Total Engagement Packages

For a decade, PB has offered “Total Engagement” packages that leverage a variety of marketing strategies — including the digital magazine, email, social media, and more.

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  • Since 1984leading industry source
  • 20,000+average readers per issue
  • 333,232magazine readers in 2025
  • 476,836blog visitors in 2025

Why choose Pile Buck

Published every two months as a digital magazine, and trusted across the deep foundations and marine construction industries since 1984.

The magazine

  • The Pile Buck brand has been recognized since 1984
  • Each issue averages 20,000+ readers
  • Distributed to 125+ different countries
  • Printed and distributed at major trade shows
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Email, social, and web

  • Our email list is fresh and regularly updated — recipients engage with our newsletters on a weekly basis
  • Pile Buck has a strong social media presence
  • The Pile Buck blog drew 476,836 visitors in 2025
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Top viewers by country

  • United States 62%
  • Canada 6%
  • Germany 4%
  • Netherlands 3%
  • Australia 2%
  • United Kingdom 2%
  • Mexico 1.2%
  • France 1.2%
  • Finland 1%
  • India 1%
  • Italy 1%
  • Russia 1%
  • China 1%

Testimonials

What industry professionals say about Pile Buck.

I particularly enjoy reading Pile Buck regularly because of the personal slant the writers weave within many articles. For many of us in the industry, our long time relationships with our business and professional associates represents an important segment of our personal life experiences. I consider this to be very important and something which I greatly value!”
~ Jerry A. DiMaggio, PE, D.GE, F.ASCE
Pile Buck is setting the bar high for modern trade publishing by cranking out high-quality print and digital editions, while also sharing strong content via its website, blogging, e-mail, and social media. I would highly recommend it to construction and design firms with a vested interest in the deep foundations and marine construction sectors.”
~ Brian Fraley - Fraley Construction Marketing
I have been most impressed by the evolution of Pile Buck Magazine. It has morphed into one of the best publications in the deep foundation industry. Every issue is full of good, useful information, is well designed, and is very reader-friendly. I commend you and your staff on bringing this publication to the high standard that it has achieved.”
~ S. Scot Litke, Hon. D.GE
We’ve been advertising with Pile Buck for a number of years and can’t say enough good things about the quality of the magazine, as well as the professionalism and efficiency of Alex and the team.”
~ Dave Swain - Olin Pump
As a subscriber and contributor with clients rooted in pile foundation work I can attest — Pile Buck is read with keen interest as cutting edge information in an ever smaller and competitive international construction world. I learn what’s happening real time from the respected experts. Pile Buck defines the bridge between commerce, emerging technologies, infrastructure, design and build.”
~ Mark Rice - Attorney
We recently added Pile Buck to our advertising portfolio. It’s a decision we’ve been extremely happy with — our ads have great visibility and the value added program Pile Buck extends to its advertisers is one of the best. The magazine is well-done and offers some of the industry’s most complete coverage. In addition, the team at Pile Buck is great to work with.”
~ Roxie Comstock - Bellingham Marine
I recommend advertising in Pile Buck to any firm that is targeting the foundations market — they are a very good value for the advertiser. They have provided great service to my clients for many years, thanks to their excellent reach within the industry and interesting articles. People actually READ Pile Buck — so the ads are noticed. Their blog is a bonus — whenever I send them a press release on behalf of one of my clients they put it up almost immediately. Alex runs a tight ship and is a pleasure to work with.”
~ Gina Beim - MCDA Consulting LLC
In an industry where everyone stands on each other’s shoulders to see a little farther, Pile Buck is the publication to read, whether you’re a Professor or Greenhorn Apprentice. The professor can get a little insight to the dirty boots perspective, while the pilebuck himself or herself can see and better understand the wider industry around them. Same goes for the engineer, the manufacturer, the supplier, the contractor — everyone has a little bit to learn from one another and they can do so by reading Pile Buck.”
~ George R. Compton, III - Construct Marketing
Pile Buck is a key independent voice and information source for the deep foundations and marine construction industries. I have been associated with this publication in many ways for over thirty years and cannot think of one that has disseminated more useful information through the newspaper, books and software for our industry. I know that I have certainly benefited from it and can recommend it without reservation.”
~ Don Warrington - Vulcan Hammer

Annual Packages

Looking for a more effective digital marketing strategy? Choose a package, or ask for a custom one.

Bronze

$4,600/year
  • 1/4 page ad in all 6 issues of PB
  • 1/4 page ad in the Buck Volume 2027
  • Monthly social media promotion
  • Linked press releases in email newsletters
  • Complimentary graphic design

Silver

$6,750/year
  • 1/2 page ad in all 6 issues of PB
  • 1/2 page ad in the Buck Volume 2027
  • 1 exclusive blog article
  • Bi-weekly social media promotion
  • Linked press releases in email newsletters
  • Complimentary graphic design
Most popular

Gold

$8,800/year
  • Full page ad in all 6 issues of PB
  • Full page ad in the Buck Volume 2027
  • 1 email ad
  • 2 exclusive blog articles
  • Weekly social media promotion
  • Linked press releases in email newsletters
  • Complimentary graphic design
  • Inclusion in 2027 Buyer’s Guides
  • Marketing consulting
Add an on-site video interview$9,800/year

Platinum

$12,000/year
  • Double page ad (or 2 full pages) in all 6 issues of PB
  • Double page ad in the Buck Volume 2027
  • 2 email ads
  • 3 exclusive blog articles
  • Weekly social media promotion
  • Linked press releases in email newsletters
  • Backlinking within our blog articles
  • Complimentary graphic design
  • Exclusive sponsored article in magazine
  • YouTube video sponsorship
  • Product Spotlight in magazine
  • Forwarding of incoming leads
  • Inclusion in 2027 Buyer’s Guides
  • Marketing consulting
Add an on-site video interview$14,000/year

The on-site video interview is conducted at your location to showcase your equipment and/or services, and is promoted significantly via the magazine, blog, social media, and email newsletters.

Compare everything side by side

What’s included Bronze Silver Gold Platinum
Price per year$4,600$6,750$8,800$12,000
Magazine ad, all 6 issues1/4 page1/2 pageFull pageDouble page (or 2 full pages)
Ad in the Buck Volume 20271/4 page1/2 pageFull pageDouble page
Email ads––12
Exclusive blog articles–123
Social media promotionMonthlyBi-weeklyWeeklyWeekly
Linked press releases in email newslettersYesYesYesYes
Complimentary graphic designYesYesYesYes
Forwarding of incoming leads–––Yes
Inclusion in 2027 Buyer’s Guides––YesYes
Marketing consulting––YesYes
Backlinking within our blog articles–––Yes
Exclusive sponsored article in magazine–––Yes
YouTube video sponsorship–––Yes
Product Spotlight in magazine–––Yes
Add-on: on-site video interview––+$9,800/year+$14,000/year

We are more than a publication
We are a complete media company

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How Pile Buck promotes clients

Every package draws from these channels.

YOUR AD

Magazine ads

Various sizes available, including double, full, 1/2, and 1/4 pages. “Evergreen” content stays relevant for years.

YOUR AD590 x 380

Email newsletters

A 590 x 380 ad sent to our list of 50,000+ opted-in contacts, with a weekly newsletter on average.

Social media

Photo and/or video posts on a weekly basis to Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

YOUR AD

Blog promotion

Each blog post is promoted across all social media platforms and linked in at least one email newsletter.

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The Buck

The annual deep foundations and marine construction resource, with a directory, articles, specs, and more.

YOUR SITE

Backlinking (SEO)

Backlinks are essentially votes from other websites, each telling search engines: “This content is valuable, credible and useful.”

YOUR BANNER AD

Web ads

The Pile Buck website offers ad placement with specific sectors of the industry — marine construction, deep foundations, etc.

PILE BUCK

Conferences

Complimentary issues are distributed at DFI’s Annual Conference on Deep Foundations, CONEXPO-CON/AGG, IFCEE, and more.

Common questions

What are the ad and editorial deadlines?
  • Jan/Feb 43-1: February 8th
  • Mar/Apr 43-2: April 12th
  • May/Jun 43-3: June 14th
  • Jul/Aug 43-4: August 9th
  • Sep/Oct 43-5: October 11th
  • Nov/Dec 43-6: December 13th
What are the artwork specs?

Magazine. Trim size: 8" W x 10.875" H. Live area: 7.5" W x 10.375" H.

  • 1/8 page: 3.5" W x 2.25" H (no bleed)
  • 1/4 page: 3.5" W x 4.75" H (no bleed)
  • 1/2 page: 6.875" W x 4.75" H (no bleed)
  • Full page: 8" W x 10.875" H, .125" bleed on all 4 sides
  • Double page and center spread: 16" W x 10.875" H, .125" bleed on all 4 sides
  • Inside front cover (double page): 16" W x 10.875" H, .125" bleed on all 4 sides
  • Inside back cover and back cover: 8" W x 10.875" H, .125" bleed on all 4 sides
  • Introduction page: 8" W x 6.25" H, .125" bleed on all 4 sides
  • Interstitial page: 8" W x 10.875" H, .125" bleed on all 4 sides
  • Margin ad: 120px W x 600px H

Email. Email sponsor ads: 590px W x 400px H.

Website. Header banner and all section banners: 728px W x 90px H. Right menu square ads: 300px W x 300px H.

What are the file requirements?
  • PDF: all fonts embedded and subset. All images and logos 300dpi or higher at full dimensions. CMYK color breakdown, no RGB or Pantone. When distilling, make sure OPI is not checked.
  • InDesign: packages must include all fonts and images.
  • Images: Illustrator EPS, Photoshop EPS or TIFF accepted. For other applications, please call for technical information.
  • Text: any supplied text must be sent in TXT or DOC format.
  • Proofs: SWOP proofs must be supplied for any color-critical advertising and must match the supplied files.
Can you design my ad?

Yes. Our graphic designer, who designs the magazine, will design your ad at no charge with the purchase of any Total Engagement Package.

How do I pay?

Pay by check, by invoice (email or mail), or by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover). You can be invoiced for each issue or pre-pay. Unless otherwise specified, the pre-pay discount is not available when a discount is already in place.

Can I customize a package?

Yes, we can. Just request what you need in the form below and we will build a package around it.

Let’s talk

Working side-by-side with my team, I personally manage each client and encourage each to call or email me at any time and as often as necessary with any questions or inquiries.
Alex Smoot Alex Smoot signature Managing Editor - Pile Buck

Send an inquiry

Your inquiry goes to the Pile Buck team. We reply personally, usually within one business day.