Active Interest Media
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One of the world’s largest enthusiast media companies, Active Interest Media (aimmedia.com) produces leading consumer and trade events, websites, magazines, and films and TV shows that reach millions of readers, fans, and attendees in 85 countries. Our brands include Anglers Journal, Popular Woodwoorking, Yachts International, Sail, Power & Motoryacht, Writer’s Digest, Log & Timber Home Living, Old House Journal, Numismatic News, Old Cars Weekly, Woodsmith, Garden Gate, and more. The company’s two divisions—the Home Arts Group and Marine Group —also operate thriving B2B platforms, online universities, and retail events. Core competencies include lead generation (through our Qualified Buyer Program), marketing services (through our in-house agency, Catapult Creative Labs), and video production. Active Interest Media’s customers are smart, engaged, and loyal, and they look to our brands for trustworthy information and services that will inspire and enable them to enjoy their passions. Source
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| Scope | International |
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| Language | English |
| Country | Canada |
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Search ArticlesActive Interest Media Promotes Three Employees to Expanded Leadership Roles
/wp-content/themes/osmosis/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Active Interest Media /wp-content/themes/osmosis/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 4, 2024) — Active Interest Media (AIM), a leading special interest media company serving enthusiasts and professionals in the home, writing and collectibles markets, has promoted two executives and created a new leadership sales position. Adam Smith has been promoted from CFO to CFO and COO.
Active Interest Media publication Writer’s Digest selected as 2025 FOLIO: Eddie & Ozzie Awards Finalist in Two Categories
/wp-content/themes/osmosis/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Active Interest Media /wp-content/themes/osmosis/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg Des Moines, IA. (September 3, 2025) – Active Interest Media publication, WRITER’S DIGEST was named a finalist for two 2025 FOLIO: Eddie Award categories. Consumer profile “WD Interview: Steven Rowley” and special interest publication Writer’s Digest March/April 2025 Issue were both recognized as finalists.
Michael Burns Joins Active Interest Media as Senior Vice President of Sales
/wp-content/themes/osmosis/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Active Interest Media /wp-content/themes/osmosis/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg Des Moines, IA – May 5, 2025 — Active Interest Media (AIM), a leading producer of enthusiast media and events, today announced that Michael Burns has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Sales.
Active Interest Media’s Marine Group Publication Angler’s Journal was selected as 2024 FOLIO: Eddie & Ozzie Awards Winner
/wp-content/themes/osmosis/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Active Interest Media /wp-content/themes/osmosis/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg Des Moines, IA. (October 30, 2024) – Active Interest Media publication, ANGLER’S JOURNAL was recognized by the 2024 FOLIO: Eddie and Ozzie Awards. The Winter ’24 issue was as named the winner of the Sports / Recreation category.
The Soundings Trade Only Group unveils Groundbreaking 2024 Global Marine Workplace Study
/wp-content/themes/osmosis/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Active Interest Media /wp-content/themes/osmosis/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg Centerbrook, CT, September 25, 2024 – The Soundings Trade Only Group is pleased to announce the release of the 2024 Marine Industry Global Workplace Study, a first-of-its-kind research initiative available October 1, 2024.
Active Interest Media publication Writer’s Digest selected as 2024 FOLIO: Eddie Awards Finalist in Two Categories
/wp-content/themes/osmosis/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Active Interest Media /wp-content/themes/osmosis/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg Des Moines, IA. (August 29, 2024) – Active Interest Media publication, WRITER’S DIGEST was named a finalist for two 2024 FOLIO: Eddie Award categories. Consumer profile “WD Interview: Brandon Taylor” and consumer website WritersDigest.com were both recognized as finalists.
Active Interest Media’s Marine Group publications selected as 2024 FOLIO: Eddie & Ozzie Awards Finalists
/wp-content/themes/osmosis/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Active Interest Media /wp-content/themes/osmosis/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg Des Moines, IA. (August 29, 2024) – Four Active Interest Media Marine Group publications were named as finalists of the 2024 FOLIO: Eddie & Ozzie awards. The YACHTS INTERNATIONAL Fall 2023 Issue, YACHTS INTERNATIONAL’s “Water Music” article, ANGLER’S JOURNAL Winter 2024 Issue, and PASSAGEMAKER’S “Big Cats, Big Adventure” article were recognized.
Active Interest Media Announces Acquisition of The Taunton Press
/wp-content/themes/osmosis/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Active Interest Media /wp-content/themes/osmosis/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg Des Moines, IA (December 4, 2023) – Active Interest Media (AIM), a leading enthusiast media company, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of The Taunton Press, a respected consumer media and book business, based in Newtown, CT.
Active Interest Media’s Marine Group publications received Winner and Honorable Mention recognition by 2023 FOLIO: Eddie & Ozzie Awards
/wp-content/themes/osmosis/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Active Interest Media /wp-content/themes/osmosis/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg Des Moines, IA. (October 31, 2023) – Three Active Interest Media Marine Group publications were recognized by the 2023 FOLIO: Eddie & Ozzie awards. PASSAGEMAKER’S “V for Victory” article was named the winner for the single article, consumer enthusiast category.
Active Interest Media publication Writer’s Digest received Winner and Honorable Mention recognition by 2023 FOLIO: Eddie & Ozzie Awards
/wp-content/themes/osmosis/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Active Interest Media /wp-content/themes/osmosis/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg Des Moines, IA. (October 31, 2023) – Active Interest Media publication, WRITER’S DIGEST was recognized by the 2023 FOLIO: Eddie and Ozzie Awards. Column “Building Better Worlds” was named the winner of the consumer, hobby, special interest category. “WD Interview: Ian McEwan” received an honorable mention recognition for the consumer profile category.