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The American Bankers Association’s flagship publication, ABA Banking Journal, delivers timely, accurate and actionable information necessary for professionals to succeed in today’s banking industry. More than 8 out of 10 readers consider that ABA Banking Journal is the voice of the industry.
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Over 95% of readers find the digital edition of ABA Banking Journal valuable, and nearly 80% of readers find the print edition valuable.
Nearly 65% of readers consider ABA their primary source of information about industry issues.
Nearly 70% of readers are directly involved in the purchasing process for products and services at their institutions.
ABA Banking Journal is distributed to more than 20,000 industry leaders.
Our magazine reaches more than 12,000 CEOs, presidents, directors, and executive and senior vice presidents.
In addition to C-Suite execs, ABA Banking Journal reaches more than 8,000 mid-management level readers in departments such as technology, compliance, auditing, retail, mortgage, lending and more.
*2023 ABA Readership Survey.
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2023, 2021, 2020 AZBEE Award
- ABA Banking Journal, Regional Silver Award, Online – How-to Article, “Creating a Strong Complaint Culture” (2023)
- ABA Banking Journal, Regional Silver Award, Print – Special Section, “The ESG Factor(s)” (2023)
- ABA Banking Journal, Overall Excellence – Multi-Platform Package of the Year Award, “We Were Economic First Responders ” (2021)
- ABA Banking Journal, National Bronze Award and Regional Silver Award, Print – Special Section, “How America’s Businesses Get Moving” (2020)
- ABA Banking Journal, Regional Silver Award, Online – Podcast, “The Girl Banker on Career Advancement and Life Lessons” (2020)
2024 MarCom Gold Winner, 2023 & 2022 MarCom Platinum Winner
MarCom Awards honors excellence in marketing and communication while recognizing the creativity, hard work, and generosity of industry professionals. ABA Banking Journal was awarded Platinum for the May/June 2023 and July/August 2021 issues, and Gold for the March/April 2024 issue.
Gold Winner in 40th Annual EXCEL Awards competition
AM&P declared ABA Banking Journal the winner of the Magazine Redesign (20,001 – 50,000 distribution) category. This category focused on the best example of improved design. It covered writing, content, production, and editorial and graphic unity. The American Bankers Association takes pride in continually improving in order to adapt and stay relevant and we are honored to be recognized for our efforts.
2021, 2020 APEX Awards for Publication Excellence
ABA Banking Journal, Best Websites
ABA Banking Journal, Print Media – Special Purpose, “How American’s Businesses Get Moving”
2025 Communicator Awards – Award of Distinction
ABA Banking Journal, Print Content – Non-Profit