Friday, July 30, 2010
 
Why Audit Circulation

Circulation is an exponent of newspaper success. This index constitutes a ratio between real editorial acceptibility and advertising value, determined by amount, character and geographical distribution within the publication's trading area.

                         - Frank Thayer

Circulation is an exponent of newspaper success. This index constitutes a ratio between real editorial acceptibility and advertising value, determined by amount, character and geographical distribution within the publication's trading area.

                         - Frank Thayer

 

“If your publication is not ABC or CAC audited, you will have a tough time showing up on Best Buy’s radar screen.”
 
- Marsha Lawrence, Best Buy Co.
 
  • The circulation audit is the most important step in providing analytical data about the publication’s value as an advertising medium.
  • The audit substantiates that the publication indeed has the circulation and the audience that it claims.
  • It helps the media buyer gauge reach, see who the publication reaches, categorize geographic distribution, and other relevant information.
  • A valid circulation audit is conducted by an outside third-party, not-for-profit auditing company, governed by the print advertising community.  
  • The not-for-profit forum mandates no vested interest in the outcome of the audit findings and is a requisite for IFABC acceptance. 

 

“If your publication is not ABC or CAC audited, you will have a tough time showing up on Best Buy’s radar screen.”
 
- Marsha Lawrence, Best Buy Co.
 
  • The circulation audit is the most important step in providing analytical data about the publication’s value as an advertising medium.
  • The audit substantiates that the publication indeed has the circulation and the audience that it claims.
  • It helps the media buyer gauge reach, see who the publication reaches, categorize geographic distribution, and other relevant information.
  • A valid circulation audit is conducted by an outside third-party, not-for-profit auditing company, governed by the print advertising community.  
  • The not-for-profit forum mandates no vested interest in the outcome of the audit findings and is a requisite for IFABC acceptance. 
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