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Issues to be included / excluded - National Newspapers
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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ABC Business Media Reporting: What You Need to Know
From 2025, ABC updated its business media Reporting Standards following extensive industry consultation. The changes ensure audited circulation figures remain relevant, transparent and trusted in a market where print and digital are increasingly...
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24/10/18 "Providing a unique experience that resonates with individuals is essential - and that's something real printed media does." Stuart Rising, head of commercial print & production, Canon UK, spoke to Mediatel about the role of print to help even...
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ABC audit enhances credibility within social media and influencer marketing
We’re pleased to announce we’ve completed a methodology audit for Q83, an Australian based tech company delivering transparent reporting for the social media and influencer marketing industry. This is the first time we’ve delivered one of our bespoke...
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Retail Sales (Sale or Return) - Business Magazines
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...
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Single Copy Sales - Business Magazines
Back to index Single Copy Sales [Print/Digital] A single copy sold to a consumer direct by the publisher. Principles 1. Single copy knowingly paid for by the consumer 2. Copies are purchased direct from the publisher 3. It must be clear that the price...
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All You Can Read Sales (Digital Edition only) - Business Magazines
Back to index All You Can Read Sales [Digital only] A Digital Copy that a consumer has purchased and viewed as part of a multi-publication package. Principles 1. Copy is paid for and viewed by the consumer 2. There must be a contractual arrangement...
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Free Pick Up - Business Magazines
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...
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Controlled Free - Consumer 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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Retail Sales (Firm Sale) - Business Magazines
Back to index Retail Sales (Firm Sale) [Print/Digital] A copy sold to a retailer, on a firm sale basis, intended for resale as a single copy to a consumer. Principles 1. Single copy made available for purchase by the consumer from the retailer 2....
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Issues to be included / excluded - Consumer 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....
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Standards home Reporting Standards for products registered in the National Newspaper sector. View Full Standards ( printable PDF ) Reporting Standards General Principles and Record Keeping Reported Data Paid Single Copies Retail Sales (Sale or Return)...
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Single Copy Subscription Sales - Business Magazines
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...
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General Principles and Record Keeping - Business Magazines
Back to index General Principles and Record Keeping This section sets out some key requirements relating to the overall reporting and auditing of your ABC claim. Principles 1. Publication must be eligible to report under the Reporting Standards 2....
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Jo’s top tips for combatting online ad fraud
07/8/2019 Online ad fraud is the deliberate practice of attempting to serve ads that have no potential to be viewed by a human user (WARC, December 2018). Worryingly, cybersecurity company, CHEQ, has predicted companies are set to lose out on $23bn in...
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Single Copy Subscription Sales - Regional Publications
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...
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A warm welcome to our three new ABC Board members
We’re pleased to welcome three new members to our Board: Sajeeda Merali, CEO of the PPA; Tina Callcutt, Director of Content Sales at National World Publishing; and Nick Service, Chairman of the Hemming Group. Sajeeda Merali, CEO of the PPA, joins us as...
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All You Can Read Sales - Business Magazines
Back to index All You Can Read Sales [Digital only] A Digital Copy that a consumer has purchased and viewed as part of a multi-publication package. Principles 1. Copy is paid for and viewed by the consumer 2. There must be a contractual arrangement...
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Corporate Subscription Sales - National Newspapers
Back to index Corporate Subscription Sales [Print/Digital] Copies purchased on a contractual basis by an employer for its employees. Principles 1. There must be a contractual arrangement between the purchaser (a third party employer) and the publisher...
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We've reached a landmark that any business would be proud of - a 90th birthday!
Today, 14th October 2021, we reach a landmark that any business would be proud of - a 90th birthday! In 1931 the industry had an issue; Advertisers were being lied to in an attempt to gain more money from ad revenue. So ISBA set out with a simple...
