NYREJ 2026 Ones to Watch: Innovators in Commercial Real Estate

NYREJ 2026 Innovators in Commercial Real Estate
Part Three in the NYREJ 2026 Ones to Watch Series 
Publication Date: October 27th 

The New York Real Estate Journal is pleased to present Ones to Watch: INNOVATORS IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE, the third installment in our annual Ones to Watch Series:

• April 28 – Industry Leaders

• June 30 – Rising Stars

• October 27 – Innovators in CRE

Overview
This special section will provide companies with a unique opportunity to recognize individuals who are driving innovation, inspiring change, or making a lasting impact within their organization or  industry. Companies can also highlight innovative products and services that fuel growth, streamline success, and help business owners achieve their goals with real impact

Submission Criteria:

• Individuals work for a CRE firm or organization that supports CRE

• Primary office location is in the State of NY or within 50 miles of NYC

Below are the participation options and key dates for the 2026 Innovators in Commercial Real Estate Spotlight.

Key Dates

• Profiles (Individual + Team): October 12
• Advertising and Team Reservations: October 19
• Advertising Materials Due: ASAP
• Publication Date: October 27

Ways to Participate

1. Basic Innovator Recognition Profile 

Online Only: Complimentary, limited to ONE person per firm

• Responses to two questions, published on NYREJ.com

Print+Digital Issue: Non-member: $295 per profile | Corporate Connect: 1st profile included*

• Responses to two questions per submission, published on NYREJ.com 

• Responses to one question per submission, published in the Print & Digital publication 

• View Example Here

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2. Enhanced Innovator Recognition Profile

Non-member: $495 | Corporate Connect: $395

Responses to four questions per submission, published on NYREJ.com, plus

• Responses to two questions per submission, published in the Print & Digital publication

• Daily CREcap e-newsletter and NYREJ social media posts

• View Example Here

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3. Premium Innovator Recognition Profile

Non-member: $895 | Corporate Connect: $695

Responses to four questions per submission published on NYREJ.com, plus

• Responses to  four questions per submission, published in the Print & Digital publication

• Personalized Editorial Introduction

• Personalized At a Glance Profile

• Premium positioning in the Print & Digital publication and NYREJ homepage

• Daily CREcap e-newsletter and NYREJ social media posts

• View Example Here

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4. Team, Company, Product or Service Innovator Features

Non-member: $1,195 | Corporate Connect: $895

Showcase the people, department, division, entire company, product, or service driving innovation within your organization.

• Team or company photo or product image

• Company overview

• Priority placement

• Answer a Q&A-style form or submit custom text

• Daily CREcap e-newsletter and NYREJ social media posts

• View Sample Page Layout Here

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Branding Opportunities

Promote your firm throughout this special issue and align your brand with the region's most innovative professionals and organizations.

Quarter Page — 4.67 w x 5.77 h — $495 Non-Member | $395 Connect

Half Page — 9.5 w x 5.8 h — $895  Non-Member | $795 Connect 

Full Page — 9.5 w x 12.375 h — $1,195  Non-Member | $995 Connect

Explore how firms showcased their Innovators in Commercial Real Estate in the NYREJ  2025 ICRE Spotlight

Reserve Your Spot

Space is limited and early reservations are recommended.

*To submit additional profiles as a Corporate Connect member, reserve your placement or discuss the best option for your firm, email [email protected] or contact your NYREJ representative