1. Byelaws

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    make clear how this has been done and what the data or information represents. For example: If ABC certified circulation or web traffic data is aggregated in a manner that is not certified by ABC you must make clear what has been combined. Different...

  2. Free Pick Up - Consumer Magazines

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    Back to index Free Pick Up [Print only] Copies distributed to known distribution points for pick up or receipt by consumers. Principles 1. Prior notification of distribution details to ABC 2. Copies are distributed to known distribution points and made...

  3. Free Pick Up - Regional Publications

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    Back to index Free Pick Up [Print only] Copies distributed to known distribution points for pick up or receipt by consumers. Principles 1. Prior notification of distribution details to ABC 2. Copies are distributed to known distribution points and made...

  4. Free Pick Up - ABC Bulk Distribution

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    BACK TO INDEX Free Pick Up [Print only] Copies distributed to known distribution points for pick up or receipt by consumers. Principles 1. Prior notification of distribution details to ABC 2. Copies are distributed to known distribution points and made...

  5. Free Pick Up - Business Magazines

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    Back to index Free Pick Up [Print only] Copies distributed to known distribution points for pick up or receipt by consumers. Principles 1. Prior notification of distribution details and any changes to ABC 2. Copies are distributed to known distribution...

  6. Controlled Free - Business Magazines

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    At the date you distribute a copy you must have identifiable and verifiable evidence* that: supports the individual’s name, job title/function (as appropriate) and address details. proves explicitly that the individual meets the Terms of Control. is...

  7. Free Pick Up - National Newspapers

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    Back to index Free Pick Up [Print only] Copies distributed to known distribution points for pick up or receipt by consumers. Principles 1. Prior notification of distribution details to ABC 2. Copies are distributed to known distribution points and made...

  8. FAQs

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    (NMA) and the Professional Publishers Association (PPA). A representative of the Internet Advertising Bureau UK (IAB UK) also sits on our board. Our board members are nominated by the above organisations. The board meets throughout the year to oversee...

  9. Single Copy Subscription Sales - Consumer Magazines

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    Back to index Single Copy Subscription Sales [Print/Digital] A single copy sold and distributed to an individual or organisation for a contracted period. Principles 1. There must be a contractual arrangement between the subscriber and the publisher (or...

  10. Controlled Free - Consumer Magazines

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    At the date you distribute a copy you must have identifiable and verifiable evidence* that: supports the individual’s name, job title/function (as appropriate) and address details. proves explicitly that the individual meets the Terms of Control. is...

  11. Free Letterbox - ABC Bulk Distribution

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    Back to index Free Letterbox [Print only] Copies delivered to round level intended for onward letterbox distribution to known addresses. Principles 1. Prior notification of distribution details to ABC 2. Copies are delivered to round level intended for...

  12. Single Copy Subscription Sales - Regional Publications

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    Back to index Single Copy Subscription Sales [Print/Digital] A single copy sold and distributed to an individual or organisation for a contracted period. Principles 1. There must be a contractual arrangement between the subscriber and the publisher (or...

  13. Free Letterbox - Consumer Magazines

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    Back to index Free Letterbox [Print only] Copies delivered to round level intended for onward letterbox distribution to known addresses. Principles 1. Prior notification of distribution details to ABC 2. Copies are delivered to round level intended for...

  14. Free Letterbox - Regional Publications

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    Back to index Free Letterbox [Print only] Copies delivered to round level intended for onward letterbox distribution to known addresses. Principles 1. Prior notification of distribution details to ABC 2. Copies are delivered to round level intended for...

  15. Single Copy Subscription Sales - Business Magazines

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    Back to index Single Copy Subscription Sales [Print/Digital] A single copy sold and distributed to an individual or organisation for a contracted period. Principles 1. There must be a contractual arrangement between the subscriber and the publisher (or...

  16. Single Copy Subscription Sales - ABC Bulk Distribution

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    BACK TO INDEX Single Copy Subscription Sales [Print/Digital] A single copy sold and distributed to an individual or organisation for a contracted period. Principles 1. There must be a contractual arrangement between the subscriber and the publisher (or...

  17. Single Copy Subscription Sales - National Newspapers

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    Back to index Single Copy Subscription Sales [Print/Digital] A single copy sold and distributed to an individual or organisation for a contracted period. Principles 1.There must be a contractual arrangement between the subscriber and the publisher (or...

  18. Retail Sales (Limited Sale or Return) - Regional Publications

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    This section will be updated in due course to reflect the Reporting Standards effective from periods ending June 2025 Back to index Retail Sales (Limited Sale or Return) [Print/Digital] A copy sold to a retailer, on a limited sale or return basis,...

  19. Retail Sales (Sale or Return) - Consumer Magazines

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    Back to index Retail Sales (Sale or Return) [Print/Digital] A copy sold to a retailer, on a sale or return basis, for resale as a single copy to a consumer. Principles 1. Single copy knowingly paid for by the consumer to the retailer 2. Copies are...

  20. Regional Publications

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    Website/App Activity: The Standards have been overhauled to provide a more flexible and cost-effective method of reporting Web and App activity. Email Newsletters: The Email Standards have also undergone a review, placing a greater focus on the email...