Geotechnical engineering utilizes the disciplines of rock and soil mechanics to investigate subsurface and geologic conditions. Target your marketing message to professionals involved in the design and construction of such major projects as dams, foundations, public buildings, residential subdivisions, retaining walls, roads and highways, stormwater, pipelines, and other subsurface projects.
Geo-Institute 2025–2026 Media Kit (PDF)
G-I QUICK FACTS
- The Geo-Institute has more than 13,000 members.
- The Geo-Institute YouTube channel has more than 15,000 subscribers.
- The Geo-Institute has more than 13,000 LinkedIn followers, 10,500 X followers, 5,500 Facebook followers, and 2,200 Instagram followers.
PRINT ADVERTISING
GEOSTRATA magazine – The magazine’s more than 13,000 readers include engineers, scientists, technologists, educators, and organizations interested in improving the environment, mitigating natural hazards, and economically constructing engineered facilities. Published bi-monthly.
| 2026 Editorial Planner | Space Deadline |
|---|---|
| February/March – AI in Geotechnics | December 12, 2025 |
| April/May – Coastal Geotechnics | February 13, 2026 |
| June/July – Deep Foundations | April 14, 2026 |
| August/September – Performance & Real-time Monitoring | June 15, 2026 |
| October/November – Energy/Thermal Geotechnics | August 17, 2026 |
| December/January – Digital Delivery in Geo | October 16, 2026 |
2026 Advertising Net Rates
| Size/Position | 1x | 3x | 6x |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covers 2 and 3 | $4,540 | $4,305 | $4,085 |
| Cover 4 | $4,855 | $4,610 | $4,345 |
| Full page | $3,405 | $3,320 | $3,230 |
| 2/3 page | $3,150 | $3,085 | $3,005 |
| 1/2 page | $2,980 | $2,925 | $2,830 |
| 1/3 page | $2,520 | $2,490 | $2,435 |
Geo-Institute Organizational Members receive a 10% discount off the net rates.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
GEOSTRATA Extra – Coming about two weeks after the print issue, the GEOSTRATA Extra YouTube series takes viewers on a deep dive into articles from GEOSTRATA with their authors. Sponsor one episode for $1,000 or sponsor the whole year for $5,000.
GEOSTRATA Extra Terzaghi Day – Every year, on or around the birthday of Karl von Terzaghi, the Geo-Institute has a special episode celebrating his life and legacy. The sponsor receives a short video and mention at the beginning of the presentation. Sponsorship is $1,500.
Cross-USA Lectures – This lecture series brings high-quality national speakers to professional and student G-I chapters across the USA. Our 2025–2026 speaker is Dr. J. Carlos Santamarina, the G. Wayne Clough Chair at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Georgia Tech. There are usually 12–20 virtual and in-person lectures each year. In-person attendance averages 60–100. YouTube episodes have more than 1,000 views to date. Exclusive sponsorship of the Cross-USA Lecture Series is $15,000.
- The sponsor is included in all communications promoting the lectures and on-site signage.
- The sponsor receives a message at the beginning of the lecture. A video is recommended and is at the discretion of the host chapter.
- The sponsor receives a free full-page ad in GEOSTRATA promoting the lectures.
10th Annual Live Streaming Web Conference – In partnership with Continuing Education, the Geo-Institute will have 10 conference sessions during the 10th Annual Live Streaming Web Conference, December 8–12, 2025. Each session is two hours long. The sessions will be available to purchase for one year following the live conference. There are three sponsorship levels, plus a Lunch-and-Learn sponsorship each day.
Gold — Exclusive
- $10,000 for all events. Company logo included on all G-I communications and the G-I website promoting the event; a company slide or blurb read during the web conference; company included on the sponsor slide and highlighted as a Gold sponsor; and four free registrations for all events.
Silver
- $5,000 for five events. Company logo included on all G-I communications and the G-I website; a company slide or blurb read during the web conference; company included on the sponsor slide; and two free registrations for each sponsored event.
Bronze
- $1,500 per event. The company may select which session to sponsor. Selection is first-come, first-served. The sponsor may have a slide or brief blurb at the beginning of the session and receives one free registration.
Geo-Institute e-Newsletter – More than 8,000 members receive this communication, published 21 times a year—twice each month, with the exceptions of July, August, and December. The average open rate is 25%.
- 550 x 150 banner: $600 for one placement per month or $1,000 for two placements per month.
Geo-Institute Sponsored Live Streams – The Geo-Institute offers sponsored live streams on its YouTube channel. Present your content to the highly engaged Geo-Institute audience. The Geo-Institute takes care of the registration process and promotion of the live stream.
- Geo-Institute Organizational Member pricing: $3,000 for one live stream or $2,500 each for two or more live streams.
- Regular pricing: $5,000 for one live stream or $4,000 each for two or more live streams.
GEOTECHTOOLS.ORG
GeoTechTools.org is a geotechnical information system that addresses all phases of decision-making—from planning to design to construction—when selecting a geotechnology for a project. Its catalog of technologies includes more than 50 different ground improvement and geoconstruction methods.
The Geo-Institute of ASCE accepted the mission and responsibility of hosting, managing, and updating GeoTechTools beginning in 2019. GeoTechTools users include engineers from around the world in every area of practice, including government, consulting, general and specialty contractors, professors, and students.
Sponsors will reach an audience of more than 9,000 designers and constructors of geosystems. Page views average 1,000 per week. As a sponsor, you will help ensure the long-term success of GeoTechTools. Your support will help update existing technologies in the system and add new technologies.
Founding Level Sponsorship — $12,000 for 2026, 2027, and 2028
- Have a voice in future updates to GeoTechTools.
- Support a state-of-the-art information system leading to ground improvement and geoconstruction technology solutions.
- Support case histories on the proper design, installation, and QC/QA procedures of ground improvement and geoconstruction technology solutions.
- Your company’s logo displayed on the GeoTechTools website and linked to your website.
- Yearly sponsor recognition in GEOSTRATA magazine.
- Quarterly reports of GeoTechTools traffic activity.
- Recognition of your GeoTechTools sponsorship at Geo-Institute events.
- A discount off the Yearly Sponsorship rate.
Yearly Sponsorship — $5,000 for 2026
- Support a state-of-the-art information system leading to ground improvement and geoconstruction technology solutions.
- Support case histories on the proper design, installation, and QC/QA procedures of ground improvement and geoconstruction technology solutions.
- Your company’s logo displayed on the GeoTechTools website and linked to your website.
- Yearly sponsor recognition in GEOSTRATA magazine.
- Quarterly reports of GeoTechTools traffic activity.
- Recognition of your GeoTechTools sponsorship at Geo-Institute events.
ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS
Geo-Institute Organizational Members are companies around the world that support the Geo-Institute and its initiatives. Benefits include preferred exhibit space at Geo-Institute events, a dedicated section for Organizational Member names and news in each GEOSTRATA magazine, discounted advertising rates in GEOSTRATA, plus many others.
If you would like information on Organizational Membership, please contact Elizabeth Cuscino at ecuscino@asce.org.