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Posted: March 10, 2026
NYREJ's 2026 Ones to Watch: Industry Leaders Participation Options
NYREJ 2026 Industry Leaders
Part One in the NYREJ 2026 Ones to Watch Series
Publication Date: April 28th
The New York Real Estate Journal is pleased to present Industry Leaders, a special feature recognizing exceptional professionals whose leadership, innovation, and vision are shaping the future of New York's commercial real estate industry. This is an opportunity to highlight the individuals driving your firm's success and share their insights with NYREJ's influential audience of CRE professionals.
Industry Leaders is the first installment in our annual Ones to Watch series:
• April 28 – Industry Leaders
• June 30 – Rising Stars
• October 27 – Innovators
Who Qualifies
Industry Leaders are senior executives or department heads within a CRE firm or an organization that supports the industry through its services. This includes CEOs, presidents, partners, directors, and other leadership roles who have made measurable contributions to their firms and communities. Offices of record must be located in New York.
Below are the participation options and key dates for the 2026 Industry Leaders Spotlight.
Key Dates
- Profiles (Individuals + Team): April 13
- Advertising and Team Reservations: ASAP
- Advertising Materials Due: April 20
- Publication Date: April 28
Ways to Participate
1. Recognize One Leader from Your Firm — No Charge
Recognize one professional from your firm using the 2026 Industry Leaders Q&A form.
• All approved profiles are published online
• Select profiles are featured in the print and digital editions
Connect Members: Guaranteed print and digital placement
Note: Adding a Recognition Ad guarantees placement for non-members as well.
2. Featured Leader Profile
For firms that would like to highlight a leader in greater depth, we offer a Featured Leader Profile, which expands the standard Q&A into a longer editorial feature. This option provides additional space to showcase the leader’s experience, leadership philosophy, and contributions to their firm and the industry.
Featured Leader Includes:
- Expanded editorial profile (approximately 400 to 600 words)
- Leader headshot and company attribution
- Company logo and brief firm description and contact information as space allows
- Priority placement within the spotlight section
- Social media and newsletter promotion
Non member: $695 | Corporate Connect: $595
3. Custom Team Feature Pages
These layouts highlight multiple leaders from your firm together on a structured team page and include dedicated advertising space within the spread. Ad creative is provided by the participating firm, with assistance available if needed. Each leader should submit their profile individually using the 2026 Industry Leaders Q&A form.
Half Page Team Feature
- Feature up to 4 leaders
- Includes a half page color advertisement on the same page.
- Priority placement within the spotlight section
- Social media and newsletter promotion
Non member: $1,095 | Corporate Connect: $895
Full Page Team Feature
- Feature up to 6 leaders
- Includes a full page color advertisement placed on the adjacent page.
- Priority placement within the spotlight section
- Social media and newsletter promotion
Non member: $1,295 | Corporate Connect: $1,095
Access the 2026 OTW Industry Leaders Q&A Profile Form HERE
4. Advertising Opportunities
Firms may also choose to advertise in the Industry Leaders spotlight without submitting a profile. This is a great way to position your firm in front of the leaders being recognized as well as our broader commercial real estate readership. Space is limited. Advance reservations recommended for best placement.
Quarter Page Color
4.67 w x 5.77 h
Non member: $495 | Corporate Connect: $395
Half Page Color
9.5 w x 5.8 h
Non member: $895 | Corporate Connect: $795
Full Page Color
9.5 w x 12.375 h
Non member: $1,195 | Corporate Connect: $995
Click to view the 2025 Ones to Watch: Industry Leaders Spotlight.
For questions regarding editorial submissions, joining our corporate connect program, or advertising reservations, please contact [email protected] or your NYREJ account rep.
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