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Latest updates (as at 18.06.2020) on rule changes and our guidance during the pandemic
Following the lockdown restrictions imposed in the UK in March 2020 we made a number of temporary variations to our Reporting Standards to assist publishers in continuing to report the unexpected and rapid changes made to their publications and...
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Reasons to be cheerful: A sector defined by confidence, optimism and opportunity
PPA CEO, Sajeeda Merali shares highlights from the publishing sector and why she is so excited about the year ahead. When I walk into a room of PPA members, the current vibe is one of both optimism and confidence. It’s a really exciting time to be...
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Issues to be included / excluded - Regional Publications
Back to index Issues to be included / excluded All published issues for which the majority of the distribution took place within the Reporting Period must be included except for any issues allowed to be excluded according to this section. Principles 1....
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Exact Editions, the digital publishing platform, has renewed its ABC accreditation
10/07/2015 - CLIENT PRESS RELEASE Exact Editions, the digital publishing platform, has renewed its ABC (Audit Bureau Circulations) accreditation. Exact Editions offer a range of digital solutions for a variety of publishers, enabling sales across a...
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Standards home Reporting Standards for products registered in the Business Magazines sector. View Full Standards ( printable PDF ) Reporting Standards General Principles and Record Keeping Reported Data Free Copies Controlled Free Free Requested...
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Why ABC audited data matters in business media
Trusted, independent data that helps publishers sell with confidence and buyers invest with clarity. What ABC does ABC independently audits how business media audiences are delivered across print and digital channels. This means the data is:...
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Publisher Controlled Direct Delivery - Regional Publications
Back to index Publisher Controlled Direct Delivery [Print only] A single copy purchased by a consumer directly from the publisher for a contracted period, delivered to the consumer. Principles 1. There must be a contractual arrangement between the...
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How do you stand out to new clients? Media owners rely on their partners to support their business and distribution models. Although many suppliers are well versed in ABC standards, gaps in understanding and consequent lack of evidence can lead to...
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Bespoke Project Work - Kitly Business
We’ve independently audited the following client and are pleased to issue them the use of the ABC logo, the industry’s stamp of trust. Client: Kitly Business Kitly Business describe themselves as “the leading workflow management platform for Social...
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Issues to be included / excluded - ABC Bulk Distribution
BACK TO INDEX Issues to be included / excluded All published issues for which the majority of the distribution took place within the Reporting Period must be included except for any issues allowed to be excluded according to this section. Principles 1....
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Standards home Our Byelaws contain important terms and conditions relating to ABC membership, particularly in relation to publicity (section 3). View Full Byelaws ( printable PDF ) The Byelaws were last updated in February 2021, to include the...
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ABC Business Media Report: Trusted Data, Real Insight
Each year, our Business Media Report provides an independent snapshot of how business magazines are reaching audiences across the UK and further afield. In a fast-moving media market, that trusted, comparable data remains essential for confident...
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Starcom Peter Williams, Buyer, Zenith Media Richard Kingerlee, Circulation Director, Conde Nast Sarah Johnson, Publishing Business Director, Havas Media Group Vanessa Doyle, Head of Publishing, IPG Mediabrands Submission deadlines Period End Submission...
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Publication Active Views - Business Magazine
Back to index Publication Active Views [Digital only] - Optional Introduction You may opt to report digital copies using the metric Publication Active Views (PAVs). This could be: In addition to print and/or digital copy circulation on a single...
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Magazine media celebrated in latest ABC data report
Consumer media continues to deliver rich advertising opportunities, backed up by industry data. Our 2023 Consumer Media Report is now live. As well as providing the robust, audited data that buyers and planners rely on to trade, we’ve introduced a...
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How to rethink print: inspiring stories from three publishers
03/03/2020 In What’s New in Publishing, Esther Kezia Thorpe investigates the reality for many publishers; that print is still a significant proportion, if not the most important profit stream, for the business. It also continues to be a valuable way of...
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We've answered the most common questions we get asked below. If you can’t find what you’re looking for please contact us. Company Information When and why was ABC founded? ABC was founded in 1931 by ISBA. Its purpose was to provide independently...
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ABC streamlines standards and reflects digital shift
Today, we’ve announced significant updates to our reporting standards that reflect the current media landscape and better recognise the publishing industry’s digital transformation. The new streamlined standards are the result of extensive...
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Controlled Free - Business Magazines
Back to index Controlled Free [Print/Digital] Copies sent free to a defined group of individuals. Principles 1. Single copy per issue, distributed to an individual 2. Individual falls within defined criteria (Terms of Control) 3. Individual’s details...
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Issues to be included / excluded - Business Magazines
Back to index Issues to be included / excluded All published issues for which the majority of the distribution took place within the Reporting Period must be included except for any issues allowed to be excluded according to this section. Principles 1....
