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Advance is the official publication and media platform of ADS Group, representing more than 2,000 organisations across the UK’s aerospace, defence, security and space sectors.

Through its quarterly magazine, digital daily news service and weekly newsletter, Advance delivers trusted journalism, industry insight and expert analysis to senior decision-makers across industry, government and the armed forces.

Produced by ADS Group Media, Advance connects organisations with one of the UK’s most influential professional communities.

One unifying brand. Four strategic industries.


Advance delivers trusted journalism and commercial opportunities across the UK’s aerospace, defence,
security and space sectors, connecting advertisers with the organisations driving innovation, investment
and national capability.

Advance delivers trusted news, insight and commercial opportunities across the UK’s aerospace community, reaching organisations operating in a sector worth £34bn annually and supporting 100,000 highly skilled jobs.

Advance connects advertisers with the UK’s defence ecosystem, reaching organisations across a sector contributing £36.4bn to the economy and employing 181,500 people.

Advance provides access to decision-makers across the UK’s security and resilience community, serving a sector valued at £27.6bn and supporting 149,500 specialist jobs.

Advance reaches one of the UK’s fastest-growing technology sectors, connecting advertisers with organisations operating in a market generating £18.9bn annually and supporting 52,000 highly skilled jobs.

Commercial opportunities

Reach decision-makers through trusted journalism, targeted digital advertising and integrated content campaigns designed to deliver measurable commercial results.

Print advertising

Reach one of the UK’s most influential professional communities through the official quarterly publication of ADS.

Advance magazine is a premium print publication distributed to ADS members and senior decision-makers across aerospace, defence, security and space. With a highly engaged readership spanning industry, government, procurement and policy, print advertising delivers exceptional brand visibility within a trusted editorial environment.

From brand awareness campaigns to product launches and recruitment advertising, Advance offers premium display positions designed to maximise impact and long-term recall.

Digital advertising

Deliver targeted campaigns across Advance’s growing digital platforms with flexible, measurable advertising solutions.

Display advertising is available across the Advance website and weekly newsletter, allowing campaigns to target either the full audience or individual sectors including Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space.

Flexible CPM buying, premium placements and detailed campaign reporting provide advertisers with complete transparency and measurable performance.

Whether your objective is brand awareness, lead generation or driving traffic, Advance’s digital platforms connect your organisation with a highly relevant professional audience.

Content solutions

Build credibility through trusted journalism and integrated content marketing.

Today’s audiences respond to authentic stories, expert insight and valuable information. Advance develops multi-channel content campaigns that combine editorial expertise with strategic promotion across print, digital, newsletters and social media, helping organisations reach the right people through the right channels.

Whether you’re launching an innovation, sharing thought leadership or raising awareness of a major programme, our editorial and commercial teams work together to create campaigns that inform, engage and deliver measurable results.

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