Directions Media: The Worldwide Source for Geospatial Technology
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Directions Magazine

Directions Magazine focuses on the FOUNDATION TECHNOLOGIES of geospatial information (e.g. geographic information systems software, GPS, cartography, geographical data, and associated services) that includes feature articles, editorial, applications, industry news, commentary and product news, product reviews and resources for the geospatial professional.

Fast Facts

  • Directions Magazine has been continuously published since 1998, making it the oldest, and most well-respected, publication in this technology sector.
  • Directions Magazine is publishes new information daily.
  • Four experienced editors on staff, who have all served as users, consultants and vendors. We have the most seasoned editorial staff of any publication covering the location technology sector, with some 80 combined years of experience in the field.
  • Worldwide readership – the subscriber base is 60% US and 40% International.
  • Each month, there are more than 175,000 unique visitors each month, more than 350,000 total visits, and nearly 1.5 million pages viewed.
  • Each day, there are over 11,500 visitors during the business week.
  • Directions Magazine is served by 10 newsletters per month that drive traffic to the site.

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Transitional

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