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News Releases
News releases for the News and Newsmakers departments of print BedTimes magazine are generally due the first day of the preceding month. However, if that day falls on a weekend, releases must be received by the first work day of the preceding month. Some issues, including the December BedTimes Supplies Guide, have slightly earlier deadlines.
Burt Dellinger
Associate EditorSubmit news releases to Associate Editor Burt Dellinger.
Preferred formats: Microsoft Word DOCX; send high-resolution jpegs (300 dpi, at least 3 inches by 3 inches).
Phone: 828-613-0042Email: [email protected]
Key Facts
Our readers are key decision makers at their companies
Some 87% of mattress manufacturer readers say they make purchasing decisions for their companies.
BedTimes is read—and shared
About 70% of readers routinely pass the magazine on to 5 or more people in their offices, so your ad reaches even beyond our dedicated subscribers.
The magazine has staying power
About 85% of readers say they keep the magazine as a reference. Of those, 91% keep issues for three months or longer.
BedTimes is highly valued
Manufacturer members of the International Sleep Products Association rank BedTimes among the Top 5 programs ISPA offers in terms of importance to their business.
BedTimes strives for editorial excellence
Some 87% of readers rate the magazine as a 4 or 5 on a 5-point scale.
As an independently reported news site covering the mattress and sleep accessories beat, BedTimes draws significant page views each month that reach far beyond a B2B audience. It is a Google News site rich in bedding terms whose findable content enhances the online reputation of those it reports on.
Writers' Guidelines
BedTimes focuses on news, trends and issues of interest to mattress manufacturers and their suppliers, as well as more general business stories. It is published monthly and has a worldwide circulation.
We are particularly interested in stories that show mattress manufacturers ways to reduce costs and operate more efficiently. BedTimes is not written for retailers or consumers: We do not run stories about how to shop for a mattress or how to lure customers into a bedding store.
BedTimes publishes the work of freelance journalists, though less frequently than we have in the past. We prefer those who have experience writing about the bedding and furniture industries or manufacturing in general and those experienced with trade journalism.
The magazine favors writers who can explain serious business issues with a lively, informative style. Writers are expected to follow the guidelines of the Associated Press’ stylebook. Pay is based on the writer’s experience, the article’s length and the complexity of the subject. BedTimes pays upon acceptance. Regular contributors receive an annual subscription to the magazine.
Editorial Staff
Beth English
Editorial DirectorBeth English is editorial director of BedTimes and Sleep Savvy magazines.
She is a seasoned communications professional and editor, and joined the ISPA publications staff from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where she served as associate director of editorial services. During her 15-year career with the university, she worked as editor of UNCG Magazine and UNCG Research magazine, which garnered numerous regional and national awards during her tenure.
A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and of UNCG with a master’s in liberal studies, she worked as a reporter for several North Carolina newspapers and as public information officer with the Asheboro City Schools before joining UNCG. Beth is based in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Phone: 336-955-4367
Email: [email protected]
Kathryn Greene
Senior EditorKathryn Greene is senior editor of BedTimes and Sleep Savvy magazines and writes features for both publications, covers tradeshows and creates video content.
Greene graduated from the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and worked as a freelance lifestyle writer for nearly a decade, contributing to print and digital publications including TripSavvy, Culture Trip, Visit KC, Southern Bride and more.
Before joining ISPA’s publications team, she was an associate editor at Hospitality Design magazine, where she wrote about products, hotels, restaurants, and retail projects around the world.
Phone: 336-955-3463
Email: [email protected]
Burt Dellinger
Associate EditorBurt Dellinger is associate editor of BedTimes and Sleep Savvy magazines.
Dellinger earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from Appalachian State University with a concentration in media advertising. Over his career, he has served as a copywriter in various advertising agencies and corporate marketing departments and ran his own freelance writing business. He was previously editor-in-chief of ROAM: The Premier Magazine of the Blue Ridge Foothills and head writer for HealthFirst, a community medical magazine published by Catawba Valley Health System.
Before joining the ISPA publications team, he was senior copywriter at Midan Marketing, a full-service agency specializing in the meat and agriculture industry.
Phone: 828-613-0042
Email: [email protected]
Kathy Rush
Digital Communications ManagerKathy Rush is the digital communications manager and handles all digital communications for BedTimes and Sleep Savvy magazines.
Kathy manages the BedTimes and Sleep Savvy websites, newsletters and social media and contributes to circulation and marketing projects for the magazines.
She previously worked as an instructional facilitator for technology at Loudoun County Public Schools, where she created training materials, designed websites, developed communication tools and implemented a long-term strategic plan for technology within her school. She has a background in web design, graphic design, meetings and art education. She lives in Virginia.
For questions related to the BedTimes and Sleep Savvy websites, BedTimes in Brief and ShopTalk newsletters and social media accounts for BedTimes and Sleep Savvy magazines contact me.
Phone: 703-608-0791
Email: [email protected]
Advertising & Circulation Staff
Kerri Bellias
VP Sales, Events and PublicationsFor advertising rates, to reserve space for an ad or for other information
about advertising in BedTimes or on its website contact Kerri Bellias.
Phone: 336-945-0265
Fax: 703-683-4503
Email: [email protected]
Robin Mykytyn
Ad Production and Sales CoordinatorFor advertising specifications, mechanical requirements or to submit an ad, contact: Robin Mykytyn.
Phone: 336-955-3465Email: [email protected]
Publisher’s Mailing Address
BedTimes Magazine
is published by:
The International Sleep Products Association
501 Wythe St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-683-8371
Fax: 703-683-4503
