JCK Magazine

What JCK Magazine does

JCK Magazine is a B2B media and events brand serving the global jewelry industry, operating as a wholly owned property of RX (Reed Exhibitions), a division of RELX Inc. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in New York, with parent company offices in Norwalk, Connecticut. Its core products span four layers: a print and digital flagship magazine, the jckonline.com digital news platform, a portfolio of four anchor trade shows (JCK Las Vegas, Luxury, JIS Spring, and JIS Fall), and supporting assets including The Jewelry District podcast, the Jewelers' Choice Awards, the JCK Industry Fund grant program, JCK Classifieds, and the JCK Pro premium badge tier.

The underlying technology stack is a digital publishing platform coupled with an event management system, with no proprietary AI/ML, API, or SDK capabilities disclosed. Content is distributed across jckonline.com, a daily email newsletter, The Jewelry District podcast on Spotify and YouTube, WatchJCKTV on YouTube, and social channels including Instagram, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok, giving the brand multi-channel reach into the jewelry trade.

The business model combines three revenue streams: paid digital subscriptions and a freemium newsletter, exhibitor and registration fees from the four trade shows (most notably JCK Las Vegas at The Venetian Expo), and advertising and sponsorships across editorial, display, and podcast inventory. Sponsorship relationships include De Beers as title sponsor of the podcast and recurring partners such as The Plumb Club, Malakan, and Ana Luisa. The customer base is primarily horizontal, serving independent jewelry retailers, designers, diamond dealers and miners, and watch brands across at least nine countries including the United States, United Kingdom, India, China, the UAE, Italy, France, Switzerland, and Germany.

Name

JCK Magazine

Legal name

Reed Exhibitions, a division of RELX Inc.

Website

https://jckonline.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

JCK Magazine is a B2B media and events brand for the global jewelry industry, owned by RX (Reed Exhibitions) under RELX Inc., operating a flagship trade show portfolio (JCK Las Vegas, Luxury, JIS), the jckonline.com news platform, the JCK print and digital magazine, and the Jewelry District podcast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Jewelry Trade Media and Events

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (513120), Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131), Other Publishers (51319)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Business, Finance & Industry Trade Magazines (MPAJAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Newsletters & Email-Based News Publishers (B2B/B2C) (MPAJADAJ)

Keywords

• Jewelry trade media
• Jewelry industry events
• Trade show publishing
• Jewelry industry news
• B2B jewelry media

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Magazine and Digital Subscriptions: JCK offers paid digital subscriptions providing access to premium online content and additional features. The Terms of Use reference subscription fees and Paid Services for digital access.
2. Trade Show Exhibitor Fees: JCK organizes major jewelry trade events including JCK Las Vegas, Luxury, and JIS shows. Revenue is generated from exhibitor booth fees, registration fees, and event sponsorship.
3. Advertising and Sponsorships: The platform generates revenue through sponsored content, display advertising on the website and in the magazine, and podcast sponsorships (e.g., De Beers as podcast sponsor).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

JCK Magazine operates a B2B jewelry industry media and events platform, publishing a flagship print and digital magazine covering industry news, trends, designers, diamonds, watches, and retail strategy. The company also produces the jckonline.com digital news platform, hosts major trade shows (JCK Las Vegas, Luxury, JIS Spring/Fall), distributes The Jewelry District podcast, runs the Jewelers' Choice Awards program, and administers the JCK Industry Fund grant program.

Product overview

JCK Magazine operates as a comprehensive jewelry industry media company offering both print/digital publication products and major trade event experiences. The core portfolio includes JCK Magazine (the flagship print and digital publication), JCK Online (the digital news platform), and several trade show products (JCK Las Vegas, LUXURY, and JIS Spring/Fall). Supporting products include The Jewelry District podcast, the JCK Industry Fund grant program, Jewelers' Choice Awards, JCK PRO premium badge upgrades, JCK Classifieds, and email newsletters. The products serve jewelry retailers, designers, manufacturers, and industry professionals seeking news, education, networking, and sourcing opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• JCK Magazine Flagship print and digital magazine publication covering jewelry industry news, trends, fashion, designers, diamonds, watches, and market analysis for jewelry retail and trade professionals.
• JCK Online (jckonline.com) Digital editorial platform providing real-time jewelry industry news, trend coverage, designer profiles, retail advice, event information, blogs, podcasts, and multimedia content for jewelry professionals.
• JCK Las Vegas Trade Show Premier annual global jewelry trade event held at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, bringing together jewelry manufacturers, retailers, designers, and industry professionals for sourcing, networking, and education (next edition: June 4-7, 2027).
• LUXURY Show High-end jewelry and watch trade show held at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas alongside JCK, featuring luxury jewelry brands and fine timepieces (next edition: June 2-7, 2027).
• JIS (Jewelers International Show) Jewelry trade shows held in Miami offering industry networking and sourcing opportunities, available in Spring (March 7-9, 2027) and Fall (October 16-19, 2026) editions.
• The Jewelry District Podcast Industry podcast hosted by Rob Bates and Victoria Gomelsky covering jewelry trade news, show takeaways, market analysis, and interviews with industry professionals, with De Beers Group as title sponsor.
• JCK Industry Fund Grant program distributing funding to support jewelry industry innovation, research, and development; has distributed over $7 million in grants over nearly three decades, including over $340,000 in the past year.
• Jewelers' Choice Awards (JCA) Annual industry awards program recognizing excellence in jewelry design, craftsmanship, and innovation across multiple categories, with winners and finalists featured across JCK editorial and event platforms.
• JCK PRO Annual premium badge upgrade for JCK Las Vegas attendees offering exclusive amenities including upscale lounge access, private meeting rooms, express kiosks, reserved seating at education sessions, expedited taxi and entry lines, lunch voucher, post-show education, and bonus trend content.
• JCK Classifieds Online classifieds offering job listings and business services for jewelry industry professionals.
• JCK Newsletter (News Daily) Daily email newsletter delivering jewelry industry news, trends, and updates to subscribers, available as a free tier with premium digital subscription upgrade for enhanced content access.

Quantifiable outcome

• JCK Industry Fund has distributed over $7 million in grants to the jewelry industry over nearly three decades
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• De Beers GroupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDe Beers Group is the title sponsor of The Jewelry District podcast. The partnership includes content about De Beers' Desert Diamonds campaign and natural diamond marketing initiatives. De Beers CEO Al Cook participated in JCK panel discussions, and the company maintains a significant presence at JCK trade events.
• The Plumb ClubcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Plumb Club is a sponsor of JCK content, providing sponsored articles and webinars for jewelry retailers on natural diamond sales and storytelling.
• MalakanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMalakan is a sponsor of JCK content, featuring articles about custom jewelry design services and CAD turnaround solutions for jewelry retailers.
• Ana LuisaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAna Luisa is a sponsor of JCK content, featuring articles about fine jewelry positioning and the impact of gold prices on the jewelry market.
• RX (Reed Exhibitions, a division of RELX Inc.)coreOthersJCK is owned and operated by RX (Reed Exhibitions), a division of RELX Inc. RX provides the infrastructure for trade events, digital platforms, and publishing operations.
• JIS (Jewelry International Shows)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJIS (Jewelry International Shows) including JIS Spring and JIS Fall are part of the JCK event portfolio, providing comprehensive trade show coverage for the jewelry industry alongside JCK Las Vegas and Luxury shows.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• INSTORE Magazine: B2B magazine and digital platform serving independent jewelry retailers with retail management, merchandising, and design content. Closely comparable in serving the independent retail segment with practical business guidance.
• Rapaport: Trade publication and diamond pricing/news platform serving the global diamond and jewelry industry. Comparable in providing price benchmarks, industry news, and B2B trade services to dealers and retailers.
• WatchPro: B2B trade publication covering the watch industry with news, retailer resources, and watch brand profiles. Direct peer in the watch trade media space — overlapping with JCK's watches vertical.
• Professional Jeweler: B2B jewelry trade publication covering retail, design, and industry news. Direct competitor in the jewelry trade media space serving retail jewelers and designers.
• JA New York (Jewelers of America Show): Long-running jewelry trade show in New York City serving retailers and manufacturers. Direct competitor in the U.S. jewelry trade show market, with a regional East Coast focus complementing JCK's Las Vegas-centric event portfolio.
• MJSA (Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America): Industry trade association and media platform serving jewelry manufacturers, designers, and suppliers. Comparable as a B2B community and content provider for the jewelry trade, with overlapping membership of designers and manufacturers.
• National Jeweler: Long-standing B2B trade publication covering the U.S. jewelry industry with news, trend coverage, and retail business content. Direct competitor in jewelry trade media targeting retailers, designers, and manufacturers.
• Couture (Trade Show): Curated luxury jewelry and watch trade show held annually in Las Vegas, targeted at high-end retailers and brands. Direct competitor in the U.S. jewelry trade show market alongside JCK Las Vegas and Luxury.

Emerging players

• The Knot: Wedding marketplace and content platform with significant bridal jewelry content. Adjacent peer in the bridal jewelry discovery and commerce space, reaching a slightly different audience (consumers rather than trade) but covering overlapping jewelry topics.
• Jewelers of America: U.S. jewelry retail trade association providing advocacy, education, and member services. Comparable as a B2B community and content provider for retail jewelers, with overlapping membership but a non-profit membership model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JCKMagazine
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/WatchJCKTV
• Facebookfacebook.com/JCKmagazine
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jck-magazine
• Instagraminstagram.com/jckmagazine
• TikToktiktok.com/@jckevents

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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