AST Headquarters will be closed Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. We will also have limited staff May 28-31 as we host AST's Surgical Technology Conference in Washington, DC. Normal operations will resume June 3. We appreciate your patience and understanding in this matter. 

RECERTIFICATION

  • E-Advertising

    Connect with your target audience with AST electronic advertising. Advertisers have the choice to place banner ads on the AST website, in AST electronic communications or direct market to a select group or region with our GeoBlast email service.

  • Web Banner Advertising

    The AST website is an invaluable resource regularly frequented by members. Your company can develop strong top-of-mind awareness with a highly visible banner ad seen by perioperative professionals 24/7 on our website.

    On average the AST website receives:

    • More than 535,000 visits and over 4 million page views in 2012
    • More than 30,000 unique visitors each month
    • Almost 46,000 visits on average per month

    AST Member e-Newsletter

    This highly read monthly electronic communication tool keeps AST members up-to-date on immediate and upcoming announcements, upcoming events, social media and members resources. Advertisers have the choice of running various ad sizes from smaller banner ads to skyscrapers on a space available basis.

    • Reaches more than 37,000 AST Members
    • Averages 35% to 45% open rates

    AST Instructor’s e-News

    Electronically reach program instructors, directors and clinical educators who are the decision makers of OR products purchased for accredited surgical technology programs throughout the country.

    Published 3-times a year opposite the months of the print version.

    Reaches:

    • More than 1,600 program instructors, directors and clinical educators
    • More than 465 accredited surgical technology programs
    • Averages more than 30% open rates

    GeoBlast Direct E-mail Marketing

    A great alternative to direct mail that enables you to reach your precise market when you want.

    Immediately reach a specific targeted market with your company or recruitment message. AST‘s e-mail database goes well beyond membership. Our opt-in lists include almost all STs, CSTs and SAs in the country. GeoBlasts emails can be segmented by geographic region and by specialty area.