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Explore editorial topics ↗Behind the Close® · Quarterly digital magazine · Launching Q1 2027
THE UKSA DIGITAL MAGAZINE / READERSHIP · IDEAS · OPPORTUNITYBehind
Behind
the Close®
Go beyond the headline. Explore the people, perspectives and commercial decisions shaping the sales profession. Behind the Close® brings real insight, experience and ideas together in a digital magazine made to be read, shared and revisited.
For sales professionals, emerging talent, business leaders and anyone who wants to understand what happens behind the close.
INSIDE THE MAGAZINE01 / DISCOVER 
02 / PEOPLE
03 / COMMUNITY
04 / BUSINESS
More than sales stories.
A magazine for the people behind the numbers: fresh thinking, first-hand experience, practical learning and the connections that help careers and businesses move forward.
Meet the people behind the profession
Experience the voices, opinions and career journeys of professionals at different stages.
Discover our editorial ↗Join the conversation
Have an idea or a story to share? Find out how contributors and professionals can be part of future issues.
Explore contributions ↗Ideas for commercial decision-makers
Explore the technologies, services, challenges and opportunities shaping how organisations sell and grow.
Discover our audience ↗OUR READERSHIP / PEOPLE & PROFESSIONSMade for curious
Made for curious
commercial minds.
A cross-industry audience spanning the people who sell, lead, recruit, create and buy. Explore the available professional contact profile behind the UKSA network; these figures describe classified contacts rather than independently measured magazine readership.
Explore the professional audience profile and data
18Industries representedAcross our classified professional audience
2,078Professional roles recordedAcross our classified professional contacts
4Digital editionsPlanned across 2027
Industry mix
Businesses across the economy.
Technology, finance, construction and more, drawn from industry-classified professional profiles.
Share of 44 industry-classified professional profiles.
International profile
UK-led. Globally connected.
Geographic spread across the professional contact records with an identified country.
Share of 1,751 geographically classified professional contacts.
WHY A DIGITAL MAGAZINE
Stories with a longer shelf life.
Your campaign shouldn’t stop when the next post goes live.
Every page in Behind the Close® is a clickable route to your business. A full-page advert or sponsored feature sends readers straight to your website, product, course or booking page. Every edition stays in our digital archive, so your link can keep working long after launch day.
Marketing teams gain another discoverable touchpoint in the customer journey. Sales teams get a way to turn attention into enquiry.
Discover→Click→Visit→Take action
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An advert doesn't have to be the end of the journey. It can be the next click.
One feature. Multiple ways to be found.
Your content doesn’t just appear in a magazine. We put it in front of people across our growing professional network.
UKSA Insight. Every feature becomes a permanent, searchable website article with your company links.
LinkedIn. Your content is published and promoted through our company page and LinkedIn articles.
Instagram. Your feature is repurposed into branded posts, visuals and editorial highlights.
Website visibility. Selected features appear across relevant UKSA pages and promotional placements.
Full magazine. Your feature appears in the complete digital edition distributed to our audience.
Repeated promotion. Selected articles are reshared throughout the year to extend their visibility.
Fellows’ networks. Our Fellows are encouraged to share features with their professional connections.
Shareable assets. Receive your feature as a standalone PDF and branded graphics for your own marketing.
Lonely Sales Club® app. Selected features can appear in our planned 2027 swipe-based discovery experience.
Long-term discovery. Your content remains available through UKSA Insight beyond the publication date.
WHERE IT BEGAN / MARCH 2025
Where it all began.
Our first issue, published as The Lonely Sales Club, explored UK trade, productivity and lessons from sporting greats. The response inspired our next chapter: Behind the Close®.
32,000
DOWNLOADS IN THE FIRST MONTH
Reported debut issue downloads · March 2025 (not a forecast for 2027)
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EDITORIAL / ARTICLES & INSIGHT01
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What we've written about.
Explore the subjects covered across our original magazine and UKSA editorial insight, organised by area of interest.
01Sales strategy & performance
Practical thinking on selling, customers and commercial growth.
Sales strategy & performance
Practical thinking on selling, customers and commercial growth.
Maximising Your Sales Kick-OffSales team motivation, alignment, kick-off planning, interactive learning, performance improvement and ongoing coaching.
The Time ParadoxSales productivity, time management, prioritisation, conversion rates and avoiding burnout.
The Sales Playmaker: Lessons from the Sporting GreatsPreparation, resilience, coaching, discipline and high-performance habits.
Support and Answers When You Need ThemAccount management, B2B sales, customer relationships and career development.
The Discount Dilemma: When Does Lowering the Price Start to Lower the Value?Pricing strategy, perceived value, negotiation and the risks of discounting.
Your Biggest Competitor Is Doing NothingCustomer inertia, differentiation, decision-making and sales growth.
One Revenue, Two DepartmentsSales and marketing alignment, shared accountability and commercial growth.
02Marketing, brand & customer trust
How businesses build credibility, relevance and stronger buyer relationships.
Marketing, brand & customer trust
How businesses build credibility, relevance and stronger buyer relationships.
First Impressions CountPersonal branding, LinkedIn profiles, digital credibility, reputation and buyer trust.
What Went Wrong at Pizza Hut?Customer expectations, commercial positioning, hospitality and business turnaround.
Who Speaks for You When You're Not in the Room?Professional reputation, character, trust and leadership.
Your Brand Doesn't Need an Influencer. It Needs You.Marketing, leadership visibility, authentic expertise and brand trust.
03Leadership, people & culture
The people behind commercial performance and the decisions that shape it.
Leadership, people & culture
The people behind commercial performance and the decisions that shape it.
Real Sales Support, from Real ExperienceSales leadership, mentoring and professional development.
Coach, Mentor, and Sales PerformanceLeadership development, sales coaching, confidence and professional growth.
Who Should Decide What Good Looks Like?Peer review, professional standards, independent recognition and credibility.
Leading with Emotional IntelligenceSelf-awareness, empathy, leadership, trust and decision-making.
Recognition Costs Nothing. Its Absence Costs Everything.Leadership, employee retention, recognition and workplace culture.
Popularity Over Competence Has a CostManagement, capability, performance and leadership judgement.
The Leadership GapWomen in commercial leadership, representation, merit and access.
Before the Target Breaks the PersonSales pressure, mental health, leadership responsibility and performance risk.
What Remains After the Leader Leaves?Leadership legacy, mentoring and organisational continuity.
04Technology, AI & changing markets
Ideas on commercial technology, digital transformation and shifting customer expectations.
Technology, AI & changing markets
Ideas on commercial technology, digital transformation and shifting customer expectations.
The Future of SalesArtificial intelligence, hyper-personalisation, customer trust and the human touch.
Xbox, Game Pass and the $80 Billion QuestionTechnology, recurring subscriptions, pricing and acquisition-led growth.
The Missing First StepArtificial intelligence, entry-level sales careers, future leadership and succession.
The People You Remove Today May Be the People You Need TomorrowAI-led workforce change, capability, resilience and customer experience.
05Business, entrepreneurship & growth
Perspectives on markets, new ventures, revenue models and business direction.
Business, entrepreneurship & growth
Perspectives on markets, new ventures, revenue models and business direction.
The Future of UK ExportsInternational trade, tariffs, global disruption, emerging markets and export strategy.
Building a Global Business from Thailand and How You Can TooEntrepreneurship, international business development, sustainability and overseas expansion.
Sales, Tech and Social Impact: Making It Work TogetherSales mentoring, customer success, relationship management and technology-led change.
If the UK Sales Association Were Asked to Fix the BBCRevenue strategy, media transformation, public value and commercial relevance.
Earning While Helping OthersEntrepreneurship, trust, community contribution and commercial income.
The Business of Starting AgainCareer transition, entrepreneurship, positioning and selling professional expertise.
06Careers & professional development
Navigating progression, career changes and the future of commercial work.
Careers & professional development
Navigating progression, career changes and the future of commercial work.
What Is Sales? The Profession, the Skill and the Career Hiding in Plain SightSales careers, commercial roles, transferable skills and professional identity.
THE EDITORIAL EXPERIENCE
A different perspective on the world of sales.
People, careers, learning and leadership — all connected by the profession.
Advertising & sponsorship / 2027
Choose your placement.
Choose the space that fits your goal. Display advertising starts at £149 per edition, with linked articles and premium positions for businesses looking to make a bigger impression. Book directly online.
Display advertising Per edition
Front-page logo placement One exclusive logo per edition£795
Quarter-page advertisement£149
Half-page advertisement£249
Full-page advertisement£399
Double-page spread£695
Inside front cover£795
Inside back cover£595
Outside back cover£995
Features & sponsorship Per edition unless agreed otherwise
Sponsored article Up to 600 words£495
Sponsored executive interview Up to 900 words£695
Two-page advertorial Up to 1,200 words£795
Four-page company showcase Up to 2,000 words£1,250
Every digital placement can include a clickable link to your website, product or enquiry page. Editions are designed to remain discoverable through the magazine archive beyond their publishing quarter.
Choose your advertising format and complete your booking online. Publication scheduling and artwork arrangements are confirmed after purchase. Sponsored content is identified clearly.
Planning for Spring 2027? Final approved materials are due 17 March, with publication planned for 31 March.
A few practical details.
2027 publishing calendar
Four quarterly editions planned for 2027. Final artwork deadlines and publication dates:
| Edition | Final approved materials | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | 17 March 2027 | 31 March 2027 |
| Summer | 16 June 2027 | 30 June 2027 |
| Autumn | 16 September 2027 | 30 September 2027 |
| Winter | 1 December 2027 | 15 December 2027 |
Planning ahead: For paid placements, book online and UKSA will confirm publication scheduling and artwork arrangements after purchase. The dates above are the deadlines for final approved content.
How to take part
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Choose
Compare placements and published prices in the advertising rate card.
02
Book online
Select the advertising format and complete your booking through the UKSA form.
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Confirm details
UKSA will follow up about edition allocation, artwork and your destination link.
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Go live
Supply approved materials by the relevant deadline for the scheduled digital edition.
Frequently asked questions
Can I submit an article without paying?
Independent editorial ideas may be submitted for UKSA consideration. They are selected editorially and are separate from the paid sponsored formats shown in the rate card.
Can I advertise my company or product?
Yes. Choose a display placement or sponsored format from the published rate card and book directly online.
Can I nominate someone for an interview?
Yes. UKSA can approach prospective contributors, and members or businesses can nominate interviewees and suggest stories.
Can I book a particular page?
Premium cover positions are listed in the rate card. Specific edition allocation and artwork arrangements are confirmed by UKSA after purchase, subject to availability.
Will the links and issues remain available?
The intention is to maintain a browsable archive and working links wherever practicable.
Be part of Behind the Close®Ready to be
Ready to be
discovered?
Whether you are promoting software, recruiting talent, selling training or building a consultancy brand, find a format that speaks to your prospective customers.
Choose your space. Book online.
See the published advertising prices and reserve your chosen advertising format directly through our booking form.
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