharge.
AD CREATION SERVICES
Ad creation services are available to AAPL advertisers. Contact the Publications Department for pricing and details.
SPONSORS
To customize a sponsorship package that best fits your company’s goals, please contact Jennifer Taylor.